Researchers jailbreak a Tesla, the FCC fines robocallers and WeWork finds itself in trouble (again)
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Read MoreSimple way to distribute points on a sphere
Evenly placing points on a sphere is a difficult problem. It’s impossible in general, and so you distribute the points as evenly as you can. The results vary according to how you measure how evenly the points are spread. However, there is a fast and simple way to distribute points
Read MoreA core plank of the SaaS economic model is under extreme pressure
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Read MoreSpherical coordinate Rosetta Stone
If you’ve only seen one definition of spherical coordinates, you may be shocked to discover that there are multiple conventions. In particular, mathematicians and geoscientists have different conventions. As Volker Michel put it in book on constructive approximation, Many mathematicians have faced weird jigsaw puzzles with misplaced continents after using
Read MoreDeal Dive: This AI startup is racking up government customers
Tax evasion, money laundering and other financial crimes are massive, costly issues. In 2021, the Internal Revenue Service estimated that the U.S. loses $1 trillion a year due to tax evasion alone. IVIX thinks AI can help with that. The Tel Aviv–based startup uses AI, machine learning and public databases
Read MoreHow the FBI goes after DDoS cyberattackers
In 2016, hackers using a network of compromised internet-connected devices — vulnerable security cameras and routers — knocked some of the then biggest websites on the internet offline for several hours. Twitter, Reddit, GitHub and Spotify all went down intermittently that day, victims of what was at the time one
Read MoreTop 9 Best WordPress AI Plugins of 2023
We’ll introduce you to the top 9 best WordPress AI plugins of 2023, and explore the benefits they offer for various aspects of your website. Continue reading Top 9 Best WordPress AI Plugins of 2023 on SitePoint.
Read MoreShall we play a game? A guide to AI Reinforcement Learning
From Chess to Large Language Models, reinforcement learning is a critical artificial intelligence paradigm aimed at teaching computers…Continue reading on Better Programming »
Read MoreHow to Create a Digital Contact QR Code
Digital tools have provided many alternative means to store information, even contact details. In today’s digital age, convenience and efficiency are paramount. Creating a digital contact QR code is a smart way to streamline the process of sharing your contact information with others. QR codes, or Quick Response codes, have
Read MoreTrellix Data Exposes State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks on South African Government
Trellix, a cybersecurity firm pioneering XDR, reveals Q2 2023 cyber threat insights in South Africa. The data underscores that government organizations remain the primary targets for threat actors seeking to breach South African IT systems. In its recent threat report presented at the Trellix Cyberthreat Intelligence Briefing for South Africa, it
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