Hackers Used Meta’s AI Support Bot to Seize Instagram Accounts
The Instagram accounts for the Obama White House and the Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Space Force were briefly defaced with pro-Iranian images and messages over the weekend, after…
How AI Assistants are Moving the Security Goalposts
AI-based assistants or “agents” — autonomous programs that have access to the user’s computer, files, online services and can automate virtually any task — are growing in popularity with developers…
Meta debuts AI translations to help creators cross language barriers
Meta has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered translation tool that the tech company says could change the way creators engage with audiences around the world. The AI translations feature, rolled out on Tuesday automatically dubs and lip-syncs Reels into another language, enabling creators to expand their reach beyond linguistic boundaries. Meta says that the technology goes […] Source of Article
Meta expands teen safety features to Facebook, Messenger
Meta says it is reinforcing its digital safety commitment to teens by rolling out new protections on Facebook and Messenger, as part of a sweeping update to its Teen Accounts framework now reaching global shores, including Africa. The tech giant says the latest controls are “designed to foster safer online environments” for users under 18, […] Source of Article
EU AI Rules Delay Tech Rollouts, But Civil Societies Say Safety Comes First
Tech companies are adamant that the regulation of artificial intelligence in the E.U. is preventing its citizens from accessing the latest and greatest products. However, civil society groups BEUC and…
Meta’s content moderation policy overhaul: Navigating free expression in the digital age
Rotimi Akapo and Adeyemi Owoade of Advocaat Law Practice explore the dismantling of Meta’s third-party fact-checking program and its impact on users of its platforms across the world. Source of Article
Meta and Apple Violated the Digital Marketing Act, EU Charges
Apple has become the first tech giant to be formally charged by the European Commission for violating the Digital Markets Act. A preliminary ruling was made on Monday, June 24,…
Google, Microsoft, Meta and More to Develop Open Standard for AI Chip Components in UALink Promoter Group
AMD, Broadcom, Cisco, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Intel, Meta and Microsoft are combining their expertise to create an open industry standard for an AI chip technology called Ultra Accelerator…
Gartner Predicts Worldwide Chip Revenue Will Gain 33% in 2024
It’s no secret the AI accelerator business is hot today, with semiconductor manufacturers spinning up neural processing units, and the AI PC initiative driving more powerful processors into laptops, desktops…
Llama 3 Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide for 2024
Learn how to access Meta’s new AI model Llama 3, which sets itself apart by being open to use under a license agreement. Source of Article