[ad_1] Google denied anything sinister in a statement to the Wall Street Journal. The company takes copyright “very seriously” and held its sourcing partners “accountable” for honoring the terms to its agreements — it doesn’t create the panels themselves. A key source for song info, LyricFind, told the WSJ that its staff “do not source” […]
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EU says Russia conducted ‘sustained’ election interference campaign
[ad_1] There was a change in strategy this time around, the EU added. Instead of launching large efforts online, the Russians and the political figures linked to them preferred “smaller-scale,” more regional influence campaigns that would be harder to catch. The report writers credit Facebook, Google, Twitter and others with doing a better job of […]
Target’s registers suffered a nationwide outage
[ad_1] The outage led some stores to shut down entirely rather than frustrate shoppers, while others handed out treats to make up for the system failure. Whether or not there’s a deeper explanation for what went wrong, the incident illustrates how Target’s 2013 data breach has shaped its responses to technical problems — it now […]
Walmart Grocery’s Amazon Prime Now rival costs $98 per year
[ad_1] The FAQs also say that customers don’t need to do anything special to use it. They just need to build a basket and book a time slot, like usual. Customers can even get a $15 day free trial when they sign up for the service on Walmart Grocery, whether they choose to pay monthly […]
Spies may have used an AI-generated face to infiltrate US politics
[ad_1] The imaginary Jones had LinkedIn connections to a number of American officials or political influencers, including economist Paul Winfree (considered for a Federal Reserve seat), a deputy assistant secretary of state and a senator’s senior aide. She also had links to think tank activists at the Brookings Institution and Heritage Foundation. There are no […]
The US planted offensive malware in Russia’s power grid
[ad_1] The military branch is reportedly taking advantage of measures in a 2018 defense authorization bill permitting secret online campaigns to “deter, safeguard or defend against” cyberattacks without requiring explicit presidential approval. President Trump, who claimed that Russia had stopped cyberattacks, isn’t believed to have been briefed on the malware plants. Officials have declined to […]
Amazon Game Studios reportedly lays off dozens in shake-up
[ad_1] While it sounds like the studio is in trouble, it’s not shutting its doors altogether. Those waiting for New World and Crucible don’t have to worry: Amazon told Kotaku that they’re still in development. In fact, while the spokesperson didn’t reveal how many employees were let go, they confirmed the news and told the […]
Recommended Reading: Fighting deepfakes
[ad_1] Top AI researchers race to detect 'deepfake' videos: 'We are outgunned' Drew Harwell, The Washington Post The 2016 US presidential election was plagued by fake news and election meddling across the internet. With the rise of so-called deepfake tec… [ad_2] Source link
Going under the hood of Honda’s adorable EV
[ad_1] We already fell for the looks of the Honda E.Honda reveals more details about its adorable EV The company says power will be delivered through the rear wheels and feature four-wheel independent suspension that should make the ride more comfortable. The battery will also be located in the center of the car and below […]
Verizon’s fiber network connects NBA arenas for 1080p broadcasts
[ad_1] Each of the 29 arenas (the NBA has 30 teams, but the Los Angeles Lakers and Kings both call the Staples Center home) will be hooked up to “two diversely routed 100G fiber circuits” that will bump up network bandwidth tenfold. Doubling up should mitigate technical difficulties and help make sure you don’t miss […]