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Chameleon AI: The Digital Mask That Outsmarks Facial Recognition While Preserving Photo Quality
Georgia Tech researchers unveil 'Chameleon,' an AI model that creates invisible digital masks to protect photos from facial recognition systems without compromising image quality. This groundbreaking technology offers efficient, user-specific protection while preventing unauthorized AI training.
Intel Arc B570 GPU Specs Leak Reveals NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti Competitor
Intel's upcoming Arc B570 Battlemage GPU has been spotted at a French distributor, featuring 10GB GDDR6 memory and 2.6 GHz boost clocks. Early rumors suggest it could outperform NVIDIA's RTX 4060 Ti while targeting a $200 price point.
Bluesky Enforces New Rules to Combat Account Impersonation and Parody Abuse
Bluesky Social implements stricter policies requiring clear identification of parody and satire accounts amid rising impersonation concerns. The platform's unique domain-based verification system faces new challenges as 44% of top accounts experience impersonation attempts.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope Gets Revolutionary New Optical System
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope reaches a major milestone with the delivery of its advanced optical system featuring a 300-megapixel infrared camera. The telescope will work alongside Webb to study dark matter, exoplanets and conduct unprecedented wide-field surveys of the cosmos.
Tencent Launches Palm-Scanning Payment System in China, Raising Privacy Concerns
Chinese tech giant Tencent introduces Weixin Palm Payment, allowing users to make transactions with just a hand wave using palm-print and vein pattern scanning. While offering convenience, the biometric payment system has sparked debates about surveillance and cybersecurity risks.
Intel's Arc Battlemage GPUs: December Launch Date Revealed Through Chinese Manufacturer
Intel's next-gen Arc Battlemage graphics cards are set for a December 4 reveal, according to Chinese GPU maker Gunnir's teaser. The launch will introduce two models targeting budget and mid-range segments, with reviews expected shortly after the announcement.
Apple's Tightening Grip: Game Emulators Face Mounting App Store Challenges
Apple's relationship with game emulators grows increasingly complex as popular apps face rejection despite initial platform openness. The company's inconsistent approval process leaves developers frustrated while raising questions about its true stance on emulation software.
Bluesky Introduces Controversial 'Hot Replies' Sorting Feature
Bluesky's latest update automatically sorts post replies by 'hotness,' prioritizing recently engaged content over chronological order. The change has sparked debate among users who can still manually adjust sorting preferences but criticize the default setting.
FCC Grants Starlink Limited Approval for Satellite-Based Phone Service
SpaceX's Starlink receives FCC approval to provide satellite cellular coverage across the US through T-Mobile partnership. The service will begin with texting in 2024, expanding to voice and data in 2025, though some technical requests remain pending.