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Why This ‘Shark Tank’ Brand Disappeared From the Internet
Underwear subscription service BootayBag shuttered last month. Here’s what we know.Inc. - 7h -
WATCH: Authorities warn of looting and scams in wake of California wildfires
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is warning burglars, looters and scammers that they will be prosecuted if they take advantage of people who have been affected by the wildfires.ABC News - 2d -
Romantic scam turned internet mockery for woman conned out of $855K by AI Brad Pitt
A French woman who thought she was in a romantic relationship with Brad Pitt handed over $855,000 to scammers who used an AI version of the actor to dupe her.NBC News - 12h -
Scam artists may take advantage of the Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn
As wildfires continue to blaze across Los Angeles County, authorities are sounding the alarm on another potential threat to the public: scams relating to the disaster.ABC News - 2d -
Pitt women's 32-point comeback ties NCAA record
Pittsburgh -- down by 32 points in the first half, still down by 31 at intermission -- tied the largest comeback in NCAA women's basketball history, rallying to stun SMU 72-59 on Sunday.ESPN - 2d -
How to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and avoid scams
Wildfires have decimated more than 37,000 acres of the Los Angeles metropolitan area over the last several days, charring more than 12,000 structures, displacing over 150,000 residents and leaving ...NBC News - 3d -
Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering man
A woman in her 50s is being questioned about the death of William McNicholl.BBC News - 4d -
AI is taking the 'human' out of human resources
Companies increasingly rely on AI-based tools to replace everyday HR functions, from tracking job applications to monitoring employees’ performance to making decisions about promotions and layoffs.The Hill - 5d -
Bride's fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real
The woman got married to her partner as she believed it would boost his social media following.BBC News - 5d -
At the End of a Road Trip, a Romantic Detour
Elizabeth Solomon traveled the country during the pandemic. She met Gero Geilenbruegge during a stopover in Naples, Fla. — and decided to stay.The New York Times - 5d -
Review: 'The Pitt' offers hyperrealism, whereas 'Doc' leans into melodrama
"The Pitt" on Max, starring Noah Wyle, and "Doc" on Fox, starring Molly Parker, offer different takes on hospital-set drama.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Cohere co-founder sees big AI opportunity in enterprise, happy to stay out of ChatGPT's way
Cohere on Thursday debuted its early access program for its AI agent platform called North, as it deepens its focus on the enterprise.CNBC - 6d -
The Internet’s Future Is Looking Bleaker By the Day
While Meta enacts the X playbook, TikTok is on the verge of being declared illegal. Who wins? Probably not internet users.Wired - 6d -
Before Las Vegas, Intel Analysts Warned That Bomb Makers Were Turning to AI
Authorities say that before a Green Beret blew up a Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel, he consulted ChatGPT—exactly the scenario police have been warned of for the past year.Wired - Jan. 8 -
AI-generated ‘slop’ is slowly killing the internet, so why is nobody trying to stop it? | Arwa Mahdawi
Low-quality ‘slop’ generated by AI is crowding out genuine humans across the internet, but instead of regulating it, platforms such as Facebook are positively encouraging it. Where does this end?. ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
At the Movies, the ‘Older Woman’ Is Growing Up
She has been called “cougar,” “Mrs. Robinson” and “your mom.” Now she’s the protagonist, and one of film and television’s most compelling characters.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
California authorities warn of Amber alert scam targeting parents
Scammers will call asking if you'd like to register your child in the event that they go missing.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
AT&T to Credit Customers After Internet Outages
The announcement follows a year of high-profile internet blackouts that hit several companies.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human traffickingABC News - Jan. 8 -
Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI
The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.Wired - Jan. 8 -
Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave
With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Ashton Jeanty's Heisman Trophy loss prompts 'voter fraud' joke from Idaho Gov. Brad Little
Travis Hunter beat Jeanty out in a tight Heisman Trophy raceCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Don't be fooled by Nvidia stock's slide after CEO Jensen Huang laid out an AI roadmap
The CEO's product announcements are not as important as the long-term vision he presented.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Where Giants can turn in free agency after missing out on Burnes
Who can the San Francisco Giants turn to next after missing out on signing free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes? Alex Pavlovic weighs their options.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
McAfee launches scam detector to stop scams before they strike
Scams are everywhere. McAfee’s new scam detector spots and stops scams across text, email, and video to keep you from being fooled.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts
Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025
Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?BBC News - Jan. 7 -
HELOC interest rate pros and cons to know for 2025
A HELOC interest rate comes with some significant pros and cons in today's evolving economic climate.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
LG rolls out new AI services to help consumers with daily tasks
LG kicked off the AI bandwagon today with a new set of AI services to help consumers in their daily tasks at home, in the car and in the office.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Chinese Vessel Cuts Taiwan Internet Cable in Apparent Sabotage
The incident caused only minimal disruption of service but sent a message about the vulnerability of the island and its internet.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
How AI regulation could shake out in 2025
This year will be a year of change for the U.S. political landscape — and that comes with big implications for the direction of travel for global AI regulation.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Amazon aims to branch into UK internet market with satellite broadband plan
Proposed space launches within next two years could ultimately deliver mobile phone signal even to most remote areas. Amazon is hoping to offer a satellite broadband service in the UK within the ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Healthcare turns to AI for medical note-taking ‘scribes’
Investment in the apps has doubled as Big Tech and start-ups compete to grab share of marketFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Scam Recruiters Are Hiring for Your Company. Here’s How to Fight Back
Employers are collateral damage in a common hiring scam. These scammers can harm prospective hires and damage your company reputation.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
Smuggled Starlink devices allegedly used to defy India’s internet shutdowns
Civilian and armed groups in conflict-ridden state of Manipur using SpaceX’s satellite internet, sources say. Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink – currently unlicensed for use in India – is being ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Net neutrality rules about internet speeds blocked by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has ruled that the FCC overstepped its authority by reinstating "net neutrality" rules governing internet service providers.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
'I died inside – I had fallen victim to a scam'
People are being warned to remain vigilant as the number of holiday scam reports rise.BBC News - Jan. 2
