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Will OpenAI and other LLM developers be able to weather the winds of privacy regulation?

AI developers face legal challenges over privacy violations, like OpenAI's ChatGPT complaint under GDPR for inaccuracies about a public figure's birthdate. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

FCC fines wireless carriers millions for sharing user locations without consent

US government fines top wireless carriers for illegally sharing customer data without consent. [ more ]

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Researchers discover the genetic cause of the most common brain malformation

International consortium identifies genetic cause of myelomeningocele, the most severe spina bifida form. [ more ]

WIRED

Get Ready for Monster Hurricanes This Summer

Factors intensifying hurricanes include warmer oceans, higher humidity, and reduced wind shear due to climate change.

La NiÃ±a conditions in the Pacific can also contribute to the formation and intensification of hurricanes in the near term. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Researchers make a plastic that includes bacteria that can digest it

Plastic waste persists due to the lack of natural degradation agents, but evolution is introducing bacteria that can digest plastics. [ more ]

Truthout

6 hours ago

Facing Constant Doxxing Threats, Reproductive Health Workers Fear for Their Data

Data brokers sell sensitive personal information, posing threats to military personnel and abortion providers. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 799

Russia accused of war crimes over civilian casualties and alleged executions in Ukraine. [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 800

Russia has made significant military moves in Ukraine, causing casualties and damages. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow orders more weapons to maintain pace of offensive'

Russia intensifies weapon delivery for the war in Ukraine. [ more ]

CyberScoop

Information security

Pro-Russia hacktivists attacking vital tech in water and other sectors, agencies say

Pro-Russia hacktivists target critical infrastructure sectors in North America and Europe, exploiting cybersecurity weaknesses and causing physical threats. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Google faces off with US government as search antitrust trial closes

Google is accused by the U.S. Department of Justice of maintaining dominance in the search and advertising market through exclusive deals, facing a potential forced breakup if found guilty. [ more ]

PBS NewsHour

U.S. Justice Department makes final arguments on Google being an illegal monopoly

Google's dominance as a search engine is being challenged by the Justice Department in an antitrust lawsuit.

The focus is on Google's spending of over $20 billion to secure default search engine status. [ more ]

Action News Jax

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google's perceived monopoly is being contested in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit, with the company defending its position based on excellence and consumer preference. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

10 hours ago

Third-party providers a customer data weak spot', Australian privacy commissioner says

Third party suppliers pose a significant risk to customer privacy protection, necessitating organizations to ensure privacy obligations are fulfilled in contracts and due diligence. [ more ]

Axios

Major U.S. newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement

The New York Times was the only major news company to take legal action against AI firms for copyright infringement. [ more ]

Mail Online

Why AI is facing its 'Oppenheimer moment'

International conference in Vienna debates AI arms-control treaty. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Russia adds Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to wanted list DW 05/05/2024

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy added to Kremlin wanted list, facing unspecified charges, amidst ongoing tensions with Russia. [ more ]

Theregister

World leaders call for ban on 'killer robots,' AI weapons

The rise of military artificial intelligence is compared to the Oppenheimer moment, urging for a ban on 'killer robots' to ensure human control. [ more ]

Apple targets Google staff to build artificial intelligence team

Apple poaching AI experts from Google and establishing a secretive AI lab in Zurich for developing advanced AI models and products. [ more ]

Bloomberglaw

Federal Privacy Bill's Vagueness Threatens Ad-Supported Business

The American Privacy Rights Act proposes stricter regulations on targeted advertising, diverging from existing state privacy laws and potentially impacting revenue streams for publishers. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Scientists work out the effects of exercise at the cellular level

Exercise triggers cellular and molecular changes in all organs, impacting various health conditions. [ more ]

The Verge

AI security bill aims to prevent safety breaches of AI models

A new bill, the Secure Artificial Intelligence Act, aims to establish a database to track AI system breaches and focus on counter-AI techniques. [ more ]

Inverse

6 Reasons Why AI Gadgets Shouldn't 'Just Be an App'

AI gadgets may have been released prematurely, lacking promised features. Devices like Ai Pin and R1 could potentially be replaced by smartphone apps in the future. [ more ]

