On Wednesday, federal prosecutors charged a North Carolina musician with defrauding streaming services of $10 million through an elaborate scheme involving AI, as reported by The New York Times. Michael Smith, 52, allegedly used AI to create hundreds of thousands of fake songs by nonexistent bands, then streamed them... Read more

When it comes to discussions about gut health, probiotics are a hot topic. After all, who doesn’t want a healthy gut? Perhaps you’ve heard of probiotic supplements or even seen them at your local pharmacy, but did you know that you can naturally consume probiotics in your food?  “Probiotics... Read more

Asus’ big push to reinvent its laptop tech has finally come to fruition, and the Zenbook S 16 makes the company a serious contender in the midrange laptop space and beyond. It’s perhaps best to start with the most visible upgrade: the chassis. Rather than relying on the typical design of metal or... Read more

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If you’re looking for a new job, a great resume can get your foot in the door. Unlike a cover letter, which has to be tweaked for every new position, your resume needs to be updated only every year or two to showcase your skills, experience, education, honors and... Read more

As thousands took to the streets during August’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago to protest Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza, a massive security operation was already underway. US Capitol Police, Secret Service, the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations, sheriff’s deputies from nearby counties, and local officers from... Read more

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More The spreadsheet is up there with the document as one of the most important file types to make the transition from the physical world to the digital — gaining lots... Read more

Enlarge / Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI Chief Scientist, speaks at Tel Aviv University on June 5, 2023. On Wednesday, Reuters reported that Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a new AI startup cofounded by OpenAI’s former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, has raised $1 billion in funding. The 3-month-old company plans to focus on... Read more

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In 2012, Amazon quietly acquired a robotics startup called Kiva Systems, a move that dramatically improved the efficiency of its ecommerce operations and kickstarted a wider revolution in warehouse automation. Last week, the ecommerce giant announced another deal that could prove similarly profound, agreeing to hire the founders of... Read more