AI can book a restaurant or a hair appointment, but don’t expect a full conversation
Sure your AI assistant can book an appointment for you, but what about any meaningful conversation? Shutterstock/Bas NastassiaGoogle recently unveiled...
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Defending the 2020 election against hacking: 5 questions answered
Vote count machines are just one target of hackers looking to disrupt US elections. AP Photo/Ben MargotEditor’s note: Journalist Bob...
Are your devices spying on you? Australia’s very small step to make the Internet of Things safer
ShutterstockFrom internet-connected televisions, toys, fridges, ovens, security cameras, door locks, fitness trackers and lights, the so-called “Internet of Things” (IoT)...
My thoughts are my password, because my brain reactions are unique
A test subject entering a brain password. Wenyao Xu, et al., CC BY-NDYour brain is an inexhaustible source of secure...
Here’s why South Africa’s online shoppers keep coming back for more
Online retailing is a relatively new phenomenon and a small element of retailing in Africa. ShutterstockOnline shopping is becoming ubiquitous...
What teenagers need to know about cybersecurity
Everyone's using technology – but they're not all as safe as they could be. Akhenaton Images/Shutterstock.comNow that school is back...
Why AI can’t solve everything
artificial-intelligence-503593_1920/flickrThe hysteria about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. There seems to be no shortage of sensationalist news...
K-12 schools need to take cyberattacks more seriously
Cyberattacks against America's K-12 schools are on the rise. janiecbros via iStock / Getty Images PlusTeachers in Baltimore County Public...
Fact check US: What is the impact of Russian interference in the US presidential election?
This article looks at the Russian’s contribution to the spread of fake news about the US elections. To understand concerns...
Clean up your cyber-hygiene – 6 changes to make in the new year
What dangerous experiences lurk behind the use of this trackpad? Amy Walters/Shutterstock.comData breaches, widespread malware attacks and microtargeted personalized advertising...
