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Microsoft recently informed customers that more than two weeks of security logs for some of its cloud services are missing, which could hinder the ability of network security teams to detect potential breaches during that time. According to a notice sent to affected customers, the issue stemmed from a bug in Microsoft’s internal monitoring software. This glitch caused certain monitoring agents to fail in uploading log data to Microsoft’s internal logging platform between September 2 and September 19. Microsoft clarified that the problem was not due to a security incident but rather affected the collection of log events. This missing…

With Hollywood’s ongoing employment challenges, especially affecting freelance TV and film crew members, finding steady work has become more difficult than ever. Freelancers often grapple with unstable jobs and fluctuating pay. ShoBizzy, a new networking app for the entertainment industry, aims to tackle this issue head-on by offering an innovative solution. Launched in January, ShoBizzy offers a platform where freelancers can create profiles highlighting their skills and experience, allowing them to connect with industry professionals who can offer valuable referrals for future opportunities. Unlike traditional job boards such as Backstage or StaffMeUp, ShoBizzy eliminates the need for tedious applications, focusing…

In August, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, revealed plans to offer Grok, its generative AI model, through an API. Now, that API has officially launched, though it’s starting off with limited features. Currently, the xAI API offers only one model, “grok-beta,” which is priced at $5 per million input tokens (roughly equivalent to 750,000 words) and $15 per million output tokens. In AI terms, tokens are small units of data, such as the segments “fan,” “tas,” and “tic” within the word “fantastic.” It’s still unclear which version of the Grok model “grok-beta” represents, as Grok 2 is the most…

Anthropic, the leading AI provider next to OpenAI, offers a range of powerful generative AI models under the Claude brand. These models are designed for a variety of tasks, from drafting emails and solving complex problems to analyzing data and providing creative content. To help keep track of Anthropic’s ever-expanding model lineup, here’s an overview of the Claude models and their capabilities. Claude Model Lineup Claude models are named after various literary works, with the current versions including: Claude 3 Haiku: A lightweight and fast model. Claude 3.5 Sonnet: A mid-tier model with strong capabilities. Claude 3 Opus: The flagship…

Midjourney is set to launch a new web tool that will allow users to edit any image uploaded from the web using its advanced generative AI technology. This enhanced tool, expected to be available next week, will offer users the ability to retexture objects within images and “repaint” colors and details based on text prompts. The ability to edit existing images with AI has sparked considerable debate recently. Several platforms, such as Meta, have grappled with how to differentiate between images edited using AI tools and those generated entirely by AI models. Meanwhile, companies like Google have introduced powerful AI…

Globe Life, a major provider of life and health insurance in the United States, is currently dealing with a data breach and extortion threat after a hacker stole sensitive customer information. The company, based in Texas, revealed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that they received demands from an unknown cybercriminal who is threatening to expose the stolen data unless a ransom is paid. The breach has been traced back to Globe Life’s subsidiary, American Income Life Insurance Company (AIL). The compromised information includes personal details such as customer names, home addresses, and phone numbers. In…

Opera has launched a new AI feature in its browser that allows users to manage tabs using natural language commands. This tool enables actions like grouping, pinning, bookmarking, and closing tabs by simply typing a request. Users can access the Aria command bar by pressing Ctrl + / or Cmd + /, then enter instructions such as “Group all video tabs” or “Bookmark all open tabs.” Opera clarified that all processing for these commands takes place on the user’s device, so no data is sent externally for command interpretation. The feature supports commands that are site-specific or category-specific. For example,…

As X continues to face challenges with advertisers and recently even filed a lawsuit against a group for its advertising boycott, the platform is now making significant changes to its payment structure for creators. Previously, creators earned a portion of the ad revenue generated from ads displayed in their post replies. Now, however, X has announced it will compensate creators based on the level of engagement they receive from Premium users on the platform, moving away from an ad-driven model. This adjustment means that creators will benefit from posts that spark interaction, potentially changing the types of posts that gain…

Amazon has introduced new AI-powered technology for its fleet of electric delivery vehicles, aiming to streamline the package retrieval process and help drivers efficiently prioritize packages. Known as Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR), this vision-based system uses visual cues to indicate which packages are intended for delivery at each stop. Through the VAPR system, packages for the current stop are highlighted with green circles or red lights, providing drivers a clear visual signal to identify the correct items without needing to shuffle through their cargo. Amazon believes this will eliminate the hassle of stopping and searching for relevant packages, improving efficiency…

Google is enhancing its visual search tool, Google Lens, by introducing the ability to answer questions about videos in near-real time. This new feature allows users to capture a video of their surroundings and ask questions about objects of interest within the video. Available for both Android and iOS users who have the Google app installed, this update enables Lens to analyze videos and provide relevant information. According to Lou Wang, Google’s Director of Product Management for Lens, the feature relies on a specialized version of the Gemini AI model, which helps interpret the content of videos and respond to…