In 2016, Russia used an army of trolls to interfere in the U.S. presidential election. This year, an American given asylum in Moscow may be accomplishing much the same thing all by himself.
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What to Know About the Open Versus Closed Software Debate
A.I. companies are divided over whether the technology should be freely available to anyone for modifying and copying, or kept close for safekeeping.
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Mark Zuckerberg is Popular Again Thanks to Meta’s Open-Source AI
After some trying years during which Mr. Zuckerberg could do little right, many developers and technologists have embraced the Meta chief as their champion of “open-source” artificial intelligence.
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OpenAI board first learned about ChatGPT from Twitter, according to former member
Enlarge / Helen Toner, former OpenAI board member, speaks during Vox Media’s 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 27, 2023. (credit: Getty Images) In a recent interview on “The Ted AI Show” podcast, former OpenAI board member Helen Toner said the OpenAI board was unaware of the existence of ChatGPT until...
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Researchers crack 11-year-old password, recover $3 million in bitcoin
Enlarge (credit: Flavio Coelho/Getty Images) Two years ago when “Michael,” an owner of cryptocurrency, contacted Joe Grand to help recover access to about $2 million worth of bitcoin he stored in encrypted format on his computer, Grand turned him down. Michael, who is based in Europe and asked to remain anonymous, stored the cryptocurrency in...
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Amazon Prime films to stream for a culturally rich experience
Amazon Prime Video boasts a treasure trove of cinematic gems, offering a diverse selection of films that cater to a variety of tastes and interests. For those looking to indulge in a movie night without the hassle of additional rental fees, here’s a curated list of the top films available with your standard Prime subscription....
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley has never gone this deep in his long NBA career
DALLAS – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. was thrilled to finally see the No. 7 written in the top right corner of the dry-erase white board in the visiting locker room at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night. That No. 7 signified how many wins the Timberwolves needed to claim a first-ever NBA championship....
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Da’Vine Joy Randolph added to ‘Eternity’ cast
Da’Vine Joy Randolph has joined the cast of Eternity. The star will appear in the romantic comedy alongside Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen and Callum Turner. The plot of the film is being kept under wraps, but it has been described as a rom-com in which the characters must decide who they wish to spend eternity...
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Americans break election ties and jeopardize democracy in the process
Commentators and observers are concerned about the possibility of a tie in the November 2024 presidential election. One possibility is that both major-party candidates end up with 269 electoral votes – one short of the 270 required to claim victory. Another scenario is that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who appears to be attracting significant interest...