Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 7/20/24. We aim to educate people about this crucial area along with providing information of what is taking place.
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
TechCrunch: US cyber agency CISA says malicious hackers are ‘taking advantage’ of CrowdStrike outage
https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/19/us-cyber-agency-cisa-says-malicious-hackers-are-taking-advantage-of-crowdstrike-outage/
Hackers taking care of security features being down?
Imagine that.
:)
Even Zuckerberg's gang suffered, Reuters noted: Meta content moderation vendors hit by global cyber outage
https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-content-moderation-vendors-hit-by-global-cyber-outage-2024-07-19/
And here you go - 15+ replies ;)
Thank you. That is really helpful. Gets the threadcast going strong early.
Yep, I hate that talking to myeself in an early stage of any threadcast I start.
i guess am early today 😁
Yes the threadcast just went up. But it is good to have you here and we already have a few things posted. More will be going up during the day.
BNB chain is here again with its seasonal hackathon. This one is for the 3rd quarter of 2024. The first two hackathons were hugely successful with some great projects built and launched on the BNB chain.
The New York Times: The Data That Powers A.I. Is Disappearing Fast
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/technology/ai-data-restrictions.html
Yep. Exactly as I have been saying. This is happening across the board.
And now for something completely different: Hollywood stars’ estates agree to the use of their voices with AI - CNN.
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/03/tech/elevenlabs-ai-celebrity-voices/index.html
If you cant beat them, join them.
TechCrunch: Twitch reinstates Trump’s account ahead of the 2024 presidential election
I imagine him streaming some first person shooting games there ;)
https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/19/twitch-reinstates-trumps-account-ahead-of-the-2024-presidential-election/
LOL that is cold.
I thought he was not cold yet :) By an inch or two ;)
I see you need a bunch of replies to get showcased. Let me have a look at that ;)
And how about Tesla? Well...
Reuters: Tesla halted some production lines due to global IT outage, Business Insider reports
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-halted-some-production-lines-due-global-it-outage-business-insider-reports-2024-07-19/
The Guardian: ‘Google says I’m a dead physicist’: is the world’s biggest search engine broken?
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/20/google-is-the-worlds-biggest-search-engine-broken
Since they added Gemini to it, things seem screwy.
My view is Chatbots are going to crush Google search. They will be built into most sites.
Brave has implemented a search-based AI too, and it kinda sucks.
And Wired again, this time with something frequent flyers like myself find important: Why the Global CrowdStrike Outage Hit Airports So Hard
https://www.wired.com/story/crowdstrike-windows-outage-airport-travel-delays/
The Guardian: AI is overpowering efforts to catch child predators, experts warn
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/18/ai-generated-images-child-predators
The interesting thing about #technology is the constant tug-o-war between law enforcement and criminals. Some use it with good intentions, others for nefarious reasons.
And here's a Wired's insight to the topic: How One Bad CrowdStrike Update Crashed the World’s Computers
https://www.wired.com/story/crowdstrike-outage-update-windows/
Here's a way how to get your PC "cured" from the Crowdstrike mess if you haven't done so yet.
#ai #promptingideas
Lower electric bill
Prompt: "Analyze my home energy usage data for the past [number] months. My home is a [size] square foot [type of dwelling] in [location]. I have [list major appliances]. Identify patterns of high energy consumption and suggest practical ways to reduce my energy usage and costs. Include estimated savings for each suggestion and prioritize actions based on impact and ease of implementation."
I even need some strategies to reduce consumption.
Luckily over the last two months I've been able to see results and it's cool that we have a "smarter" option to give us more tips on this.
Definitely give this a go then. Interested to hear if you get anything useful out of it
Take the measurements of the house and test it hahaha... I hope it works.
A very useful prompt.
Cybersecurity
CrowdStrike update that caused global outage likely skipped checks, experts say
By Zeba Siddiqui
July 20, 20249:07 AM CDTUpdated 42 min ago
What a mess. Someone is going to get fired over this.
I hope it's the right somebody
Cybersecurity Three 'pro-Russian' hackers arrested in Spain over cyberattacks By Reuters
July 20, 20246:39 AM CDTUpdated 3 hours ago
Notice how every attacker these days is tied to Russia.
I guess the US doesnt engage in any cyber-attack tactics.
