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AI can now solve CAPTCHAs with 100% accuracy. reCAPTCHA v2 relies heavily on cookies and browser history. Developers need to create more robust CAPTCHA technologies. Conducted by Andreas Plesner and his team at ETH Zurich, the research fine-tuned an AI model called YOLO (You Only Look Once), demonstrating its effectiveness in employing advanced machine learning techniques to tackle Google’s reCAPTCHA v2 system. The researchers evaluated the performance of this automated system in solving CAPTCHAs using YOLO for image segmentation and classification....

A new study shows that AI chatbots like ChatGPT are influencing the words people use in everyday conversations. Researchers found that terms favored by ChatGPT (such as delve, comprehend, boast, swift, and meticulous) have surged in spoken language since the AI’s release in late 2022. Study analyzed 740,000+ hours of YouTube and podcast content. Words like delve and meticulous have surged post-ChatGPT. Influence is strongest in science, business, and education....

According to the press release, the recent funding round was led by FTV Capital, EWT, and KKR—the global investment firm that also led the previous round in 2020, which helped the AI-powered cybersecurity company achieve unicorn status with a $1 billion valuation. ReliaQuest raised more than $500 million in a recent funding round, reaching a $3.4 billion valuation. The new investment will be used to expand and develop its Agentic AI-driven cybersecurity automation technology....

The incident unfolded during a virtual interview for a news reporter position at a national company, and was first spotted by The Independent. Job seeker Leo Humps interviewed by glitching AI for dream news reporter job. AI interviewer’s voice repeated and malfunctioned, failing to ask coherent questions. AI falsely thanked Humps despite no real answers given. The TikTok video showing Humps in his suit and tie became viral after he expressed initial optimism before his confusion and disappointment increased as the interview experienced technical problems....

Artificial intelligence (AI) may now understand emotions better than we do, according to a new study by the University of Geneva and the University of Bern. AIs scored 82% on emotional tests, outperforming humans at 56%. Researchers tested six large language models, including ChatGPT-4. Emotional intelligence tests used real-life, emotionally charged scenarios. Researchers tested six generative AIs—including ChatGPT—on emotional intelligence (EI) assessments normally used for humans. AIs proved their superiority by achieving an 82% score on average against human participants who reached a 56% score....

Announced on June 8 last year by Education Minister Lee Ju-Ho, this initiative aims to roll out AI digital textbooks in 2025 for subjects such as math, IT, and English. By 2028, the program plans to expand to include Korean, history, science, technology, and social studies. The ministry emphasizes benefits like personalized learning, real-time translation for multilingual students, and enhanced support for students with special needs. The Financial Times also notes that the plan includes programs that can transcribe a teacher’s remarks onto an electronic whiteboard as they move around the classroom....

Airbnb will launch a new co-hosting feature in October and will relaunch previous experiences and expand to new services in 2025 “I want Airbnb to be one of the most important companies in our generation,” said Chesky in the call. “This fall, this October, we’re going to be launching a new host service, which is really important. It’s essentially a co-hosting marketplace.” The new co-hosting experience will allow property owners—who don’t have much free time— to connect with people who have more time for hosting and management but not a property....

According to the announcement, the new AI models feature advanced coding capabilities, improved reasoning and agentic bahaviours. Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4 are hybrid models that can search the web in extended thinking mode and perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Anthropic introduced Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4, the company’s most advanced AI models. The AI company assured they have developed the “world’s best coding model.” Claude Opus 4 has been labeled Safety Level 3 due to deceptive behaviour and potential risks....

According to the official ruling, Anthropic purchased and downloaded millions of copyrighted books—many of them from pirate sites—for its “central library,” from which it uses various sets and subsets to train its large language models (LLMs). San Francisco judge rules in favor of Anthropic in copyright case, finding the company made “fair use” of books to train its AI chatbot, Claude. The judge describes Claude’s use of the material as “quintessentially transformative....

