Category: Tech News

Researchers Making Use of AI to Talk to Animals: University of British Columbia Professor

Scientists are beginning to leverage artificial intelligence to understand communication between animals ranging from bats to sperm whales, while some researchers are demonstrating how such technologies can be used to manipulate creatures. One method of investigating animal sounds is through bioacoustics which uses digital recorders on animals or near animal habitats to record sounds made…


Blinken Says US Has Had Talks With Elon Musk About Starlink in Ukraine

WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that the U.S. government has had conversations with Elon Musk about the use of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine. SpaceX this month said it has taken steps to prevent Ukraine’s military from using the company’s Starlink service for controlling drones in the region during the country’s…


Scientists Work to Teach Robots How to Have More Heart

Computer scientists in Indiana are training robots to comprehend human emotions, nonverbal cues, tone of voice, subconscious movements and gestures, and eye movements in pursuit of teaching them to become more heart-smart, not just head-smart. Aniket Bera, an Assoc. Prof. of computer science at Purdue University’s College of Science and an expert in emotional computing—the…


ChatGPT Co-Creator Says the World May Not Be ‘That Far Away From Potentially Scary’ AI

The co-creator of ChatGPT warned that the world may not be “that far away from potentially scary” artificial intelligence (AI). Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, said in a series of tweets on Feb. 18 that it was “critical” for AI to be regulated in the future, until it can be better understood. He stated that…


Lawsuit Claims Patent Infringement by Apple Watch Models

A patent dispute between Apple and medical device maker Masimo Corp. could lead to certain Apple Watch models being banned from getting imported into the United States. In January, Monica Bhattacharyya, an administrative judge with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), had ruled that Apple Watch Series 6 infringed on one of Massimo’s patents involving…


Use Facebook and Instagram For $11.99 Per Month as Zuckerberg Launches Paid ‘Verified’ Subscriptions

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is launching a paid subscription program called “Meta Verified” that allows for account verification with a blue badge—a move that models Twitter’s blue checkmark feature. Meta Verified is “a subscription service that lets you verify your account with a government ID, get a blue badge, get extra impersonation protection…


Meta Launches Paid ‘Verified’ Subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is launching a paid subscription program called “Meta Verified” that allows for account verification with a blue badge—a move that models Twitter’s blue checkmark feature. Meta Verified is “a subscription service that lets you verify your account with a government ID, get a blue badge, get extra impersonation protection…


Researchers Scrutinise Cellphone Use in US Churches

With the increased use of smartphones in churches, unknown a decade ago, researchers from Baylor University have developed a model to predict why people use their phones in religious settings and help church ministers manage their use during worship services. The study continues Assoc. Prof. Meredith David’s and Prof. James Roberts’ robust body of research…


FBI Investigates Internal Hack

Recent reports indicate that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a hack of their internal computer network. The FBI told The Epoch Times on Feb. 17 that it “is aware of the incident and is working to gain additional information. This is an isolated incident that has been contained. As this is an…


Tech Giants From Google to TikTok Face Tougher EU Rules

BRUSSELS—Tech giants including Facebook, Google, Twitter, and TikTok face stricter online content rules in the European Union due to their huge number of users. The new rules, known as the Digital Services Act (DSA), classify companies with more than 45 million users as very large online platforms (VLOPs) and require them to do risk management…