China’s censorship regime requires Baidu and other internet companies to block access to certain websites and avoid politically sensitive subjects. The words or phrases that should be blocked can be updated rapidly in response to protests or during special events. But Jeffrey Ding, an assistant professor at Georgetown University who studies China’s tech industry, says that concerns about… Continue reading China’s Answer to ChatGPT Flubs Its First Lines
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A New York Court Is About to Rule on the Future of Crypto
Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at Ripple, says the company is certain that XRP does not meet any of the Howey criteria, but that it is particularly confident that there is no common enterprise—a group undertaking that affects the fortunes of XRP investors—among XRP holders, only “common interest.” However, the SEC has long said that the majority… Continue reading A New York Court Is About to Rule on the Future of Crypto
Google Rolls Out Its Bard Chatbot to Battle ChatGPT
Google isn’t used to playing catch-up in either artificial intelligence or search, but today the company is hustling to show that it hasn’t lost its edge. It’s starting the rollout of a chatbot called Bard to do battle with the sensationally popular ChatGPT. Bard, like ChatGPT, will respond to questions about and discuss an almost inexhaustible range of subjects… Continue reading Google Rolls Out Its Bard Chatbot to Battle ChatGPT
8 Best Tents (2023): Backpacking, Family, and Ultralight
Camping is intense! No, really. If you’re going camping, you probably need a tent. Hammock lovers might disagree—and we love sleeping under the stars when weather permits—but most of the time, finding and preparing adequate shelter for yourself, your family, or your pets is a nonnegotiable step toward being comfy in the great outdoors. There… Continue reading 8 Best Tents (2023): Backpacking, Family, and Ultralight
Senators Warn the Next US Bank Run Could Be Rigged
Idaho senator Jim Risch, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee—who also serves on the Intelligence Committee—says he’d be surprised if they didn’t mimic the digital pressure campaign that experts say caused the bank runs. “We see all kinds of input from foreign actors trying to do harm to the country, so it’s really… Continue reading Senators Warn the Next US Bank Run Could Be Rigged
Best Camping Cookware Items (2023): Stoves, Coolers, Tables, Meal Planning, and Tips
Spend any time in the backcountry or the campground at your local state park, and you’ll quickly realize the importance of a good meal outdoors. Not only do you need the calories for hiking, but good food can also help soothe the pain of the long day and turn that rained-out trip into an “at-least-we-ate-well”… Continue reading Best Camping Cookware Items (2023): Stoves, Coolers, Tables, Meal Planning, and Tips
Qualcomm Is Poised to Dominate EVs Before Apple Gets a Chance
Perhaps crucially, Qualcomm also says its Digital Chassis allows automakers to “own the in-vehicle experience … [and] extend their brand and bring engaging consumer interactions into the vehicle.” This will be particularly welcomed by manufacturers after the announcement in June last year of Apple’s next-gen multiscreen version of CarPlay, which will likely not be anywhere near… Continue reading Qualcomm Is Poised to Dominate EVs Before Apple Gets a Chance
You Don’t Have to Be a Jerk to Resist the Bots
There once was a virtual assistant named Ms. Dewey, a comely librarian played by Janina Gavankar who assisted you with your inquiries on Microsoft’s first attempt at a search engine. Ms. Dewey was launched in 2006, complete with over 600 lines of recorded dialog. She was ahead of her time in a few ways, but… Continue reading You Don’t Have to Be a Jerk to Resist the Bots
16 Best Wired Headphones (2023): In-Ear, Over-Ear, Studio
“I’ve got no strings to hold me down, to make me fret or make me frown …” You’d think, wouldn’t you, that if it was good enough for Pinocchio then it should be good enough for the rest of us? And it’s true, there’s a lot to be said for basic convenience (in general) and… Continue reading 16 Best Wired Headphones (2023): In-Ear, Over-Ear, Studio
Senator Warner on the Restrict Act and a US TikTok Ban
In the future, it might be a new mobile game or an algorithm helping students study at home. It could be the latest graphics card or exercise bike, or an app that pairs families with puppies. With fewer and fewer aspects of life going untouched by technology, it could be practically anything. Right now, it’s… Continue reading Senator Warner on the Restrict Act and a US TikTok Ban