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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

AI in Mental Health: Promises and Pitfalls

Mental health problems are spreading rapidly around the world. Could big language models, a type of artificial intelligence, be the answer? These AI systems are already taking steps into mental health care, from offering guidance to providing treatment. Initial trials hint that they might be good at

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Nov 06 2024CRYPTO

Secure and Private: Blockchain's New Hero

Ever wondered how blockchain can be both secure and private? Enter lattice-based ring signcryption, a tech that's making waves in the blockchain world. One scheme, named CB-LRSCS, is particularly exciting. It uses smart contracts to manage the process of signcryption and unsigncryption, making the s

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Nov 05 2024CELEBRITIES

Teddi Mellencamp’s Divorce: Protecting Kids, Not Sharing Details

Teddi Mellencamp, formerly of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, " is keeping her divorce details private to protect her kids. She recently spoke about this on her podcast, “Two Ts in a Pod, ” with her friend Tamra Judge. Mellencamp explained that she wants to shield her children from media attentio

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Tech Policies of Trump and Harris: What's at Stake?

The upcoming U. S. election has stirred up a lot of debate around tech policies. Let's take a look at what presidential hopefuls Trump and Harris have planned for the tech world. The CHIPS Act, an initiative to bring chip production back to the U. S. , is a hot topic. The Harris campaign supports i

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Nov 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Pushes Back AI Screen Snap Gizmo Again

Microsoft has put off launching its screen-capturing AI feature, Recall, yet again. The tool, aimed at Windows Insiders, will now debut in December instead of October. The feature, designed to snap and save your computer activities, has faced pushback due to privacy concerns. Windows users have expr

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Nov 02 2024CELEBRITIES

Kiyan Anthony's Unique College Dating Advice: Listen to Family and Protect Your Privacy

Kiyan Anthony, a high school basketball sensation and son of NBA star Carmelo Anthony, is about to embark on a new journey: college life. With this comes new freedoms, including the possibility of dating. But his "sister" figure, Angel Reese, has some surprising advice. On her podcast, Reese recomme

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Oct 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's Jarvis: An AI Helper for Your Computer

Imagine telling your computer what to do, just like talking to a friend. Google is creating an AI agent called Jarvis that can move your mouse, browse the web, and type for you. No more clicking around or filling out forms – you just say what you want, and Jarvis does it. It's like having a personal

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Oct 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Mastering Your Meetings: Discover Copilot's Handy Features

Ever showed up late to a meeting and felt lost? Microsoft Copilot has you covered! This smart assistant can quickly catch you up on what you've missed. But there are a few things to keep in mind. You need a Microsoft-based work account and access to Microsoft 365 Copilot, which is different from the

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Oct 28 2024BUSINESS

LinkedIn's EU Data Tracking Fiasco: A $335M Wake-up Call

LinkedIn, the professional networking site owned by Microsoft, has been slapped with a hefty fine of $335 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). The fine is due to the company's mishandling of user data for targeted advertising, which breached the European Union’s General Data Protec

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Recording Calls on iPhone: iOS 18. 1 Makes It Easy and Secure

iPhone users have often turned to third-party apps to record calls, but iOS 18. 1 changes the game. Scheduled for release on October 28, this update brings native call recording and transcription right to your Phone app. The feature is powered by Apple Intelligence, which not only records conversati

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