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Specifically, the committee recommended that the State Department assess whether the distillation attacks violate laws like the Economic Espionage Act and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. They also want “adversarial distillation” clearly defined and officially categorized as a controlled technology transfer, which would make it easier to restrict fraudulent Chinese access to models. If … Read More “US accuses China of “industrial-scale” AI theft. China says it’s “slander.”” »

It’d be great if there were one pair of headphones or earbuds that worked for everything. Sure, the best headphones can often work at least reasonably well in every situation, but some are better suited for certain tasks than others. Comfortable over-ears perfect for long listening sessions probably aren’t great for the gym, for instance. … Read More “You Should Have Exactly 3 Pairs of Headphones. Here’s Why” »

Back in October, Google said it would give Google Wallet on Android the ability to track live flight updates on your home screen through a persistent notification, and this is now finally live. These live updates show up if you’ve previously added a boarding pass to Google Wallet. Doing that already gave you notifications with … Read More “Google Wallet now tracks your flight on your home screen” »

Over the past several months, many countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, setting a precedent that other countries are now closely watching.  Australia’s regulations, along with other countries’ proposals, aim to reduce the pressures … Read More “These are the countries moving to ban social media for children” »

A decade ago, I wore AirPods in my ears and people wondered what the heck I was doing. Nobody asks that question anymore: AirPods have become one of the greatest product success stories of the Tim Cook years at Apple, iconic white buds that I see people wear practically nonstop. The Vision Pro was another … Read More “Tim Cook Only Half Solved Tech We Wear on Our Faces. Now It’s Ternus’ Turn” »

The next crop of iPhones looks interesting, based on the rumors we’ve heard so far. From a possible folding model to a brand-new iPhone 18 lineup, this year could bring fresh tech to Apple’s mobile division. Plus, the entry-level iPhone 17E recently debuted, adding yet another option for budget-conscious consumers. On the laptop side, Apple’s new MacBook … Read More “Don’t Wait for the iPhone 18. Just Get Apple’s iPhone 17” »

Portable audio and home theater upgrades can be very pricey, which is why we make a habit out of telling readers when there are good deals happening. With that in mind, here’s a friendly reminder that a heap of refurbished Sonos gear is steeply discounted, and will be until the company’s sale ends April 24th. … Read More “Sonos’ big sale on refurbished speakers is about to end” »