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The Ubiquity of Data Collection Imagine this familiar scenario: you visit your local supermarket, browsing aisles for groceries and essentials. On a whim, you add a scented candle to your cart, enticed by a sale sign. After checking out and returning home, you decide to scroll through your social media feed. Suddenly, an advertisement for the very same brand of candle pops up. Coincidence? Hardly. This is the new norm in our data-driven retail landscape. Such experiences underline a stark real

In the rapidly evolving world of AI chatbots, three major players - OpenAI, Microsoft's Copilot, and Google's Bard - are making significant strides with their latest updates. These advancements mark a new era in AI chat technology, with each tech giant enhancing the capabilities and performance of their AI tools. OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo OpenAI has recently launched GPT-4 Turbo, its latest generation model. GPT-4 Turbo is more capable, has an updated knowledge cutoff of April 2023, and introduces

Seoul - A looming energy crisis has shaken Korea's scientific and technological community. Despite celebrating the 35th anniversary of supercomputing's introduction in Korea, recent budget cuts threaten to jeopardize its future. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) revealed that due to increased electricity costs and a reduced R&D budget, it would be operating the Large Data Hub Center (GSDC) at half capacity by the end of August. Supercomputing: A Glimpse into Kor

In a move reminiscent of the iPhone's groundbreaking launch in 2007, Apple has announced its entry into the augmented reality (AR) sphere with the innovative Vision Pro. The device, touted by Apple CEO Tim Cook as "the first Apple product in which you look through it, not at it," is poised to revolutionize the way we interact with technology, merging the real and digital worlds seamlessly. When the iPhone first hit the market, few could have predicted the far-reaching impact it would have on so

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies advance at an unprecedented pace, civil society groups in the U.S. and Europe are pressing authorities to take swift and decisive action to protect people from the potential threats posed by OpenAI's GPT and ChatGPT models. The rapid proliferation of AI technologies, including language models like ChatGPT, has raised significant concerns about their impact on society, prompting coordinated pushback from advocacy organizations. In the United States, t

The James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) has discovered that TRAPPIST-1b, a rocky exoplanet in the TRAPPIST-1 star system, most likely lacks an atmosphere, making it less likely to host life. Although this finding dampens the prospects of life on TRAPPIST-1b, six other Earth-like exoplanets in the system are still waiting to be studied, promising more exciting discoveries in the future. Using Webb's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), astronomers led by Thomas Greene, an astrophysicist in the Space Sc

Users grapple with an obsolete and insecure online service as frustrations rise South Korea's court registry office's online service system continues to frustrate users due to its reliance on the outdated ActiveX technology. The technology has been widely criticized for its security vulnerabilities and incompatibility with modern web browsers. While Microsoft stopped supporting Internet Explorer, which is required to use ActiveX, last year, the South Korean court system has yet to adopt an upda

Apple and Hyundai Card have announced the upcoming launch of Apple Pay in South Korea on March 21, marking the tech giant's latest move into the competitive mobile payment service market. The launch comes a month and a half after Apple first announced its plans in early February, following a review by the Financial Services Commission (FSC), the regulatory body overseeing financial institutions and products in South Korea. Currently, only Hyundai Card users will be able to utilize Apple Pay in

The global transition towards clean energy sources has led to the development of innovative renewable energy technologies, with hydrogen fuel cell technology being one such promising technology for the future. Hydrogen fuel cells can provide a clean and efficient source of energy that can be used in various applications, from transportation to power generation. However, there are still significant challenges and limitations that must be overcome before hydrogen fuel cell technology can become a

In contemporary society, social media and online communities have transformed the way we express our opinions and viewpoints. Unfortunately, the proliferation of extreme opinions online has resulted in a troubling decline in the quality and reliability of public discourse and has even raised concerns about its potential impact on democratic institutions and social harmony. What is particularly worrisome is that these opinions may not necessarily be reflective of the true nature of the real world

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the years, becoming an integral part of our daily lives. From chatbots to self-driving cars, AI has significantly impacted various industries, from healthcare to finance. However, the lack of regulation and ethical considerations surrounding the development and deployment of AI has led to serious concerns. As a result, it is imperative that AI is regulated and legislated alongside humanities and philosophers. The development of AI is primari

Controversy surrounds tech site CNET after it was revealed that the company has been quietly using artificial intelligence (AI) to produce articles, and is now doing extensive layoffs that include several longtime employees. While the use of AI in journalism is not new, some experts and readers question its reliability and ethics. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, the layoffs total around a dozen people or about 10 percent of the public masthead, and are part of a reorganiza