science and technology There are some things the Crew-8 astronauts aren’t ready to talk about By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:35:30 +0000 "I did not say I was uncomfortable talking about it. I said we're not going to talk about it." Full Article Science Space astronauts Crew-8 human spaceflight international space station NASA spacex
science and technology For the second time this year, NASA’s JPL center cuts its workforce By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:55:18 +0000 "If we hold strong together, we will come through this." Full Article Science Space
science and technology This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:06:11 +0000 A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow. Full Article Science animal behavior animal cognition animal tool use animals Biology elephants
science and technology Dropbox lays off 20% of staff, says it overinvested and underperformed By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:03:31 +0000 Dropbox also laid off 500 last year but still had "excess layers of management." Full Article Biz & IT dropbox
science and technology 300 percent price hikes push disgruntled VMware customers toward Broadcom rivals By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:27 +0000 Ars speaks with users and partners unhappy with Broadcom's changes. Full Article Biz & IT Features acquisition Broadcom vmware
science and technology OpenAI launches ChatGPT with Search, taking Google head-on By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:58 +0000 As traditional web search falters, OpenAI offers an AI-based alternative. Full Article AI Biz & IT ChatGPT google Goolge Search GPT-4 GPT-4o machine learning openai Perplexity SearchGPT
science and technology Colorado scrambles to change voting-system passwords after accidental leak By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:28:05 +0000 "The goal is to complete the password updates by this evening," government says. Full Article Biz & IT Policy colorado elections voting system passwords
science and technology Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in yearslong account takeover attacks By arstechnica.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:13:20 +0000 The botnet is being skillfully used to launch "highly evasive" password-spraying attacks. Full Article Biz & IT Security botnets microsoft password spraying tp-link
science and technology Perplexity will show live US election results despite AI accuracy warnings By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:52:24 +0000 AI search engine embraces 2024 US election with live tracker and chatbot info hub. Full Article AI Biz & IT 2024 election ai hallucinations Anthropic ChatGPT chatgtp Claude confabulations elections google Google Gemini large language models machine learning openai Perplexity
science and technology Nvidia ousts Intel from Dow Jones Index after 25-year run By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:28:07 +0000 Stock index switch-up reflects symbolic market shift as chip industry refocuses around AI. Full Article AI Biz & IT machine learning
science and technology New Zemeckis film used AI to de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:28:38 +0000 Time-hopping film Here used AI trained on every Tom Hanks movie to make him appear young again. Full Article AI Biz & IT AI image generator de-aging deepfakes face replacement films generative ai Here film image synthesis machine learning Metaphysic Robert Zemeckis Robin Wright Runway Special Effects Tom Hanks video synthesis
science and technology Suspect arrested in Snowflake data-theft attacks affecting millions By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:03:42 +0000 Threat actor exploited account credentials swept up by infostealers years earlier. Full Article Biz & IT Security Data breaches infostealers
science and technology Anthropic’s Haiku 3.5 surprises experts with an “intelligence” price increase By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:50:48 +0000 Anthropic’s smallest AI model now beats its older largest LLM, Opus, at some tasks. Full Article AI Biz & IT AI pricing Anthropic Anthropic Claude API chatbots ChatGPT chatgtp Claude Claude 3.5 Claude 3.5 Haiku Claude Haiku large language models machine learning
science and technology Corning faces antitrust actions for its Gorilla Glass dominance By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:25:40 +0000 European Commission looks into alleged exclusivity, pricing, and patent demands. Full Article Biz & IT Tech antitrust apple Corning European Commission Gorilla Glass iphone
science and technology Trump plans to dismantle Biden AI safeguards after victory By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:18:39 +0000 Trump plans to repeal Biden's 2023 order and levy tariffs on GPU imports. Full Article AI Biz & IT Policy AI regulation Biden Donald Trump Joe Biden large language models machine learning US government White House
science and technology ChatGPT has a new vanity domain name, and it may have cost $15 million By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:32:46 +0000 Speculator swapped pricey domain for OpenAI shares instead of taking cash payment. Full Article AI Biz & IT chat.com ChatGPT chatgtp Dharmesh Shah domain names large language models machine learning openai sam altman
science and technology Law enforcement operation takes down 22,000 malicious IP addresses worldwide By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:12:23 +0000 Operation Synergia II took aim at phishing, ransomware, and information stealing. Full Article Biz & IT Security cybercrime Interpol police
science and technology Matter 1.4 has some solid ideas for the future home—now let’s see the support By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:08:26 +0000 Can you get one speaker on Alexa, Google, and Apple's home apps all at once? Full Article Biz & IT Tech alexa apple home connectivity standards alliance csa EVSE Google Home home automation matter matter 1.4 smart home Thread