New York Post

7 hours ago

More than 380,000 additional NYC students had personal info hacked, bringing total to over 1M

Over 380,000 NYC public school students had personal data hacked, totaling over 1 million affected. DOE offers free credit monitoring services post-security breach. [ more ]

TechRepublic

U.K. and U.S. Warn of Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks on Operational Technology Systems

Pro-Russia hacktivists are targeting providers of operational technology like smart water meters and dam monitoring systems in North America and Europe. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Pulitzer's AI Spotlight Series will train 1,000 journalists on AI accountability reporting

The AI Spotlight Series by Pulitzer Center aims to train 1,000 journalists in AI accountability reporting in the next two years. [ more ]

Poynter

Media industry

Shut Out: Strategies for good journalism when sources dismiss the press - Poynter

Journalists face increasing challenges accessing sources due to tactics aimed at denying, delaying, and distracting them, impacting independent reporting and civic engagement. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Healthy lifestyle may offset genetics by 60% and add five years to life, study says

A healthy lifestyle can offset the impact of genetics by 62% and add five years to life. [ more ]

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Media industry

Majority of Americans Extremely' or Very' Concerned Media Will Spew Election Misinformation,' New Poll Finds

Voters are highly concerned about media spreading misinformation on the upcoming election, with trust issues identified between the public and the media. [ more ]

Financial World

Media industry

OpenAI and Financial Times Join Forces to Boost AI-Powered Newsv

The partnership between OpenAI and Financial Times enhances the ChatGPT AI chatbot with credible news sources. [ more ]

BostonGlobe.com

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly - The Boston Globe

Google's antitrust trial focuses on contracts making it the default search engine and the competition it faces in different search markets. [ more ]

WIRED

13 hours ago

Translation Tech Is Amazing, Except When It's Not

Today's translation apps, like Google Translate, are incredibly useful but still have limitations, with the potential to significantly improve with advancements in neural machine learning technology. [ more ]

Relay FM

Digital life

Clockwise #552: Spoiler: It's Always DNS - Relay FM

Centralization of account logins can be convenient but raises security concerns. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

Tech platforms make pitch for ad deals as TikTok is roiled by politics

Short-form videos are at the forefront of tech companies' strategies to attract advertising dollars amid TikTok's political uncertainties. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Hey, A.I. Let's Talk

Tech companies are investing in voice assistant technology's renaissance despite past unpopularity. [ more ]

WFTV

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its search engine dominance is due to excellence, not monopoly. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

A Super Skill In The Age Of AI

Artificial Intelligence should be viewed as a friend augmenting human intelligence, requiring upskilling for a workforce to exploit its potential. [ more ]

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Vulture

Prolific Author Paul Auster Dead at 77

Author Paul Auster, known for The New York Trilogy, died at 77.

Auster had a prominent literary career, including winning the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay.

His work was influenced by personal experiences, like witnessing a boy struck by lightning at a summer camp. [ more ]

New York Post

Paul Auster, bestselling author of 'New York Trilogy,' dead at 77

Celebrated novelist Paul Auster passed away at 77 due to lung cancer, leaving behind a significant literary legacy. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Bestselling novelist Paul Auster, author of The New York Trilogy, dies at 77

Paul Auster, a best-selling author known for his exploration of existential questions and postmodern American literature, has passed away at the age of 77. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

Frank Stella, Towering Artist and Master of Reinvention, Dies at 87

Frank Stella was a dominant figure in postwar American art known for his innovative black paintings that steered art towards minimalism. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

ruroc pioneers helmets for extreme performance with dassault systemes

Ruroc aims to be recognized as the top head protection brand in various sports with innovative designs and safety features. [ more ]

Tech.co

6 Ways Remote Workers Can Stop Their Boss Spying on Them

Remote work has privacy risks due to cybersecurity threats and employer monitoring, requiring tools for staying secure online. [ more ]

Forbes

Remote teams

Remote Work Wars: Dropbox And Nike Remind Us About The Future Of Work

Remote work dynamics shift, dividing opinions between embracing virtual work fully and advocating for office return. [ more ]

Grist

Remote teams

The problem with forcing people back to the office? All the carbon emissions.

