Reddit-trained artificial intelligence warns researchers about… itself
An artificial intelligence warning AI researchers about the dangers of AI sounds like the setup of a delightful B movie, but truth is often stranger than fiction. A professor and a fellow at the University of Oxford came face to face with that reality when they invited an AI to participate in a debate at […]
White supremacists, extremists are a problem on Twitter Spaces
Twitter Spaces is being weaponized by white supremacists, conspiracy theorists, and other extremist groups, according to researchers. A new report by the Washington Post highlights the hate speech and extremism that can be found on the largely unmoderated Twitter feature, Spaces. Some examples of the extremist content being disseminated via Twitter Spaces include coronavirus disinformation […]
NASA's Perseverance rover beamed back postcard-worthy views of Mars
Hi from Mars! Wish you were here! These new views of Mars captured by NASA’s Perseverance wouldn’t be out of place on a postcard. Space watchers who have grown accustomed to close-ups of rover tracks and laser-zapped Mars rocks get a much more expansive look at the Red Planet in these new images. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech […]
Twitter says Trump doesn't understand 'free speech'
Trump really misses Twitter but Twitter really doesn’t miss him. In July, former-President Donald Trump announced a class action lawsuit against Big Tech companies – namely Facebook, Google, and Twitter – and its CEOs for, the suit alleges, violating the First Amendment when these outlets banned him from their platform following the events at the […]
Tesla hit with lawsuit alleging disturbing sexual harassment at its Fremont factory
The car of the future may be born of a retrograde past. An employee at Tesla’s Fremont factory is suing the company, alleging ongoing sexual harassment from a manager that went unchecked for months — even after she reported it. The details in the lawsuit, filed Wednesday in California’s Alameda County Superior Court and reported […]
It's already attacked 'Minecraft': The race is on to fix the biggest PC vulnerability in years
It’s being called the “worst bug impacting the Internet in the last 5 years, at least,” according to Matthew Price, CEO of the web security company Cloudflare. “The single biggest, most critical vulnerability of the last decade,” said cybersecurity firm Tenable CEO Amit Yoran. Price and Yoran are talking about “Log4Shell,” a new exploit found […]
8 extraordinary space moments that made headlines in 2021
There’s nothing like a pandemic to give people time to contemplate the universe’s greatest mysteries. Over the course of the year, uber-rich tourists, including a Star Trek legend, ventured into space. Government and privately owned space travel companies reached new milestones, and scientists continued to make discoveries. Here are eight of the top space moments […]
28 unique gift ideas for just about anyone on your list this holiday
Gifting seems to get harder and harder each year, simply because there are just too many options out there. That’s why we did some of the heavy lifting for you. Here are 28 unique gifts for just about everyone on your list, ranging in price from $25 to $2,500. So, no matter your budget, you […]
Save up to 15% on Gunnar gaming glasses
True gamers know the right accessories can make a huge difference. If you’ve already got the customized keyboard, the comfy chair, and the multi-screen desk setup, make sure to look out for the health of your eyes. Reducing blue light strain is not only beneficial for your health in the long run, but also helpful […]
Bundle a documentary streaming service and VPN and score a huge discount
TL;DR: As of Dec. 11, get lifetime access to both MagellanTV and VPN Unlimited for just $249. That’s over 87% off their bundled value of $1,995. Subscription services are taking over our lives, with monthly payments on everything from entertainment options to groceries. But if you could just pay one fee and get the subscription […]