I tested the most recommended torrenting VPNs on Reddit, focusing on security features, connection stability, and speed. Of the myriad options discussed on Reddit, ExpressVPN stands out as the best. Notably, ExpressVPN has the best speeds and TrustedServer technology that prevents data recording. Other features that make it highly recommended among Redditors include its strong encryption, leak protection, and split-tunneling. You can try ExpressVPN with confidence as it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee....

According to Reuters, Bitcoin briefly reached a record high of $122,571.19 before falling 2.4% in the latest trades. The U.S. House of Representatives will soon debate several long-anticipated bills aimed at regulating cryptocurrency within a national framework. Bitcoin surpassed the $120,000 milestone for the first time on Monday. The U.S. Congress will debate new crypto-related bills this week. Since November 2024, Bitcoin has surged over 60%. Considering President Donald Trump’s support for the industry—he has even called himself the “crypto president”—many investors remain optimistic....

This new technology converts brain signals into text on a computer screen, which can then be converted using text-to-speech technology with up to 97% accuracy. According to UC Davis Health—the developers of the interface—these results make it the most accurate system of its kind to date. This BCI was implanted into the brain of Casey Harrell, a 45-year-old ALS patient who had lost most of his ability to speak due to the disease’s progression....

Developed by Wuhan-based startup Butterfly Effect, the tool claims to be the world’s first truly autonomous AI agent, capable of performing tasks like resume screening, itinerary planning, and stock analysis with minimal supervision, as reported by Bloomberg. Manus has gained attention through a viral video and large Discord community. Initial reviews are mixed, with praise for quality but concerns over performance. Manus integrates multiple AI models, including Claude 3.5 and Alibaba’s Qwen....

Attackers use SEO tactics to make malicious sites rank high in search results. GootLoader malware downloads harmful files when users click on compromised sites. The malware enables further attacks by deploying info-stealing software called GootKit. The scheme is part of a broader campaign by cybercriminals using a malware program known as GootLoader, which has previously been linked to harmful programs like REVil ransomware and the Gootkit banking trojan, as reported by Sophos....

In my tests, I found that both these apps are incredibly secure and privacy-focused, but Dashlane is the better option. It offers more value for money, secure auto-fill capabilities, and a better free plan. Keeper also has strengths, like excellent vaults and easy sharing, but I was disappointed to learn it locks some features behind extra paywalls. Another difference is that Dashlane comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, while Keeper doesn’t have one....

Tenable’s research team tested DeepSeek R1’s ability to create two common types of malware: keyloggers, which record keystrokes secretly, and ransomware, which encrypts files and demands payment for their release. Researchers bypassed DeepSeek R1’s safeguards using a jailbreak method. DeepSeek R1’s chain-of-thought reasoning aids in breaking down complex attack strategies. The AI provided flawed but helpful malware code that researchers refined into working versions. Initially, DeepSeek R1 adhered to ethical restrictions, refusing direct requests for malware....

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The Commission’s concerns are believed to have been prompted by the potentially addictive nature of the reward-linked engagement feature and its negative effects on the mental health of young individuals. “Is social media ‘lite’ as addictive and toxic as cigarettes ‘light’?” said European Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton on X, announcing the request for information. “We will spare no effort to protect minors under the #DSA.” In the announcement, the European Commission also said that TikTok should have conducted a risk assessment on the app before its launch in any of the 27 EU member states....

According to The Verge, Hot Tub is an “adult content browser,” ads-free, that meets all of Apple’s requirements to be downloaded by iPhone users through AltStore PAL—one of the first app marketplace alternatives to Apple’s App Store since the EU’s Digital Markets Act came into effect. The porn app Hot Tub is now available for iPhones through the app marketplace alternative AltStore PAL. Hot Tub allows users to browse adult content through the app....

Florence, from Massachusetts, used platforms such as CrushOn.ai and JanitorAI to create personalized chatbots that mimicked the professor’s responses and led users to believe they were communicating with her, as reported by The Guardian. James Florence used AI chatbots to impersonate a professor and cyberstalk her. Florence stole the victim’s underwear and used it to harass her online. He fed personal info to chatbots, including the professor’s home address and intimate details....