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Hackers Are Using Emojis to Hide in Plain Sight - ctrlf5
Hackers Are Using Emojis to Hide in Plain Sight

Emojis are widely seen as a simple way to make online conversations faster and more expressive. In cybersecurity, however, researchers are seeing a very different use case. Threat intelligence firm Flashpoint reports that cybercriminals are increasingly using emojis as a communication tool inside underground communities, especially on fast-moving platforms such as Telegram and Discord. According […]

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Zoom Partners With World to Verify Humans in Meetings - ctrlf5
Zoom Partners With World to Verify Humans in Meetings

Zoom has announced a new partnership with World, the digital identity company backed by Sam Altman, aiming to help users confirm that meeting participants are real people rather than AI-generated imposters. The move comes as deepfake fraud continues to grow across business environments. The need for stronger verification is becoming urgent. In one of the […]

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  • meta ai
Meta Introduces Muse Spark to Reposition in the AI Model Race - ctrlf5
Meta Introduces Muse Spark to Reposition in the AI Model Race

Meta has unveiled Muse Spark, its latest artificial intelligence model, marking a significant step in its effort to regain relevance in a market currently led by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. This release represents the first major AI model developed under Meta Superintelligence Labs, a unit led by Alexandr Wang, following Meta’s $14.3 billion investment in […]

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The AI Perception Gap Is Growing — And It Matters for Business - ctrlf5
The AI Perception Gap Is Growing — And It Matters for Business

A new report from Stanford University highlights a widening disconnect between how AI is perceived by industry experts and how it is experienced by the general public. While insiders remain largely optimistic about the long-term impact of artificial intelligence, public sentiment is becoming more cautious, even anxious — especially around its real-world consequences. A Shift […]

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Can Human Neurons Power the Next Generation of Data Centers? - ctrlf5
Can Human Neurons Power the Next Generation of Data Centers?

As the demand for AI infrastructure accelerates, the industry is starting to explore an unconventional question: can living human cells become part of computing systems? An Australian startup, Cortical Labs, is pushing this idea forward with what it describes as the first platform that allows developers to run code on living human brain cells. From […]

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Microsoft Expands Its AI Stack with Three New Multimodal Models - ctrlf5
Microsoft Expands Its AI Stack with Three New Multimodal Models

Microsoft is doubling down on its AI ambitions with the launch of three new foundational models capable of generating text, voice, and visual content. The move signals a clear intention to compete more directly with leading AI labs, while still maintaining its strategic partnership with OpenAI. A step toward full-stack AI control Developed by Microsoft’s […]

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Teens and AI Companions: When Chatbots Become Emotional Substitutes - ctrlf5
Teens and AI Companions: When Chatbots Become Emotional Substitutes

AI chatbots were originally designed as practical tools. Fast answers, productivity support, and lightweight interactions. But a new pattern is emerging, and it is far from what the industry initially intended. Teenagers are no longer just using AI for homework or curiosity. They are building relationships with it. What started as a novelty is quickly […]