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Source: The Verge Apps distributed through both Apple and Google’s app stores are hiding malicious screenshot-reading code that’s being used to steal cryptocurrency, the cybersecurity software firm Kaspersky reported today. It’s the “first known case” of apps infected with malware that uses OCR tech to extract text from images making it into Apple’s App Store,…
Source: Venture Beat CodeSignal launches AI-powered leadership training platform with voice simulation, expanding beyond technical assessments to democratize soft skills development at scale for middle managers and professionals. Read Full Article
Source: The Verge The long block outside of the US Treasury Department on Tuesday was lined with protesters. They flooded across the street with signs bearing slogans: “Nobody elected Musk”; “This is illegal”; “Stop the coup.” It was one of multiple DC protests targeting billionaire Elon Musk’s reported access to core government payment systems, attended…
Source: Venture Beat Let models explore different solutions and they will find optimal solutions to properly allocate inference budget to AI reasoning problems. Read Full Article
Source: The Verge A coterie of Florida car dealers filed a lawsuit this week against Scout Motors over its direct-to-consumer sales model. The complaint alleges that Scout, which operates under the Volkswagen Group, is in violation of Florida law which blocks automakers from trying to bypass dealers by selling directly to consumers. The suit, which…
Source: The Verge Though details about the film are still very slim, Bandai and Legendary announced today that their live-action Gundam feature will now be written and directed by Sweet Tooth co-showrunner Jim Mickle. Previously, Jordan Vogt-Robert (Kong: Skull Island) was attached to direct, but according to Deadline, he is no longer involved with the…
Source: The Verge Google has edited Gemini’s AI response in a Super Bowl commercial to remove an incorrect statistic about cheese. The ad, which shows a small business owner using Gemini to write a website description about Gouda, no longer says the variety makes up “50 to 60 percent of the world’s cheese consumption.” In…
Source: The Verge Amazon sent out invites today for a February event in New York City. The invite gives few clues as to what will be announced at the event, which will be hosted by Panos Panay and the Amazon Devices & Services team on February 26th. However, a blue swirly logo behind the words…
Source: The Verge Google is bringing its experimental “reasoning” artificial intelligence model capable of explaining how it answers complex questions to the Gemini app. The Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking update is part of a slew of Gemini 2.0 AI rollouts announced by Google today, including its latest Gemini 2.0 Pro flagship model. This comes as…
Source: Venture Beat Google removes AI weapons ban from its ethical principles, sparking debate over Silicon Valley’s approach to AI safety and raising concerns about responsible technology development in the military and surveillance sectors. Read Full Article
