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OpenAI Accuses DeepSeek Of Distillation: What It Is, How It Works
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the latest source of US-China tensions, with OpenAI accusing Chinese startup DeepSeek of misusing its technology.
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Android Malware Detected Using Machine Learning to Automatically Detect and Click on Ads
Security researchers have reportedly identified a new Android malware that uses artificial intelligence to carry out hidden ad fraud. The malware is said to rely on machine learning to identify and click ads automatically, often through a hidden browser window. It spreads mainly through casual games on alternative app stores and third-party APK pla...
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"Snooping Is Not Possible": Centre Doubles Down On Sanchar Saathi App
The Sanchar Saathi app - at the centre of a row after the government mandated its installation on all smartphones sold in the country - cannot be used to 'snoop' on people or access private data, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Aadhaar Card With Just Photo And QR Code Soon? What Top Official Said
The Unique Identification Authority of India is mulling issuing an Aadhaar card with the holder's photo and a QR code to prevent misuse of individuals' data and discourage offline verification practices, which are in contravention of the present law,
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CERT-In Asks Mozilla Firefox Users to Install Browser Updates to Remain Safe From Security Vulnerabilities
Mozilla has fixed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities across Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird, which could allow attackers to execute code or access sensitive data. The flaws, affecting Firefox versions prior to 144, ESR versions prior to 115.29 and 140.4, and Thunderbird versions prior to 140.4 and 144, include use-after-free errors, memor...
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Think Twice Before Uploading: 6 Risks Of Feeding Your Photos to AI Image Generators
Such images raise concerns about data privacy, security, and the potential misuse of personal images.
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Leading AI Expert Song-Chun Zhu Relocates To China Amid US-China Tech Rivalry: "I Have To Do It"
The Chinese government's heavy investment in AI, coupled with its strategic goal to lead the global AI race by 2030, offered him unparalleled resources.
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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
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Bihar BJP Renews Attack On Prashant Kishor For 2020 Election Campaign Data 'Theft'
BJP's Bihar unit spokesperson Danish Eqbal on Thursday renewed the attack on Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor for the 2020 election data "theft".
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OpenAI Accuses DeepSeek Of Distillation: What It Is, How It Works
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the latest source of US-China tensions, with OpenAI accusing Chinese startup DeepSeek of misusing its technology.
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Android Malware Detected Using Machine Learning to Automatically Detect and Click on Ads
Security researchers have reportedly identified a new Android malware that uses artificial intelligence to carry out hidden ad fraud. The malware is said to rely on machine learning to identify and click ads automatically, often through a hidden browser window. It spreads mainly through casual games on alternative app stores and third-party APK pla...
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"Snooping Is Not Possible": Centre Doubles Down On Sanchar Saathi App
The Sanchar Saathi app - at the centre of a row after the government mandated its installation on all smartphones sold in the country - cannot be used to 'snoop' on people or access private data, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Aadhaar Card With Just Photo And QR Code Soon? What Top Official Said
The Unique Identification Authority of India is mulling issuing an Aadhaar card with the holder's photo and a QR code to prevent misuse of individuals' data and discourage offline verification practices, which are in contravention of the present law,
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CERT-In Asks Mozilla Firefox Users to Install Browser Updates to Remain Safe From Security Vulnerabilities
Mozilla has fixed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities across Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird, which could allow attackers to execute code or access sensitive data. The flaws, affecting Firefox versions prior to 144, ESR versions prior to 115.29 and 140.4, and Thunderbird versions prior to 140.4 and 144, include use-after-free errors, memor...
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Think Twice Before Uploading: 6 Risks Of Feeding Your Photos to AI Image Generators
Such images raise concerns about data privacy, security, and the potential misuse of personal images.
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Leading AI Expert Song-Chun Zhu Relocates To China Amid US-China Tech Rivalry: "I Have To Do It"
The Chinese government's heavy investment in AI, coupled with its strategic goal to lead the global AI race by 2030, offered him unparalleled resources.
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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
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Bihar BJP Renews Attack On Prashant Kishor For 2020 Election Campaign Data 'Theft'
BJP's Bihar unit spokesperson Danish Eqbal on Thursday renewed the attack on Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor for the 2020 election data "theft".
