How a Small Iowa Newspaper’s Website Became an AI-Generated Clickbait Factory

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Techme101

When two former Meta employees dug into why the website of Iowa’s Clayton County Register was spewing dubious posts about stocks, they uncovered a network of sites slinging seemingly AI-made content.

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LoanDepot says about 17 million customers had personal data and Social Security numbers stolen during cyberattack

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Techme101

Almost 17 million LoanDepot customers had sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, stolen in a January ransomware attack, the company has confirmed. The loan and mortgage giant company said in a data breach notice filed with Maine’s attorney general’s office that the stolen LoanDepot customer data includes names, dates of birth, email and postal […]
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Xiaomi’s latest robot dog does backflips off skateboards, costs $3,000

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Techme101

When it was first unveiled in the summer of 2021, Xiaomi’s CyberDog designed was best described as a more nightmarish version of Boston Dynamics’ Spot. I had to comb through dozens of versions of the same Black Mirror joke on my timeline that day. Announced this past summer, CyberDog 2 looks a bit more friendly […]
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Meta forms team to stop AI from tricking voters

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Techme101

The owner of Facebook and Instagram says the group will tackle AI content in the June 2024 EU elections.

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Work to do on smart mouthguards – Townsend

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Techme101

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says “more work” is required to make smart mouthguards “correct” after an alert prompted the temporary withdrawal of prop Zander Ferguson against England.

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Pav Gil Helped Bring Down Wirecard. His New Startup Aims to Shield Whistleblowers From Harm

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Techme101

Wirecard whistleblower Pav Gill has founded a startup, Confide, that aims to protect whistleblowers from retaliation—and stop them resorting to the press.

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Interview Kickstart, a profitable startup, raises maiden funding to tackle tech talent crunch

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Techme101

Interview Kickstart, a profitable startup helping tech professionals acquire career-advancing skills, has raised $10 million in its maiden funding from Blume Ventures, the companies said on Monday. The San Francisco-based startup, founded in 2014, assists engineers learn from employees of top tech companies or their alumni. Though always profitable, 2023 was pivotal for Interview Kickstart […]
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Lenovo’s laptop concept is fully transparent, but the point isn’t entirely clear

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Techme101

Something I’ve always admired about Lenovo is the way the Chinese tech giant really lets its freak flag fly. In fact, visiting the company’s booth nestled in the way, way back of Hall 3 has long been a highlight of MWC for me. You can always tell where the latest bit of weirdness is located […]
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50+ Tech Glossaries to Boost Your Knowledge

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Techme101

With each tech sector having its own set of terms and concepts, it’s crucial to understand the language in a quick and easy format. 

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Expand Your Creative Skills With 10 Adobe CC Video Courses for $29.99

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Techme101

From designing your new logo to editing video clips for social media, this bundle provides the ideal introduction to Adobe creative tools and techniques.

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