Is ChatGPT Making You Stupid?
This article discusses the implications of generative AI tools like ChatGPT on human cognition. With the increasing reliance on AI for cognitive tasks, there is a concern that critical thinking…
VPN Downloads Surge in UK as New Age-Verification Rules Take Effect
Summary A significant surge in VPN downloads has been observed in the UK following the launch of new age-verification laws. Proton VPN reported a staggering 1,400% increase in signups just…
Researchers Quietly Planned a Test to Dim Sunlight Over 3,900 Square Miles
California researchers have drafted plans for an ambitious multimillion-dollar experiment intended to dim sunlight across an expansive area of 3,900 square miles. This initiative involves deploying salt water-spraying technology with…
Huawei Shows Off 384-Chip AI Computing System That Rival Nvidia’s Top Product
Summary Huawei unveiled its CloudMatrix 384 AI computing system, featuring 384 of its latest 910C chips, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. This system is said to…
Easy NTSYNC Arrives For Steam Users With GE-Proton 10.10
Summary GloriousEggroll has launched GE-Proton 10.10, a new version of Valve’s Wine that’s now integrated with NTSYNC support by default for compatible systems. This upgrade enables users on amd64 architectures…
George Lucas Makes First Comic-Con Appearance to Discuss His Upcoming ‘Museum of Narrative Art’
Summary George Lucas made a historic appearance at Comic-Con, where he spoke about his upcoming Museum of Narrative Art. Introduced by Queen Latifah, Lucas received a warm welcome from the…
Did a Vendor’s Leak Help Attackers Exploit Microsoft’s SharePoint Servers?
In this article, concerns are raised over a potential leak affecting the security of Microsoft’s SharePoint servers. The head of the Zero Day Initiative, Dustin Childs, speculates that attackers, including…
‘Serious Delays’ Hit Satellite Mega-Constellations of China’s Starlink Rivals
A Chinese mega-constellation of communications satellites, known as Qianfan, is facing significant delays that threaten its competition with SpaceX’s Starlink. Currently, only 90 satellites have been launched out of the…
Creator of 1995 Phishing Tool ‘AOHell’ On Piracy, Script Kiddies, and What He Thinks of AI
Creator of 1995 Phishing Tool ‘AOHell’ On Piracy, Script Kiddies, and What He Thinks of AI This article explores the intriguing story of Koceilah Rekouche, known as “Da Chronic,” who…
To Fight Climate Change, Norway Wants to Become Europe’s Carbon Dump
Norway aims to utilise its coastal geolocation as a solution to climate change by transporting liquefied CO2 to an underground storage site. Funded by both government and fossil fuel companies,…