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EU Wants AI-Generated Content Labelled

In a recent press conference, the European Union said that to help tackle disinformation, it wants the major online platforms to label AI generated content. The Challenge – AI Can Be Used To Generate And Spread Disinformation In the press conference, Vĕra Jourová (the vice-president in charge of values and transparency with the European Commission) […]

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The Impact of Generative AI On Datacentres

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT plus the rapid and revolutionary growth of AI are changing the face of most industries and generating dire warnings about the future, but what about the effects on datacentres? Data Centres And Their Importance  Data centres are the specialised facilities that house a large number of computer servers and networking […]

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Reddit’s ‘Blackout’ User Protest

Following thousands of moderators making their subreddit communities private for 48 hours as a protest, we look at the reasons why, together with the implications for Reddit, its users, and other stakeholders. What Is Reddit?  Reddit is a social media platform where users can join communities called ‘subreddits’ to share content, participate in discussions, and […]

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New Reports Reveal Two Key Cyber Security Insights

With phishing attacks being favoured for their effectiveness by attackers and most ransomware attacks now targeting backup storage, we look at what businesses can do to protect themselves. Spear Phishing Accounted For Two-Thirds Of All Attacks Last Year  A recent report from security provider Barracuda has revealed that although spear phishing attacks make up just […]

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Viewing Deleted WhatsApp Messages

In this Insight, we look at how it is possible to uncover and read deleted messages on WhatsApp, and what a number of privacy features on the app mean for business users. Changes   WhatsApp have made changes as regards message deletion that focus on giving users more control, such as: – Delete messages for everyone. […]

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Musk’s Brain Chips Ready For Humans

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-machine interface device company has been given the green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin a clinical study with humans as subjects. What Is Neuralink?  Neuralink is a neurotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk in 2016. The company aims to develop high-bandwidth brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) with the […]

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Why your internet is slow, and how to fix it

It’s not uncommon to experience slow internet, but it isn’t necessary either. We are going to be breaking down all the reasons your internet connection could be slow and the solutions to these problems. After all, almost all businesses rely on their internet connection as a fundamental foundation for the rest of the IT and […]

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SOLAR POWERED AQUATIC DRONE CLEANS-UP PLASTIC WASTE IN WATERWAYS

The ‘WasteShark’ solar powered aquatic drone from Dutch company RanMarine removes floating pollution like plastics, algae and biomass from lakes, ponds, waterways, and harbours. The WasteShark  The WasteShark is a mini-robot that floats, navigates autonomously, and scours the surface of the water for plastic waste and other pollution, then collects the waste it in its […]

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Erasing Yourself From Google

In this insight, we look at the steps you can take to erase any details about yourself from Google to protect your privacy. Why Might A Person Want To Erase Their Details From Google?  Google collects your personal information when you go online, some (or all) of which you may want to erase, e.g. a […]

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Handy AI Resources For Your Business

In this article, we look at 20 handy AI sites that could help save time, make life easier and boost your business. 1. Pictory – https://pictory.ai/  Pictory offers a way to automatically create short, sharable branded, sales videos from your long form content. No technical skills or software download are required; it can use AI to extract content […]

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Twitter Encryption : More Musk Makeovers

Twitter has recently added a new encrypted messaging service to its repertoire, offering end-to-end encryption for all direct messages sent across its network. This privacy enhancement ensures that only the sender and receiver can view the content of their conversation, emphasising a renewed commitment to user confidentiality. Interestingly, Elon Musk, Twitter’s CEO, has affirmed that […]

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Microsoft Drops Twitter From Advertising Platform

Following Twitter’s announcement two months ago that it will be charging a minimum of $42,000 per month to enterprise users of its API, Microsoft is dropping Twitter from its advertising platform. What Is The Microsoft Advertising Platform?  The Microsoft Advertising Platform is a digital advertising platform that enables businesses to create and run advertising campaigns […]

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