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Microsoft Discontinues SMS Login Codes Over AI-Hacking Fears
Microsoft is phasing out SMS-based security codes due to increasing risks from AI-powered hacking. The company has deemed SMS codes an insecure multi-factor authentication method and plans to discontinue support for the…
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NY Democrats complain about AI use in campaign; Chinese farmer loses crops to AI advice
The New York State Democratic Party has filed a formal complaint with the state Board of Elections regarding the use of generative AI by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman in his campaign materials. Separ…
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Google tests homepage redesign to push AI features over search · 2 sources tracked
Google is experimenting with its homepage design, prioritizing AI-driven features over traditional search. New buttons like "create images," "ask about files," and "brainstorm" are being tested to guide users toward AI …
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Amazon blocks users from reviews, mistaking them for bots; data center protests lead to arrests
Amazon is reportedly blocking some users from viewing product reviews, mistakenly identifying them as AI bots or data scrapers. Affected users are limited to seeing only eight reviews per product and lose access to sort…
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Users show fatigue with forced AI integration in Windows
A discussion on Mastodon suggests user fatigue with the aggressive integration of AI features into operating systems like Windows. While acknowledging the potential benefits of AI, the sentiment indicates a possible bac…
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Don't put your phone in the fridge: Experts warn of condensation and thermal shock damage
Placing a smartphone in a refrigerator to cool it down can cause significant damage due to condensation and thermal shock. The rapid temperature change can harm internal components, including the battery, and potentiall…
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Professor's invisible prompt trap catches 32 students cheating with AI · 8 sources tracked
A history professor at Alcorn State University, Dr. Jason Gibson, devised an "invisible prompt trap" to identify students using AI for their assignments. He embedded instructions in white text within the assignment prom…
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Data centers' AI-driven energy demand to surge by 2035 · 4 sources tracked
Data centers are projected to significantly increase their electricity consumption in the coming years, driven by the growth of AI infrastructure. By 2030, they may account for 12% of the US electricity supply, potentia…
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New York school deploys AI teaching robot from company linked to sex bots
A school in New York has implemented an AI teaching robot developed by a company that has also been linked to the creation of sex bots. The deployment has raised concerns due to the company's controversial past and prod…
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Linus Torvalds: Linux kernel embraces AI tools, critics can fork or leave
Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, has firmly stated that the Linux kernel will not ban AI-assisted coding tools. He addressed critics on the Linux kernel mailing list, asserting that Linux is not an "anti-AI project…
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Video Game History Foundation: Piracy is the only game preservation method
The Video Game History Foundation, through its founder Frank Cifaldi, has stated that piracy is currently the only effective method for preserving video games. This assertion, reported by TechSpot and highlighted on Sla…
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Big Tech's AI Investments Drive Up Costs for Consoles, Cars, and Electricity
The expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure by major technology companies is leading to increased costs for various consumer goods and services. This rapid build-out, involving significant financial investme…
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Nvidia Shifts Focus from PC Gaming to AI Market, Suggests TechSpot
TechSpot has published an article suggesting that Nvidia's shift away from PC gaming is driven by the lucrative opportunities in the artificial intelligence sector. The publication posits that the company is prioritizin…
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Fake PC utility downloads install crypto miners via search and AI
Scammers are exploiting search engine results and AI chatbot responses to trick PC users into downloading malicious software. These fake downloads of popular utilities install crypto miners and other harmful payloads, w…
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AI use degrades programmer skills, prompts Princeton to end exam tradition
Programmers are reporting a decline in their coding skills due to the increasing use of AI tools, with some expressing a preference for manual coding as technical debt grows. In parallel, Princeton University has ended …