Subterms
Apple/ZDNET Over the Thanksgiving weekend, there was a fair bit of panic on Facebook related to a new iOS feature called NameDrop, and as with so many things on social media, these warnings spread like wildfire. But is there any truth to these warnings? Let’s take a look. So, what is NameDrop? NameDrop is a […] More
<!–> 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
<!–> 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
<!–> 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
<!–> NurPhoto/Getty Images The battle between the US and China for AI prowess is what I’d first planned to discuss when starting this post. A frenzied weekend has now changed the scope of this debate. Yet, the underlying messaging remains the same, especially for governments still figuring out their role in an era that may […] More
<!–> 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
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
<!–> 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
