Experts tackle the surge in “smishing” attacks as cybercriminals exploit the widespread use of smartphones.
Category: Tech
Posted inTech
‘It’s frightening’: YouTubers split over Sora, OpenAI’s video tool
Reactions to the tool have ranged from head-over-heels enthusiasm to ‘threatening’ to alarm over the future direction of the industry
Posted inProfessional
ChatGPT cranks out gibberish for hours
OpenAI did not explain what went awry with its generative artificial intelligence tool, considered the one to beat in the technology sector
Posted inFamily
EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection
A key worry is a “rabbit hole” effect — when users are fed related content based on an algorithm — in some cases leading to dangerous content
Posted inPolitics & Policy
AI giants to unveil pact to fight political deepfakes
Collaborative initiative: Meta, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI unite to tackle deceptive AI content in crucial global elections
Posted inFamily
‘Better than a real man’: young Chinese women turn to AI boyfriends
Chinese tech companies have criticized for the illegal use of users’ data, but users say they are lonely and desire companionship from AI
Posted inFamily
Dating app helps Swedes with disabilities find love
“Those who need a lot of help in their daily lives usually need help with their love… lives too,” says Magnus Linden, co-founder of the app
Posted inFamily
Professional dating coaches help adults navigate dating apps
The array of dating apps and set of rules governing modern dating behaviour have some adults turning to professional dating coaches for advice
Posted inFamily
AI game trains young Chinese to face nosy relatives at New Year
Players must navigate through different levels, appeasing all eight aunts and uncles before progressing to the final bosses: the parents
Posted inWorld
EU states greenlight landmark new AI rules
EU member states on Friday approved landmark rules on reining in artificial intelligence, a world first