Tag: AI
Instagram adds features to help stop sextortion, Richard Branson back to balloon roots
Instagram will stop people from being able to screenshot or screen-record images and videos intended to be viewed once, as part of "ongoing efforts" to prevent sextortion on the platform. Its parent company Meta announced features on Thursday aimed at protecting teens from being tricked into sending intimate images to scammers and blackmailed over them.…
Ransomware survey reveals nearly a third of businesses suffered data loss in 2024
The number of ransomware victims who paid a ransom in 2024 more than doubled on the previous year from 6.9% to 16.3%, according to new research from cybersecurity provider Hornetsecurity. Data loss also increased dramatically, from 17.2% in 2023 to 30.2% in 2024. Alarmingly, 5% of organisations reported a complete loss of all affected data.…
AI gives voice to dead animals, Renault 4 returns as EV
If the pickled bodies, partial skeletons and stuffed carcasses that fill museums seem a little, well, quiet, fear not. In the latest coup for artificial intelligence, dead animals are to receive a new lease of life to share their stories – and even their experiences of the afterlife.More than a dozen exhibits, ranging from an…
New study reveals 61% of UK shoppers have witnessed shoplifting
At an event held at the House of Spells attended by Tech Digest, delegates discussed how technology could help in the fight against a growing epidemic of retail crime. Hosted by, x-hoppers, a provider of AI-based retail communication solutions, the event showcased the findings of the company's recent survey which claims that 61% of UK…
Students adapt smart glasses to identify strangers on the street, Open AI raises $6.6 billion
Two students have made a pair of smart glasses with facial recognition technology to discover the private information of strangers. In a video demonstration, one of the Harvard students is shown using the technology to quickly discover details about the woman sitting near him at a train station in Boston. "Wait, are you Betsy?" he…
Governor of California blocks AI safety bill, Yale smart video doorbell reviewed
The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has blocked a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill, which had faced strong opposition from major technology companies. The proposed legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on AI in the US. Mr Newsom said the bill could stifle innovation and prompt AI developers to move out…
AI in Gaming: Enhancing Player Experience or Changing the Game?
Technology has always driven innovation in gaming, so it's no surprise that the gaming industry is taking advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver the best experiences possible to gamers. In just a few years, AI has influenced everything from player immersion to how developers design games. Gamers have benefited from AI-powered systems that make…
Google wins challenge against EU fine, EVs outnumber petrol cars in Norway
Google has won its challenge against a €1.49bn (£1.26bn) fine from the EU for blocking rival online search advertisers. The bloc accused Google of abusing its market dominance by restricting third-party rivals from displaying search ads between 2006 and 2016. Europe's second-top court ruled the European Commission - which levied the fine - "committed errors…
A Beginner’s Guide to Integrating AI with Existing Inventory Systems in Appliance Retail
Inventory management for appliance retailers is always challenging, particularly when you have to factor in customer demand, stock levels, and everything in between. You may know about artificial intelligence and how it's resurfacing various industries, but how does it fit into your existing systems? This guide will show you how. We will discuss the basics…
McAfee launches AI-powered deepfake detector on new Lenovo AI PCs
Less than a fifth (18%) of social media users in the UK find it easy to spot AI generated content such as fake news and scams, McAfee Deepfake Detector alerts people in seconds if it detects AI-generated audio in a video Available now, exclusively on select Lenovo AI PCs, McAfee Deepfake Detector claims to increase…
