Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The FBI and partners from 10 other countries are urging owners of Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to check their gear for signs they’ve been hacked and are being used to conceal ongoing malicious operations by Russian state hackers. The Ubiquiti EdgeRouters make an ideal hideout for hackers. The inexpensive gear, used in homes...
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Cops called after parents get tricked by AI-generated images of Wonka-like event
Enlarge / A photo of “Willy’s Chocolate Experience” (inset), which did not match AI-generated promises, shown in the background. (credit: Stuart Sinclair) On Saturday, event organizers shut down a Glasgow-based “Willy’s Chocolate Experience” after customers complained that the unofficial Wonka-inspired event, which took place in a sparsely decorated venue, did not match the lush AI-generated images...
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(BPRW) Free Black History Month Webinar will Discuss AI in the Black Community
(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular, and is changing the way we work, play, and live. While AI has revolutionized industries, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and convenience in unprecede…
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(BPRW) HBCU Lifestyle’s Inspiring Digital Leap for Black History Month
(Black PR Wire) As we close out Black History Month, HBCU Lifestyle is honored to highlight the remarkable achievements and enduring legacy of HBCUs. We’re excited to introduce the AI HBCU Explorer GPT, the enlightening eBook “7 Key Roles HBCUs Play in To…
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What to Know About the Supreme Court Case on Free Speech on Social Media
Both Florida and Texas passed laws regulating how social media companies moderate speech online. The laws, if upheld, could fundamentally alter how the platforms police their sites.
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AT&T Offers $5 Credit After Widespread Service Outage
Thousands of customers lost service on Thursday when the telecommunications company ran into problems while trying to expand its network, the company’s chief executive said.
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A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men
Seeking social media stardom for their underage daughters, mothers post images of them on Instagram. The accounts draw men sexually attracted to children, and they sometimes pay to see more.
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Avast ordered to stop selling browsing data from its browsing privacy apps
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Avast, a name known for its security research and antivirus apps, has long offered Chrome extensions, mobile apps, and other tools aimed at increasing privacy. Avast’s apps would “block annoying tracking cookies that collect data on your browsing activities,” and prevent web services from “tracking your online activity.” Deep in its...
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Tyler Perry puts $800 million studio expansion on hold because of OpenAI’s Sora
Enlarge / Tyler Perry in 2022. (credit: Getty Images) In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Thursday, filmmaker Tyler Perry spoke about his concerns related to the impact of AI video synthesis on entertainment industry jobs. In particular, he revealed that he has suspended a planned $800 million expansion of his production studio after...
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Reddit Files to Go Public, in First Social Media I.P.O. in Years
The message board site, founded in 2005, detailed its financial performance in a filing. It is the last of an early generation of social media companies to aim for a public offering.