How secure are your online accounts? Do you use the same password for everything?Using the same password for everything is a bad idea because it makes it easier for hackers to access your accounts. If one of your accounts gets compromised, the hacker can use your password to try to...
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Don't fall for this latest antivirus protection scamWith technology zooming ahead at lightning speed, it's not just about the latest apps or gadgets. Sometimes, it's the sneaky pop-ups and unsolicited messages that catch us off-guard. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER While we're busy... Read more -
TikToker sounds alarm on this scary online trend that turns your children into bait for predatorsA TikToker warned of a growing trend involving child predators who use artificial intelligence to turn photos and videos of kids into explicit content.Posting imagery of children on social media can invite "digital kidnappers" to steal their likeness and use them in exploitative AI-generated videos, Alex Hoffman said in a... Read more -
Replacing your phone’s battery – is it worth it or time for a new phone?Have you ever wondered whether it’s better to replace your Apple iPhone's battery or just get a new phone? Lisa from Grafton, Wisconsin, recently wrote to us with this exact question. Here's what she asked: "My iPhone needs a new battery. Is it better to just get a new phone? Thank... Read more -
AI to binge LAPD bodycam footage to weed out rude tone, aggressive languageResearchers in California will leverage artificial intelligence to study bodycam footage recorded by Los Angeles police to analyze whether officers escalated interactions with the public through their language or tone. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on Tuesday announced the research initiative during the Board of Police Commissioners meeting. LAPD Cmdr.... Read more -
Quick tech tips on how to save printer ink, avoid malware, speed browsing — and moreYou need a timer and you need it fast. Do a Google search for "timer" and one appears right there for you to use. There’s a stopwatch option, too. Easy, right?Here’s another smart tech tip I’m surprised so many people mess up. Most people fill in the email recipient section... Read more -
AI can determine personal information through AR, VR users' motion data, studies sayPeople who participate in augmented and virtual realities are reportedly sharing more information than previously understood through motion data, according to researchers at U.C. Berkeley. In two studies published earlier this year, led by the university, authors found users can be identified using just minutes of their head and hand movements. Such... Read more -
Department of Defense establishes generative AI task forceThe Department of Defense on Thursday announced the establishment of a generative artificial intelligence task force. Task Force Lima is an initiative that the DOD says reflects its commitment to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in a responsible and strategic way.The task force will play a pivotal role in analyzing... Read more -
Is the US Navy using AI to prepare for the next conflict?It's no secret at this point that AI is taking over many industries fast, and it certainly has its positives and negatives. Some are concerned with how using this technology will impact jobs for humans, while others are thrilled to see how tasks will get done much more efficiently.CLICK TO... Read more -
Researchers warn 'humans cannot reliably detect' audio deepfakes even when trainedAI-generated audio that mimics humans can be so convincing that people can't tell the difference a quarter of the time – even when they're trained to identify faked voices, a new study claims.Researchers at University College London investigated how accurately humans can differentiate between AI-generated audio and organic audio, according... Read more