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english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Digital life

What are deepfakes, their risks and how to spot them

Deepfakes are a rising concern due to their realistic nature and potential dangers.
Efforts to combat deepfakes include legislation criminalizing their creation and distribution, as well as the development of detection algorithms and embedding codes. [ more ]
Battery Power
3 months ago
Atlanta Braves

The Athletic gives Braves a "C" grade for their offseason

The Atlanta Braves have been active in the offseason, but received a mediocre grade of 'C' in a roundup by The Athletic.
The Braves made some high-ceiling moves, such as acquiring Jarred Kelenic and Chris Sale, but there is also a significant amount of risk involved. [ more ]
theconversation.com
3 months ago
Health

'Gas Station Heroin' Is a Dangerous and Often Contaminated Supplement

The FDA is warning consumers to avoid purchasing or consuming tianeptine, a synthetic drug that mimics the actions of opioids and carries similar risks of addiction and overdose.
Despite FDA warnings, vendors continue to promote tianeptine as a dietary supplement, even though it is not approved as such. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Tell us if 99% mortgages are good idea as Tory MPs back plan

Radical plans to guarantee mortgages requiring just 1% deposits have been backed by senior Conservatives
Economists and housing experts warned that such a scheme would create massive risk for taxpayers and would push up prices. [ more ]
The Drum
4 months ago
Marketing

For 2024, experts discuss evolving role of generative AI in marketing

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Dall-E 2, and Midjourney save time and money for marketers while offering new creative possibilities.
Generative AI presents risks due to its tendency to provide false information and propagate human biases. [ more ]
The Drum
4 months ago
Marketing

Agencies still aren't ready for AI disruption in 2024

AI disruption is still in its infancy in the agency world
Agencies need to be agile to take advantage of AI opportunities and avoid existential risks [ more ]
The Drum
4 months ago
Marketing

Brands must act to alleviate the pressure on purpose from geopolitics

Geopolitical turmoil is no longer a background issue for marketing, but central to the fight for purpose in advertising.
Geopolitical issues are impacting corporate ESG policies and the ability to deliver on purpose missions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Audiobook of the Week: How to Contain' the Threat of A.I.?

THE COMING WAVE: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-First Century's Greatest Dilemma, by Mustafa Suleyman with Michael Bhaskar.
Read by Mustafa Suleyman.
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Public health

New Years risk? San Jose experiencing 3rd highest COVID wave ever right now, wastewater shows

Bay Area residents are becoming more relaxed about COVID-19 precautions despite the ongoing surge and wastewater data indicating high levels of the virus.
Dwayne Taylor, founder of Taylor Productions, is planning a large New Year's party in San Jose despite the risk. [ more ]
The Mercury News
5 months ago
Venture

2023 was an 'extinction' level year for tech startups. Where did all the money go?

Venture capital funding for startups has fallen by more than half since last year, and the annual fundraising figure for 2023 is on pace to be the lowest since 2015.
Investors are choosing to put their money in less risky money markets instead of high-risk startups due to uncertainties in the economic environment. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
Business intelligence

Attitude to 'indirect tax compliance by businesses everywhere is concerning'

74% of global businesses accept indirect tax compliance risks.
62% of businesses have been found to be publicly non-compliant after government investigation or audit.
Regional differences in attitude to risk are stark. [ more ]
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