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Bluesky explained: what is it and why are people talking about it
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, Bluesky is rapidly emerging as a breath of fresh air to users looking for an alternative to what they see as Elon Musk's degraded Twitter product.
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Abandoned files can destroy your business – interview
Do you own a business? Do you hire loads of employees, but they come and go on a regular basis? Be careful: they usually leave a lot of stuff behind. The amount of this kind of orphaned data – without clear ownership or maintenance – can cause a lot of damage.
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Southwest Airlines incidents prove companies need to deal with technical debt – now
Thousands of US organizations are running on outdated software. This kind of failure to address technical debt is a recipe for a disaster – and it’s already costing trillions.
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Why don't people care about data leaks?
In a world where social media platforms constantly collect personal data, and everything seems to be public, why should data leaks still matter to anyone? While many seem not to care, experts warn that cybersecurity apathy might be dangerous.
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Genius hackers help Russia’s neighbors thwart cyber incursions
Russia’s cyber capabilities should not be underestimated but its NATO neighbors are more than capable of defending themselves against the Kremlin.
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Artificial empathy: the dark side of AI chatbot therapy
Digital natives have become used to getting instant answers to their questions by asking digital assistants such as Siri, Google, or Alexa. It has contributed to the rise of chatbot therapy. But would you trust an AI with your mental health?
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Top 5 Cybernews articles for the week of April 10
Hi, I’m Jurgita, chief editor at Cybernews. This time, I’m knocking on your door with a set of exclusive research and analysis-based articles.
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AI is booming – and helping planet Earth burn faster
Evidence is growing that the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise. However, experts claim that the technology is already adapting and will soon even be helping humanity battle climate change.
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Unleashing artificial general intelligence: utopia or dystopia?
Discover the compelling potential while exploring the ethical implications of an AGI-defined future.
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Is Gen Z ready for office life? Examining tech skills in the workplace
Have you ever experienced the embarrassment of technical difficulties in the workplace? But for younger workers, they can trigger feelings of shame and fuel the dreaded imposter syndrome.
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Cybernews weekly briefing: the growing need to restrain AI
AI-enhanced Furby toys are scheming to dominate the world. Twitter keeps sending journalists a poop emoji. A bot is blamed for a man’s suicide. Tesla workers regularly review embarrassing videos taken by your electric car.
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Privacy check for women: how your data is being used in 2024
From CEOs to startups and everything in between, female empowerment – both on a social level and in the workplace – are at an all-time high. Even so, women of all ages still face specific challenges across the industry – especially when it comes to privacy and individual rights.
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Cybernews weekly briefing: top AI and security trends
We’ve grown used to hacks, personal data leaks and various lurking cyber threats. The rushed adoption of AI tools seems to be a new bogeyman, since it threatens to steal our jobs and blur the already very thin line between reality and fantasy.
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ChatGPT and the future of digital identity: bot, until proven otherwise
Generative AI models cannot yet create the perfect fake ID, but they will be able to mimic humans online to the point where “you have to assume someone is a bot until they prove otherwise,” digital identity expert Philipp Pointner says.
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What software runs robots on Mars
Space software needs to overcome obstacles far more significant than regular end-users face.
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TikTok owner ByteDance a hybrid Chinese state entity, report warns
A report submitted to the Australian Senate says ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, should be called a “hybrid” state-private entity because it cannot be considered to be private and independent.
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Scientists call for space junk treaty
Thanks to the likes of Starlink, the number of satellites is rocketing – but there's little regulation to govern them.
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Online scams to watch out for during March Madness fever
Online scammers are jumping into high gear to target fans during the month-long March Madness basketball tournament, and – whether you play offense or defense – Cybernews is here for the assist.
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Katie Shuck: there’s a lack of support for girls to enter cybersecurity
Katie Shuck was a language teacher when she decided to change careers and dive into cybersecurity. She wasn’t good at maths, but even a degree in arts or music shouldn’t stop anyone from entering the field, she told Cybernews.
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She quit showbiz for cybersecurity
For years, Lisa Ventura had been working in the entertainment industry in the UK. Yet, she decided to quit show business for cybersecurity.
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