“We’re starting to roll out advanced Voice Mode to a small group of ChatGPT Plus users,” wrote OpenAI on X, “Advanced Voice Mode offers more natural, real-time conversations, allows you to interrupt anytime, and senses and responds to your emotions.” The company added that users who get to test the alpha version will get an email with instructions to learn how to use Voice Mode. — OpenAI (@OpenAI) July 30, 2024 According to Forbes, OpenAI delayed its rollout—initially expected to be deployed in June—due to safety concerns and adjustments as the company claimed to need more time to reach “launch standard....

According to the official announcement, OpenAI plans to make ChatGPT more useful, and correct and optimize its behavior. The company acknowledges that previous updates made the AI model “too agreeable” and that many people use it as a therapist during difficult times. OpenAI announced changes to ChatGPT, including mental health guardrails. The chatbot will send reminders so that users take breaks after extended interactions. The updates come after multiple reports of users becoming overly attached to ChatGPT, experiencing worsening mental health, and cases of AI psychosis....

According to Phys.Org, traditional encryption relies on complex mathematical algorithms. However, with the rise of quantum computers, these methods are becoming increasingly vulnerable. This is because quantum computers can potentially crack these algorithms much faster than regular computers. The German research team, led by Professor Fei Ding from Leibniz University, has addressed this challenge by utilizing semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), also known as ‘artificial atoms’, and quantum key distribution (QKD) ....

Samsung announced through a statement that it will begin deleting inactive accounts starting from July 31, 2025. The policy targets all accounts which remain inactive for 24 months. Samsung will delete inactive accounts on July 31, 2025. Accounts unused for 24 months will be deleted. Deleted accounts and data cannot be recovered. This move is part of a new inactive account policy designed to “protect the data of users who haven’t used their Samsung account for an extended period of time,” the company explained in its blog post....

First published: May 3, 2020 Updated 2 times since publishing As a father of 5 kids, ages 5 -16, I was determined to find the best parental control program to monitor and protect them online. I tested and compared over 50 programs and apps for computers and mobile devices to find the ones that I could trust. I got a single device license from SentryPC. I found a great price on its hidden deals page and installed it on my Windows computer....

According to Reuters, the Korean intelligence agency issued a statement on Tuesday warning about the use and risks of the Chinese technology. The NIS accused DeepSeek of collecting user’s data has been described as “excessive.” The agency noted that the AI model provides different answers based on the language used for interactions. In Chinese, the model claims kimchi is Chinese and not Korean. “Unlike other generative AI services, it has been confirmed that chat records are transferable as it includes a function to collect keyboard input patterns that can identify individuals and communicate with Chinese companies’ servers such as volceapplog....

The report also found an increase in purchase intent by allowing users to explore products in a more engaging way. Furthermore, the ads are customized to individual preferences, leading to more relevant messaging. The study analyzed 250 mobile advertising campaigns involving 270,000 consumers across 24 countries. It identified three key interactive elements—Browse, Sample, and Play—that have been proven to increase brand choice among consumers. The Play feature integrates brands into game environments....

Last Updated: Aug 5, 2025 TapVPN helps Android users stay safe online and access geo-blocked content. It’s exclusively for Android and can be downloaded and installed from Google Play Store. Its platform limitation is a huge drawback, but the plus point is that it’s free. So if you’re looking for a quick and easy solution to keep you safe when you surf the web on your Android, TapVPN can be your favorite choice....

In a post shared on the social media platform X, the company revealed its Macro Strategy and its main purposes, including support for the crypto ecosystem, building trust, and mitigating volatility. The Trump-backed DeFi platform World Liberty Financial announced a new strategic token reserve. The reserve is aimed at supporting cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, the crypto ecosystem, and mitigating volatility. World Liberty Financial is also working on alliances with traditional financial institutions and inviting people to join its community....

Linwei Ding, a Chinese national who worked at Alphabet Inc.’s Google, was initially indicted in March. On Tuesday, the U.S. Justice Department announced a revised indictment, adding seven counts of economic espionage to the existing seven counts of trade secret theft, as reported by Bloomberg. Ding allegedly stole Google’s AI chip technology while working at the company. He founded a Chinese startup and applied for a government-backed talent program. If convicted, Ding faces up to 15 years per count of economic espionage....

In an official announcement, the OCC—the agency that supervises and regulates banks in the country—explained that, as required by the Federal Information Security Modernization Act, it has reported a “major information security incident” to Congress. The OCC explained that on February 11, it learned about unauthorized access from emails and email attachments and, after confirming unapproved interactions on February 12, immediately activated security protocols, disabling the compromised accounts and terminating the unauthorized access....

According to NPR, Judge Nina Y. Wang of the U.S. District Court in Denver ruled that attorneys Christopher Kachouroff and Jennifer DeMaster violated the court rules by filing a document with more than two dozen mistakes. She ordered them to pay what she described as a “reasonably light sum.” A U.S. Federal judge charged two attorneys $3,000 for filing a legal document generated by AI tools. The lawyers submitted court filings containing over two dozen mistakes, including hallucinations generated by AI models....

The series is set in a future where 20-year-olds living in an impoverished society try to complete something known as “The Process” for the chance to reach an affluent, far-off society. Only 3% of candidates qualify for the reward, hence the show’s title. 3% has an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Watching shows like “3%” on Netflix is not possible outside of Netflix Portugal, despite its reputation that has plenty of people in other countries eager to view it....

VPNs provide a level of anonymity and security that can prove vital in an age when so much of our information is submitted online. Additionally, a VPN allows users to experience better net neutrality, and crosses the geo-restrictions and censorship borders that can prevent us from using specific services and viewing certain content. Windscribe VPN offer some excellent features as part of their service, including: AES 256-bit encryption Malware and ad blocker Unblocks streaming sites Large secure server network...

According to the press release, the automakers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), in which they agreed to create co-branded charging stations and share existing ones, allowing customers from both companies to access each other’s charging networks. Xpeng and Volkswagen strengthen their partnership to build the largest ultra-fast EV-changing network in China. The company’s customers will be able to access both Volkswagen and Xpeng’s 20,000 charging stations across 420 cities in China....

In the press release, Waymo explained that they have partnered with the Japanese companies GO—a taxi-hailing application— and Nihon Kotsu—popular taxi and limousine service providers in the region—for this expansion. Waymo partnered with the Japanese companies GO and Nihon Kotsu to launch its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo The first vehicles will arrive in early 2025 and will be driven manually first to map routes and test Waymo’s Driver software The technology aligns with the Japanese government’s vision of mobility and safety...

Since Family Link was not a good option, I tested over 30 apps that would let me impose parental control rules on my son’s Chromebook. Many apps I tested claimed to work for Chromebook but were nothing more than cheap browser extensions, which could be easily disabled. By the time I was done with my tests, I had three apps that stood out for their superior performance, functionality, and difficulty for my kids to bypass the rules....

A VPN can theoretically help you change your IP address to any of these countries to watch Hotstar. But using a VPN to manipulate your location is against Hotstar’s terms of service. Plus, it could be considered copyright infringement, neither of which I condone. If you still want to watch with a VPN for safety’s sake, you’ll find that many free options don’t work because Hotstar protects its agreements by blocking VPNs....

Utilizing the features of a premium VPN comes with plenty of benefits like a more secure connection, online privacy, anonymity, and the ability to overcome geo-restrictions, as well as improved speeds and performance. We have compiled a list of the five best VPNs to use with Ubuntu. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity. We are in the same ownership group as some of the industry-leading products reviewed on this site: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and Intego....

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