AI-Driven Phishing: A Growing Threat to Executives and Beyond

High-ranking executives in companies are increasingly targeted by “hyper-personalized” phishing emails, crafted using AI generators. This warning comes from the British insurance company Beazley and other firms, as reported by the Financial Times. The situation is getting worse, says Beazley’s security chief, referring to targeted attack attempts that are based on scraping “vast amounts” of … Read more

The Role and Impact of AI in Modern Education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing a role in education. Currently, tools like ChatGPT are primarily used by students to complete homework. However, students often trust the answers without verifying the underlying information. This poses significant risks, as students may adopt incorrect knowledge and train future AI with faulty data. The decline in research skills … Read more

Apple’s Potential for Growth with AI and Upcoming iPhone Models

Apple had a strong year on the stock market, with its company value rising by about 40 percent. Although the company temporarily lost its crown as the most valuable company in the US markets to Microsoft and Nvidia, it ended the year at the top with a value of 3.79 trillion US dollars. The question … Read more

AI Model Price Reduction and Competitive Market Dynamics

Alibaba’s Vision-Language Model, Qwen-VL, will soon be offered at a significantly reduced price, with a decrease of 85%. This information comes from a WeChat post by Alibaba Cloud, as reported by CNBC. It indicates that the price war over AI models has begun. Not all better models are becoming more expensive; in fact, due to … Read more

AI Search Engines Vulnerable to Hidden Misinformation on Websites

AI search engines gather information from various websites to generate answers. It’s not surprising that false or misleading information can influence search results. Obvious misinformation is relatively easy to spot. However, it becomes more challenging when false information or instructions are hidden within websites. The AI search may respond, but the person seeking an answer … Read more

AI-Powered Website Creation with GPT Engineer: Features and Benefits

Artificial intelligence (AI) can now create not just images, but entire websites. With tools like GPT Engineer, you can generate a complete website by simply describing what you want in a text prompt. The AI handles the rest. This technology allows for easy creation and modification of web elements through a chat interface. Any changes … Read more

Ethical and Legal Challenges of Brain-Computer Interfaces and Neurotechnology

The merging of the human mind with machines and artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing through neurotechnologies like brain-computer interfaces (BCI). These BCIs record brain activity and can also alter it. Initially developed for medical rehabilitation, there is now a push for consumer devices. Companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink aim to expand human potential and speed … Read more

Apple TV Plus Offers Free Weekend to Attract New Subscribers

Apple is offering a free weekend of streaming on Apple TV Plus on January 4th and 5th, 2025. This initiative allows users to watch any film or series available on the platform without any restrictions. The only requirement to access this free offer is having an Apple ID, which you can create for free if … Read more

The Future of AI: Unlocking the Secrets of Human Dreams

Artificial intelligence (AI) might soon be able to “read” dreams. With the right prompts, AI tools like OpenAI’s Sora or Luma AI’s Dream Machine can already create video sequences resembling dreams. However, these sequences can be unsettling and remind one of nightmares. Despite the progress, AI is still far from being able to accurately reproduce … Read more

AI-Enhanced Predictions for Reliable Train Travel with Deutsche Bahn

Traveling with Deutsche Bahn can be challenging due to frequent delays and train cancellations. This often makes reaching destinations difficult. There is ongoing debate about who is to blame for these issues, with both the Ministry of Transport and Deutsche Bahn pointing fingers at each other. However, a student named Theo Döllmann approached the problem … Read more

Nvidia Acquires Run:ai to Enhance AI Infrastructure and Open Source Platform

Nvidia hat die Übernahme des israelischen Softwareunternehmens Run:ai abgeschlossen. Run:ai spezialisiert sich auf die Optimierung und Verwaltung von GPU-Ressourcen für künstliche Intelligenz. Der Übernahmewert wird auf 700 Millionen Dollar geschätzt und wurde ursprünglich im April 2024 angekündigt. Nvidias dominierende Position bei KI-Chips hatte zuvor Bedenken beim US-Justizministerium ausgelöst. Diese Bedenken scheinen nun geklärt zu sein. … Read more

Apple Enhances iWork Apps with AI Features and ChatGPT Integration

Apple continues to integrate AI features into its apps and operating systems. The latest versions of the iWork apps now include Apple Intelligence access. Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are available for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, and can be downloaded for free from the App Store. However, there are still limitations based on regions and languages. … Read more

AI-Powered Speaking Trainers Revolutionize Language Learning Apps

Speaking is considered the pinnacle of learning a new language and a skill that traditional language learning apps like Duolingo or Babbel struggled to teach effectively. Recently, startups have shown how this issue might be addressed: with speaking trainers based on generative AI. This development has prompted major industry players to take action. In late … Read more

AI’s Role in Culinary Innovation: From Dubai to Dallas

In Dubai, the restaurant and delivery chain Dodo Pizza asked ChatGPT to create new pizza variants. One of these became a bestseller. The pizza features Arabic shawarma chicken, grilled Indian paneer cheese, Middle Eastern herbs, and tahini sauce. This combination represents the cultural mix of the city. Spartak Arutyunyan, who leads menu development for Dodo … Read more

The Importance of Professional Portraits in Enhancing Your Career Image

Lina Retzlaff specializes in photographing women in business settings. However, for her own online presence, she relies on other professionals to capture her image. In the professional world, there are occasions when you might want high-quality pictures of yourself, surpassing the typical selfie from the last team event. Professional portraits can significantly impact your presentation … Read more