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The battle to keep online spaces safe and inclusive continues to evolve. As digital platforms multiply and user-generated content expands very quickly, the need for effective harmful content detection becomes paramount. What once relied solely on the diligence of human moderators has given way to agile, AI-powered tools reshaping how communities and organisations manage toxic behaviours in words and visuals. From moderators to machines: A brief history Early days of content moderation saw human teams tasked with combing through vast amounts of user-submitted materials – flagging hate speech, misinformation, explicit content, and manipulated images. While human insight brought valuable context…

Performing an ICO generally involves deploying code to mint a coin on the Ethereum network, outlining the ambitions for a project on a website, and soliciting investment. “Many projects were little more than a white paper and a landing page with a countdown timer—the barrier to entry was minimal,” says Wang.Though a handful of crypto projects that raised funds by ICO remain in operation—including Ethereum itself—the boom was largely characterized by grift and chicanery, analysts say, before financial regulators eventually cracked down on the practice. Frequently, developers misrepresented the utility and capabilities of their projects, manipulated the price of coins…

Earlier this year, Musk told investors that Tesla would launch autonomous driving technology in Austin and California this year, with a robotaxi service launching in the Texas city in June. (The service is slated to launch with Model Y’s rather than Cybercabs.) Tesla has since obtained a permit to operate a driver-ed taxi service in California, though will need to apply for and win several more permits to operate that service without drivers behind the wheel. It has entered talks with the city of Palo Alto, where its engineering teams are headquartered, to eventually offer a ride service there, according…

A China-based startup, Sand AI, has released an openly licensed video-generating AI model that’s garnered praise from entrepreneurs like Microsoft Research Asia founding director Kai-Fu Lee. But Sand AI appears to be censoring images that might raise the ire of Chinese regulators from the hosted version of the model, according to TechCrunch’s testing. Earlier this week, Sand AI announced Magi-1, a model that generates videos by “autoregressively” predicting sequences of frames. The company claims the model can generate high-quality, controllable footage that captures physics more accurately than rival open models. 👀 You won’t believe this is AI-generated🧠 You won’t believe it’s…

User experience and interface design are shaping the way we interact with technology every day. According to a 2024 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for UI/UX designers is projected to grow by 8% through 2032, which is faster than many other fields. This surge reflects how businesses are prioritizing user-centered design across websites, apps, and digital platforms. If you’re looking to start or advance a career in design, enrolling in a structured UI UX bootcamp can help you gain job-ready skills.  In this article, we’ll walk through some of the best UI UX programs to consider…

Whisky, a gaming-focused front end for Wine’s Windows-compatibility tools on macOS, is no longer receiving updates. As one of the most useful and well-regarded tools in a Mac gamer’s toolkit, it could be seen as a great loss, but its developer hopes you’ll move on with what he considers a better option: supporting CodeWeavers’ CrossOver product.Also, Whisky’s creator is an 18-year-old college student, and he could use a break.”I am 18, yes, and attending Northeastern University, so it’s always a balancing act between my school work and dev work,” Isaac Marovitz wrote to Ars Technica. The Whisky project has “been…

Aera Mini Diffuser scents your space safely and effectively! HomeAmazon Alexa GadgetsAera Mini Diffuser scents your space safely and effectively!Product SpecificationsProduct Benefits Mood SupportSpecial Feature App ControlRoom Coverage Up To 400 ft² Gadget Flow Editors Fill any room with bold aromas from the Aera Mini Diffuser, a sleek device for tailored scents. –Microdroplet Tech: Create your own scents using the companion mobile app or Alexa. Then, schedule them for when it suits you best.–Adjustable Controls: Set levels from 1-5 to match any room. Fits spaces up to 400 sq ft. Ideal for your office, bathroom or entryway.–Moondance Vibe: Enjoy Moondance, blending…

Whether you have an old phone languishing in a desk drawer or a broken laptop gathering dust in the back of a closet, there will never be a better time to dispose of it. There’s a good chance your unwanted gadget can return to useful service, and it may even make you a little cash or help someone else. Recycling should be the last resort, but if there’s nothing else for your gadget, there are ways to recycle electronics responsibly.Global e-waste topped 50 million metric tons in 2019, according to the United Nations Global E-Waste Monitor, and just 17.4 percent of…

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Curious what happens to the power vacuum at the top of the Catholic Church once the pope dies?The 2024 Oscar-winning film Conclave deals with that exact scenario. If you’re looking for a dramatized version of what the Catholic Church will be doing in wake of Pope Francis’ death at 88, you’d be hard pressed to find one more current. Just one problem: Due to the frustrating and fluid nature of content licensing, you can’t actually stream it via any subscription service right now.The movie, which stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow as cardinals all hiding dirty secrets while…