OpenAI, the pioneering artificial intelligence research company, has just released ChatGPT-4os, a major upgrade to their groundbreaking conversational AI system. This new version brings a host of exciting features and enhancements that push the boundaries of what’s possible with language models. The most notable new capability of ChatGPT-4os is real-time voice interaction. Users can now have open-ended voice conversations with …

In an era where misinformation runs rampant across the internet, a new browser extension called Trustnet is aiming to empower users in the fight against false and misleading content online. Similar to Google’s Fact Checker Explorer, it’s just tool to combact misinformation. Developed by researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), Trustnet leverages cutting-edge machine learning and …

Google's Incognito mode, widely perceived as a private browsing option, misled users as it did not prevent Google from tracking their online activity. A class-action lawsuit filed in June 2020 revealed that despite claims of non-tracking, private data was still being collected. With the lawsuit now settled, Google has agreed to delete the wrongly collected data and make more truthful disclosures about its tracking practices. The case underscores the need for explicit transparency regarding data collection by tech companies.

In a groundbreaking move, tech giants Apple and Google have joined forces to enhance user privacy and safety by enabling their devices to detect and alert users about nearby Bluetooth tracking devices, such as Apple’s AirTags. This collaborative effort marks a significant step forward in addressing the potential risks associated with unwanted tracking. The Need for Industrywide Action Bluetooth trackers …

Apple is gearing up to unveil its next major iPhone operating system update, iOS 18, at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Rumors are swirling that the tech giant is looking to integrate powerful artificial intelligence (AI) features into the new OS, and it appears that Apple is considering partnerships with either Google or OpenAI to make it …

In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have filed a lawsuit on May 7, 2024 against the U.S. government, challenging the recently enacted law that would force the sale of the popular video-sharing app or face a nationwide ban. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, …

As the 2024 elections approach, concerns are mounting over the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated disinformation on the democratic process. OpenAI, a leading AI research company, has recently unveiled a new tool designed to detect images created by its own AI system, DALL-E. While this is a step in the right direction, it is merely the beginning of a …

The United States Senate (a vote of 79-18) and House of Representatives (a vote of 352-65) have recently passed a significant piece of legislation that could lead to a ban on TikTok, the popular social media platform, if its China-based owner, ByteDance Ltd., refuses to divest its stake. This bill, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications …

The tech industry is abuzz with the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI), and a significant rumor has caught everyone’s attention: Apple may be integrating Google’s Gemini generative AI into its suite of products as the preferred AI assistant. An iPhone with Google at the default assistant, this is my wish of marrying Apple’s best hardware with Google’s best software …

On March 13, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests the app within a specified timeframe of 6 months. This legislative move underscores the escalating concerns among U.S. lawmakers regarding national security and the potential influence of the Chinese …