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Google has updated some accessibility apps and added features to make them easier to use for people who need them. It has launched a new version of its Lookout app that can read text and even lengthy documents aloud for people with low vision or blindness. The app can also read food labels, identify currency, and tell users what they see through the camera and images. Its latest version comes with a new “Find” mode that allows users to choose from seven item categories, including seats, tables, vehicles, tableware and bathrooms.When the user selects a category, the app will be…

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Enrique Leon, Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Enterprise Architect at American Sugar RefiningArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used to generate content, such as text, images, music, and videos, that can influence human beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. However, not all AI-generated content is accurate, reliable or ethical. Some AI systems may intentionally or unintentionally produce misleading, biased, or harmful content, which may have negative consequences for individuals and society. Therefore, it is important to understand how people assess the trustworthiness of AI-generated content and how it compares to human-generated content. This article explores the psychological factors that influence people’s trust in AI-generated…

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Johan Zamora, Director of Big Data Engineering and Analytics at Western UnionIn a rapidly evolving global business landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has become critical to success, reshaping the way companies operate, innovate and interact with customers. For C-suite leaders who want to use technology to enhance their brands, streamline operations and enhance customer engagement, artificial intelligence provides a set of tools to turn challenges into opportunities. This article delves into the multi-faceted use of AI in creating branded content, interpreting complex documents, automating processes, and managing customer inquiries, ultimately illustrating how AI can drive business growth and efficiency.Artificial Intelligence Creates…

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Learn how to view and edit the canonical names of Active Directory objects using the options described in this guide. Option 1: View the canonical name from ADUC 1. Open Active Directory Users and Computers and click view and select Advanced functions. After that, navigate to the AD container where the object is located, right-click on the object and select characteristic. Then click the Objects tab – the specification name appears on this tab. Option 2: Use PowerShell to view the spec name Open PowerShell on the computer that has access to the domain controller. Then, get the DistinguishedName of…

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ReportMay 10, 2024Editorial DepartmentMalware/cyber espionage A North Korean threat actor tracked as Kimsuky has been observed deploying previously undocumented Golang-based malware known as durian This is part of a highly targeted cyberattack targeting two South Korean cryptocurrency companies. “Durian has comprehensive backdoor capabilities that allow it to execute sent commands, download additional files, and exfiltrate files,” Kaspersky said in its Q1 2024 APT Trends Report. The attacks, which occurred in August and November 2023, required the use of legitimate software unique to South Korea as the infection vector, but the exact mechanism used to manipulate the program is currently unclear.…

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Fans have been waiting for another installment in the 28 Days Later series for a long time, and now we know when the next follow-up will be released: June 20, 2025. Sony Pictures announces release dates for upcoming movies 28 years later on Friday. It would be cool if it came out in 2030, around the time of the original film’s 28th anniversary, considering how close we are to that day now (scary, I know), but I can’t blame them for not leaving people hanging longer.28 days laterstarring Cillian Murphy in what would become his breakout role, was released in…

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The FBI is warning U.S. retailers that a malicious, financially motivated group of hackers has been targeting employees with phishing attacks in an attempt to create fraudulent gift cards. Employees in the offices of U.S. retail companies have been the target of highly sophisticated email phishing and SMS phishing (“SMS phishing”) attacks. These attacks attempt to gain access to employee accounts, IT systems and cloud services used by the company. Once access is gained, cybercriminals target other employees to move laterally through the network. They attempted to steal passwords and SSH keys, which ultimately allowed them to create unauthorized gift…

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The strongest geomagnetic storm in 20 years made the colorful Northern Lights visible across the United States Friday night, even in areas that are usually too far south to see them. And the show might not be over yet. If skies clear, tonight could provide another chance to catch the aurora, and more aurora could appear on Sunday as far away as Alabama, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center said Saturday that the sun continues to produce powerful solar flares. This is the basis for previously observed coronal mass…

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