According to the Reuters exclusive report, Meta details its chatbot behavior policies in an internal document called “GenAI: Content Risk Standards,” which the news agency reviewed. In the standards guide, the tech giant states that the AI model is allowed to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual.” Reuters revealed that Meta allowed its AI system to engage in sensual and racist conversations with minors. The WSJ previously revealed that Meta allowed its chatbot to engage in sexually explicit conversations with users—including children....

Microsoft intends to phase out the current free version of the app, with plans to officially release the unified app to the public later this year. This release will be included in an upcoming Windows 11 update, version 24H2. This unified app will not incur additional costs for free users as part of this update. Once launched, users will be able to see and access different accounts by selecting their profile picture in the upper right....

“Child tablet use at age 3.5 years was associated with more expressions of anger and frustration by the age of 4.5 years,” states the research on its key points. “These results suggest that early-childhood tablet use may contribute to a cycle that is deleterious for emotional regulation.” The study also noted that children who were more prone to anger and frustration at age 4.5 tended to use tablets more by age 5....

Companies like Hippocratic AI and Qventus promise efficiency, but many nurses warn that AI’s expanding role could jeopardize patient care, as reported by the AP. Nurses warn AI could generate false alarms and override human judgment in critical cases. Over 20 protests demand oversight on AI’s role in hospitals, reports the AP. The U.S. faces a severe nursing shortage, with 190,000 job openings projected yearly. “Hospitals have been waiting for the moment when they have something that appears to have enough legitimacy to replace nurses,” said Michelle Mahon of National Nurses United, the largest nursing union in the U....

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has granted contracts amounting to $200 million each to four major AI developers, including Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Elon Musk’s xAI, as first reported by Bloomberg. These contracts aim to support the military’s adoption of advanced artificial intelligence tools.. Recipients include Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Elon Musk’s xAI. AI tools will support warfighting, intelligence, and enterprise systems. xAI launches “Grok for Government” for federal agency use....

The campaign works by sending SMS messages containing seemingly legitimate PDF attachments. These PDFs appear harmless but include hidden links that redirect users to phishing websites. Victims are prompted to provide personal information, such as their name, address, email, and phone number. The attack uses malicious PDF files with sophisticated evasion techniques to bypass security. Over 20 malicious PDFs and 630 phishing pages were uncovered in the operation. The campaign spans over 50 countries and uses deceptive tactics to steal credentials....

The Paris Court ordered blocks on Xhamster and Tukif for lacking age verification. Websites have 15 days to implement age controls or face extended blocks. Research shows 2.3 million minors in France visit pornographic sites monthly. The court’s decision emphasized the importance of protecting children, stating that children’s general interest is “an overriding consideration which may justify infringement of other rights such as freedom of expression or communication,” Politico reported. The court further stated, “Giving priority to the protection of the private lives of adult consumers, by ruling out age verification, is incompatible with the protection of minors....

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Tinder might be popular all over the world, but it’s not an option anymore in Dubai and the rest of the UAE thanks to a crackdown on morally questionable website based on the country’s own religious based law. Technically the app still loads, but photos of anyone’s potential matches don’t, which pretty much defeats the point of Tinder in the first place. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity....

Unlike traditional AI models that are bound by ethical guidelines, GhostGPT removes those restrictions entirely, making it a powerful tool for malicious purposes. Abnormal reports that GhostGPT operates by connecting to a jailbroken version of ChatGPT, stripping away safeguards that typically block harmful content. GhostGPT is an uncensored AI chatbot used for malware creation and phishing scams. It bypasses ethical guidelines by using jailbroken or open-source AI language models. GhostGPT is sold via Telegram, offering fast responses and no activity logs....

Most of these TVs are in South Korea. A significant number was also found in Hong Kong, the US, Sweden, and Finland. To prevent the exploitation, LG made the security update available to all these devices under the Settings menu on April 10. In November 2023, Bitdefender’s security research identified 4 vulnerabilities in WebOS versions 4 through 7 on LG TVs and reported them to LG. Although vulnerabilities were exploited by LAN access, they still pose serious threats....

RenderDoc is an open-source, MIT licensed software that supports operating systems like Windows, Linux, Nintendo Switch and Android. Its single-frame capture and detailed inspection feature aids in debugging programs across various applications, like Vulkan, OpenGL, D3D12, etc. The three flaws that were discovered by Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) cybersecurity researchers, include, two heap-based buffer overflow and privilege escalation. These vulnerabilities can prove to be a potential threat to security....

You’ve probably heard about phishing, brute force attacks, and other methods hackers use to get access to user accounts. However, it’s easy to get protection. A password manager is an important tool in your fight against password cracking, as it helps you by generating secure passwords, auditing the strength of your existing ones, and more. Among all alternatives, I found that Dashlane offers the best password manager to protect against password cracking....

According to France 24, this means that URLs from Twitter will automatically redirect to an X.com address, and all services and systems have been integrated into the new domain as the centralized link. Even though the logo, name, and certain pages changed months ago, Twitter’s main URL prevailed. According to The Verge, “www.twitter.com” existed until the day the transition was announced, and users got a message informing them about the redirection....

In March 2024, the House Energy and Commerce Committee introduced a bill calling for TikTok to disassociate itself from its parent company, ByteDance, within six months or face a ban in the United States. The legislation, which is called the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act”, actually wants ByteDance to transfer ownership of TikTok to non-Chinese owners. This is not the first time legislators or government authorities in the US have moved to control the operation of TikTok in the country....

The service functions like a small bus system because cars follow set routes while stopping every twenty minutes for passengers to meet the vehicle. The service restricts each ride to a maximum of two additional passengers. Route Share costs half the price of UberX rides. Cars stop every 20 minutes, like a mini bus system. Service runs in 7 U.S. cities during weekday commute hours. The Verge reports that Route Share operates in seven U....

Partnership aims to enhance defence capabilities in cybersecurity and AI. Collaborative efforts focus on resilient systems and trustworthy AI technologies. Agreement addresses rapid technological advancements and evolving defence challenges. The agreement, formalized by the UK’s Ministry of Defence, the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and Canada’s Department of National Defence, aims to enhance defence capabilities across the three nations. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will lead the UK’s efforts, while Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) will represent Canada....

Established in 1850, the University is among the top 20 educational institutes in Australia with 74,000 students and 8,100 academic and operations staff. According to the published notification, only a limited number of international students that had either applied or enrolled to the University have had their personal information exposed. None of the domestic students, staff, alumni, or donors were impacted, revealed the preliminary investigation. “The issue was isolated to a single platform and had no impact on other university systems....

On Monday the company announced plans to start verifying the identities of all app developers, including those who distribute apps outside the Play Store. In the coming years, apps without verified developers will not work on most Android devices. Google compares the new system to “an ID check at the airport.” Rollout begins in 2026, starting in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. Critics say the plan could give Google more control over app distribution....

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