The algorithmic feed on X could be shifting political views toward conservatism

Turning on the "For You" algorithm on X (formerly Twitter) may shift users' political opinions toward more conservative views ...
Tech Xplore

AI model edits can leak sensitive data via update 'fingerprints'

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are now widely used by millions of people worldwide, as tools to source information or ...

Algorithmic grading in class: What a study shows about extra student workload and privacy

As universities increasingly adopt digital tools and automated analytics systems, attention often centers on these tools' ...
Wired

TikTok Data Center Outage Triggers Trust Crisis for New US Owners

The technical failure coincided with TikTok’s ownership transition, leading users to question whether videos criticizing ICE raids in Minnesota were being intentionally censored. TikTok is currently ...
Los Angeles Times

You can blame me for all those em dashes in AI-generated text

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Now that I know how fond chatbots are of the em dash — the thing I just used to convey a thought that intruded on ...
The National Law Review

Pricing Algorithms – Price Tags and Personal and Competitor Data- States Step Up Algorithmic Pricing Regulation

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
TechCrunch

OpenAI says it’s fixed ChatGPT’s em dash problem

OpenAI says ChatGPT will now ditch the em dashes if you tell it to. The telltale sign that supposedly signals text written by AI has popped up everywhere in recent months, including in school papers, ...
Business Insider

Sam Altman says OpenAI has a fix for a telltale sign that you used ChatGPT

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The Verge

Anthropic will invest $50 billion in building AI data centers in the US

The AI startup plans to bring data centers to Texas and New York first. The AI startup plans to bring data centers to Texas and New York first. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer ...
InfoQ

Training Data Preprocessing for Text-to-Video Models

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Cory Benfield discusses the evolution of ...
BGR

Google Report Reveals How Text Scams Steal Your Data And Money

A Google report on Thursday said that iPhone users are more likely to receive scam texts and calls than Android users, thanks to Google's more advanced protections built into the operating system, ...
Government Technology

What Is Synthetic Data, and How Is Government Using It?

As AI becomes more common and decisions more data-driven, a new(ish) form of information is on the rise: synthetic data. And some proponents say it promises more privacy and other vital benefits. Data ...