As clear as the potential for profound abuse may be, new, unfamiliar examples keep popping up. The Philadelpha Inquirer and Harrisburg’s Patriot News report that police arrested Raffaela Spone of Chalfont, Pennsylvania for allegedly using deepfakes to cast rivals from her daughter’s cheerleading team, the Victory Vipers. Law enforcement officials said Spone sent trainers AI-modified … Read more
Justin Beals, CEO of StrikeGraph. (StrikeGraph photo) The question of what happens if you prioritize diversity and what if you don’t is at the forefront of the startup discussion. During my career I have always tried to build different teams. I believe it is important for the health of the company, but on a deeper … Read more
(CNN) – Many people believe that before buying a home they need to have 20% of the purchase price in cash to use as a down payment. This can make home ownership seem overwhelming, as even buying a small property at a cost of $ 80,000 means having to have $ 16,000 on hand in … Read more
SpaceX has put another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit – meaning it has sent a total of 180 satellites to join its 1,000-plus constellation in the past two weeks alone. Today’s launch also set a record for SpaceX for its Falcon 9 rocket reusability program, as it was the ninth flight and landing for this … Read more
Jackson, MISS. – Weniger als drei Kilometer vom Kapitol des Mississippi entfernt hortet ein älterer Schwarzer Wasser. Der 78-jährige James Brooks bewahrt in seinem Haus in Jackson Reihen von Plastikbehältern mit Wasser auf, die mit verschiedenen Grautönen, gelbem und braunem Wasser gefüllt sind. Auf der Veranda. In der Küche. Im Badezimmer. Wasser aus dem Wasserhahn, … Read more
Fortnite and soccer (aka soccer) are no strangers to each other, but it looks like the two are deepening their relationship. As Eurogamer explains, Epic Games teased the appearance of Brazilian sports star Neymar in Fortnite on March 16. It’s not sure how he’ll manifest himself in the Battle Royale game, but there’s little doubt … Read more
There are few more convincing distractions than in NCAA tournament basketball, and after the postseason was canceled last March due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of the best players in women’s basketball are hungry for the bright lights on the big stage. Your passion for the game will become our own for at least the … Read more
Daniela Braga, CEO of DefinedCrowd. (Photo by Dário Branco) Artificial intelligence is the fourth industrial revolution, and women should play a prominent role in its development, says Daniela Braga, CEO of Seattle startup DefinedCrowd. “We have left the code era to men for the past 30 years and see where it has led us,” Braga … Read more
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden ride in the presidential limousine after Biden’s inauguration. (Adam Schultz/The White House) From the moment Joe Biden steps outside of the armored presidential limousine known as “The Beast,” countless cameras document the President’s every move. But only one photographer can sit across from Biden inside of the … Read more
Spending millions on a digital piece of art that could be screenshotted feels like walking around on a strip of concrete as a tourist activity. The look doesn’t make immediate sense – there’s hardly any incentive for something as accessible as a Google image or a street. This is my best bet to explain at … Read more