These days, QR codes are everywhere. They’re used for marketing, quick links, and more. But now, hackers are finding clever ways to hide malicious code inside them. A cybersecurity team recently uncovered a sneaky package that uses QR codes to sneak past security and steal user info. The Hidden Threat in a Popular Utility Library
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A group of top experts and Nobel laureates has made a loud call for stricter rules around artificial intelligence. They want governments to set clear boundaries on what AI can and can’t do. The idea is to prevent AI from causing serious or unacceptable risks worldwide. In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly,
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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has shared plans to change how H-1B visas are awarded. They released a detailed proposal that hints at a shift toward favoring highly skilled and higher-paid foreign workers. This move comes after an executive order from President Trump, which increased the application fee for new H-1B visas to
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Artificial intelligence is transforming many parts of our lives, from healthcare to traffic management. But despite its rapid growth, a big obstacle remains: public trust. Many people are wary of AI, which slows down its adoption and development. A recent report highlights how trust issues are holding back AI’s full potential and suggests ways to
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OpenAI’s new video tool, Sora, is turning heads with how realistically it can generate short clips that look like they came straight from Hollywood. But there’s a catch. Some tests suggest that Sora might have been trained on copyrighted material—things like Netflix shows, TikTok videos with watermarks, and even logos from video games. This raises
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Imagine an AI version of the pope that people could chat with online. It might sound futuristic, but Pope Leo XIV has made it clear he’s not on board with that idea. He recently spoke out strongly against creating a digital replica of himself, emphasizing that some figures, especially religious leaders, shouldn’t be represented by
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Albania has taken a bold step by appointing its first AI government official, and it’s not going smoothly. The virtual assistant named “Diella” recently delivered what was called an “inaugural address” to the Albanian parliament. The move was met with backlash from opposition lawmakers, leading to chaos in the chamber. Things got so heated that
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Artificial intelligence tools are becoming popular among lawyers, but judges are not amused when these tools lead to mistakes. Recently, a district judge in the U.S. found that two defense lawyers used ChatGPT to help prepare a legal document. The result? At least 14 citations of case law that turned out to be fake or
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A recent poll from the Pew Research Center shows that many Americans are growing skeptical about AI. Out of over 5,000 adults surveyed in June, more than half believe AI could hurt our ability to think creatively. Half also worry that AI might damage the way we form meaningful relationships. Only a small number, five
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A group of protesters gathered outside The AI Conference in San Francisco on September 17 to voice concerns about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. The conference aimed to celebrate AI’s potential to transform daily life, but some attendees and activists see it as a threat. One group, called Stop AI, was particularly vocal. They
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