science and technology New SMB-friendly subscription tier may be too late to stop VMware migrations By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:59:21 +0000 Broadcom acquisition was a "wake-up call" for VMware-dependent SMBs. Full Article Biz & IT Broadcom vmware
science and technology Claude AI to process secret government data through new Palantir deal By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:08:12 +0000 Critics worry Anthropic is endangering its "ethical" AI stance due to defense associations. Full Article AI Biz & IT AI ethics Amazon Anthropic ChatGPT chatgtp Claude Claude 3 Claude 3.5 confabulation ethical ai futurism government contracts large language models LLaMA machine learning meta military AI openai palantir US Defense Department US intelligence agencies Victor Tangermann
science and technology Is “AI welfare” the new frontier in ethics? By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:51:54 +0000 Anthropic's new hire is preparing for a future where advanced AI models may experience suffering. Full Article AI Biz & IT AI consiousness AI ethics AI sentience AI welfare Anthropic consciousness Kyle Fish machine learning marker method openai
science and technology Ars Live: Our first encounter with manipulative AI By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:17:26 +0000 On Nov. 19, join Benj Edwards and Simon Willison's live YouTube chat about the "Great Bing Chat Fiasco of 2023." Full Article AI Biz & IT 2023 AI ethics ars live Ars Live Conversations Benj Edwards Bing Chat GPT-4 large language models machine learning manipulative AI microsoft Microsoft Copilot openai prompt injection prompt injections Simon Willison
science and technology New secret math benchmark stumps AI models and PhDs alike By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:49:58 +0000 FrontierMath's difficult questions remain unpublished so that AI companies can't train against it. Full Article AI Biz & IT AI benchmarks Anthropic benchmarks Claude 3.5 Epoch AI FrontierMath google GPT-4o large language models machine learning o1-preview openai research papers vibemarks
science and technology Dry weather in New York and New Jersey leads to a rash of dangerous wildfires By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:11:25 -0500 Wildfires have been raging in New York and New Jersey. People in some areas have been asked to prepare for possible evacuations. Full Article
science and technology Top contenders to lead the Senate. And, Trump's DOJ priorities By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:52:55 -0500 Congress reconvenes this week with a top priority: electing the leaders of each chamber. Here's a look at the contenders. And, top priorities for Trump's Justice Department. Full Article
science and technology Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:48:08 -0500 The new Louisiana requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom by Jan. 1 was temporarily blocked Tuesday. The judge said the law is "unconstitutional on its face." Full Article
science and technology A man told 911 a bear chased him off a cliff. Weeks later, he was arrested for murder By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:03:14 -0500 Authorities say Nicholas Hamlett killed a man in Tennessee in an attempt to steal his identity, and reported it to police as a bear attack. He was arrested in South Carolina after a weekslong manhunt. Full Article
science and technology My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10 join the National Toy Hall of Fame By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:31:52 -0500 The three 1980s staples are new National Toy Hall of Fame inductees. Hess Toy Trucks, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the trampoline, and balloons were among the finalists. Full Article
science and technology Supreme Court refuses legal lifesaver for former Trump chief of staff By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:48:32 -0500 The Supreme Court dealt a major legal blow to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Tuesday, refusing to move the Georgia election interference charges against him to federal court. Full Article
science and technology Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira is sentenced to 15 years in prison By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:41:06 -0500 A federal judge sentenced Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member, to prison after he pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine. Full Article
science and technology Sidecarless Service Meshes: Are They Ready for Prime Time? By gigaom.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:36:50 +0000 Service meshes have become a cornerstone in the architecture of modern microservices, providing a dedicated infrastructure layer to manage service-to-service communication. Traditionally, The post Sidecarless Service Meshes: Are They Ready for Prime Time? appeared first on Gigaom. Full Article
science and technology Identity, Endpoint, and Network Security Walk into a Bar By gigaom.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:39:04 +0000 With a macrotrend/backdrop of platformization and convergence, the industry is exploring places where identity security, endpoint security, and network security naturally meet. The post Identity, Endpoint, and Network Security Walk into a Bar appeared first on Gigaom. Full Article
science and technology The Impact of GenAI on Data Loss Prevention By gigaom.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:41:36 +0000 Data is essential for any organization. This isn’t a new concept, and it’s not one that should be a surprise, but it The post The Impact of GenAI on Data Loss Prevention appeared first on Gigaom. Full Article
