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Researchers in UAE Create AI That Can Describe Images in Perfect Detail

TL;DR Researchers at the Mohamed bin Zayed University developed an AI model that can create text-based conversations tied to specific objects or regions in an image.

By @autoencoder [ 5 Min read ]

Authors:

(1) Hanoona Rasheed, Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI and equally contributing first authors;

(2) Muhammad Maaz, Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI and equally contributing first authors;

(3) Sahal Shaji, Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI;

(4) Abdelrahman Shaker, Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI;..

The Sneaky Way Web Browsers Are Identifying You (Even When You Turn Off Cookies)

TL;DR A guide on browser fingerprinting, how it identifies us, fingerprint testing, and what techniques we can use to ensure our browsing is kept anonymous.

By @rampageproxies [ 12 Min read ]

Google

YouTube

Facebook

X (Twitter)

Amazon

Instagram

Reddit

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to hide your browser fingerprint and reclaim your anonymity while browsing the net- this one’s for you.

An easy way to break fingerprinting down is to start by identifying the main components. Like this:..

The Dead Internet Theory: The Dark Side of AI Automation

TL;DR

By @antonvoichenkovokrug [ 6 Min read ]

According to research, about 15% of Twitter accounts are bots, creating the illusion of real user activity. This is especially true in political discussions, where AI is used to push certain viewpoints. And that’s only what we can identify — the real percentage might be much higher...

The Crypto Industry is Overlooking a Critical Factor in Ensuring Its Success

TL;DR To turn people into cryptocurrency adopters, it’s not enough to just develop technology and use traditional marketing techniques.

By @kategrizik [ 4 Min read ]

Many people are hesitant to use cryptocurrencies because they’re worried about losing money, find the blockchain technology too complicated, or simply don’t trust cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency platforms can encourage more users to adopt cryptocurrencies and retain customers by educating them and building trust...

Heres Why High Achievers Feel Like Failures

TL;DR The invisible progress paradox is a trap in personal growth.

By @scottdclary [ 11 Min read ]

I watched my friend Mark break down in his Tesla last week.

And yet, he's convinced he's falling behind.

That's when it hit me: Mark isn't failing at all. He's falling for one of the most dangerous traps in personal growth – the invisible progress paradox.

Think about it:..

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