AI Benchmarking Gets Creative With Games and Minecraft

AI benchmarking has long been a way to test the capabilities of artificial intelligence systems, but many traditional methods have limitations. Some enthusiasts are turning to games like Pictionary and Minecraft as new ways to challenge AIs. Paul Calcraft, a freelance AI developer, created an app that allows two AI models to play a Pictionary-like … Read more

Nvidia overtakes Apple in market value with AI push

US chipmaker Nvidia has surpassed tech giant Apple to become the world’s largest company, driven by significant growth in the global artificial intelligence (AI) sector. According to Bloomberg, Nvidia’s market capitalization has more than doubled since late 2022, reaching $3.43 trillion, surpassing Apple’s $3.38 trillion valuation. This marks a temporary reversal of fortunes between the … Read more

Apple Integrates AI Chatbot ChatGPT into iOS 18.2

Apple is set to integrate OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT into its iOS 18.2 update, launching in December. This integration will enhance Siri and other features with smarter AI capabilities. Users can upgrade to ChatGPT Plus through the Settings app, a premium subscription plan costing $20/month. The free version of ChatGPT has limitations, such as restricted access … Read more

NYT Tech Workers Strike Over Wage and Benefits Demands

The New York Times tech workers went on strike Monday, with set date November 4 months earlier. The striking workers represent provide software support and data analysis for the Times’ business side, seeking a 2.5% annual wage increase and two days per week of in-office work. They claim the company has undervalued their contributions. Publisher … Read more

PowerToys 0.86 Brings New Interface and Advanced Paste Features

Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.86, bringing a revamped interface and new features to the set of Windows utilities. The first noticeable change is the reworked left pane, featuring tabs for grouped utilities, settings, and the dashboard. This layout change aims to organize the tools more efficiently, with enabled and disabled utilities easily accessible on … Read more

France’s Schneider Electric Hit with $125k Baguette Ransom Demand

France’s Schneider Electric is facing a ransom demand from hackers who claim to have stolen 40GB of data from the company. The group, linked to the Hellcat ransomware gang, wants $125,000 paid in baguettes if they are not given access to the sensitive information. If Schneider Electric publicly admits to the breach within 48 hours, … Read more

Schneider Electric Hit by Third Cyberattack in 18 Months

Multinational energy management company Schneider Electric reported a cyberattack, its third incident in 18 months, according to the company. The attackers claimed responsibility for a new ransomware variant and demanded $150,000 in Monero cryptocurrency. The attackers obtained over 40 gigabytes of data from Schneider Electric’s JIRA platform, including projects, issues, and user data, which could … Read more

Schneider Electric Hit by Jira Server Breach, Hacker Demands Ransom

Schneider Electric has confirmed that its developer platform was breached after a hacker claimed to steal 40GB of data from the company’s JIRA server. The breach occurred when an attacker used exposed credentials to gain access and scrape over 400,000 rows of user data, including 75,000 unique email addresses and full names for Schneider Electric … Read more

Schneider Electric Hit with $125k Ransom Demand in Baguettes

A ransomware group known as Hellcat has breached Schneider Electric’s internal project tracking platform, claiming to have accessed over 40GB of compressed data. The attackers demanded $125,000 in baguettes be paid for the safe return of sensitive customer and operational information. The breach occurred via the company’s Atlassian Jira system and compromised critical data, including … Read more

9 Silent Signs Men Are Missing Out on Friendships

Men’s friendships are shrinking, with only one in five men having received emotional support from a male friend recently. This lack of connection can stem from various factors, including societal pressures against vulnerability and the tendency to prioritize romantic relationships. Here are nine quiet behaviors that may indicate men are missing out on close friendships. … Read more