science and technology Don’t Ignore What You Can Easily Control: Your IP Infrastructure By gigaom.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:45:47 +0000 In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, managing IP infrastructure has become increasingly complex and critical for organizations of all sizes. As networks The post Don’t Ignore What You Can Easily Control: Your IP Infrastructure appeared first on Gigaom. Full Article
science and technology The Modern CIO By gigaom.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:26:26 +0000 At the recent Gartner Symposium, there was no shortage of data and insights on the evolving role of the CIO. While the The post The Modern CIO appeared first on Gigaom. Full Article
science and technology Driving AI Transformation By gigaom.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:10:29 +0000 As we head into 2025, CEOs are focused on a clear set of priorities—AI-enabled growth, dynamic capacity, risk management, and human-machine integration. The post Driving AI Transformation appeared first on Gigaom. Full Article
science and technology Preparing for a Billion Developers By gigaom.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:47:20 +0000 With the vision of a billion developers, AI is evolving from a specialized tool to a platform that democratizes coding. As AI’s The post Preparing for a Billion Developers appeared first on Gigaom. Full Article
science and technology Unleashing Transformation By gigaom.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:49:34 +0000 AI isn’t just another tool in the technology toolkit; it’s a revolution waiting to be led. As tech leaders, this is your The post Unleashing Transformation appeared first on Gigaom. Full Article
science and technology DevOps, LLMs, and the Software Development Singularity By gigaom.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:17:08 +0000 A Brief History of DevOps To understand the future of DevOps, it’s worth understanding its past—which I can recall with a level The post DevOps, LLMs, and the Software Development Singularity appeared first on Gigaom. Full Article
science and technology The Case for Security.txt By gigaom.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:59:28 +0000 In today’s cybersecurity landscape, it’s not just about having robust defenses—it’s also about building trust and partnerships with the wider security community. The post The Case for Security.txt appeared first on Gigaom. Full Article
science and technology The Dow Jones soars over 1,500 points to record high after Trump wins the election By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:12:28 -0500 Wall Street, crypto investors, and shareholders in Trump Media are all cheering the election results. Full Article
science and technology Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing -- for the 3rd time By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:13:11 -0500 A federal administrative law judge says Amazon interfered in the last election on unionization at its warehouse in Bessemer, Ala. Full Article
science and technology Canada orders TikTok's Canadian business to be dissolved but won't block app By www.npr.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:26:26 -0500 Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the decision to dissolve TikTok of its Canadian business is meant to address risks perceived to be related to TikTok's Chinese parent company. Full Article
science and technology Australia proposes social media ban for children under the age of 16 By www.npr.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 02:52:31 -0500 If the legislation is passed, social media platforms including X, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook would have one year to work out how to exclude Australian children. Full Article
science and technology With Trump's win, Elon Musk stands to benefit By www.npr.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:56:59 -0500 The billionaire businessman has spent weeks campaigning relentlessly for Donald Trump. That dedication could lead to major benefits for him and his companies. Full Article
science and technology Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' alert, dies at 74 By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:04:54 -0500 Edwards recorded the iconic AOL lines at home with a cassette recorder for $200. Little did he know, he would become the voice that welcomed millions of people to the world of email. Full Article
science and technology 2020's debunked election fraud claims are coming back due to Trump's 2024 victory By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Election deniers have spent the past four years focused on false claims that 2020 was rigged. This year, it raised similar alarms about fraud — only for those claims to evaporate as returns came in. Full Article
science and technology From Taiwan to technology, China ponders what's to come under Trump 2.0 By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Chinese business people may be able to find creative ways to avoid U.S. tariffs, but for Beijing, its concerns for the incoming Trump presidency go beyond trade. Full Article
science and technology Foreign influence efforts reached a fever pitch during the 2024 elections By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:58:35 -0500 While some fake videos made by actors with Russian ties received millions of views, researchers say there's so far no indication that these efforts swayed U.S. election results. Full Article
science and technology Google's AI Overview has no opt-out. That's making some people unhappy By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:15:26 -0500 Tech companies are force-feeding people AI on search engines and social media platforms and there's no way to opt out. Google search, considered the gateway to the internet, is especially frustrating. Full Article