New research looks at how leading AI models hold up doing actual white-collar work tasks, drawn from consulting, investment banking, and law. Most models failed.
Also, Ring says the new feature will identify if video edits have been made, even if they're minor.
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Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its FSD software; plus, GM will end Chevy Bolt EV production next year
The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot's capabilities. Also, the factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administrati ... Show More
6m 4s
Jan 22
Google DeepMind CEO ‘surprised’ OpenAI is rushing forward with ads in ChatGPT; plus Substack launched a TV app
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the tech giant isn't pressuring him to insert ads into the AI chatbot experience. Also, Substack's move comes as the company has been investing more heavily in video and livestreaming, as it looks to compete with platforms like YouTube and ... Show More
6m 47s
Jan 22
An interactive AI-powered learning app for kids; plus, Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable
Big tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited to text or voice, and kids might not find that captivating. Also, if Apple's wearable materializes, it could be released as early as ... Show More
6m 46s
Jan 2025
A cute cover for a dangerous vulnerability. [Research Saturday]
Nati Tal, Head of Guardio Labs, sits down to share their work on “CrossBarking” — Exploiting a 0-Day Opera Vulnerability with a Cross-Browser Extension Store Attack. Guardio Labs has uncovered a critical vulnerability in the Opera browser, enabling malicious extensions to exploit ... Show More
21m 44s
Dec 2024
OpenAI's for-profit plan includes a PBC, Hackers injected malicious code into several Chrome extensions, and Apple just dropped 8 minutes of Severance season 2
OpenAI's for-profit plan includes a public benefit corporation which would strip the company's non-profit of its oversight role, Hackers injected malicious code into several Chrome extensions in a recent attack, and Apple just dropped the first eight minutes of Severance season t ... Show More
7m 28s
Aug 2025
Zipline Phishing, Google Urges Password Resets, and AI-Driven Threats: Cybersecurity Today
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into the latest cyber threats and risks. Key topics include the new phishing campaign Zipline that flips traditional tactics, Google's call for 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords due to a phishing attack by Shin ... Show More
9m 43s