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Starlink: I was tracking down why the bots on my home machine were unable to mail me at the Lifeboat servers on Linode

And finally figured out that I was using Starlink and they block port 25. So my bots now use port 2,525 since other ISPs also block port 25 and I don’t want to have to deal with this again.

The interesting thing is that I had a problem with my fiber provider so I switched to Starlink and then forgot to switch back. So Starlink isn’t terrible…


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Researcher Claims to Crack RSA-2048 With Quantum Computer

A scientist claims to have developed an inexpensive system for using quantum computing to crack RSA, which is the world’s most commonly used public key algorithm.

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The response from multiple cryptographers and security experts is: Sounds great if true, but can you prove it? “I would be very surprised if RSA-2048 had been broken,” Alan Woodward, a professor of computer science at England’s University of Surrey, told me.

Paralyzed Man Can Use Feel Again Thanks to Groundbreaking AI

In the summer of 2020, Keith Thomas dove into a swimming pool and became paralyzed from the chest down. He spent the next six months isolated in the hospital before joining a clinical medical trial that could make history for its use of groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence technology. Five chips were implanted into his brain which connects to a computer that can read his mind and send signals to parts of his body. Inside Edition Digital has more.

Costs and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence Editing Tools

Should I use AI to edit my research paper?

The effectiveness of AI editing software depends on how it is used and what it is used for. In this article, we discuss its costs and benefits, and how to determine which option is best for your needs.

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In this article, we look at the benefits and drawbacks of using AI editing tools in comparison to human editors.

Saudi Aramco CEO Warns of New Threat of Generative AI

The world’s largest oil company issued a warning this week that the energy sector is vulnerable to attacks, particularly with the advent of new technologies such as generative AI.

Amin H. Nasser, CEO of Saudi Aramco, told the Global Cybersecurity Forum that the energy sector is an attractive target to those who want to do harm. “Any large-scale disruption to the steady supply of energy would have an immediate and significant impact around the world,” he said.

According to local media reports, Nasser said new technologies, such as generative AI, are game changers for many industries but must be assessed to identify how they may pose new threats, and any vulnerabilities must be addressed before being fully deployed.

OpenAI Unveils Multimodal GPT-4: A Leap Forward in Generative AI

OpenAI is poised to revolutionize the realm of generative AI with the introduction of Multimodal GPT-4, featuring an array of groundbreaking features. The highlight of this eagerly anticipated development is the “All Tools” feature, which provides users seamless access to the full range of GPT-4 capabilities without the need for constant toggling. This game-changing update simplifies the user experience and empowers them to seamlessly transition between tasks, unlocking the true potential of GPT-4.

One of the standout features of Multimodal GPT-4 is the integration of DALL·E 3, allowing users to upload images and request creative responses. This integration not only expands the horizons of content creation but also enhances the system’s overall versatility. Users can now unleash their creativity in new and exciting ways.

It is important to note that the “All Tools” feature excludes ChatGPT plugins, a strategic decision by OpenAI to streamline the user experience within a single platform. This consolidation of tools eliminates the need for third-party additions that often duplicated similar functionalities.

Machine Learning Deciphers News Language to Predict Country’s Peace Level

Summary: Researchers devised a machine learning model that gauges a country’s peace level by analyzing word frequency in its news media.

By studying over 723,000 articles from 18 countries, the team identified distinct linguistic patterns corresponding to varying peace levels.

While high-peace countries often used terms related to optimism and daily life, lower-peace nations favored words tied to governance and control.

At Abundance 360, David Sinclair made quite a number of encouraging comments about the future of aging research, including methods of resetting epigenetics to a youthful state

Emmett Short discusses these comments on this episode of Lifespan News.

But first, the mad scientist David Sinclair, this time with Peter Diamandis at Abundance 360, giving more details into human trials for the genetic engineering side of the technology versus the chemical and pill side of the technology. Which would you want more? We’ll also hear David’s thoughts on how AI will affect the advancement of this tech. Spoiler: A lot. I’m going to play the best parts and add my commentary along the way.

Indian start-up develops autonomous cotton picker

Indian start-up Green Robot Machinery (GRoboMac) has developed a cotton picker with autonomous robotic arms, mounted on a semi-autonomous electric farm vehicle.

The robotic arms of the battery-operated machine are each capable of picking about 50 kgs cotton per day. That means that four arms, mounted on the vehicle, can pick about 200 kgs per day. High yielding farms can use additional arms, the company says.

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