Remote work during the pandemic significantly reduced global carbon emissions by 7%, hinting at the potential for companies to further cut emissions through remote work. [ more ]

Soccer News

Chelsea

Prediction: Chelsea vs West Ham - Soccer News

Chelsea is on a recovery run aiming for the Conference League spot. [ more ]

TechRepublic

Amazon, AT&T, Verizon Named Best Tech Companies for Career Growth in 2024

LinkedIn ranks top tech companies for career growth in U.S., with Amazon leading the list. [ more ]

time.com

How the U.S. Can Win the New Cold War

Both Biden and Xi reject new Cold War narrative, but global competition between US and China resembles Cold War dynamics. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Hamas and Fatah Officials, Longtime Rivals, Met in China

China is positioning itself as a peacemaker by engaging with Palestinian factions and other global conflicts. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Taiwan detects Chinese aircraft around island DW 05/03/2024

Increased Chinese military incursions near Taiwan highlighted tensions in the region. [ more ]

Vulture

Books

The Double Loss of Under the Bridge

The collaboration between filmmaker Quinn Shephard and author Rebecca Godfrey on adapting 'Under the Bridge' was affected by Godfrey's time constraint due to battling stage-four lung cancer. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

9 Challenges In Designing Accessible eLearning Courses

Accessible learning content should prioritize subtitles and personalization for a more inclusive experience. [ more ]

Axios

Social media marketing

Elon Musk controls key global infrastructure, from satellites to social media

The article emphasizes the importance of the news shared in it as being worthy of the reader's time. [ more ]

Forbes

3 High-Paying, Remote Social Media Jobs In 2024

Social media managers are crucial for connecting brands with their audience. The rise of social media platforms has created new opportunities for marketing and job roles. [ more ]

TechSpot

YouTube is experimenting with showing ads when you pause a video

YouTube is planning to introduce 'pause ads' for smart TVs, potentially disrupting user experience and prompting reactions. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Social media marketing

Instagram now lets you post a secret Story that viewers can uncover with a DM | TechCrunch

Instagram introduces new Stories features: 'Reveal' hidden stories, 'Add Yours Music' sticker, and 'Frames' for throwback posts. [ more ]

Posting and Toasting

New York Knicks

What went wrong in the Knicks' Game Five loss?

It was over.Just like it was over in 1995 when Game 1 was supposed to be over.

Mashable

Instagram promises to amplify smaller creators

Instagram is focusing on boosting smaller creators by adjusting recommendation algorithms. [ more ]

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English Premier League

'I don't care about that man' - Haaland responds to Keane criticism

Erling Haaland's impressive comeback in form led Manchester City's resurgence in the league. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dave Roberts: MLB Trying To Get Baseballs 'As Consistent As Possible'

Major League Baseball has been struggling to develop a prototype for consistent baseballs after enforcing rules against foreign substances due to offensive production drops. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Marketing tech

Why SSPs And DSPs Are Breaking The Barrier Between Supply And Demand | AdExchanger

The trend in ad tech is shifting towards direct connections between advertisers and premium publishers, bypassing traditional platforms. [ more ]

www.caughtoffside.com

English Premier League

Champions League semifinalists hopeful of a deal for Man United winger

Borussia Dortmund keen to retain loanee Jadon Sancho after impressive Champions League performance. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Food & drink

Santa Clara County's new food systems manager is looking to raise awareness about how everything is connected to food

The pandemic exposed flaws in Silicon Valley's food system. Santa Clara County aims to strengthen food economy, address food insecurity, and support local farmers. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Food & drink

Unethical' junk food packaging manipulates children into craving sweets, report claims

Food companies use colorful packaging and cartoon characters to entice children into selecting unhealthy snacks, contributing to obesity issues. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Kike Hernandez Has Hilarious Reaction to Dodgers' Incredible Feat

Dodgers achieved a rare feat of not striking out in a game, first time by any MLB team this season. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dave Roberts Noncommittal on When Walker Buehler Will Return to Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is scheduled to make his sixth rehab start and fifth with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Sleek futuristic game controller concept removes almost all buttons - Yanko Design

