Enlarge / This is John. He doesn’t exist. But AI can easily put a photo of him in any situation we want. And the same process can apply to real people with just a few real photos pulled from social media. (credit: Benj Edwards / Ars Technica) If you’re one of the billions of people...
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F.T.C. Sues to Block Microsoft’s $69 Billion Acquisition of Activision
The move by the commission signals an aggressive stance by federal regulators to thwart the expansion of the tech industry’s biggest companies.
North Korean hackers once again exploit Internet Explorer’s leftover bits
Enlarge / APT37, a group believed to be backed by the North Korean government, has found success exploiting the bits of Internet Explorer still present in various Windows-based apps. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Microsoft’s Edge browser has replaced Internet Explorer in almost every regard, but some exceptions remain. One of those, deep inside...
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The move could frustrate law enforcement efforts to circumvent the already tough security of iPhones.
Indiana Sues TikTok for Security and Child Safety Violations
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Ramesh Balwani, No. 2 Theranos Executive, Is Sentenced for Fraud
Ramesh Balwani, the former chief operating officer of the failed blood testing start-up, was convicted of 12 counts of fraud in July.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Market Manipulation Inquiry
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Final Fantasy Reunion Review: Reboot Is a Much Better Game
The new Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion was overhauled in graphics and gameplay, making it much better than the original.
Computer Science Students Face a Shrinking Big Tech Job Market
A new reality is setting in for students and recent graduates who spent years honing themselves for careers at the largest tech companies.