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Juniper Research: Digital Wallets: Ericsson, Comviva and Huawei Revealed as Market Leaders in New Juniper Research Competitor Leaderboard
Juniper Research: Digital Wallets: Ericsson, Comviva and Huawei Revealed as Market Leaders in New Juniper Research Competitor Leaderboard
BASINGSTOKE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 13, 2023--
2023-09-13 14:25
17 music publishers sue Twitter, alleging infringement
17 music publishers sue Twitter, alleging infringement
In the latest case against Twitter announced on Wednesday, a group of 17 music publishers
2023-06-15 07:21
Meituan Planning Hong Kong Debut as Soon as Monday, Sources Say
Meituan Planning Hong Kong Debut as Soon as Monday, Sources Say
Meituan is set to launch a sister app in Hong Kong as soon as Monday, taking the world’s
2023-05-18 18:55
Siemens to invest $2.2 billion to ramp up global production
Siemens to invest $2.2 billion to ramp up global production
By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -Siemens will spend 2 billion euros ($2.16 billion) on a new global investment plan, the
2023-06-15 14:15
Twitter launches API 'Pro' plan for 'startups.' Developers think it's a slap in the face.
Twitter launches API 'Pro' plan for 'startups.' Developers think it's a slap in the face.
Too little, too late. Or really, still too much and also too late. That's the
2023-05-27 01:23
India to Send Federal Help to Heat Wave Areas as Deaths Rise
India to Send Federal Help to Heat Wave Areas as Deaths Rise
India’s federal government will send teams to assist and advise heat-affected states, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on
2023-06-20 22:19
AI can create Caucasian faces that look more real than actual humans – study
AI can create Caucasian faces that look more real than actual humans – study
Artificial intelligence (AI) can generate Caucasian faces that seem more realistic than actual human faces, according to a new study. As per the research, published in Psychological Science and led by experts at the Australian National University (ANU), more people thought the AI-generated white faces were human than the faces of real people. The study found, however, that the same did not apply to faces generated of people of colour. If white AI faces are consistently perceived as more realistic, this technology could have profound implications for people of colour by ultimately reinforcing racial biases online Dr Amy Dawel According to senior author of the paper, Dr Amy Dawel, the reason for the notable difference between generated Caucasian faces and people of colour comes down to the fact that AI algorithms are trained disproportionately on white faces. Dr Dawel said: “If white AI faces are consistently perceived as more realistic, this technology could have profound implications for people of colour by ultimately reinforcing racial biases online. “This problem is already apparent in current AI technologies used to create professional-looking headshots. “When used for people of colour, the AI is altering their skin and eye colour to those of white people.” Researchers found when it comes to AI “hyper-realism”, most people did not realise they were being fooled. Study co-author and ANU PhD candidate Elizabeth Miller said researchers found that most of the study participants who were most confident that their answers were correct paradoxically thought that the AI faces were real. She said: “This means people who are mistaking AI imposters for real people don’t know they are being tricked.” The researchers were also able to discover why AI faces are fooling people. Although there were still physical differences between the AI and human faces, study participants still managed to misinterpret them. Dr Dawel revealed more in-proportion faces were typical signs that AI had generated a face. However, people mistook it as a sign of humanness. She added: “We can’t rely on these physical cues for long. AI technology is advancing so quickly that the differences between AI and human faces will probably disappear soon.” She said this could have profound implications regarding online misinformation and identity theft. Dr Dawel urged public transparency around AI so society can identify issues with the technology before they become more significant problems. “Given that humans can no longer detect AI faces, society needs tools that can accurately identify AI imposters,” she said. “Educating people about the perceived realism of AI faces could help make the public appropriately sceptical about the images they’re seeing online.” Read More AI among the biggest threats to the UK, cyber security agency warns Meta faces renewed criticism over end-to-end encryption amid child safety fears Call of Duty launch sparks record traffic on broadband networks Crypto investment fraud warning issued by major bank Council investigating extent of cyber attack that affected website and systems Setback for Ireland as EU legal adviser recommends revisit of Apple tax case
2023-11-14 10:58
Rodrygo FC 24: How to Complete the Trailblazers SBC
Rodrygo FC 24: How to Complete the Trailblazers SBC
Rodrygo FC 24 Trailblazers SBC is now live during the new Ultimate Team promotion from EA Sports. Here's how to complete the SBC and if it's worth it.
2023-10-14 01:54
Study of oldest footprint ever may change the entire history of humanity
Study of oldest footprint ever may change the entire history of humanity
It’s not often that a single scientific discovery manages to change the way we think about the entire history of humanity. An ancient footprint has been newly uncovered, and it turns out that humans were walking around 30,000 years earlier than we previously thought. Two-legged homo sapiens were living in South Africa, it’s been proven, following the discovery of a 153,000 year old track. It was found in the Garden Route National Park near the coastal town of Knysna on the Cape South Coast. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter The footmarks outdate the oldest previous discoveries, with the previous oldest found in nearby areas dated at 124,000 years old. The discoveries were made possible thanks to the optically-stimulated luminescence dating method, which analyses how long it’s been since a grain of sand has been exposed to sunlight. Researchers Charles Helm of Nelson Mandela University and the University of Leicester's Andrew Carr wrote in the Conversation: "In 2023, the situation is very different. It appears that people were not looking hard enough or were not looking in the right places. "Today, the African tally for dated hominin ichnosites (a term that includes both tracks and other traces) older than 50,000 years stands at 14. "Given that relatively few skeletal hominin remains have been found on the Cape coast, the traces left by our human ancestors as they moved about ancient landscapes are a useful way to complement and enhance our understanding of ancient hominins in Africa." The scientists involved believe that the area could be home to many illuminating discoveries given the makeup of the soil. They wrote: "We suspect that further hominin ichnosites are waiting to be discovered on the Cape South Coast and elsewhere on the coast. "The search also needs to be extended to older deposits in the region, ranging in age from 400,000 years to more than 2 million years. "A decade from now, we expect the list of ancient hominin ichnosites to be a lot longer than it is at present – and that scientists will be able to learn a great deal more about our ancient ancestors and the landscapes they occupied." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-16 21:26
Australia fines Facebook owner Meta $14 million for undisclosed data collection
Australia fines Facebook owner Meta $14 million for undisclosed data collection
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) -An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totalling A$20 million ($14
2023-07-26 17:45
Valorant Imperium Bundle: Price, Release Date
Valorant Imperium Bundle: Price, Release Date
The new Valorant Imperium Bundle costs 8,700 VP, features five weapon skins, and will be released on Tuesday, Aug. 29 along with Valorant Episode 7 Act 2.
2023-08-28 23:50
Walmart Is Sticking With Pride Merch Despite Target Controversy
Walmart Is Sticking With Pride Merch Despite Target Controversy
A top Walmart Inc. executive said the retailer remains committed to its Pride Month offerings, even after competitor
2023-06-01 09:25