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Over the last three years, cybersecurity jobs have shown consistency in its growth trajectory, according to the report by job portal Indeed.

OpenAI, amid AI advancement, establishes ‘Preparedness’ team to address catastrophic risks. Their focus spans CBRN threats and policy development, with an AI Preparedness Challenge.

Celebrity concerns over AI replicating voices in music raise fears of artistic control loss. Selena Gomez and Cher express worries about unauthorised use. AI's impact scrutinised.

The study defined online misogyny as consisting of six overlapping forms -- sexist abuses, sexual objectification, threatening to physically or sexually harm women, asserting women's inferiority, justifying violence against women, and dismissing feminist efforts. 

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen chipset, built on a 4nm process, prioritizes AI, gaming, and camera enhancements. Available in various Android smartphones, it boasts powerful performance and camera features.

To protect against AI, IoT, and OT threats, Microsoft Security advises mapping assets, counting devices, assessing risks, and implementing comprehensive security with IoT/OT-specific training.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri gave a brief demonstration of how the new feature will work in a video shared to his broadcast channel.

By contrast, only one third (35 per cent) of UK teachers and 38 per cent of teachers worldwide are using tools driven by machine learning themselves.

During the first week of the conflict (October 7-14), US-based for-profit organisation NewsGuard analysed the 250 most-engaged posts (likes, reposts, replies, and bookmarks) that promoted one of 10 prominent false or unsubstantiated narratives relating to the war.

In India, scammers target people with fake electricity bill threats, creating panic. Stay vigilant, verify messages, and avoid hasty payments to safeguard against scams.

WhatsApp adds 'View Once' mode for voice notes in beta on iOS and Android. Users can send self-destructing voice messages alongside other media. Wider release coming soon.

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is introducing a feature that enables users to manage two accounts on one phone, simplifying switching between personal and work profiles.

According to cloud-enabled security solutions provider Barracuda Network, these complex computer programmes are designed to cause mischief and harm, at speeds and volumes that human attackers could not match. 

Currently only available to Android and iOS users running the beta version of the app, the feature can be accessed by tapping the "1" icon that appears to the right of the voice note waveform when recording, reports WABetaInfo.

The Foundation Model Transparency Index created by a group of eight AI researchers from Stanford University, MIT Media Lab, and Princeton University, tracked 10 most popular AI models who disclosed information about their work and how people use their systems.