In wake of the recent announcement of Germany’s plan to send tanks to Ukraine to fight against Russian separatists, the Kremlin-loyal hacktivist group known as the “Cyber Spetsnaz” have instigated a round of large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against Germany. The group has already successfully disrupted the websites of 30 of Germany’s most… Continue reading GermanyRIP Kremlin-loyal
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Twitter vows to take ‘less severe actions’ against rule-breaking accounts
Social media giant Twitter has announced plans to take “less severe actions” against accounts which break their rules in the future. The new policy is part of the company’s efforts to create a safer online environment for users. For years, Twitter has strictly enforced its rules and standards, often taking extreme measures to remove accounts… Continue reading Twitter vows to take ‘less severe actions’ against rule-breaking accounts
AMD is winning a key battle against Nvidia in GPU price war
The battle to be the top provider of graphics processing units (GPUs) has long been between powerhouse brands, AMD and Nvidia. Over the past few months, AMD has been edging out Nvidia in the race, and the company is now firmly on the tack to becoming the go-to GPU supplier. At the heart of this… Continue reading AMD is winning a key battle against Nvidia in GPU price war
Artists file class-action lawsuit against AI image generator companies
A group of 20 artists have recently filed a class-action lawsuit against several companies using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images and sell them without permission. The suit accuses the companies in question of creating and exploiting “unauthorized replicas of their artwork.” AI technology has allowed companies to quickly generate millions of digital images each… Continue reading Artists file class-action lawsuit against AI image generator companies
Major EU privacy decisions against Meta’s legal basis for ads raise fresh complaints
As Europe continues to grapple with data privacy, major EU legal decisions have raised fresh complaints against Meta’s legal basis for online ad targeting. In the last few months, several court rulings have been issued in the EU which have questioned Meta’s legal right to process and allow individuals’ data for ads targeting. These rulings,… Continue reading Major EU privacy decisions against Meta’s legal basis for ads raise fresh complaints
Experimental Shock-Absorbing Material Can Stop Projectiles Traveling Over 3,000 MPH
In a world where its citizens are vulnerable to ever-increasing threat of projectiles, news of a particle-based shock-absorbing material that is capable of stopping projectiles travelling at speeds of over 3000 miles per hour is an incredible breakthrough for defence technologies. Scientists at University of California Berkeley have taken an exciting step in defence innovation… Continue reading Experimental Shock-Absorbing Material Can Stop Projectiles Traveling Over 3,000 MPH
Artists stage mass protest against AI-generated artwork on ArtStation
In a remarkable show of solidarity, dozens of creative professionals have taken to the popular online art platform ArtStation to protest against the inclusion of AI-generated artwork on the website. The mass protest has sparked a heated debate around the ethics of artificial intelligence and its potential to encroach upon the domain of human creativity.… Continue reading Artists stage mass protest against AI-generated artwork on ArtStation
ArtStation artists stage mass protest against AI-generated artwork
In a surprising demonstration of solidarity, many artists on the popular online platform, ArtStation, have staged a large-scale protest against the use of AI-generated artwork. Over the past several months, the platform has been infused with a range of computer-generated creations, ranging from 3D models and renders, to video game and virtual reality projects. Many… Continue reading ArtStation artists stage mass protest against AI-generated artwork
Here’s how Audi Q4 50 E-Tron stacks up against the Tesla Model Y
With electric vehicles becoming increasingly commonplace on roads, auto manufacturers have taken to offering models that have a range of features and come at a price point that’s ideal for every buyer. Two of the foremost cars in the EV market, namely Audi Q4 50 e-Tron and Tesla Model Y, have recently emerged as two… Continue reading Here’s how Audi Q4 50 E-Tron stacks up against the Tesla Model Y