Category: Technology

Many of those surveyed preferred AI poetry generated in the style of poets like Shakespeare to the real thing. Oleg Nesterov/Shutterstock Has the bell finally tolled for Shakespeare and Byron? New research conducted by philosophers of science Brian Porter and Edouard Machery suggests that the latest AI-generated poetry is “indistinguishable from human-written poetry” and “rated […]

HackerOne, a leading bug bounty and cybersecurity platform, is urging the U.S. government to advocate for explicit protections for ethical hackers and security researchers in the upcoming UN Cybercrime Treaty. The company warns that, without such protections, legitimate security research—a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity—could be criminalized globally, making it harder for security professionals to perform […]

Date: November 15, 2024Location: Global A massive cyberattack scheme has been uncovered, in which cybercriminals hijacked nearly 70,000 legitimate domains over the past three months for phishing and fraud operations. This attack technique, known as “Sitting Ducks,” involves exploiting a vulnerable area in the domain name system (DNS) to seize control of active but poorly […]

The European Commission has announced plans to continue its efforts on technology standardisation with the United States, despite growing uncertainty regarding the future of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in light of the upcoming US presidential elections. The TTC, established in 2021 as a forum for high-level collaboration between the EU and the […]

CrizzyStudio / Shutterstock Artificial intelligence (AI) makes important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions are implemented by firms and institutions in the name of efficiency. They can help determine who gets into college, who lands a job, who receives medical treatment and who qualifies for government assistance. As AI takes on these roles, […]

In a groundbreaking move that could transform medical logistics, electric drones are now being used to transport blood samples in London, revolutionizing the speed and efficiency of critical medical deliveries. This innovation aims to improve patient care by reducing turnaround times for vital tests, helping healthcare professionals make faster, life-saving decisions, particularly for patients undergoing […]

As Germany approaches its next federal election, cybersecurity has become a top concern for the country’s leadership. In light of rising digital threats, Germany’s Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, has called for stronger measures to safeguard the integrity of the election process and to protect critical digital infrastructure. This warning comes amid growing fears of cyberattacks […]

Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock A former CEO and executive chairman of Google, recently suggested that the tech giant’s apparent lag in AI development was due to the company prioritising employees’ personal wellbeing over progress. Eric Schmidt told an audience: “Google decided that work-life balance and going home early and working from home was more important than winning.” Schmidt […]

Introduction Japan, once a global leader in semiconductor production and technology, is making a major push to regain its competitive edge in both the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. The government has announced an ambitious plan to revitalize its chip industry, which has been underperforming in recent decades as other countries, particularly the United […]