Articles by Aldohn Domingo
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Skype, Microsoft Teams Accounts Hacked, Spreads New Malware
Unknown hacking incident leads to the spread of malware through Skype and Teams. Skype and Microsoft Teams accounts have been hacked, according to Tech Radar, which has led to malware named Darkgate spreading through the messaging platforms; the hacking incident started from July to September, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, which could only hypothesize as to how the hacking incident started.
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Meta's Negotiation with Kenyan Facebook Content Moderators Collapses, Case Continues
Meta's insincerity is the stated reason for failed negotiation talks. Meta will reportedly be sued by 184 former Facebook content moderators in Kenya with a contempt of court case after failing an out-of-court settlement despite the petitioner's "best efforts" in getting the deal done.
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India Cracks Down on AI Misinformation, WhatsApp May Be Required to Display First Message Source
India's legislation will require WhatsApp AI misinformation message source. Indian government looks to lessen AI misinformation within WhatsApp through a "controversial" law, revealing its first source ahead of the country's Lok Sabha elections in 2024, as reported by the Indian Express.
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AirTags Stalking Lawsuit Against Apple Expands With Over Three Dozen New Plaintiffs
More than three dozen people are suing Apple over its AirTags. More than three dozen people are suing Apple over its AirTags. Over 150 police reports about stalking activity using the device have reportedly been recorded in the US alone as of April 2022.
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Robot Dogs Can Now Move Quickly in Crowded Places Due to This New Algorithm
The University of Eastern Finland has announced the development of innovative algorithms that enable robot dogs' efficient navigation in crowded spaces.
NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Finally Lifts Off for Mission to Mysterious Metallic Asteroid
SpaceX has finally launched NASA's uncrewed Psyche spacecraft aboard its eighth Falcon Heavy flight.
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Billboards in Israel Were Hacked to Display Pro-Hamas Content
Hackers have managed to access two smart billboards in Israel that briefly showed pro-Hamas content.
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First-Ever TikTok Ban, Questioned by US Judge
Montana's First-ever TikTok ban is questioned before its implementation. Montana's state-wide ban on TikTok is reportedly questioned after considering legal challenges from TikTok and its users before its implementation in January 2024.
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China May Blacklist Illegal AI Training Data
China aims to assess information used to train generative AI. China's National Information and Security Standardization Committee, Reuters reports, wants to assess and determine the percentage at which AI is trained using illegal or harmful information; determined sources are then to be blacklisted.
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OpenAI to Launch Major Updates to Make AI Software Development Cheaper and Faster, Luring Developers
OpenAI, the company that made the AI chatbot ChatGPT, aims to make its AI models more accessible to developers.
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Big Tech Required by EU to Remove Terrorist Content during Israeli-Hamas War
Big Tech companies must now moderate Hamas terrorist content or face EU penalties. European Union, with the ongoing Israeli-Hamas War and an overwhelming amount of misinformation within social media platforms, reportedly urged Big Tech companies like Meta and X to strictly moderate and remove illegal content, effectively classifying Hamas-associated posts as terrorist content.
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AI, Temporarily Banned in the US Space Force
The US Space Force has hit a strategic pause to the booming AI. US Space Force has hit a "strategic pause" on AI due to the relative risks it brings to the government body's data and services, said US Space Force, Tanya Downsworth to Reuters.
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Southeast Asia Reportedly Eyeing 'Softer' AI Regulation Than the EU
Southeast Asian countries have reportedly drafted a "guide" to AI ethics and governance that is business-friendly and does not align with the European Union's "AI Act."
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AMD to Buy AI Software Startup Nod.ai in a Bid to Catch up With Rival Nvidia
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced that it is planning to buy an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) software startup called Nod.ai.
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TikTok Sued by Utah due to "Terrible" Effects on Children
TikTok is being sued once again for its different effects on children. Tiktok's countless lawsuits were joined by Utah when it filed on Tuesday a suit concerning its deception to make "young consumers.
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X Filled With Disinformation and Fake News About Israel-Hamas War
X users struggle to find legitimate information on the platform due to an overwhelming proliferation of disinformation on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
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Israeli Conflict May Set Tech Industry Aback
Experts say that Israel's conflict will disrupt its previously booming tech industry. Analysts and Investors according to Reuters expect that Israel tech companies will need to fortify security thereby possibly facing disruptions due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Unity Software CEO, Retires
IBM's former president will replace Unity Software CEO. Reuters reports that Unity's CEO, John Riccitiello, will retire immediately and replace IBM's former president, James Whitehurst, as interim CEO and Roelof Botha as chairman.
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EU may Collaborate with Japan to Moderate AI
EU sees Japan as a possible collaborator to moderate AI. AI and Generative AI Moderation continue to be a topic of concern for the European Union; Japan may be the next nation to join the possible AI moderation policies after European Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency Vera Jourova told Reuters on Monday.
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Japan Allocates $205 Million for Electric Aircraft Development
Japan reportedly allocates $205 million to develop electric aircraft systems to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
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Philippine Health Insurer lacked Cyber Protection Software, Hacked for Days
The Philippines' health insurer's lack of cyber protection left it defenseless against hackers.
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X, YouTube, Telegram Ordered by India to Remove Any Child Sexual Abuse Material on Their Platforms
India has ordered X, YouTube, and Telegram to make sure there are no child sexual abuse materials on their platforms.
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Instagram Is Working on New Feature Allowing Users to Share Stories to Multiple Audience Lists
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has revealed that they are working on a new feature allowing users to share Stories to multiple audience lists.
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US Will Soon Further Restrict AI-tools Export to China
The US will further restrict AI chips, Semiconductors, and other tech to China. Last year, the US released an export curb to China regarding certain technologies; now, an update by Reuters states that any loopholes regarding the previously announced export curb will be analyzed and remedied after a few finalizations and review.
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British Lawmakers Join EU in Halting Live Facial Recognition
Live Facial Recognition called to be urgently stopped. Live facial recognition is called to be stopped on Friday by 65 British Lawmakers, Reuters reports, joining the European Union's blanket ban on the tech that was implemented earlier this year.
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Japan's Second Quantum Computer Successfully Developed by Fujitsu, Riken
Japan's second quantum computer has been successfully developed. Fujitsu and research institute Riken are at the forefront of the latest technological advancement.
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Meta Rolls Out New AI Tools for Facebook, Instagram Advertisers
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has started rolling out new generative AI tools for its advertisers.
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Sony Confirms Data Breach That Exposed Personal Information of Thousands in the US
Sony has sent letters to nearly 6,800 former and current employees and their family members to notify them about a data breach that exposed personal information.
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Facebook, Google Content Removal Decisions Targeted by EU Lawmakers in Media Freedom Act Vote
EU lawmakers have voted for draft rules that require online platforms to carry news content for 24 hours before being removed.
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LinkedIn Is Adding New AI-Powered Tools to Make Recruiting More Efficient, Conversational
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky has announced that the prominent job search app will soon launch its AI-driven recruiter assistant.
