Month: September 2025
The US version of TikTok might be more concerning than the Chinese one
The White House has yet to deliver full details of the deal that will bring at least 80% of TikTok ownership into the US, but there is one bit that, if it comes to pass, could fundamentally change your TikTok experience: a retrained, rebuilt, and redistributed algorithm. I’ve been on…
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Facebook Dating tries using AI to end ‘swipe fatigue’
Facebook Dating is getting new AI features to help users avoid “swipe fatigue,” Meta announced today. The new features include a new “dating assistant” AI chatbot that helps you find potential matches as well as a new “Meet Cute” feature that automatically matches you with someone using a “personalized” algorithm.…
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TikTok is tagging videos from Gaza with product recommendations
TikTok has been tagging videos from war-ravaged Gaza with product recommendations, as reported by The Verge. The publication detailed a scenario in which footage of a Palestinian woman walking amidst rubble presented TikTok shop recommendations that matched what she wore in the video. The algorithm suggested products with names like…
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A ‘global call for AI red lines’ sounds the alarm about the lack of international AI policy
On Monday, more than 200 former heads of state, diplomats, Nobel laureates, AI leaders, scientists, and others all agreed on one thing: There should be an international agreement on “red lines” that AI should never cross — for instance, not allowing AI to impersonate a human being or self-replicate. They,…
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Hackers can now inject AI deepfakes directly into iOS video calls using this tool – here’s how to stay safe
Deepfake injection attacks bypass cameras and deceive video verification software directly Face swaps and motion re-enactments transform stolen images into convincing deepfakes Managed detection services can identify suspicious patterns before attacks succeed Digital communication platforms are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks that exploit advanced artificial intelligence. A report from iProov…
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How to sign up for Amazon Prime
It feels like July’s four-day Prime Day just happened, but Amazon’s annual fall sale event is about to make its return. Prime Big Deal Days kicks off on Tuesday, October 7th, at 3AM ET and lasts through October 9th at the same time. For those who haven’t shopped this event…
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