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We are in a new era of AI-powered scams
When ChatGPT was released in late 2022, it demonstrated how easily generative AI could create human-like text. This immediately caught the eye of cyber criminals, who started using LLM to write malicious emails. Since then, they have adopted AI for everything from turbocharged phishing and hyperrealistic deepfakes to automated vulnerability scans.
Many organizations are now struggling to deal with the sheer volume of cyber attacks. AI is making them faster, cheaper, and easier to implement, the problem will only get worse as more cybercriminals adopt these tools – and their capabilities improve. Read the full story on how AI is reshaping cyber crime.
-Rhiannon Williams
“Supercharged Scam” is one of them 10 things that matter in AI right nowOur essential guide to what’s really worth your attention in the area.
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Healthcare AI is here. We don’t know whether it really helps patients.
Doctors are using AI to help take notes. AI-based tools are scouring patient records, flagging people who may need some help or treatment. They are also used to interpret medical test results and X-rays.
A growing number of studies show that many of these devices can provide accurate results. But here’s a big question: Does their use actually translate into better health outcomes for patients? We don’t have a good answer yet—here’s why.
-Jessica Hamzelau
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Must read
I’ve scoured the internet to find you today’s funniest/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.
1 DeepSeek has unveiled its long-awaited new AI model
The Chinese company has just launched a preview version of DeepSeek-V4. (cnn)
+It says that V4 is the most powerful open-source platform. (bloomberg $)
+ And rivals top closed-source models from OpenAI and DeepMind. (SCMP)
+ The model is optimized for Huawei chip technology. (reuters $)
2 more countries are restricting children’s social media access
Norway is set to impose the latest restrictions. (reuters $)
+ The Philippines may soon follow. (bloomberg $)
+ Americans are pushing to keep AI out of schools. (the new Yorker)
3 US accuses China of massive AI theft as tensions rise
A White House memo claims Chinese companies are exploiting American models. (BBC)
+ Beijing calls the allegations “outrageous.” (Ars Technica)
4 OpenAI differentiates itself from Anthropic by widely releasing its new models
Despite cybersecurity concerns, it is releasing GPT-5.5 to all ChatGPT users. (NYT $)
+ OpenAI says the new model is better and more efficient at coding. (The Verge)
5 Meta AI is cutting 10% of jobs to cover expenses
Nearly 8,000 layoffs are set to be announced on May 20. (QZ)
+ Anti-AI protests are on the rise. (MIT Technology Review)
6 Palantir is facing employee opposition
Thank you for its work with ICE and the Trump Administration. (wired $)
+ Surveillance technology is reshaping the privacy battle. (MIT Technology Review)
7 The era of free access to advanced AI is coming to an end
The pressure on AI laboratories to make profits is increasing. (The Verge)
8 Elon Musk’s feud with Sam Altman is headed to court
This case has already exposed many hidden secrets. (WP $)
9 A new movement is encouraging people to give up their smartphones for a month
“Offline Month” is like Dry January for smartphones. (atlantic)
10 Spotify reveals its most streamed music of the last 20 years
It features Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd. (gizmodo)
today’s thought
“We want a childhood where kids can be kids. Play, friendships and everyday life shouldn’t be taken over by algorithms and screens.”
-Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store announcement of Age restrictions for social media.
one more thing
The search for extraterrestrial life is targeting Jupiter’s icy moon Europa
As astronomers have discovered more about Europa over the past few decades, Jupiter’s fourth-largest moon has excited planetary scientists interested in the geophysics of the alien world.
All that water and energy—and hints of the elements needed to form organic molecules—point to an extraordinary possibility. Deep in its ocean, or perhaps in subsurface lakes or beneath icy surface vents, Jupiter’s big, bright moon may harbor life.
To find further evidence, NASA is now searching for signs of alien existence on Europa. Read the full story on the mission.
-Stephen Ornes
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