
Criminal AI is Here—And Anyone Can Subscribe
A new AI platform called Xanthorox markets itself as a tool for cybercrime, but its real danger may lie in how easily such systems can be built—and sold—by anyone
Criminal AI is Here—And Anyone Can Subscribe
A new AI platform called Xanthorox markets itself as a tool for cybercrime, but its real danger may lie in how easily such systems can be built—and sold—by anyone
What the Amazon versus SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth
Amazon has launched its first operational Project Kuiper satellites in its attempt to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink—but experts remain concerned about space debris and astronomy
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Quantum Randomness Could Create a Spoof-Proof Internet
Quantinuum’s 56-bit trapped-ion computer has succeeded in demonstrating randomness in quantum circuits to establish secure, private connections
This More Than 380-Year-Old Trick Can Crack Some Modern Encryption
A little math from the 1600s can make what people send to a printer more vulnerable
Groupthink Explains Defense Department’s Signal Chat Fiasco
At the heart of the Trump administration’s Signal scandal lies the familiar psychological pitfall of groupthink
To Win Trust and Admiration, Fix Your Microphone
From job interviews to dating, we subconsciously judge one another based on sound quality when we interact digitally
Setting Parental Controls Is Not As Complicated As You Think
Programming devices with parental controls may seem daunting, but they can help parents ensure what their kids find on TV and the Internet is age-appropriate
What Happens to the Open Internet without Net Neutrality?
A U.S. federal court struck down the FCC’s enforcement of net neutrality. What does that mean for Internet users?
What the End of U.S. Net Neutrality Means
A federal court’s decision deals a legal blow to the open Internet
Breaking the Constitution Won’t Fix the Bureaucracy
A government efficiency panel threatens U.S. government competence and constitutional underpinnings, warn two administrative science experts
Why Six-Year-Olds Think Computing and Engineering Are ‘for Boys’
Early cultural exposure can influence kids’ ideas about gender and STEM in significant ways
Please Don’t Take Moral Advice from ChatGPT
Before turning to a large language model for ethical counsel, consider what makes for good advice