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This week, a crypto wallet maker sparked concern by suggesting a potential zero-day exploit targeting iMessage, but closer inspection suggests the threat might be exaggerated or even fraudulent. Trust Wallet’s official account warned of a high-risk zero-day exploit allegedly targeting iMessage, circulating on the Dark Web. The tweet advised iPhone users to disable iMessage until Apple resolves the issue. However, there’s no concrete evidence to support the existence of such an exploit. While the tweet gained significant traction, Trust Wallet later clarified that the information stemmed from an advertisement on CodeBreach Lab, offering the alleged exploit for $2 million in…
Comparing the 2023 crypto venture scene to a cold pot of water, Tom Schmidt from Dragonfly Capital likened Q1 2024 to the moment bubbles start forming before a boil. Indeed, PitchBook data shows a substantial uptick, with $2.52 billion raised in Q1, marking a 25% increase from Q4 2023. David Nage from Arca noted a surge in deal activity, reminiscent of the intensity seen in 2021. Despite a significant drop in VC and crypto funding in 2023, deal-making activity has rebounded notably. Several factors have fueled this resurgence. Legal wins by Ripple and Grayscale last year, along with positive sentiments…
In 2022, Rivos faced legal battles when Apple sued the company for alleged trade secret violations, claiming Rivos hired Apple engineers and used confidential information to develop rival chips. However, Rivos refuted the accusations, counter-suing Apple for unfair competition. The dispute concluded with a settlement in February, coinciding with the resolution of related litigation involving Apple engineers hired by Rivos. Now, with the legal turmoil behind them, Rivos is refocusing on bringing its chipset technology to market, according to CEO Puneet Kumar. “Rivos aims to develop industry-leading, power-efficient, high-performance chips,” Kumar stated. “We’re eager to target customers seeking data-driven solutions.”…
Meta’s Oversight Board, an independent policy council, is delving into how Meta’s social platforms handle explicit AI-generated images. The board announced on Tuesday that it’s investigating two cases involving Instagram in India and Facebook in the U.S., concerning Meta’s failure to detect and respond to explicit content. In both instances, the platforms have since removed the content. To avoid gender-based harassment, Meta chose not to disclose the identities of the individuals targeted by the AI images. The Oversight Board examines cases related to Meta’s moderation decisions. Users must first appeal to Meta regarding a moderation action before approaching the Oversight…
Following in Spotify’s footsteps, Amazon Music is now introducing its own AI playlist generator called Maestro. This feature allows U.S. customers on both iOS and Android platforms to create playlists using spoken or written prompts, including emojis. Amazon suggests users can write prompts containing activities, sounds, emotions, or choose from prompt suggestions provided on the screen. Within seconds, an AI-generated playlist tailored to the input will be created. As Maestro launches in beta, Amazon cautions that the technology may not always produce accurate results initially. Similar to Spotify, Amazon has implemented measures to block offensive language and inappropriate prompts. Initially,…
Can generative AI solutions tailored for enterprise use ever achieve interoperability? The Linux Foundation, in collaboration with a consortium of organizations including Cloudera and Intel, aims to explore this question. On Tuesday, the Linux Foundation unveiled the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA), a project aimed at fostering the development of open, multi-provider, and modular generative AI systems. This initiative, under the auspices of the Linux Foundation’s LF AI and Data organization, seeks to pave the way for the creation of robust and scalable generative AI systems that leverage the best open-source innovations. Ibrahim Haddad, the executive director of LF…
Apple made significant updates to its App Store guidelines on Friday, permitting the inclusion of emulators for retro console games globally, with the option for users to download titles. However, Apple cautioned that developers must ensure compliance with copyright regulations. While Android users already enjoy access to numerous emulators for playing classic games on their devices, Apple’s policy change is expected to motivate developers to bring their emulators to the App Store. According to Apple, emulator apps must incorporate an in-app purchase mechanism for offering digital items. This adjustment in App Store rules, prompted by regulatory requirements, could serve as…
In response to the European Parliament’s recent adoption of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), seven prominent open-source foundations are joining forces to develop common specifications and standards. The Apache Software Foundation, Blender Foundation, Eclipse Foundation, OpenSSL Software Foundation, PHP Foundation, Python Software Foundation, and Rust Foundation aim to leverage their collective expertise to ensure compliance with the new legislation, which will take effect in 2027. The CRA seeks to enforce cybersecurity best practices for both hardware and software products sold within the European Union. It mandates that manufacturers of internet-connected devices stay abreast of the latest security updates and patches…
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has unveiled changes to its policies regarding AI-generated content and manipulated media following criticism from its Oversight Board. Beginning next month, Meta will introduce broader labeling for such content, including the addition of a “Made with AI” badge for deepfakes. Furthermore, additional contextual information will accompany content that has been manipulated in ways posing significant risks of misleading the public on critical matters. This shift is expected to result in the social media giant labeling more potentially misleading content, a crucial step in a year marked by numerous elections globally. However, when it comes to…
OpenAI is venturing into the realm of voice cloning with the preview debut of its Voice Engine, an extension of its text-to-speech API. While the technology shows promise, OpenAI is proceeding cautiously, cognizant of the potential risks associated with its misuse. Voice Engine allows users to generate synthetic copies of voices based on a 15-second voice sample, utilizing a generative AI model developed over two years. However, the tool’s public release date remains uncertain as OpenAI seeks to address concerns and ensure responsible deployment. Jeff Harris, a member of OpenAI’s product staff, emphasized the company’s commitment to understanding and mitigating…