Meta is launching a new tool called AI Studio, allowing anyone in the US to create AI versions of themselves on Instagram or online. Creators and business owners will use these AI profiles to talk to their followers on their behalf. The AI can respond to comments and engage in chat threads with humans. To … Read more
Coal firms in Indonesia, a major emitter of CO2, are ignoring the impact of methane emissions from their operations, according to a report published Monday. Methane is responsible for one-third of warming caused by greenhouse gases and is a key target for countries aiming to reduce emissions quickly. The London-based energy think tank Ember analyzed … Read more
Attackers Exploit ‘EvilVideo’ Telegram Zero-Day to Hide Malware Telegram has patched a zero-day flaw found in older versions of its chat and media-sharing application for Android that allows attackers to hide malicious payloads in video files. The exploit, dubbed “EvilVideo,” requires user action to download an unspecified malicious payload. Researchers from ESET Research discovered the … Read more
Apple said in a technical paper on Monday that the two AI models underpinning Apple Intelligence, its AI system, were pretrained on Google-designed chips in the cloud. This signals that some Big Tech companies may be looking for alternatives to Nvidia’s graphics processing units when it comes to AI training. The artificial intelligence models were … Read more
Microsoft recently released an update that adds black borders around selected folders and files in File Explorer for users with Windows 11. This change, which started rolling out with KB5040442, was met with mixed reactions from users. Some saw it as a bug, while others thought it improved accessibility. Microsoft officials describe the change as … Read more
Aurora alert: Strong geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights at mid-latitudes across US and Europe Geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted for July 30 through Aug.1, with G3-class storms possible. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a geomagnetic storm warning due to strong solar activity. If the predicted G3 conditions … Read more
Researchers at Aarhus University have concluded that human hunting was the primary factor in the extinction of large mammals over the past 50,000 years. This finding is based on a review of over 300 scientific articles. Many large species, or megafauna, weighing at least 45 kilograms, went extinct during this period. The research suggests that … Read more
The clouds of Venus are made up of sulfuric acid droplets that are highly corrosive and deadly to humans. However, the presence of ammonia inside these droplets can act as a buffer, making the environment more survivable. This has led scientists to speculate about the possibility of microbial life on Venus. Dr. Clements points out … Read more
Canva has acquired Leonardo.ai, a generative AI content and research startup, to deepen its investments in AI technology. The acquisition will bring 120 employees from Leonardo.ai to Canva, including the executive team, and will allow Leonardo.ai to continue operating independently with a focus on innovation and R&D. Leonardo.ai offers collaboration tools and a private cloud … Read more
North Korean officials are looking for new medicines to treat Kim Jong Un’s health problems related to obesity, including high blood pressure and diabetes, according to South Korea’s spy agency. Kim has regained weight and appears to be about 140 kilograms (308 pounds) again, putting him at high risk of heart disease. He has shown … Read more