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Scientists Break World Record with 4.5 Million Times Faster Broadband

In a landmark achievement poised to revolutionize internet connectivity, scientists from Aston University, in collaboration with international partners, have shattered records by making broadband speeds 4.5 million times faster. This amazing feat, achieved through the utilization of previously untapped wavelengths, promises to alleviate the frustrations of sluggish internet connections experienced by millions worldwide. Partnering with […]



U.S. House Votes to Ban TikTok: Now What’s Next?

In a landmark decision, the United States House of Representatives has voted in favor of a bill that could potentially force the sale of TikTok or even lead to a complete ban of the popular app within the country. The bill, titled the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” passed with an overwhelming […]

Are private conversations truly private? A cybersecurity expert explains how end-to-end encryption protects you

Several popular messaging apps, including Messenger, Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp, use end-to-end encryption. Open Rights Group/Flickr, CC BY-SA Robin Chataut, Quinnipiac University Imagine opening your front door wide and inviting the world to listen in on your most private conversations. Unthinkable, right? Yet, in the digital realm, people inadvertently leave doors ajar, potentially allowing hackers, […]



We’ve been here before: AI promised humanlike machines – in 1958

Frank Rosenblatt with the Mark I Perceptron, the first artificial neural network computer, unveiled in 1958. National Museum of the U.S. Navy/Flickr Danielle Williams, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis A roomsize computer equipped with a new type of circuitry, the Perceptron, was introduced to the world in 1958 in a brief […]

Revolution or Nightmare? OpenAI’s Terrifyingly Realistic Video Generator Sparks Fear and Fascination

OpenAI’s latest creation, Sora, has taken the world by storm today with its breathtaking yet terrifying capabilities. Unveiled as a premier AI text-to-video generator, Sora dazzles with its ability to craft shockingly realistic scenes based on simple text prompts. While the results are undeniably impressive, they also raise significant concerns about the potential misuse of […]

Safely Navigate Shady Websites with Browser.lol

Navigating potentially unsafe websites can be daunting, but fear not—I’ve got some tips to help. Browser.lol offers a solution by providing a remote browser through a sandbox. With unlimited access, you can bypass geographical restrictions, ensuring anonymous and secure browsing. The tool also aids in checking website compatibility, unlocking restricted sites, and offers various browsers […]

Amazon Prime Video Ads Are Here: The End of Ad-Free Streaming

In a significant shift, Amazon has announced the introduction of advertisements on its Prime Video streaming service, starting today. Subscribers, who already shell out $139 annually for Amazon Prime, will now experience limited ads during their movie and TV show binges. To maintain an ad-free experience, users now have to pay an additional $3 per […]

How a New York Times copyright lawsuit against OpenAI could potentially transform how AI and copyright work

Stas Malyarevsky / Shutterstock Dinusha Mendis, Bournemouth University On December 27, 2023, the New York Times (NYT) filed a lawsuit in the Federal District Court in Manhattan against Microsoft and OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, alleging that OpenAI had unlawfully used its articles to create artificial intelligence (AI) products. Citing copyright infringement and the importance […]

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AI is here – and everywhere: 3 AI researchers look to the challenges ahead in 2024

AI has arrived. How will it change society in the year ahead? Pavel_Chag/iStock via Getty Images Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University; Casey Fiesler, University of Colorado Boulder, and Kentaro Toyama, University of Michigan 2023 was an inflection point in the evolution of artificial intelligence and its role in society. The year saw the emergence of […]