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US Copyright Office calls for better legal protections against AI-generated deepfakes
01 Aug

US Copyright Office calls for better legal protections against AI-generated deepfakes

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The US Copyright Office has published a recommending new and improved protections against digital replicas. "We have concluded that a new law is needed," the department's report states. "The speed, precision, and scale of AI-created digital replicas calls for prompt federal action. Without a robust nationwide remedy, their unauthorized publication and distribution threaten substantial harm not only in the entertainment and political arenas, but also for private individuals."The Copyright Office's assessment reveals several areas where current laws fall short of addressing digital replicas. It describes the state level as "a patchwork of protections, with the availability of a remedy dependent…
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Season 2 of ‘Squid Game’ arrives on Netflix December 26
01 Aug

Season 2 of ‘Squid Game’ arrives on Netflix December 26

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Netflix has finally set a date for the next season of Squid Game, almost three years after the Korean drama became a massive hit in the US. Season 2 is set to hit Netflix December 26, with a final third season coming sometime in 2025, the streamer .While the initial teaser for Season 2 doesn’t reveal much about what to expect in the next installment, Netflix shared a few more details about the plot in a letter from Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series’ director and writer.Seong Gi-hun who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1 returns and joins the game…
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Belgian researchers found a huge privacy hole in six dating apps
31 Jul

Belgian researchers found a huge privacy hole in six dating apps

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TechCrunch reported that a group of researchers from the university KU Leuven in Belgium identified six popular dating apps that malicious users can use to pinpoint the near-exact location of other users. Dating apps including Hinge, Happn, Bumble, Grindr, Badoo and Hily all exhibited some form of “trilateration” that could expose users’ approximate locations, which prompted some of the apps to take action and tighten their security, according to the published paper.The term “trilateration” refers to a three-point measurement used in GPS to determine the relative distance to a target. The six named apps fell into one of three categories…
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Senators introduce bill to protect individuals against AI-generated deepfakes
31 Jul

Senators introduce bill to protect individuals against AI-generated deepfakes

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Today, a group of senators introduced the , a law that would make it illegal to create digital recreations of a person's voice or likeness without that individual's consent. It's a bipartisan effort from Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), fully titled the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2024.If it passes, the NO FAKES Act would create an option for people to seek damages when their voice, face or body are recreated by AI. Both individuals and companies would be held liable for producing, hosting or sharing…
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Etsy just announced a loyalty program that’s (sort of) similar to Amazon Prime
31 Jul

Etsy just announced a loyalty program that’s (sort of) similar to Amazon Prime

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Etsy just announced an upcoming loyalty program for buyers called Etsy Insider. This is the first-ever program of its type on the platform and the company begins testing in September. Select customers will receive an invite for the service as it gets closer to launch.So what do you get? It’s sort of like Amazon Prime, but without the streaming video and all of that other stuff. Etsy Insider offers free shipping and access to discounts. Pricing has yet to be announced, but COO Raina Moskowitz says the monthly fee will be close to the cost of a latte. So, anywhere…
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Twelve South’s AirFly Duo Bluetooth dongle drops to a record low of $30
31 Jul

Twelve South’s AirFly Duo Bluetooth dongle drops to a record low of $30

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There are many devices out there that no-one really needs, but have a specific purpose that can help to improve one's quality of life a bit. Twelve South's AirFly Duo is one such product. It's a dongle that lets you connect Bluetooth earbuds and headphones to in-flight entertainment systems. The device is , which is a record low. The AirFly Duo usually costs $45.This is one of our favorite pieces of . It plugs into any 3.5mm audio jack, actually, so you can use it with the likes of gym equipment, gaming systems or even TVs. Musicians can use it…
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Save 15 percent on Disney+ streaming gift cards today only
31 Jul

Save 15 percent on Disney+ streaming gift cards today only

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Streaming services are expensive, especially with many companies cracking down on sharing passwords. Gift cards are a great way to help someone save some money, especially when you don't even have to pay full price. For today only, Best Buy is running a 15 percent off sale on Disney+ gift cards.That's right: currently, you can get a Disney+ gift card worth $25 for $21.25, $50 for 42.50, and $100 for $85. The gift cards are only good for monthly subscriptions to Disney+ in the United States that are billed by Disney (rather than a third party). They also applies to…
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Nothing just announced the Phone 2a Plus, a minor refresh of a pre-existing model
31 Jul

Nothing just announced the Phone 2a Plus, a minor refresh of a pre-existing model

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Nothing just announced a relatively surprising hardware update for its Phone 2a smartphone. The Phone 2a Plus is a modest upgrade, but still significant, being as how the original 2a was just released back in March.Most notably, the 2a Plus has a faster chip than the OG 2a. The original’s Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro maxed out with a clock speed of 2.8GHz. The 2a Plus boasts a Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro that can hit 3.0GHz. Beyond that, the new model features a slightly quicker wired charging speed, at 50W instead of 45W. NothingThat’s about it. Every other aspect is nearly…
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CPSC says Amazon is responsible for hazardous items from third-party sellers
31 Jul

CPSC says Amazon is responsible for hazardous items from third-party sellers

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has that Amazon is responsible for hazardous or defective products sold by third-party retailers through its platform. The CPSC unanimously decided that more than 400,000 products sold through the Fulfilled by Amazon program represent a "substantial product hazard," and that the tech giant is legally responsible for their recall. It also said that Amazon failed to properly notify buyers about the faulty products and did not encourage buyers to return or destroy those items.Today's decision is several years in the making, with the CPSC suing Amazon in July 2021. This investigation centered on carbon…
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Samsung is marketing Galaxy Z Flip phones as police bodycams
31 Jul

Samsung is marketing Galaxy Z Flip phones as police bodycams

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A new blog post from Samsung highlights how its Galaxy Z Flip series devices are being adopted by law enforcement. The line of foldable mobile devices was part of a pilot program at the Kimberling City Police and the Indian Point Police in Missouri two years ago to test how the electronics could improve the forces' daily operations. According to Samsung, the program was the first time a foldable device was used by police as a bodycam. After the end of the pilot program, two more police departments signed on to use the Flip devices as bodycams. The solutions from…
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