I was sitting in my friend’s garage two beers deep on a Thursday afternoon when I realized I’d said nothing honest in two hours. Not one thing. We were rehearsing, not friends. Fifteen years of rehearsal. I’ve spent most of my life believing that real men don’t talk about their feelings. That stoicism is kindness, … Read more
A 37-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, has become the first person to be federally convicted under a new law that makes publishing pornographic deepfakes a crime. James Strahler II pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and other charges covered by the Take It Down Act. According to authorities, Strahler had at least 10 victims, including children, who … Read more
Unilever’s recent food merger with McCormick may seem like a great idea, but it’s not as rosy as it sounds. The deal is expected to bring together the two companies into a massive $65 billion entity, but this consolidation can lead to increased complexity and debt for the merged company. This often results in stagnant … Read more
OpenAI’s $1 trillion valuation in its upcoming IPO is a testament to its massive fundraising success, but it also raises questions about the company’s leadership. A recent profile on CEO Sam Altman reveals his unpredictable personality and propensity for falsehoods, which could be major risks for the firm as it pursues artificial general intelligence. Source: … Read more
The FBI is warning Americans after thousands of home and small office routers were compromised by a Russian military hacking group, Fancy Bear. This operation, called Operation Masquerade, has affected over 5,000 devices across 23 states, including Massachusetts. The hackers didn’t break into computers but instead targeted routers to steal passwords, emails, and sensitive data. … Read more
A recent New Yorker investigation highlights the dangers of artificial general intelligence (AGI), created by tech giants like OpenAI. Despite concerns about inflation and geopolitics, climate change was already a pressing issue in the 1970s. The author’s initial lack of awareness about AI threats made it easy to dismiss them as sci-fi. However, expert warnings … Read more
The threat of quantum computers breaking Bitcoin’s security has grown, but a new report from investment firm Bernstein says the outcome is unlikely to be catastrophic. Instead, quantum computing should be seen as a long-term upgrade cycle for Bitcoin and the crypto industry. Bernstein notes that the highest risk comes from legacy wallets with outdated … Read more
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman recently took a stunning photo of the far side of the moon using an iPhone 17 Pro, surpassing even our own mobile phone cameras. The Orion spacecraft he was on approached the moon for a lunar flyby, and with all cabin lights turned off, Wiseman snapped a picture that captured the … Read more
Bitcoin’s value jumped 5% to $72,841 after news of an Iran-US ceasefire deal boosted global markets’ optimism. The largest cryptocurrency remained down nearly 40% from its October record but attracted traders who bet it would fall. A surge near the $72,000 level has triggered a massive cluster of short liquidity, with experts predicting prices could … Read more
The Orion spacecraft, carrying the Artemis II crew, is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Friday. The successful recovery depends on favorable weather conditions, including wave heights less than 6 feet and winds not exceeding 28 mph. Forecasters are monitoring a Pacific storm system approaching the … Read more