Technology

Telegram’s core domain t.me has been placed on serverHold at the .me registry, effectively removing it from global DNS and rendering all t.me links inaccessible.

The change occurred today, according to domain records. As of now, there has been no official explanation from Telegram, the .me registry, or backend operator Identity Digital.

A serverHold is a registry-level status that completely dead-ends the domain, preventing it from resolving anywhere in the world.

Only one notch above junk level.

cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1260166/climate-gov-was-destroyed-open-data-saved-it

For years, tech giants have argued that if information is available on the internet, it can be used for AI model development and outputs. They call it fair use. Content owners have tried to prevent this, with no success.

Now Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google are discovering what the rest of the internet has already learned through painful experience: once you put something online, people will find ways to use it in ways you don't like and can't stop.

The latest flashpoint is something called "distillation," using the outputs of one AI model to improve another. Anthropic says competitors are harvesting its outputs at scale, turning billions of dollars of research into a shortcut for rivals. OpenAI and Google have made similar warnings recently.

Remove Paywalls Link

cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1259761/we-must-act-now-nearly-200-including-eric-schmidt-reid-hoffman-economists-tech-leaders-a

Data-driven innovation has recently changed the mindset in data sharing from centralized architectures and monolithic data exploitation by data providers (data platforms) to decentralized architectures and different data sharing options among all involved participants (data ecosystems).

Differences between the various data ecosystems are not clear, making it hard to choose the most suitable for each use case, negatively impacting their adoption. Since the domain is growing fast, a review of the state-of-the-art data ecosystem initiatives is needed to analyze what each initiative offers, identify collaboration prospects, and highlight features for improvement and open research topics. In this paper, we review the state-of-the-art data ecosystem initiatives, describe their innovative aspects, compare their technical and business features, and identify open research challenges. We aim to assist practitioners in choosing the most suitable data ecosystem for their use cases and scientists to explore emerging research opportunities.

cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1259159/the-new-york-nurses-replaced-by-ai-ai-makes-inroads-in-healthcare-threatening-patient-ca

Montefiore is planning to lay off real nurses and replace them with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software. These are nurses who use their decades of bedside experience and clinical judgement to review insurance denials and make sure patients get the care they need covered by insurance.

Replacing real nurses with AI is terrible for workers and the economy in the Bronx. It could also have negative consequences for patients in the Bronx.

A letter calls for policymakers to do more to understand and respond to potential disruptions from artificial intelligence.

cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1258917/wikipedia-escapes-category-1-designation-under-the-uk-online-safety-act-for-now

The Los Angeles Police Department is ending its agreement with Flock Safety, a company that operates surveillance cameras throughout the city.

LAPD announced that it will allow its agreement with the company to expire Saturday, ending the department's three-year relationship with the security firm - at least for now.

Flock cameras capture images of vehicles and license plates on roadways. LAPD says the cameras can help track down suspects involved in crimes.

cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1257777/2-websites-run-by-the-u-s-army-were-defaced-by-hackers-with-messages-referring-to-trump

cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1257213/linkedin-a-mass-grave-of-ghost-jobs-is-now-becoming-a-dating-app

• Risk vs reward: Although 65% believe using LinkedIn for dating could harm their reputation, 1 in 8 have formed a romantic relationship that started on LinkedIn.
• LinkedIn as a vetting tool: 1 in 5 admit to using LinkedIn to research a potential romantic partner.
• Trust in profiles: Nearly half (48%) believe information on LinkedIn profiles is more trustworthy than on dating apps.
• What draws attention: Besides profile photos (57%), workers say showcasing personality in bios or “About” sections (55%) and mutual connections (41%) are among the top LinkedIn features that would influence their romantic interest in someone.

A coordinated online campaign has reportedly encouraged users to alter fuel station information on digital maps across Russia, creating confusion among drivers.

The activity involves changing station statuses by marking locations with available fuel as empty or showing closed stations as operational.

Supporters of the campaign claim the effort is designed to disrupt travel decisions, increase uncertainty, and create additional pressure around fuel availability.

cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1257129/meta-s-new-patent-wants-to-track-your-mood-by-listening-to-your-voice-all-day

Meta has filed a patent for a system that continuously listens to your voice, detects how you're feeling, and builds a timeline of your emotional trends. The AI ties your mood to where you are, what you're doing, and what time it is.

A woman drives with both hands on the wheel. Her phone sits face-down on her lap. No officer pulls her over. No lights flash. Weeks later, a $1,251 ticket arrives in the mail. The evidence: a single frame from a Camera surveillance app. The charge: phone use while driving.

Automated camera companies market their devices as automated license plate readers — tools for catching stolen cars, flagging warrants, and aiding serious investigations.

Sold as a Crime Tool. Used as a Fine Machine.

Microsoft nepobaby recreated Honey, complete with all its slimy privacy and linkjacking practices, just under new brand name