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🚗 Tesla set to unveil ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi after long wait
🔒 Internet Archive data breach affects 31 million accounts
🫠 Instagram and Threads moderation is out of control
💻 WordPress.org now requires you denounce affiliation with WP Engine to log in
🤔 OpenAI says bad actors are using its platform to disrupt elections
🌔 NASA confirms it’s developing the Moon’s new time zone
🎁 + 7 other news you might like
🔮 + 2 handpicked research papers and tools
🚗 Tesla set to unveil ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi after long waitLINK
Tesla is anticipated to unveil its new "Cybercab" robotaxi, which might not include traditional controls like a steering wheel or pedals, during a high-profile event in Hollywood amid skepticism about its autonomous abilities.
This launch comes as Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, aims to convince investors of the company's focus on artificial intelligence and robotics while facing challenges with their primary electric vehicle lineup and questions about the reliability of its self-driving technology.
Amid enthusiastic expectations for the event, some analysts remain critical, expressing concerns over Musk's promises on autonomous driving capabilities, which have historically been overly optimistic.
🔒 Internet Archive data breach affects 31 million accountsLINK
The Internet Archive has confirmed a data breach affecting 31 million users while also enduring Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, raising concerns over potential correlations despite official claims of them being unrelated events.
The breach was initially reported by Bleeping Computer, with security researcher Troy Hunt verifying the authenticity of the leaked information, while a group called SN_Blackmeta claimed responsibility for the DDoS attack, embedding an antisemitic message in their communication.
Alongside these security issues, the Internet Archive is grappling with legal troubles.
🫠 Instagram and Threads moderation is out of controlLINK
Users of Instagram and Threads are facing account restrictions and deletions, with some expressing concerns over excessive moderation and automated systems incorrectly identifying inappropriate content.
Meta's head of Instagram and Threads, Adam Mosseri, has acknowledged user complaints and stated that he is investigating these moderation issues, though Meta has yet to officially comment on the matter.
The author shares a personal account of having their Instagram disabled due to mistaken identity as a minor, despite efforts to prove their age, highlighting broader issues with Meta's moderation practices.
💻 WordPress.org now requires you denounce affiliation with WP Engine to log inLINK
WordPress.org now requires users to confirm they have no affiliation with WP Engine before they can log in or register, escalating a legal conflict led by WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg against the hosting company.
This requirement is part of a broader ban on WP Engine using WordPress.org resources.
The WordPress community is experiencing disruption and uncertainty, with contributors being banned and confusion over the legality and implications of the new login checkbox.
🤔 OpenAI says bad actors are using its platform to disrupt electionsLINK
OpenAI reports that it has disrupted over 20 operations globally that attempted to misuse its AI models for spreading election-related misinformation, ranging from fake social media posts to AI-generated articles.
The company highlights growing concerns about AI-generated content contributing to misinformation in elections worldwide, amidst a significant year for global elections, affecting over 4 billion people in 40 countries.
OpenAI indicates that despite attempts from operations in countries like Iran and Rwanda to use its platform for election disruption, the AI-generated content in these cases failed to achieve widespread engagement or build large audiences.
🌔 NASA confirms it’s developing the Moon’s new time zoneLINK
NASA announced its plan to establish a unique lunar time zone, Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC), directed by a White House memo, which requires collaboration with U.S. government entities and international standards organizations to be developed by 2026.
The necessity for this lunar time system stems from Einstein’s theories of relativity; due to the Moon's weaker gravity, time runs slightly faster there, potentially affecting precise calculations for future lunar missions.
Nasa's Space Communication and Navigation program will oversee the creation of LTC, which will rely on atomic clocks to form a scalable time standard that might expand to other planets, including Mars.
Other news you might like
Amazon’s new AI-powered vision tech tells drivers which packages to deliver.LINK
YouTube says it is ‘not hiding the skip button’ on ads.LINK
Hackers targeted Android users by exploiting zero-day bug in Qualcomm chips.LINK
Zoom will let AI avatars talk to your team for you.LINK
Hacker shows how a cigarette lighter can grant you root access.LINK
LinkedIn says if you share fake or false AI-generated content, that's on you.LINK
Meta AI can imagine anything…except operating in the EU.LINK
Latest research and tools
Dito: an advanced reverse proxy server in Go providing middleware support, custom certificate handling, dynamic configuration, and distributed caching and rate limiting functionalities to enhance web application performance and security.LINK
Open-TV: a free, open-source, cross-platform IPTV app that simplifies streaming by allowing users to import channels from various sources, offering a clean experience without donation pop-ups, and supporting community-requested features.LINK
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