In a significant incident highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges in Southeast Asia, it has come to light that various scam compounds are not only targeting victims globally but are also facilitated by Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, particularly in Myanmar. Investigative reports indicate that Starlink keeps many of these compounds…
New AI Model Signals Incremental Progress in Conversational Intelligence Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 28, 2025 Image: Shutterstock On February 28, OpenAI introduced its latest generative AI model, GPT-4.5, yet industry experts urge caution in labeling it a revolutionary advancement. Positioned as a tool that fosters a more conversational interaction,…
New Approach Focuses on Enhancing AI Model Efficiency Rather than Size Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Historically, the prevailing belief was that increasing the computational resources devoted to artificial intelligence models would lead to substantial performance gains. This assumption rested on the idea that improvements would…
Agentic AI Demand for Computation Skyrockets Due to DeepSeek’s AI Capabilities Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock At a recent investor conference, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang announced that the open-source rollout of DeepSeek R1 has significantly increased the demand for compute resources, largely due to…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Researchers Expose Vulnerabilities in AI Models: o1, o3, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, and DeepSeek-R1 Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 25, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent study has identified significant vulnerabilities in advanced artificial intelligence chatbots, revealing how certain models can…
In recent developments, a significant call for scrutiny has emerged around an alleged scam associated with “OpenAi-etc,” which reportedly targeted over 6,000 individuals in Bangladesh. The complaints lodged with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suggest that victims, spanning ages from teenagers to those in their fifties, were misled into investing…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Report Also Highlights Threats Associated with North Korea and Iran Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock OpenAI’s latest threat report reveals that Chinese influence operations are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to conduct surveillance and disinformation campaigns. These…
Upcoming Layoffs at NIST Raise Concerns Among Staff and Stakeholders In a significant development for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a series of layoffs may soon be enacted, potentially impacting hundreds of employees. NIST, a non-regulatory agency under the Department of Commerce, plays a crucial role in…
Information-Stealing Malware Exploits Defense Sector Organizations In recent developments, significant breaches have been reported involving information-stealing malware targeting various organizations within the defense sector, including military agencies. This malicious software has reportedly infected numerous employees across high-profile firms such as Honeywell, Boeing, Leidos, and Lockheed Martin, affecting hundreds of personnel,…