Innovation in gaming design involves breaking away from traditional standards to pave the path for the future. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Matt Kemp Makes Big Announcement on Instagram

Matt Kemp, former MLB player, officially announces retirement on Instagram after nearly 4 years away from the game. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

3 hours ago

Mookie Betts' Mt. Rushmore of Baseball Players Includes Current Dodgers Teammate

Mookie Betts includes Shohei Ohtani on his Mt. Rushmore of baseball players for excelling at both pitching and hitting. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Trump reveals plans to surveil pregnant women and deport millions if re-elected

Donald Trump warned of potential criminal prosecutions for Joe Biden if he does not receive legal immunity after leaving office. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Trump refuses to commit to accepting 2024 election result if he loses live updates

The article highlights Trump's evasion of commenting on Wisconsin's abortion ban, his stance on state regulation, and his potential rocky election aftermath if he loses. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Rival Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas meet in China

Beijing hosted talks between rival Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas for reconciliation.

China supports Palestinian factions in achieving reconciliation and solidarity through dialogue. [ more ]

euronews

Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' countries in latest gaffe

President Biden labeled Japan and India as xenophobic countries compared to the US on immigration during a fundraising event. [ more ]

Conde Nast Traveler

How to Do Napa Without Breaking the Bank

Downtown Napa has affordable wine tasting experiences amidst a producer renaissance. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

Your Favorite Organic Wine May Not Be 'Organic' Anymore

Jenny Lefcourt was a trailblazer in the natural wine movement in the U.S., facing challenges due to new USDA rules on organic wine. [ more ]

Greenmedinfo

Health

Whole Foods Betrays Its Non-GMO Roots: The Impossible Foods Controversy

Whole Foods Market's partnership with Impossible Foods raises concerns about GMOs and health risks in plant-based products. [ more ]

The Atlantic

What's Left to Restrain Donald Trump?

Trump's legal team argues for immunity for acts including assassination of political opponents. [ more ]

www.cnn.com

9 hours ago

Biden campaign co-chair: I think most of the people in this country agree with Joe Biden' on abortion

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www.theguardian.com

13 hours ago

It's just not hitting like it used to': TikTok was in its flop era before it got banned in the US

TikTok under threat of US ban if not sold to American company within a year. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

15 hours ago

Books

The Real Reading Crisis Involves the Kids Who Don't Have Phones

Reading persists despite fears of decline - more books sold post-pandemic, though some sectors struggle with sales, notably middle-grade books. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Trump Again Vows Mass Deportations and Won't Rule Out Political Violence

Former President Trump discussed deploying military for deportations, potential political violence, and states' role in enforcing abortion bans if re-elected. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Sept. 11 Trial Plea Negotiations Still Underway at Guantanamo Bay

Prosecutors and defense still negotiating plea deal for 9/11 attack suspects despite Biden administration's stance. [ more ]

sportslens.com

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: Where To Watch, Preview & Prediction

Top European teams Real Madrid and Bayern Munich face off in UEFA Champions League semi-final. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Vintage performance: what's behind NBA stars' wine obsession?

LeBron James has developed a passion for wine as his off-court hobby. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Trump Acknowledges He Wanted to Go to the Capitol on Jan. 6

Former President Trump acknowledged trying to go to Capitol on Jan 6, 2021 despite being discouraged by Secret Service. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

What to Know About the Police Shooting in Charlotte

One of the deadliest shootouts for American law enforcement in recent years occurred in Charlotte, N.C., leaving four officers dead and four injured. [ more ]

Eater SF

Now You Can Take a Deep Dive Into Saison's World-Class Wine Selection

This June, the team behind two-Michelin-starred Saison and one-Michelin-starred Angler is set to debut a new wine bar catering to aficionados and novices alike.

www.caughtoffside.com

Liverpool FC

Surprise club set to offer Jurgen Klopp first job since quitting Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp is preparing for an emotional farewell to Liverpool after the German announced he will be leaving the club at the end of the season.

www.independent.co.uk