The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the United States and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of the United Kingdom jointly published new global AI security guidelines on Monday, which garnered endorsements from sixteen other nations. This comprehensive 20-page document, a collaborative effort involving experts from major tech entities such as Google, Amazon, OpenAI, and Microsoft, represents a pioneering achievement as the first of its kind to achieve global consensus, as reported by the NCSC. Unveiling the Complex Landscape of AI Security AI systems hold the potential to deliver significant benefits to society. However, to fully realise these…
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McDonald’s has joined forces with Google to embark on a transformative journey into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This strategic collaboration, set to roll out in 2024, promises to revolutionise the fast-food giant’s operations, enhance customer experiences, and potentially reshape the landscape of the industry. The Genesis of Collaboration: McDonald’s and Google AI The partnership aims to deploy AI across thousands of McDonald’s stores, bringing about hardware and software upgrades that will extend to ordering kiosks, the mobile app, and other crucial systems. The goal is to leverage AI on vast amounts of data for optimising operations and, according…
Forbes has once again unveiled its prestigious 30 Under 30 finance roster, this time focusing on the Finance category for the Class of 2024. What sets this edition apart is the prominent presence of leaders from the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors, indicating the expanding influence of these trailblazers within the financial industry. Despite the year being challenging for startups and financial institutions, these entrepreneurs, traders, and crypto investors have navigated through turbulent waters and left a mark on the industry. Also Read: Crypto for Financial Inclusion The Crypto Wave on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Finance Roster While the count of…
It’s widely known that GTA games are the best for wanted metres. Wanted metres are the systems that measure the players’ crimes and then respond accordingly by sending out the game’s equivalent of law enforcement agents. If you hit a pedestrian, you might spend only a night in jail. However, mass shootings that turn even the cops into victims will get an equal response. That is, the cops and even the army in GTA: San Andreas will treat you as a terrorist. So, they shoot to kill instead of maiming or arresting. https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/1697610269684302003?s=20 A bounty system is a mechanism that…
While it may not be the most popular genre compared to shooter, RPG, action-adventure and many others, rhythm games may bring the most positive effects. For example, rhythm games generally focus on dancing or simulated musical instrument performance, requiring players to press or stomp buttons on the screen in a predetermined order. Therefore, it can provide cognitive benefits such as improved hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills to physical benefits such as improved fitness and coordination. Thus, with the festive period upon us and the year 2023 ending, our team has constructed a listicle regarding the five best rhythm games to…
In recent days, a wave of discontent has swept across the gaming community as PlayStation users discovered their PlayStation accounts being permanently suspended without any prior notice. This unexpected development has left gamers furious and perplexed, with many expressing their disappointment on various social media platforms, including Reddit and Twitter (Currently known as X). PlayStation Account Suspensions without Notice and Sony’s Response PlayStation enthusiasts were taken aback when they found themselves permanently suspended from their accounts and games, hindering access to their paid library of games on the PlayStation Network. The lack of prior notice added to the frustration, with…
Introducing a pivotal development in the cryptocurrency landscape, the Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took a substantial regulatory initiative against the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. The Philippines’ SEC plans to block access to Binance for Filipino users. In response to Binance’s lapses in obtaining requisite corporate registration and the necessary licences for securities offerings within the Philippines, the SEC has declared its intention to curtail Filipino users’ access to Binance’s services. To implement these restrictions, Binance also collaborated with the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). These restrictions are supposed to…
Recently, InfStones, a prominent blockchain infrastructure provider, took swift action in response to a disclosed vulnerability affecting their infrastructure. This proactive response to the InfStones vulnerability disclosure is a commitment to security and protecting their network’s integrity. InfStones’ Role in Lido Finance and the Importance of Secure Node Operation InfStones stands as a critical blockchain infrastructure provider within the Lido Finance ecosystem. Operating as a prominent node operator, InfStones handles a substantial fraction of Lido’s staked Ether (ETH), contributing significantly to the protocol’s security and functionality. Lido Finance, recognised as the leading liquid staking protocol on Ethereum, oversees a colossal…
It’s exciting news for the 24-year-old adventure game, Outcast, as publisher THQ Nordic and developer Appeal Studios have recently announced the date of the new game, Outcast: A New Beginning joining in the original game and making it a series — Outcast: A New Beginning is officially arriving in March 15, 2024. Following its announcement at THQ Nordic’s Digital Showcase in August 2022, Outcast: A New Beginning is now just a few months away. In fact, Outcast: A New Beginning was initially revealed in 2021 as Outcast 2: A New Beginning, the game underwent a name adjustment by Appeal Studios,…
In the ever-evolving landscape of online technology, cybersecurity remains a persistent concern, with scammers leveraging increasingly sophisticated tactics. Users commonly encounter annoying and potentially threatening scams and phishing emails. Gmail, the high-traffic email platform, often becomes a hotspot for such activities. To counter this, Gmail continually update their filtering capabilities and deploys advanced security measures to block spam, phishing, and malware. In a recent post on the Google Security Blog, a notable enhancement to Gmail’s defences has been introduced — Gmail’s AI-powered spam detection RETVec, hailed by Google as “One of the most significant defence upgrades in recent years”. Gmail’s…