Cooperation or competition? China's security industry sees the US, not AI, as the bigger threat
China’s security and surveillance industry is now focused on shoring up its vulnerabilities to the United States and other outside actors, worried about risks posed by hackers, advances in artificial intelligence and pressure from rival governments
2023-06-21 16:25
Ludwig: 2023 net worth, girlfriend, and family background of pro YouTuber and Twitch streamer
Ludwig makes most of his money on Twitch, where he is the most subscribed streamer in the platform's history
2023-06-21 16:15
Will MrBeast join this year's Sidemen Charity match along with xQc and IShowSpeed in London?
Teams of well-known Twitch broadcasters and YouTube stars from different nations are expected to participate in the charity match
2023-06-21 15:58
Why is xQc disappointed with Pokimane and HasanAbi? Fans say 'he needs to stop calling those frauds his friends'
xQc's recent move to Kick, accompanied by a whopping $100M contract, has intensified the platform's ongoing war with Twitch
2023-06-21 15:16
Hacker reveals secret ‘Elon Mode’ in Tesla cars for full self-driving
Tesla vehicles appear to have a secret hands-free driving feature named “Elon Mode”, an anonymous hacker has revealed. The hacker, who goes by the handle @greentheonly on Twitter, is known for assessing the electric vehicle manufacturer’s software code and uncovering features before their official rollout. In the latest reveal, the hacker unveiled the hidden “Elon Mode” feature which doesn’t require any attention from the driver while using Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. Tesla’s FSD is the EV maker’s advanced driver-assist system that is in beta testing, but is available for those who pay as much as $15,000 or $199 per month for the option. FSD Beta is a work in progress for the EV company and gives drivers an “autosteer on city streets”. Tesla recently recalled a number of vehicles for a free over-the-air software update of its experimental FSD Beta package amid fears of crashes. In February, a recall notice posted by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted that the FSD Beta system may cause the vehicles to crash. The notice said this could happen by allowing the vehicles to “act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution”. More recently, a leaked internal report indicated last month that the FSD had thousands of user complaints of sudden braking and abrupt acceleration. On Saturday, the hacker posted a video on Twitter testing out the secret self-driving feature after finding and enabling it. Tesla’s Autopilot system is known to require drivers to nudge the steering wheel to confirm they are paying attention to the road. It also constantly assesses the feed of the vehicle’s interior camera above the rearview mirror to observe drivers and make sure they’re looking at the road, leading to some users calling the system’s checks “nagging”. But @greentheonly found from their “nearly 600 miles” test of Elon Mode on a company-owned vehicle that they “did not need to watch for the dreaded nag”. The hacker noted that the AI system drove slow on the highway and also seemed to randomly change lanes. “This also explains the barrage of people that claim the car works very good and they are happy – perhaps they like to drive slow, content with random lane changes and such,” the hacker tweeted. It remains unclear if “Elon Mode” will come to regular users of the EV, with Mr Musk hinting last December that nag-free driving was coming. Tesla did not immediately respond to The Independent’s request for comment. Read More From Elon Musk to Neil deGrasse Tyson: The business and thought leaders set to meet Modi on US visit Elon Musk and Joe Rogan challenge Covid vaccine scientist to ‘debate’ anti-vaxxer Robert F Kennedy Jr Elon Musk’s sister claims she’s been overcharged because she shares last name with Tesla billionaire Over 100,000 ChatGPT accounts compromised over last year, report says Facebook Marketplace is most complained-about online retail platforms Scientists create tiny robot that works like an animal and swims around your body
2023-06-21 14:57
Elon Musk says Tesla is coming to India 'as soon as humanly possible'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday the company is looking to invest in India "as soon as humanly possible," following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York.
2023-06-21 14:25
Will Ludwig join Kick? Pro streamer's verified account on platform sparks speculations among fans: 'It's never too late'
Despite Ludwig Ahgren's denial of a move to Kick, online rumors about his potential joining continue to circulate, fueling curiosity and speculation among fans
2023-06-21 13:59
Canal+ to Buy Minority Stake in PCCW’s Viu Unit for $300 Million
Canal+, the French broadcaster owned by billionaire Vincent Bollore’s Vivendi SE, has agreed to buy a significant minority
2023-06-21 13:47
What are the other adaptations of 'The Witcher' book series? Explore the fantasy world beyond the Netflix series
'The Witcher' books have been explored in many other media beyond just the Netflix TV series
2023-06-21 13:25
xQc decides to host 'Breaking Bad' watch party during Kick movie night even after being warned: 'We will see'
xQc recently received a warning from a Kick about violating DMCA rules while watching 'The Dark Knight' on a live stream
2023-06-21 13:18
Unlocking Climate Trillions With a Global Plan From a Sinking Island
A financial official from an island that’s among the world’s most vulnerable to global warming has a plan
2023-06-21 12:22
Bitcoin Hits a Six-Week High as Financial Titans Step Up Crypto Initiatives
Bitcoin climbed to the highest level since early May, buoyed by crypto initiatives involving major players from the
2023-06-21 11:55