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Why data matters in the real world
If you work in IT, you will have heard again and again over the past five or ten years how important data is – how it can improve or even revolutionize how we work and live. Phrases like “data is the new oil” or “the data revolution” get thrown around and while the specific wording may change, the sentiment is…
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Today’s AI models have a poor grasp of world history – Computerworld
Today’s AI models do a poor job of providing accurate information about world history, according to a new report from the Austrian research institute Complexity Science Hub (CSH). In an experiment, OpenAI’s GPT-4, Meta’s Llama, and Google’s Gemini were asked to answer yes or no to historical questions — and only 46% of the answers were correct. GPT-4, for example,…
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Why It’s Worth Dipping Your Toe Into the World of Bullet Hell Games
Summary Bullet hell games are a sub-genre of shoot-em-up with intense projectile density and one-hit deaths. The line between regular schmup and bullet hell can be blurry, gradually ramp up to the “hell” setting. Bullet hell games offer a flow experience where players can get into the zone despite quick deaths. Like most people, I have certain video game genres…
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US authorities just purged malware from thousands of devices across the world
The US Justice Department and FBI have revealed a joint operation with international partners was able to delete malware injected by Chinese threat actors to thousands of devices around the world. Announced on 14 January, the months-long operation was conducted in collaboration with French law enforcement in which the PlugX malware was removed from more than 4,200 computers worldwide. According…
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ChatGPT vs Gemini — here’s the winning chatbot that helped me plan my family’s Walt Disney World vacation
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World for a family of five can feel like trying to wrangle Mickey, Minnie, and the entire cast of The Lion King onto a teacup ride—it’s chaotic, dizzying, and someone’s bound to cry. That’s why I turned to AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to see which one could magically transform my stress…
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3 Ways Quantum Computing Will Change Our World
Summary Encryption will no longer guarantee privacy as quantum computers can crack ciphers in seconds. Quantum computing can enhance artificial intelligence by speeding up information retrieval. Quantum computers may advance climate change research by improving weather modeling. Quantum computing is set to take the world by storm, once it’s finally ready. Though that date seems to be changing every week,…
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Nord Security brings VPN-style security to the world of eSIMs
Nord Security has announced the launch of new cybersecurity features for Saily. The eSIM service was created by the team behind one of the best VPNs, NordVPN, and this update brings VPN-style protection to travellers. Features will be implemented on a network level, as well as helping to preserve data, making Saily the first wireless provider to introduce a layer…
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Why You Still Need Excel Skills in Today’s AI World
Recently, I saw a reader comment that they’re not going to bother learning a new Excel function because Copilot can do the work for them. This made me wonder, “Do we still need Excel skills in today’s AI world?” After some thought, the answer was a resounding “YES!” Here’s why. Many Jobs Still Require Excel Skills Whether you want to…
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How to watch ‘Yellowstone’ season 5 episode 13 online — stream ‘Give The World Away’ from anywhere, free trial
It’s difficult to escape the sense of mutually assured destruction ahead of “Give The World Away”, the penultimate episode of “Yellowstone” season 5. Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Kayce (Luke Grimes) appear to hold all of the cards, but if there’s a moment for Jamie (Wes Bentley) to hurl up a Hail Mary, it’s surely now. Here’s how to watch “Yellowstone”…
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Google DeepMind and World Labs unveil AI tools to create 3D spaces from simple prompts – Computerworld
It’s possible to generate “consistent worlds” for up to a minute, DeepMind said, with most of the examples showcased in the blog post lasting between 10 and 20 seconds. Genie 2 can also remember parts of the virtual world that are no longer in view, reproducing them accurately when they’re observable again. DeepMind said its work on Genie is still…
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