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The biggest breach of U.S. government data is under way

February 5, 2025

Elon Musk’s DOGE has taken control and accessed large swathes of Americans’ private information held by the U.S. federal government.

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Amazon reportedly gears up to release next-gen Alexa

February 5, 2025

Amazon may be gearing up to release a next-gen, AI-powered Alexa experience, according to Reuters. Per the outlet’s report, Amazon plans to preview an upgraded version of Alexa, the company’s smart home assistant that runs on a number of first- and third-party devices, at an event on February 26. The revamped Alexa is said to […]

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Why IQ is a poor test for AI

February 5, 2025

During a recent press appearance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that he’s observed the “IQ” of AI rapidly improve over the past several years. “Very roughly, it feels to me like — this is not scientifically accurate, this is just a vibe or spiritual answer — every year we move one standard deviation of IQ,” […]

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Ransomware payments dropped in 2024 as victims refused to pay hackers

February 5, 2025

Ransomware payments fell by more than one-third in 2024 as an increasing number of victims refused to negotiate with hackers. In a report published Wednesday, crypto forensics firm Chainalysis said that while ransomware gang leak sites posted more victims than in previous years during 2024, fewer victims gave in to the hackers’ demands. Chainalysis reported […]

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