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Twirling body horror in gymnastics video exposes AI’s flaws
Arstechnica
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7m ago
Medial
A video from OpenAI's Sora AI video generator recently went viral, showing a gymnast with extra limbs and a detachable head during a routine. These visual errors are referred to as "jabberwockies" and offer insights into the workings of AI video generators. Although Sora shows improvement in character consistency, it still struggles with complex movements like gymnastics. The video generated mixed reactions and humorous responses. While AI video has yet to perfect physics, this episode highlights the advancements and challenges in AI-generated content.
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From Rana Naidu Season 2 to Eleven to DD Next Level: Check out these Tamil OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Tamil OTT platforms are offering a diverse array of releases this week, including horror comedies, thrillers, and supernatural dramas on services like Zee5, AhaTamil, Netflix, and Prime Video. Highlights include “Devil’s Double Next Level,” a horror-comedy on Zee5; “Eleven,” a psychological thriller on AhaTamil and Prime Video; “Jinn - The Pet,” a fantastical tale on SunNXT; and “Rana Naidu Season 2,” a crime series on Netflix, providing rich, varied content for different tastes.
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Ancestra makes the AI film hype feel pretty premature.
The Verge
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1m ago
Medial
Director Eliza McNitt’s short film "Ancestra," produced by Darren Aronofsky’s Primordial Soup and Google DeepMind, explores the potential of AI-generated video. The film tells the story of a woman experiencing a challenging birth, showcasing generative AI technology. Despite the cutting-edge approach, the results suggest AI film advancements may still be premature. The project highlights AI’s growing role in storytelling, but its effectiveness and impact remain debatable. More insights will follow soon.
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This ‘Amazon’s Choice’ video doorbell could let just about anyone spy on you
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Consumer Reports has highlighted serious security flaws in video doorbells sold by Chinese company Eken under various brand names, including Aiwit, Andoe, and Eken. These cameras reportedly expose users' IP addresses and broadcast unsecured snapshots of their front porch, posing a risk of hacking. The vulnerable cameras have been available for sale on platforms like Amazon, with no immediate response from the e-commerce giant. Additionally, hackers can obtain camera serial numbers simply by holding down the doorbell button, and then gain full access to video, audio, and images. These security concerns highlight the need for greater scrutiny and regulation of IoT devices.
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'You should spend less time on Instagram; spend more time using the AIs': Perplexity CEO to youngsters
IndianStartupNews
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16d ago
Medial
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, urges young professionals to prioritize learning artificial intelligence over spending time on social media. Highlighting AI literacy as a fundamental requirement for future employability, Srinivas warns of AI’s rapid evolution outpacing societal adaptation. As AI potentially displaces numerous jobs, Srinivas emphasizes continuous learning and entrepreneurship as paths forward. He illustrates AI’s power with the example of automating a recruiter’s workflow, urging adaptation to avoid obsolescence in an AI-driven job market.
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Researchers say easy-to-exploit security bugs in ConnectWise remote-access software now under mass attack
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Security researchers have discovered two vulnerabilities in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, a popular remote-access tool used by over a million companies. Hackers are mass exploiting these flaws to deploy ransomware and steal sensitive data. The vulnerabilities include an authentication bypass issue and a path-traversal vulnerability allowing attackers to remotely plant malicious code. Although ConnectWise disclosed the flaws and urged customers to install patches, thousands of servers remain vulnerable. Cybersecurity firms have observed various threat actors exploiting the flaws, deploying password stealers, back doors, and ransomware. The scope of the vulnerabilities' impact is currently unknown.
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The ConnectWise cyberattack just got a whole lot worse
Techradar
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1y ago
Medial
ConnectWise has suffered a cyberattack with hackers exploiting recently identified flaws in the company's ScreenConnect product. Two critical vulnerabilities were patched, but security companies have now confirmed that the flaws are being exploited at scale. The bugs could be used to drop malware on vulnerable ScreenConnect instances and steal sensitive data. Major ransomware gang LockBit is among those exploiting the flaws. ConnectWise has urged its on-premise partners to take immediate action to address the security risks. It has been estimated that more than one million small and medium-sized businesses using ConnectWise were potentially affected.
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AI film festival gives glimpse of cinema's future
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
An AI film festival organized by Runway AI showcased 10 short films out of nearly 3,000 entries. The festival highlighted the storytelling possibilities of AI-powered video generation, with each film offering unique aesthetics and narratives. The use of AI technology allows for lower-budget film production and accessibility to a wider range of creators. However, the current limitations include the inability to create realistic human characters and flaws in AI-generated visuals. Despite these challenges, the emerging field of AI filmmaking is seen as a potential disruptor in the industry, sparking concerns among traditional Hollywood professionals.
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Gold loan risks: RBI exposes irregularities, borrowers beware
Money Control
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10m ago
Medial
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has identified irregularities in granting gold loans, including lack of transparency during auction on default and inadequate due diligence. - The gold loan segment has experienced significant growth, with public sector banks accounting for a majority of the loans in recent years. - Borrowers should conduct research and verification, understand loan terms, and be aware of red flags when availing gold loans. - Essential precautions to take include studying loan offers, comparing interest rates and charges, and being cautious of unsolicited offers with hidden terms. - Lenders have been given three months to review their policies and practices related to gold loans and take corrective measures. Non-compliance may result in supervisory action from the RBI.
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Ivanti Pulse Secure was using decade-old Linux and outdated libraries — no wonder it was such a popular target for hackers
Techradar
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1y ago
Medial
According to security analysts, Ivanti Pulse Secure was using an outdated version of Linux (CentOS 6.4) and vulnerable libraries, making it an attractive target for hackers. Eclypsium found 973 flaws, with 111 having publicly-known exploits. Additionally, researchers discovered thousands of vulnerabilities in shell scripts, Python files, and outdated certificates. The Integrity Checker Tool (ITC) was also found to have a logic issue, allowing hackers to evade detection. Thousands of Ivanti servers remain vulnerable to these flaws, which have been exploited in state-sponsored espionage campaigns.
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Microsoft Exposes How Hackers Stole Email Signing Key
Robots
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1y ago
Medial
Microsoft has detailed how a China-backed hacking group stole an email signing key, granting unauthorized access to U.S. government email accounts. The breach was due to multiple issues, including a system crash, undetected key exposure, and compromised user credentials. This highlights cybersecurity challenges even for large organizations. Emphasis should be on enhancing network security policies to prevent future breaches. Microsoft faced an espionage campaign in July, where hackers accessed unclassified emails of U.S. government officials, including high-profile figures. The exact method used by the intruders to hack into Microsoft remains unknown.
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