Oh no! I'm sure we never do. LOL
My Tech discovery today is that I can earn passive income on INLEO, a social media platform without making posts or threads.
That is a way to do it. Keep showing up and you learn more things on here.
Thank you. Growing with that gradually.
Good deal. Keep up the consistency and it will grow.
The platform allows us to do this. Another way to make gains is through interaction like we are doing now.
Yeah , though the passive option is so soothing
Without a doubt, the passive option is really comfortable hahaha...
TED -- What Is an AI Anyway? | Mustafa Suleyman | TED
https://inleo.io/threads/view/luchyl/re-luchyl-yozekp4p
#newsonleo #freecompliments #technology #thread2earn
It is amazing how #technology changes things. Nokia missed out on the entire smartphone switch. They ended up going way down after that.
4 Hovering Cars 2024-28 | Magnetic Revolution
#techonology
LOL you do love your flying cars dont you?
The idea is not bad.
Having these cars gives a futuristic idea hahaha...
What is a futuristic idea? Just something you think is futuristic or actually works? LOL
Maybe I didn't express myself correctly or it's the translator's fault.
I wanted to say that having these cars with this type of technology gives us the impression today that it is possible to drive "cars of the future".
https://inleo.io/threads/view/coyotelation/re-leothreads-9mh2vqi7
They are building some big things these days.
We currently have the technology for this and we should build really big things. But honestly I still never understood how the Egyptians built the pyramids.
There are gigantic blocks that weighed tons. I don't judge anyone who would think the aliens helped. LOL
But seriously, it's annoying to think that these technologies from the past were not "used", because today we would be more advanced, in my humble opinion.
LOL there is certainly more to the story than what we are led to believe. Whether it was aliens or some type of hidden knowledge, who knows?
Who knows right? But it's really crazy to imagine that there were several slaves using gadgets from that time carrying thousands of blocks of that size.
Yeah. Well not sure it all happens like they say when you look at the size (and weight) of some expecially for the Great Pyramid.
I think the same as you. Even because the great war stories were written by the victors hahaha...
Look at this, @taskmaster4450le, a new powerful free tool from Stanford University to build out wiki pages. @leoglossary comes to mind
tool link: storm.genie.stanford.edu
#ai #promptingtips #techtips
That is cool I will check it out. Perhaps we have to consider adding more to that. I still wonder the utility these days other than feeding LeoAi.
What are your thoughts?
You may be right regarding utility. I myself have used the pages on several occasions to look stuff up, but without proper search functionality, it's usefulness have been limited. Also, even with leolinker, people doesn't seem particularly interested in using it for their posts.
I'm not sure.. maybe. Maybe it's not worth the hassle, at least at this time.
Perhaps with an even higher level of automation that doesn't require someone to craft each page completely could be something. An AI agent that continuously sifts through pages looking for missing/outdated information and updates the post / posts new stuff for instance? It's not impossible
I played around with it. Does some good stuff. I still wonder the value. What are your thoughts?
skip to the 6 minute mark to see it in action
Ex-eBay worker who sent bloody pig mask to couple gets slap on wrist in cyberstalking plot
The former senior manager of special operations for eBay’s global security team was sentenced for his role in a cyberstalking campaign.
The former senior manager of special operations for eBay’s global security team was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Boston for his role in a cyberstalking campaign that included sending a preserved fetal pig, a bloody pig Halloween mask and a book on surviving the loss of a spouse to a Massachusetts couple’s home.
Brian Gilbert, 56, of San Jose, Calif., was sentenced by US Senior District Court Judge William Young to time served, one year of supervised release provided that he has no contact with either of the victims, and a $20,000 fine.
#newsonleo #cyberstalking #crime
Good thing he's a former employee. Now he and the rest of his group know it's not okay to terrorize people like that.
Just shoot him.
Or that!
@mightpossibly
How about posting a few #promptingtips in here each day?
We can start a bit of a library under that tag and, as always, feed #leoai.
i love the idea 💡
i like the thought of that. I think I've used the tag #promptideas previously. Will try to search them
Yeah. I think some simple lessons over time would be helpful. Start a library on here. Get as much stuff in from different chatbots. I will go through some of the different docs that are out there and post some of it in the threadcast.
