Is ChatGPT Making You Stupid?
This article discusses the impact of generative AI tools like ChatGPT on critical thinking skills. It posits that as users increasingly delegate cognitive tasks to AI, there’s a risk of…
VPN Downloads Surge in UK as New Age-Verification Rules Take Effect
Summary With the UK’s new age verification laws now in play, there’s been an astounding surge in VPN downloads. Proton VPN reported a staggering 1,400% increase in signups, as users…
Researchers Quietly Planned a Test to Dim Sunlight Over 3,900 Square Miles
California researchers have been working on a controversial multimillion-dollar project that aims to test equipment designed to spray saltwater into the atmosphere, with the goal of dimming sunlight over a…
Huawei Shows Off 384-Chip AI Computing System That Rival Nvidia’s Top Product
Huawei Shows Off 384-Chip AI Computing System That Rival Nvidia’s Top Product Huawei has unveiled its advanced AI computing system, the CloudMatrix 384, which boasts 384 of their 910C chips.…
Easy NTSYNC Arrives For Steam Users With GE-Proton 10.10
Summary GloriousEggroll has unveiled GE-Proton 10.10, an upgraded version of Valve’s Wine for Steam. The standout feature is its built-in support for NTSYNC, enhancing performance for Windows applications on Linux…
George Lucas Makes First Comic-Con Appearance to Discuss His Upcoming ‘Museum of Narrative Art’
Summary George Lucas, the iconic creator of Star Wars, made his first-ever appearance at Comic-Con, captivating a large crowd with discussions about his upcoming Museum of Narrative Art. The presentation…
Did a Vendor’s Leak Help Attackers Exploit Microsoft’s SharePoint Servers?
Summary A recent report raises concerns regarding the security of Microsoft’s SharePoint servers, suggesting that a leak may have facilitated attackers, including state-sponsored espionage groups, to exploit known vulnerabilities. Trend…
‘Serious Delays’ Hit Satellite Mega-Constellations of China’s Starlink Rivals
Summary A Chinese mega-constellation of communications satellites is experiencing significant delays, threatening its ability to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. So far, only 90 satellites have been launched for the Qianfan…
Creator of 1995 Phishing Tool ‘AOHell’ On Piracy, Script Kiddies, and What He Thinks of AI
The article discusses Koceilah Rekouche, the creator of AOHell, a phishing tool from the 1990s that allowed users to exploit AOL’s systems. Rekouche’s motivations for creating the tool stemmed from…
To Fight Climate Change, Norway Wants to Become Europe’s Carbon Dump
Summary Norway aims to tackle climate change by becoming Europe’s carbon dumping ground, transporting liquefied CO2 to a North Sea port for underground storage. The government is financing 80% of…