Chatbots can hide secret messages in seemingly normal conversations

Encrypted messages could be hidden within a normal-looking conversation on social media Tero Vesalainen/iStockphoto/G​etty Images Secret messages can be hidden inside fake conversations generated by AI chatbots. The technique could give people a way to communicate online without arousing the suspicion of oppressive governments. When messages are encrypted for secure transmission, the resulting cipher text…

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US government defunds research on misinformation

Disinformation can be especially prevalent on social media sites Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has terminated government research grants for studying misinformation and disinformation. The defunding comes at a time when propaganda and scams fuelled by the latest artificial intelligence technologies are flooding social media networks, and tech companies…

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Mystery of Welsh medieval cemetery deepens

Alison Francis Senior science journalist Kevin Church/BBC The team has so far found 41 skeletons buried in the cemetery A medieval cemetery unearthed near Cardiff Airport is continuing to confound archaeologists, as the mysteries surrounding it are multiplying. The discovery of the site, dating to the 6th or 7th Century, was announced last year, with…

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Estée Lauder launches on Amazon in Canada

Estée Lauder has launched in Amazon’s Canadian Premium Beauty store, bringing its skincare, makeup, and fragrances to more Canadian customers.  Estée Lauder launches on Amazon in Canada. – Estée Lauder With this launch, Canadian shoppers can now browse and purchase Estée Lauder hero products, such as the award-winning Advanced Night Repair Serum and its foundation,…

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