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WikiTok: A Swipeable Wikipedia Feed That Ditches Algorithms - ctrlf5
WikiTok: A Swipeable Wikipedia Feed That Ditches Algorithms

Isaac Gemal, a New York-based app developer, has launched WikiTok, a unique site that allows users to swipe through an endless stream of random Wikipedia article snippets. Inspired by the vertical scrolling format of TikTok, WikiTok offers a refreshing way to discover new information—without the addictive grip of algorithm-driven social media. The concept is simple: […]

  • gemini
  • gemini ai
Google Unveils Gemini 2.0 AI: Key Highlights and Updates - ctrlf5
Google Unveils Gemini 2.0 AI: Key Highlights and Updates

Google has made a significant move in the AI landscape by launching Gemini 2.0, the latest evolution of its AI-powered chatbot. This release brings multiple versions of the model, each designed to cater to different needs and applications. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new with Google’s Gemini AI. Gemini 2.0 Pro: The Most Advanced Yet […]

  • AI
  • Google
  • scam
Gmail Users Warned as AI-Powered Scams Become More Sophisticated - ctrlf5
Gmail Users Warned as AI-Powered Scams Become More Sophisticated

Gmail users are being urged to take extra precautions as a wave of advanced AI-driven scams is targeting accounts. The FBI has responded to these threats, emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant and never engaging with unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to be customer support representatives. “Legitimate customer, security, or tech support companies will not […]

  • AI
  • ue
AI Systems Deemed “Unacceptable Risk” Now Banned in the EU - ctrlf5
AI Systems Deemed “Unacceptable Risk” Now Banned in the EU

As of February 2, the European Union has officially banned AI systems that regulators consider to pose an “unacceptable risk” to individuals or society. This marks the first compliance deadline for the EU’s landmark AI Act, a comprehensive regulatory framework that was finalized in March 2024 and took effect on August 1. Defining Risk Levels […]

  • dub
  • social app
Dub: The Copy Trading App Captivating a New Generation - ctrlf5
Dub: The Copy Trading App Captivating a New Generation

Social media has reshaped everything from news consumption to shopping, and now Dub is looking to do the same for investing. By creating an influencer-driven marketplace, this innovative app enables users to follow and replicate the trades of top investors with just a few taps—essentially bringing TikTok-style engagement to Wall Street. Investing in People, Not […]

  • mit
  • technology
MIT Identifies 10 Game-Changing Technologies for 2025 - ctrlf5
MIT Identifies 10 Game-Changing Technologies for 2025

As 2025 begins, groundbreaking technological advancements are already making waves. Looking ahead, MIT Technology Review has spotlighted ten emerging innovations set to shape our world not just this year, but for years to come. Here’s a look at the cutting-edge breakthroughs expected to have a lasting impact: Read more here >>

  • AI
  • Microsoft
Microsoft Launches Advanced Planning Unit to Study AI’s Impacts - ctrlf5
Microsoft Launches Advanced Planning Unit to Study AI’s Impacts

Microsoft is forming a new division, the Advanced Planning Unit (APU), under its Microsoft AI business wing to better understand how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact society, health, and work. This initiative underscores Microsoft’s commitment to addressing the broader implications of its AI technologies. Microsoft AI, which includes flagship products like Copilot, Bing, and Edge, […]

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  • cheese
  • Google
Google’s AI Super Bowl Ad Gets It Wrong About Cheese - ctrlf5
Google’s AI Super Bowl Ad Gets It Wrong About Cheese

Google recently unveiled a series of Super Bowl ads showcasing how small businesses across all 50 states are using Gemini AI. However, cheese enthusiasts might notice something peculiar about the Wisconsin ad. As pointed out by @natejhake on X (formerly Twitter), the ad shows Gemini AI generating a claim that Gouda accounts for “50 to […]

  • AI
  • android assistant
  • perplexity
AI Startup Perplexity Introduces Assistant Feature for Android, Taking on ChatGPT and Siri - ctrlf5
AI Startup Perplexity Introduces Assistant Feature for Android, Taking on ChatGPT and Siri

AI startup Perplexity has launched a new assistant-like feature for Android, aiming to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and established voice assistants like Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa. Backed by Nvidia and Jeff Bezos, the company unveiled Perplexity Assistant, an AI-powered tool capable of booking reservations, hailing rides, setting reminders, and more. The feature supports 15 […]

  • AI
  • cisco
  • defense
Cisco Introduces Groundbreaking AI Security Solution - ctrlf5
Cisco Introduces Groundbreaking AI Security Solution

Cisco is revolutionizing AI security with its new AI Defense solution, designed to address challenges traditional cybersecurity tools cannot tackle effectively. In an exclusive interview with Rowan Cheung of The Rundown AI, Cisco EVP and CPO Jeetu Patel emphasized, “AI Defense takes a radical approach to addressing the unique risks associated with developing and deploying […]