Why IQ is a poor test for AI

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

During a recent press appearance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that he’s observed the “IQ” of AI rapidly improve over the past several years. “Very roughly, it feels to me like — this is not scientifically accurate, this is just a vibe or spiritual answer — every year we move one standard deviation of IQ,” […]
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Ransomware payments dropped in 2024 as victims refused to pay hackers

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

Ransomware payments fell by more than one-third in 2024 as an increasing number of victims refused to negotiate with hackers. In a report published Wednesday, crypto forensics firm Chainalysis said that while ransomware gang leak sites posted more victims than in previous years during 2024, fewer victims gave in to the hackers’ demands. Chainalysis reported […]
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Stripe makes $1.1 billion crypto bet as it closes on Bridge acquisition

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

Stripe has closed on its $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin platform Bridge – marking the payment giant’s largest acquisition to date and tangible push into crypto. Co-founded in 2022 by Coinbase and Square alumni Zach Abrams and Sean Yu, San Antonio, Texas-based Bridge built an API that helps companies accept stablecoins. The pair raised $58 […]
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LinkedIn Is Testing an AI Tool That Could Transform How People Search for Jobs

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

The company says artificial intelligence could help surface jobs that remain hidden from typical search queries.

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Pro-Trump Media Sees Nothing but the President ‘Winning’

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

Among an array of right-wing personalities and media outlets, the president can do no wrong.

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New target of Paragon spyware comes forward

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

The latest target of Paragon spyware openly questions if he was targeted by the Italian government.
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Is Waymo Friend or Foe to Uber?

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

The fast expansion of Waymo’s driverless car service is growing competition for Uber. The companies are also partners.

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Elon Musk’s X Becomes Weapon in Government Cost Cutting

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

The billionaire has used the social media site to boast of victories, lash out at enemies and conduct polls for the initiative he calls the Department of Government Efficiency.

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Daniel Penny Is Hired by Venture Capital Firm Whose Founder Backed Trump

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

Mr. Penny, who was acquitted after choking a mentally ill subway passenger to death, will work for Andreessen Horowitz. Before the killing, he had been an architecture student.

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21% of CISOs Have Been Pressured Not to Report a Compliance Issue, Research Finds

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

CISOs face growing boardroom pressure, compliance challenges, and cyber threats. Discover key insights from Splunk’s latest report on cybersecurity leadership.

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