Xiaomi launches first flip phone at just over $800, with a $70 portable printer
The Mix Flip starts at 5,999 yuan ($825), the Chinese company announced.
Xiaomi on Friday launched its first flip phone with the ability to print pictures instantly using a separately sold portable printer.
The Mix Flip starts at 5,999 yuan ($825), the company announced.
Preorders start Friday with deliveries beginning Tuesday.
#technology #xiaomi #smartphone #china
Given the potential impacts of automation and AI on employment, which do you believe is a more sustainable solution for the future?
#threadcast
AI's NEW Quest to End Aging
#newsonleo #technology #aging
TechCrunch: These startups are trying to prevent another CrowdStrike-like outage, according to VCs
https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/19/these-startups-are-trying-to-prevent-another-crowdstrike-like-outage-according-to-vcs/
These startups are trying to prevent another CrowdStrike-like outage, according to VCs
The global outage is a perfect reminder how much of the world relies on technological infrastructure.
Windows users around the globe woke up on Friday morning to “blue screens of death” (BSOD) thanks to a faulty software update from CrowdStrike. The bug caused outages around the world, bringing airlines, boats, hospitals, and banks to a grinding halt. But some see opportunity in the rubble.
#newsonleo #crowdstrike #technology
10 Stages of AI (And Their Impact on Humanity)
#ai #technology #future
The 48 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (July 2024)
“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” “The Imaginary,” and “Godzilla Minus One” are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
Netflix has plenty of movies to watch, but it’s a real mixed bag. Sometimes finding the right film at the right time can seem like an impossible task. Fret not, we’re here to help. Below is a list of some of our favorites currently on the streaming service—from dramas to comedies to thrillers.
#netflix #movies #entertainment #technology
US cyber agency CISA says malicious hackers are 'taking advantage' of CrowdStrike outage
CISA confirmed the CrowdStrike outage was not caused by a cyberattack, but urged caution as malicious hackers exploit the situation.
As much of the world slowly gets back online after an outage caused by cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike led to global travel and business gridlock, malicious actors are also trying to exploit the situation for their own gain.
U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA said in a statement Friday that though the CrowdStrike outage was not linked to a cyberattack or malicious activity, it has “observed threat actors taking advantage of this incident for phishing and other malicious activity.”
#newsonleo #Technology #hacks #crowdstrike
#ai #promptingtips
Use Clear Instructions and Formatting
Structure your prompt with clear instructions and use formatting to separate different parts.
Example:
Analyze the following poem:
[Insert poem here]
Please provide:
Tip: If you want the response in a particular format, state it clearly.
#ai #promptingtips
Be Specific and Detailed
Provide as much relevant information as possible in your prompt.
Example:
Chinese submarines with lasers could take down Starlink satellites: PLA study
China could soon be targeting Starlink-like satellites with advanced submarine laser weapons, according to a recent naval study.
According to a study by People’s Liberation Army (PLA) scientists, Chinese submarines equipped with lasers could potentially disable SpaceX’s Starlink satellites if China’s security were threatened.
The study details a submarine with a megawatt-class solid-state laser weapon installed in its midsection, capable of remaining submerged while raising a retractable “optoelectronic mast” to fire at satellites before diving back down, the South China Morning Post reported.
#newsonleo #china #starlink #technology #war #satellites
The Chinese are not messing around.
It's incredible how quickly military technology advances.
That is usually either one of the main drivers of #technology or one of the first adopters.
Sad but how to kill people more efficiently is what we seek to do.
He summed up humanity well.
Over the years, what we see is that, much of the evolution was for one society to be superior to another and if the use of force was necessary, they would be ready for it.
The Cold War is a good example of this.
Yep. We are seeing things coming from so many different directions it is hard to picture where this will all end up.
I'm just afraid that, with these leaders today, they won't do anything more absurd than there is already with so much war in the world and that this won't escalate even further.
The future will be very fascinating as it is possible to see so many things being done and developing. A full-scale war would end all of this.
Is it because of their prioritizing their local content?
#cent
At this point, they place a lot of value on what they have. Without having to depend on other countries.
Its technology makes it develop and stand out on the world stage.
@coyotelation
Do you like #technology. Did you always follow it closely.
I really appreciate #technology. Incredible things are being done and the future will be fascinating.
Have you always been interested in it or did you just start to pay attention now that we have the threadcast?
