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AI-powered audio company Krisp has unveiled a new feature designed to modify accents in real time, allowing Indian English speakers to sound more like native American English speakers during calls. The company announced on Wednesday that this accent conversion tool is now available in beta on its desktop app, with plans for broader deployment in the future. According to Krisp, the technology retains the speaker’s natural voice while altering specific phonemes to better match American pronunciation. Users can enable this feature either before or during calls. Addressing Communication Barriers Krisp’s co-founder, Arto Minasyan, explained that the inspiration for this innovation…
A complaint about rural poverty. A news report exposing corruption in the Communist Party. A business owner speaking out against police extortion. These are just a few of the 133,000 pieces of content fed into an advanced artificial intelligence system designed to automatically detect and flag material deemed sensitive by Chinese authorities. A recently leaked database exposes how China is leveraging AI to expand its already extensive censorship infrastructure, going beyond conventional restrictions like mentions of the Tiananmen Square massacre. AI-Powered Censorship in Action The system, primarily intended to regulate online content within China, could also be used to refine…
Google has released a security update to address a critical flaw in its Chrome browser for Windows, which hackers had been exploiting to gain unauthorized access to victims’ computers. Security Flaw and Exploit Details On Tuesday, Google announced that it had fixed the vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-2783, which was initially discovered by cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky earlier this month. The company confirmed that the flaw had been actively exploited in real-world attacks before the patch was issued, classifying it as a zero-day vulnerability—a type of bug that attackers exploit before developers have a chance to fix it. According to Kaspersky,…
Meta continues to integrate artificial intelligence into its platforms, and its latest experiment involves AI-generated comments on Instagram. While the company has previously explored AI-driven features—such as AI-powered characters with unique profiles—it eventually discontinued some due to user concerns. Now, Meta is testing a new tool designed to help users write comments with AI assistance. AI-Generated Comment Suggestions on Instagram A social media enthusiast, Jonah Manzano, recently spotted a new Instagram feature labeled “Write with Meta AI.” This tool provides AI-generated comment suggestions for posts. According to a video shared by Manzano, users who have access to this test feature…
Anthropic has taken a major step forward by integrating web search capabilities into its AI-powered chatbot, Claude, allowing it to access real-time information from the internet. Web Search Now Available for Paid Users Currently in its preview phase, web search is available exclusively to paid Claude users in the U.S. However, Anthropic has announced plans to extend this feature to free users and expand its availability to other countries soon. Users can enable the web search function within their profile settings on the Claude web app. Once activated, Claude will automatically pull relevant information from the internet to enhance its…
The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), a major labor union representing educators, has confirmed that cybercriminals stole sensitive personal data belonging to more than half a million of its members. PSEA, the largest organization for educators in Pennsylvania, represents a wide range of professionals, including teachers, counselors, school healthcare staff, and social workers. Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information According to a disclosure filed with Maine’s attorney general, PSEA experienced a cyberattack in July 2024. During the breach, unauthorized individuals infiltrated the union’s network and accessed private information of more than 517,000 people. The compromised data includes highly sensitive details…
Google has announced plans to phase out Google Assistant on Android devices, replacing it with its AI-powered assistant, Gemini, later this year. In a blog post shared on Friday, the company stated that users will gradually be transitioned from Google Assistant to Gemini over the coming months. Once the shift is complete, Assistant will no longer be available on most mobile devices or downloadable from app stores. Expansion Beyond Smartphones The transition won’t be limited to smartphones. Google also confirmed that Gemini will be introduced across a range of other devices, including tablets, smartwatches, headphones, and even in-car systems that…
Facebook has introduced a new monetization feature that enables creators to earn money based on the views their public Stories receive. This new opportunity is now available worldwide to those enrolled in the Facebook Content Monetization program. New Revenue Stream for Creators With this update, creators can generate income from content they are already producing simply by sharing it on their Facebook Stories. For instance, if someone creates a cooking tutorial or a short-form video, they can post a snippet to their Story and earn revenue from its performance. Additionally, creators can monetize everyday Story content, such as personal updates…
A ransomware gang known as Hunters International has reportedly leaked data it claims was stolen from Tata Technologies. This comes just over a month after the Indian company acknowledged a cyberattack that led to the temporary suspension of certain services. The leaked information, posted on the group’s dark web leak site, appears to include personal details of both current and former Tata Technologies employees. Additionally, the data set contains confidential company records such as purchase orders and business contracts with clients in India and the United States. According to the ransomware group, the breach involves over 730,000 documents, spanning various…
Google has introduced a set of updates aimed at improving widget visibility on Android, making it easier for both developers and users to take full advantage of these interactive home screen elements. Widgets provide quick access to essential app information—such as weather updates or calendar events—allowing for a more customized and efficient Android experience. Despite their usefulness, widgets haven’t always been easy to discover, which has limited their potential impact. Acknowledging this issue, Google is rolling out new features across Android devices, including phones, tablets, and foldables, as well as improvements within the Play Store itself. New Widget Badge on…