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Microsoft dismisses claims it’s using Word and Excel data to train AI
Microsoft has dismissed claims circulating online that it uses customer data to train its AI models, making it the latest firm forced to publicly clarify its AI policy. A blog post written by author Casey Lawrence initially voiced concerns, suggesting that Microsoft had implemented an ‘opt-out’ feature that, left unchecked, would allow the firm to use customer data in AI…
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Is Microsoft Using Your Word Documents to Train AI?
People are increasingly worried about how AI affects them. Will our jobs become obsolete? Are we constantly being tracked online and in the real world? Most recently, people have raised concerns about whether our creative and professional work is being used to train large language models. Over the past couple of weeks, rumors have surfaced that Microsoft is scraping customers’…
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How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Director Claps Back at Fans Over Astrid Casting Backlash
When the How to Train Your Dragon live-action movie was announced, fans were skeptical about the quality DreamWorks would present. However, after watching the trailer, their skepticism went flying out the window. However, when behind-the-scenes stills were released online, fans started to criticize the casting of Astrid in How to Train Your Dragon live-action adaptation. Nico Parker is an actress…
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What It’s Like to Train for a Race With Garmin’s Training Plans
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Expert plan on the left, adaptive plan on the right. Credit: Beth Skwarecki/Garmin I recently reviewed the Forerunner 265, Garmin’s $499 running watch. In the process, I started poking at the parts of the watch and app that promised to give me a training plan, and eventually asked it to…
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How to Stop X From Giving Away Your Data to Train AIs
Back when it was known as Twitter, the social media app had plenty of its own problems, but I’d wager the share of users who think X is a flourishing, functioning site in comparison is considerably small. The changes implemented under CEO Elon Musk have resulted in a platform that is less secure, more toxic, and, frankly, disrespectful of its…
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Network Rail confirms cyber attack on Wi-Fi systems at UK train stations
A host of railway stations across the UK have been impacted by a cyber attack that saw commuters met with messages on terror attacks. The incident is believed to have affected the rail operator’s Wi-Fi at 19 stations in total, including London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, and more. Commuters first encountered ominous messages after logging into…
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Lionsgate signs deal to train AI model on its movies and shows
Today, Lionsgate — the studio behind films like the John Wick and Hunger Games franchises — announced that it is partnering with Runway to create a new customized video generation model intended to help “filmmakers, directors and other creative talent augment their work.” In a statement about the deal, Lionsgate vice chair Michael Burns described it as a path toward…
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What is WRAP and how can it help train AI more efficiently?
Generative AI is booming, though developers are quickly running into obstacles, from the high energy demands of AI compute to the complex infrastructure required to train systems. For the latter, data is of the utmost importance. Stockpiles of clear, quality data are vital for those companies looking to train and build their own AI models. Getting data pools in order…
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