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    The 3 biggest risks from generative AI – and how to deal with them

    <!–> da-kuk/Getty Images It sometimes feels like everyone everywhere is dabbling in generative artificial intelligence (AI). From developers who are producing code to marketers who are creating content, people in all kinds of roles are finding ways to boost their productivity with emerging technology. The rush to take advantage of AI means analyst Gartner believes […] More

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    Algorithms soon will run your life – and ruin it, if trained incorrectly

    <!–> gremlin/Getty Images Something is happening in the design of AI models right now that – unless it’s fixed soon – may have disastrous consequences for us humans, according to a recent experiment by an inter-university team of computer scientists from the University of Toronto (UoT) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). All AI […] More

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    Australia directs businesses to apply critical security patches faster

    <!–> Just_Super/Getty Images Australia has updated its cyber risk mitigation guidelines for organizations, making changes that include a timeline for applying critical patches and limits to administrative privileges.  The tweaks are part of an annual update of the nation’s Essential Eight Maturity Model, first introduced in June 2017 to guide businesses in safeguarding their internet-connected […] More

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    YouTube is slowing video loads on Firefox. Here’s how to fix that

    <!–> NurPhoto/Getty Images If you’re a Firefox user with an ad blocker installed, you’ve likely noticed YouTube videos loading more slowly. I’ve tested this and found the difference in video load times between Opera and Firefox is noticeable. Is that because more Firefox users work with ad blockers? Just a few short months ago this […] More

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    Hands on with Google’s new Titan Security Keys – and why they still have their place

    Google’s updated Titan Security Keys. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Google’s updated Titan security keys are available now with prices starting at $30. Updated keys all feature NFC and can store up to 250 passkeys. The USB-C key is quite bulky, as is the USB-A to USB-C adapter that comes with the USB-A key. While […] More

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    Sam Altman’s AI ‘mission continues’ at Microsoft, future of OpenAI and ChatGPT uncertain

    <!–> Justin Sullivan/Getty Images After a rollercoaster ride of a weekend for OpenAI, its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman have now been snapped up by Microsoft, where they will lead a “new advanced AI research team”.  Hours after this was announced, though, some 500 employees from OpenAI released an open letter to their board […] More

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    Optus CEO resigns following service outage debacle

    <!–> SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty Images In perhaps an unsurprising move, Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has resigned from her role following a service outage early this month that impacted millions in Australia.  The announcement comes after Rosmarin had appeared before the Senate on Friday to address the Nov. 8 incident, which left many without access to […] More