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Earlier this week we told you how artificial intelligence (AI) was being used to create whisky. Now for something a little more alarming⊠A new AI experiment has seen the Mona Lisa brought to life. The famous work of art is just one of a host of iconic faces... Read more
If youâre a lover of artificial intelligence (AI) software and whisky, prepare to have your day made. The worldâs first AI-generated whisky is about to be poured. Whatâs better? It sounds delicious and you can buy it. Even if youâre not a big fan of the tipple please carry... Read more
AI writer created by OpenAI researchers too powerful for release
News February 22, 2019
An artificially-intelligent writer, built by a team of researchers, could be used for âmalicious’ purposes, it is understood. OpenAI, is a research institute based in San Francisco and backed by the likes of Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. You may have heard of it. After all, OpenAI has been... Read more
Claims that the â10 Year Challengeâ could have AI consequences
NewsSocial Media January 18, 2019
From the Ice Bucket Challenge to posting a #NoMakeUpSelfie, everybody loves a Facebook Challenge. The latest trend, the ’10 Year Challengeâ, also has celebrities and the wider public hooked. Itâs all a harmless bit of fun, right? Well, one writer has now aired some intriguing suggestions about the dangers... Read more
This is how Instagram is improving accessibility for users with visual impairments
MobileNewsSocial Media November 30, 2018
Instagram has announced that it will introduce new improvements, making the app more accessible for people with visual impairments. Yes, the app is all about imagery and video content – but now Instagram is making big steps to better support visually impaired users. Screen readers will now be able... Read more
Tech Employees Unhappy At Govt Use Of Their Work
News October 31, 2018
Employees of Amazon, Google and Microsoft raise complaints about Government use of their tech In 2015, Apple drew intense praise and criticism for its refusal to hack one of its own products following the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California. The company claimed to field nearly a dozen requests... Read more
Facebook Removes Almost 9 Million Child Nudity Images In Three Months.Â
NewsSocial Media October 30, 2018
Facebook has announced that its moderators have removed some 8.7 million images of child nudity in just the last three months. The removal of the images was aided significantly by the use of previously undisclosed AI software Facebook has been using for the last 12 months that flags and removes such images automatically. Thanks to the use... Read more
Vishing Attacks Rise 350%
NewsPrivacy and Security October 8, 2018
New report reveals alarming increase in voice fraud incidents. There seems to be no end to the number of ways scammers can target your data, and new methods crop up almost every day. From the highest skill sets involved in cybercrime and hacking to the most ordinary, mundane social... Read more
Alibaba CEO Steps Down Amid Plans For AI Chip
News September 25, 2018
Alibaba, an internet commerce giant that vehemently states it is not the “Amazon of China,” is taking on a lot of projects these days. While claiming that Amazon is an “empire” that has to control everything it touches, Alibaba CEO Jack Ma seems to have overlooked the fact that... Read more
Artificial Intelligence System Detects Regularly Missed Cancer Tumors with 95% EfficiencyÂ
News September 17, 2018
The new AI system has a significantly higher success rate than trained specialists. Engineers and scientists from the Computer Vision Research Center at the University of Central Florida have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) System that can detect often missed tiny specs of tumors in lung cancer patients. The AI system claims to have a success... Read more
AI-created “deepfake” videos can be shockingly realistic, causing terrifying concern for misuse. When a video of a foul-mouthed former President Barack Obama (NSFW) went viral last year, it was good for a laugh. The straight-laced favorite leader was finally letting loose and saying the things he wanted to say!... Read more
Computer Programmers Get New Tech Ethics CodeÂ
DevelopmentNews August 20, 2018
New guidelines issued by the Association for Computing Machinery are the first significant upgrade since 1992. The worldâs single largest organization of computer scientists and engineers, the Association for Computing Machinery, (ACM) has issued a new code of ethics for computing professionals. The new code has been released to help technologists deal with... Read more
Hackers Could Soon Be Using Brain Waves To Steal PasswordsÂ
NewsPrivacy and Security July 13, 2018
As the pace of technology quickens, new research shows that specialized headsets that utilize brainwaves will need better security to stop hackers from stealing passwords and other sensitive information. A new study by researchers from the University of Alabama has revealed that Electroencephalograph brainwave sensing headsets, or EEG headsets for short, will need... Read more
USA takes title back from China – Summit can process 200,000 calculations per second. Summit is the name of the US’s new supercomputer, and if initial reports are to be believed, the machine is more than twice as powerful as the current supercomputer champion based in China. Summit has... Read more
Two students came together with a shared aim of creating a permanent solution to wildfire prediction and prevention. OK, so while news for big-tech in recent times has turned them from heroes into super villains, itâs important to remember that they do some good as well, and two students... Read more
A report published by the Independent newspaper has revealed that the expensive Facial Recognition Software being trialled by a UK Police Force is hardly ever accurate, and statistically is wrong almost 100% of the time. The Independent obtained the information using a Freedom of InforÂmation request, and reveals that... Read more
Avast SecureLine review: Totally Secure VPN With Total Privacy Powered By AI
Software ReviewsVPN Software ReviewsVPNs May 2, 2018
Stop worrying about hackers on public Wi-Fi, advertisers tracking everything you do online, and content blocks whenever youâre in the ‘wrong country’. Enjoy the internet your way, with Avast SecureLine. In short, Avast SecureLine is one of the best reasonably priced options out there for anyone considering using a VPN... Read more
Microsoft announces ‘historic milestone’ and has developed Artificial Intelligence that can translate Chinese News to English as accurately as any human. According to the Microsoft blog, researchers at the company’s US and Asian labs believe they have created the first machine translation system that can accurately translate sentences of... Read more