Technology

With the increasing use of artificial intelligence tools in the recruitment process, concerns have been raised about the potential biases that these systems may exhibit. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Washington sheds light on how AI tools, particularly OpenAI’s ChatGPT, can perpetuate biases against disabled individuals in resume screening. Study

The recent ransomware attack on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin has sparked a lengthy investigation that could take weeks to complete. The state-run National Health Service (NHS) has expressed deep concerns over a reported data dump of patient records following the attack on NHS provider Synnovis on June 3. The attack, which primarily

Clearview AI, a facial recognition startup, recently reached a settlement in an Illinois lawsuit that alleged the company’s collection of faces violated privacy rights. The settlement, estimated to be worth over $50 million, offers plaintiffs a share of the company’s potential value rather than a traditional payout. Additionally, attorneys’ fees of $20 million will be

In 1993, a fateful meeting occurred at a Denny’s in San Jose. Three ambitious engineers, Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, gathered to brainstorm ideas for a computer chip that could revolutionize graphics for video games. Little did they know that this meeting would be the inception of Nvidia, a tech company that would

The recent ban imposed by the U.S. Commerce Department on Kaspersky software has sparked controversy and skepticism. Despite being labeled as a security threat, the cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky, vehemently denies posing any risk to national security. The ban was justified based on geopolitical concerns rather than concrete evidence of malicious activities conducted by the company.

In the fast-paced world of online travel bookings, the risk of falling victim to supercharged AI scams is a growing concern. Marnie Wilking, the Chief Information Security Officer at Booking.com, warns travelers and hosts to be on high alert for phishing scams that are becoming increasingly sophisticated. These scams, which involve cybercriminals attempting to deceive

The traditional method of ethylene production involves the fossil-powered steam cracking of ethane, a high-energy process that contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. This process is not only energy-intensive but also associated with a substantial carbon footprint. As the demand for ethylene continues to rise, there is a pressing need for more sustainable methods of

Bae Jin-soo’s journey from being kicked out of his house for choosing to pursue a career in webtoon creation to becoming one of the biggest names in South Korea’s webtoon industry is a testament to the explosive growth of the industry in recent years. Webtoons, online-only, mobile-friendly comics, have taken the world by storm since

In recent years, the field of robotics has seen significant advancements in technology and innovation. However, one recurring challenge faced by roboticists is teaching robots to successfully perform new tasks. Traditional methods often require a vast amount of human demonstrations to train robots, making the process time-consuming and labor-intensive. Researchers at Imperial College London and

Serbia’s President, Aleksandar Vucic, recently announced that the country could become a major player in the lithium market as early as 2028. This exciting development comes after receiving assurances from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding the Jadar project in western Serbia. The region is said to harbor one of Europe’s