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July 2, 2024

'Sadfishing' social media trend could be symptomatic of 'concerning' issues, says psychologist

Social media trend, "sadfishing," is when user draws attention to themselves or exaggerates their emotions, but it may be rooted from a more serious mental health issue.

July 1, 2024

10 voice scams to watch out for – and your quick action plan

Any potential scammer can copy a voice with cheap, accurate AI software in their bid to swindle you out of big money. Here's how to protect yourself.

July 1, 2024

Morgan Freeman calls AI deepfake a 'scam' after his voice is replicated on TikTok

Morgan Freeman thanked fans after being made aware of a TikTok video that used AI to replicate his voice. He condemned the post, stressing the importance to expose "unauthorized AI use."

July 1, 2024

Social media warnings won't protect kids, but something else will

The surgeon general means well, but social media warnings won't do anything to protect kids. For starters, we should ban anything boosted by algorithms and aimed at children.

July 1, 2024

How to trace and block anonymous calls

Do you want to prevent scam calls? Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how to block hidden IDs on your phone.

July 1, 2024

18 confirmed dead after female suicide bombers unleash coordinated attack in Nigeria, authorities say

Authorities in northern Nigeria say female suicide bombers have targeted a wedding, a funeral and a hospital in coordinated attacks that killed at least 18 people.

July 1, 2024

Gaza militants fire rockets into Israel as tank advances intensify in north and south

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad group fired a barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday as Israeli tanks advanced deeper into Gaza, according to officials.

July 1, 2024

Autonomous trash-gobbling robot boat wages war on waterway waste

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson provides the details on the Class 3 Clearbot: an autonomous vessel for efficient marine trash/plant removal.

July 1, 2024

Chinese military AI in focus as lawmaker sounds alarm on threat from rifle-wielding 'robot-dogs'

An amendment to the 2025 NDAA from Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan focuses on the threat from Chinese military AI robot-dogs that can wield rifles.

July 1, 2024

'AI for Mayor': Wyoming man speaks out after intel firm throws roadblock in bot's landmark campaign

Victor Miller, the man behind Cheyenne mayoral candidate 'VIC', saw his AI bot somewhat blocked by technology firm OpenAI on Thursday, leading him to reassess.