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Deepfake “face swap” attacks skyrocketed by 704% from the first to the second half of 2023, according to new research. Analysts at iProov, a British biometric firm, attributed the surge to the growing accessibility of sophisticated generative AI tools.  With their ability to manipulate key traits of an image or video, face swaps made with GenAI are difficult to detect. They’re also user-friendly



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Google employees at the company's Silicon Valley campus

2024 has started with another wave of tech industry layoffs. This time, though, the cuts are way smaller.

In early 2023, a decade of abundance came to a painful end for many tech workers. More than 200,000 jobs were eliminated in a few months as Amazon, Google, Meta, and other tech giants slashed costs aggressively.

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"Unmasking AI" by Joy Buolamwini.
  • Business Insider reviewed "Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines."
  • Joy Buolamwini, the author, discussed her inspiration and context for the book with BI.
  • Readers come away understanding artificial intelligence, how it can perpetuate bias, and what we can do about it.

Joy Buolamwini's debut book, "Unmasking



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A heat pump is installed on the first floor among many AC units at the New York City Housing Authority’s Woodside Houses in Queens, New York. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

Nine states inked an agreement today to promote heat pump sales. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) sets a 2030 target for heat pumps to make up 65 of residential heating, cooling, and



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Have you ever wondered which of the big three — T-Mobile, Verizon, or AT&T — is the fastest mobile network? Fortunately, we've got the scoop, thanks to a report from Ookla.

In case you missed it, Ookla, a Mashable sister site, recently released data about which mobile network delivers the zippiest upload and download speeds. The analysis even delves into video performance and 5G prowess.

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TL;DR: As of February 7, get The Ultimate White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle for only $39.99 — you'll save 63%.


Whether you're studying for school or for a tech job, it can be daunting when you're first learning the basics of IT, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity. There's a lot to learn and a ton of complex material, but it could be easier to manage with a reliable instructor. This White Hat



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A NASA telescope orbiting our planet has spotted an intriguing super-Earth — a world some 30 to 70 percent bigger than Earth.

This rocky planet is in another solar system 137 light-years away, which in the vastness of space is considered relatively close (a light-year is nearly 6 trillion miles). The exoplanet, called TOI-715 b, is about 1.5 times the size of Earth. And, crucially, this world



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TL;DR: As of February 7, get Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for Windows for only $29.99 — an 88% savings.


Does your job require complex data sharing? Do org charts and flowcharts take up a big part of your or your team's workweek? If so, you may want to look into this software from the big brains at MS Visio Professional 2021.

This software offers more straightforward ways to present your data



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TL;DR: As of February 7, get this refurbished MacBook Pro (2017) for just $348.99 — a 41% discount.


While the expense of the holidays is behind us, tax season is around the corner. If you anticipate a refund and want to pick up a new laptop with some of your money, it might be worth it to check out some refurbished devices. They are cleaned up well and inspected to be in great working order and



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TL;DR: As of February 7, get these HD Digital Camera Binoculars for $121.99 — usually $199.99.


After Groundhog Day, we bird enthusiasts are more excited for spring than ever. If you’re new to the bird-watching community, you should know that this time of year is quite exciting, since you get to witness the migration of winter birds leaving and summer birds arriving.

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AI CEO said creative thinkers with humanities backgrounds can help "connect the dots" for AI tech.
  • Barthélémy Kiss, 36, is a politics graduate running his second AI company Powder. 
  • He said creative thinkers from humanities backgrounds are necessary to push AI forward.
  • Kiss has hired career switchers and liberal arts grads to work on his most recent AI project. 

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Immigrants trying to cross the Texan border despite heightened security measures in Eagle Pass.
  • The FBI has accused Paul Faye Sr. of trying to sell an unregistered AK-47 suppressor.
  • The FBI says Faye admitted to wanting to launch an attack on the southern border.
  • Faye's "war room" had multiple firearms, such as AR-15 rifles and a shotgun.

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