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Bogus online reviews are targeted by US regulators with new, proposed bans
Bogus online reviews are targeted by US regulators with new, proposed bans
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday proposed a new rule that would ban paying for reviews, suppressing honest reviews, selling fake social media engagement and more
2023-07-01 01:19
Global Carbon Market in Turmoil After Zimbabwe Grabs Offset Money
Global Carbon Market in Turmoil After Zimbabwe Grabs Offset Money
The global market for carbon offsets is worth about $2 billion today and projected to grow to as
2023-05-19 05:45
Why Does My Dog’s Favorite Treat Make Them Cry?
Why Does My Dog’s Favorite Treat Make Them Cry?
If your dog cries in the presence of a high-value treat or toy, know they’re following their natural instincts.
2023-07-01 04:18
The Best SSDs for PS5 in 2023
The Best SSDs for PS5 in 2023
One compelling feature of the Sony PlayStation 5 is its M.2 slot, which accommodates a
2023-11-16 06:53
Google might let you use your Pixel phone as a dashcam
Google might let you use your Pixel phone as a dashcam
You may already own your next dashcam and you don't even know it yet. 9to5Google
2023-05-17 23:46
Chef Jose Andres Wins Exemption for Gas Stoves in New Restaurant
Chef Jose Andres Wins Exemption for Gas Stoves in New Restaurant
Celebrity chef Jose Andres was given an exception to use gas appliances in his new Palo Alto restaurant,
2023-05-18 09:56
US Supreme Court to decide fate of Biden student loan forgiveness
US Supreme Court to decide fate of Biden student loan forgiveness
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON The U.S Supreme Court on Friday was set to rule on the legality of
2023-06-30 18:15
Biden Will Detail New Steps on Debt Relief After Supreme Court Ruling
Biden Will Detail New Steps on Debt Relief After Supreme Court Ruling
President Joe Biden will announce new steps to protect student-loan borrowers after the Supreme Court threw out his
2023-06-30 23:49
Mushrooms appear to have 'conversations' with each other after it rains
Mushrooms appear to have 'conversations' with each other after it rains
What do you reckon the chattiest vegetable is? The answer may be mushrooms, as according to a new study from scientists in Japan, rain may prompt some fungi to communicate using underground electrical signals. In a study published in Fungal Ecology , researchers monitored small, tan mushrooms known as bicoloured deceivers in the mixed forest at the Kawatabi Field Science Center of Tohoku University in Japandorm. They looked at the 'shrooms electrical potential, measured in megavolts (mV), for about two days in late September and early October 2021. The study site was initially sunny and dry, and the second was during rain - at which point the mushrooms showed some electrical potential and signal transport between each other. Microbial ecologist Yu Fukasawa of Tohoku University said: "Our results confirm the need for further studies on fungal electrical potentials under a true ecological context." Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Previously, scientists had found that these mushrooms make subterranean "sheaths" around the exterior of a tree's roots. These sheaths are made of hyphae and when they link underground they form interconnected systems known as mycorrhizal networks that allow forests communicate via chemical signals down tree roots and mycorrhizal fungi. And a 2022 study found patterns of nerve-like electrical activity in some fungi that seem comparable to the structure of human speech. The study identified up to 50 different "words," or groups of spikes in electrical activity, generated by fungal networks. Earlier research has also found that plants can send secret electrical signals underground, possibly even without help from mycorrhizal fungi. Who knew mushrooms had so much to say? 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.
2023-05-14 15:46
US SEC asks judge to deny Coinbase motion to dismiss its lawsuit
US SEC asks judge to deny Coinbase motion to dismiss its lawsuit
By Hannah Lang and Chris Prentice The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday asked a federal
2023-10-04 07:53
UK competition regulator says Meta offers to limit use of ad data
UK competition regulator says Meta offers to limit use of ad data
UK's competition watchdog on Friday said social media giant Meta Platforms Inc had offered to limit the use
2023-05-26 18:18
Facebook’s new AI sticker tool generates ‘completely unhinged’ images
Facebook’s new AI sticker tool generates ‘completely unhinged’ images
Facebook users have shared images of cartoon characters wielding weapons, naked celebrities, and child soldiers – all created using the app’s new AI-generated sticker feature. Parent company Meta unveiled the new feature last week, allowing Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Instagram users to generate stickers with artificial intelligence by writing prompts. “I don’t think anyone involved has thought anything through,” 3D artist and illustrator Pier-Olivier Desbiens wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, who used the tool to create stickers with the prompts ‘Waluigi rifle’, ‘child soldier’, ‘Karl Marx large breasts’ and ‘Trudeau buttocks’. “We really do live in the stupidest future imaginable,” he wrote. Another user shared an AI-generated sticker of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones kissing a dog. “It’s completely unhinged,” they wrote. The Independent has reached out to Meta for comment. The new AI stickers are currently only available to a limited number of English-language users, with Meta yet to confirm whether a wider roll out is planned. “Using technology from Llama 2 and our foundational model for image generation called Emu, our AI tool turns your text prompts into multiple unique, high-quality stickers in seconds,” Meta announced in a blog post last week. “This new feature... provides infinitely more options to convey how you’re feeling at any moment.” Meta claims that billions of stickers are sent by Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp users each month, having first introduced the feature in 2013. Other AI-generated image tools, such as OpenAI’s DALL-E 3, have limits in place to prevent misuse. Users are unable to generate images featuring violent content or real people, though other generative AI platforms exist that do not place limitations on the ways content can be generated. In its blog post announcing the new feature, Meta noted that there was a chance that AI tools could be misused, which is why their introduction is being done on a “step by step” basis. “In keeping with our commitment to responsible AI, we also stress test our products to improve safety performance and regularly collaborate with policymakers, experts in academia and civil society, and others in our industry to advance the responsible use of this technology,” the post stated. “We’ll continue to iterate on and improve these features as the technologies evolve and we see how people use them in their daily lives.” Read More Pixel 8: Google unveils ‘AI-centred’ iPhone rival Facebook and Instagram users face monthly fee for ad-free version Zuckerberg says Metaverse can bring back the dead – virtually Meta just took a step towards its dream of the metaverse
2023-10-05 18:51