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Data WIRED collected during the 2024 Democratic National Convention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in its range.
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Fine-tuning large language models is a decisive step in adapting them for specific tasks. With the growing demand for tailored AI solutions, choosing the right model type has become more important. Open-source and proprietary models offer distinct options, each with its advantages and challenges. This article explores how these models differ and provides practical guidance... Read more » Read more ›
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LA wildfires, including massive Palisades and Eaton fires, continue to devastate the region with zero containment, as officials warn of looting risks. Read more ›
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The International Fact-Checking Network proposed crowdsourcing in conjunction with professionals, a "new model." Read more ›
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Apple's first foldable iPhone is set to enter mass production in the second half of 2025, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a new post on Medium, Kuo said that the foldable iPhone remains in "the planning stage." The device will reportedly be eSIM-only, just like Apple's upcoming ultra-slim iPhone 17 model. Kuo said that the two devices will likely face hurdles in the Chinese market unless Apple modifies... Read more ›
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A Super Scooper drops ocean water on the Palisades fire. | Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images An aircraft helping to fight wildfires that are raging across Los Angeles was struck by a civilian drone on Thursday. The collision damaged the wing of the aircraft — a CL-415 “Super Scooper” capable of scooping up 1,600 gallons of ocean water to drop onto nearby blazes —... Read more ›
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House of the Dead 2: Remake will rise from the grave in spring/Q2 2025. Read more Read more ›
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According to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta trust and safety workers will be relocated to Texas to prevent them from “censoring” users. Experts point to other advantages. Read more ›
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Meta rolled out a number of changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation. Read more ›
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The latest crop of AI-enabled wearables like Bee AI and Omi listen to your conversations to help organize your life. They are also normalizing embedded microphones that are always on. Read more ›
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Meta announced on Tuesday that it will no longer employ fact checkers to moderate content, and instead rely on an army of volunteer users. Read more ›
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This year, it’s shaping up to be AI, all the time. Read more ›
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With a notebook PC with a screen that rolls, a monitor with directional audio, and the first third-party SteamOS gaming handheld, Lenovo is hitting CES 2025 hard. Read more ›
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Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn. Read more ›
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Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior. Read more ›
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Misconfigured license plate recognition systems reveal the livestreams of individual cameras and the wealth of data they collect about every vehicle that passes them by. Read more ›
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