I've always liked it, every now and then I do an article about it, I think my last post was about Neuralink and the implemented chip, but I've been following this project for years.
The last time I was excited about bringing content here was when they created the Stem community, but I don't know why I was "blacklisted" there and never posted on their platform again.
Thanks to your threadcast I can talk more calmly about this. I hope someone else can create a science threadcast as I appreciate it too. Every now and then I bring something here hahaha...
LOL there are a lot of things that we can do with threadcasts. Make them into sections on the site.
Not exactly appetizing but it does address a couple major issues with #space.
Un-pee-lievable new tech could allow astronauts to drink own urine on spacewalks instead of using diapers
The piss-abilities are out of this world.
The piss-abilities are out of this world.
Astronauts may one day not have to relieve themselves in diapers while on spacewalks thanks to groundbreaking technology that will convert their urine into drinkable water within minutes.
For decades, astronauts on spacewalks around the International Space Station have used a disposable diaper inside their spacesuit — known as a maximum absorbency garment (MAG) — when going number one.
#space #technology #spacewalk
https://inleo.io/threads/view/taskmaster4450le/re-adambarratt-2izlybdqy
AI Has a Big Data Problem!
#technology #ai #data #technology
Tracking the EV battery factory construction boom across North America
Battery factories are popping up across North America. Here's where they are and how the Inflation Reduction Act influenced the boom.
The onshoring of battery manufacturing for EVs started as a trickle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then it turned into a tsunami.
In 2019, just two battery factories were operating in the United States with another two under construction. Today there are about 34 battery factories either planned, under construction or operational in the country.
#newsonleo #ev #unitedstates #technology #factories
China plans 30-satellite information superhighway to connect Earth, moon
The proposed network aims to provide real-time communication, navigation, and monitoring services for global users.
China is setting its sights on cislunar space dominance. It has unveiled plans for a comprehensive satellite network to revolutionize communication, navigation, and monitoring capabilities between Earth and the moon.
The network would offer real-time communication, navigation, and monitoring services to global users. This proposal comes from researchers at the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and the Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering.
#china #technology #space #satellite
World record: 1,571 drones form Mickey Mouse at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland’s future plans for drone technology include innovative developments like drone swarms, enhancing storytelling and creating more complex and dynamic displays.
Disneyland Paris sets a Guinness World Record with the largest aerial display of a fictional character using drones.
The drone light show featured a Mickey Mouse head which was composed of 1,571 drones. It was supported by drone show technology provider Dronisos.
Disney Parks are renowned for their unique entertainment, particularly nighttime spectaculars with impressive visuals and special effects.
#disney #drone #technology #entertainment
In a first, rare earth metals’ magnetic properties changed using X-ray lasers
Physicists have long held the belief that altering the magnetic properties of rare earth elements is unattainable.
Physicists have long believed that it is impossible to alter the magnetic properties of rare earth elements. However, for the first time, a new study shows that laser pulses have the power to excite electrons that govern the magnetism of rare earth materials.
These findings can lead to the development of better, faster, and more energy-efficient data storage devices in the future.
The study authors achieved this feat using two powerful X-ray lasers, EuXFEL (European X-ray Free-Electron Laser) and FLASH (Free-Electron Laser in Hamburg). Both lasers are located in Hamburg, Germany, and are capable of producing ultrashort X-ray pulses.
#newsonleo #materials #materialscience #xray
https://inleo.io/threads/view/taskmaster4450le/re-leothreads-ufwd5ctg
#ai #promptingtips
https://inleo.io/threads/view/mightpossibly/re-leothreads-jkjf3zek
#ai #promptingtips
Use case: Create tailored meal plans based on individual health goals and dietary restrictions.
Prompt: "Create a 7-day meal plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks) for someone who is [age], [weight], [height], [activity level], trying to [health goal: e.g., lose weight, gain muscle, manage diabetes]. Dietary restrictions: [list any]. Include a grocery list and simple recipes for each meal.
#ai #promptingtips
Book recommendations
Prompt: "Based on my recent reads [list 5-10 books] and my preferences [preferred genres, themes, writing styles], suggest 10 books I might enjoy. Include a mix of popular and lesser-known titles. For each suggestion, provide a brief explanation of why it might appeal to me."