Google will apparently offer “AI Mode” right on its main search page
Headline: The most direct push for Google’s Gemini chat so far.Article: Google will soon take more steps to make AI a part of search, exposing more users to its Gemini […]
Unlocking AI Explainability for Trustworthy Healthcare
Headline: AI should augment, not replace, human provider expertise. Article: Would you blindly trust AI to make important decisions with personal, financial, safety, or security ramifications? Like most people, the answer […]
Global Broadband Development: Using Ookla Data to Bridge the Digital Divide
Headline: The global digital divide continues to widen.Article: While nearly a quarter of consumer broadband subscribers in developed markets now use gigabit plans – projected to reach 50% by 2029 […]
OpenAI Introduces a New Way to Access ChatGPT: 1-800-CHATGPT
OpenAI has unveiled a groundbreaking way to connect with its viral chatbot, ChatGPT, through a toll-free number and WhatsApp. This move makes conversational AI more accessible than ever. With 15 free minutes of usage per month, users can explore the power of AI in a familiar and convenient format. This announcement is part of OpenAI’s ambitious 12-day release spree, which also includes the launch of Sora, an AI video-generation tool set to redefine the creative industry.
U.S. Government Warns Water Sector to Secure Internet-Exposed HMIs Against Cyberattacks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are urging water and wastewater operators to fortify internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) amid escalating cyber threats. Failure to secure these systems could enable attackers to tamper with industrial control systems (ICS), potentially endangering public safety.
Former Google CEO Warns We Need to Pull the Plug on AI If It Starts to Evolve
Headline: Eric Schmidt, the one-time head of Google, is warning that humans may have to “unplug” artificial intelligence before it’s too late.Article: In an interview with ABC‘s George Stephanopoulos, Schmidt suggested that […]
Europe signs off on €10.6B IRIS² satellite broadband deal
Headline: Service promised by 2030 for bloc’s take on StarlinkArticle: A competitor for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband constellation is on the way after Eurocrats signed the concession contract for […]
Google Unveils Revolutionary Quantum Chip, Claiming Unprecedented Speed
Google’s new quantum chip, Sycamore X2, has achieved speeds that outpace the world’s fastest supercomputers by a staggering margin. This breakthrough heralds a new era in computational capabilities, with profound implications for industries and research worldwide.
Human Error and Cyber Threats: The Modern Connectivity Dilemma
“With 94% of malware delivered via email and phishing responsible for 41% of data breaches, user-focused cyberattacks are on the rise. Strengthening awareness and adopting multifactor authentication are key to mitigating risks in an increasingly digital world.”
AI Technology Reshapes Content Creation and Consumption
The rise of generative AI tools is reshaping the internet’s economic model, challenging traditional dynamics between search engines and content creators. As AI-generated content reduces traffic to original sources, new solutions are needed to ensure sustainability and fairness.
