A video: “OSINT: How to Find Information about ANYONE”

Here are key timestamps linked to significant moments in the video: 00:00:00 – Introduction: What is OSINT? 00:00:30 – Using OSINT to Investigate Digital Presence 00:01:01 – Government and Commercial Data Sources 00:01:33 – Google Dorks: Advanced Search Techniques 00:02:47 – Finding Personal Information through Online Documents 00:03:31 – Data Breaches and Their Impact 00:04:32 … Read more

A video: “How Did Europe Fall So Far Behind? (In Tech)”

Europe is often described as one of the most developed regions in the world. In fact, it’s often even pointed to as the gold standard for various systems whether it be schooling or welfare, but there is one notable sector in which Europe has consistently been following behind: tech. Europe only has a few notable … Read more

The Broligarchy leading the US?

The Broligarchy: The Who’s Who of the Silicon Gilded Age The Intercept Silicon Valley’s biggest power players traded in their hoodies for suits and ties this week as they sat front and center to watch Donald Trump take the oath of office again. Seated in front of the incoming cabinet were Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Google’s … Read more

Finally a Google AI product that really helps: Notebook LM

I exaggerate a bit, but Google announces an AI product nearly every day. From time to time, I give Gemini another chance. Well, it works. I hear some friends use it productively. I made my choice favoring its rivals. However, I started trying NotebookLM, and I believe this looks good. It’s probably the best product … Read more

Peripheralization of US and UK: “US and UK reject global AI declaration in Paris”

via  US and UK reject global AI declaration in Paris   The AI Daily: The United States and United Kingdom just declined to sign a major declaration on “inclusive and sustainable” AI at the Paris summit, breaking ranks with 60 other nations including China, India, Japan, and key European allies. Key highlights: The declaration focused … Read more

A video: “Why Does No One Know Google’s Founders”

Everyone knows the top mega billionaires in the world like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg. However, there is one mega-corporation whose founders aren’t nearly as known which is Google with Sergey Brin and Larry Page. Each Sergey Brin and Larry Page boast a net worth over $80 billion and Alphabet, the … Read more

DeepSeek Upends Energy Industry- a Perplexity curation

DeepSeek Upends Energy Industry DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has introduced its groundbreaking R1 model, which operates at 10 to 40 times lower energy consumption than comparable systems, requiring minimal computing resources and challenging the narrative of AI’s growing energy demands. This innovation has triggered a significant sell-off in energy stocks, disrupted infrastructure expansion plans, … Read more

A video: “Airbnb Screwed Up The Housing Market…And Is Doing Better Than Ever”

Here are key timestamps linked to significant moments in the video: 00:00:00 – Introduction: Airbnb’s Impact on the Housing Market 00:00:31 – Airbnb’s Financial Success vs. Zillow’s Failure 00:02:17 – Airbnb’s Strong Market Position and Stock Performance 00:03:25 – Airbnb’s Humble Beginnings as a Budget Alternative 00:05:05 – How Airbnb’s Growth Was Fueled by Investment … Read more

EU Bans Risky AI Systems

This was curated by a Perplexity user. Here is the link to the full content. As of February 2, 2025, the European Union has enacted a ban on AI systems deemed to pose “unacceptable risks” under the EU AI Act, targeting applications like manipulative systems, social scoring, and real-time biometric identification while introducing strict enforcement … Read more

Israel strikes again: “WhatsApp says journalists and civil society members were targets of Israeli spyware”

Go on and ban Deep Seek and lament about Chinese hacks. WhatsApp says journalists and civil society members were targets of Israeli spyware Messaging app said it had ‘high confidence’ some users were targeted and ‘possibly compromised’ by Paragon Solutions spyware Read here

A video: “How Sex Workers Predict Market Crashes”

Here are key timestamps linked to significant moments in the video: 00:00:00 – Introduction: How Sex Workers Predict Market Crashes 00:00:30 – The “Stripper Index” as an Economic Indicator 00:01:01 – Examining Past Predictions and Economic Declines 00:02:10 – Boeing, Reddit, and Trump Media Stock Volatility 00:03:38 – The Economic Theory Behind the Stripper Index … Read more

Finally a Chinese response to the Generative AI revolution: DeepSeek

I haven’t tested much, but my first inquiries look promising. Let’s see how it goes. DeepSeek is an advanced AI model that has garnered attention for its performance and cost-effectiveness. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the pros and cons based on recent reviews. Pros of DeepSeek High Performance: DeepSeek excels in various tasks, particularly in … Read more

A video: “Why So Many EV Companies Fail”

The EV revolution could bring more change to the automotive industry than since its founding, and the potential impact is a tempting proposition for entrepreneurs. But this business is not for the faint of heart and nothing like starting an app or a social media company. It takes billions of dollars to build factories, design … Read more

The TikTok ban. Do we realize that the US government is a censor now?

I guess for some, it is not surprising, but I am surprised. TikTok is not a marginal platform. More than a hundred million American users are using it, and the American government is unashamedly banning it for national security reasons. That’s the declaration of defeat. US-based social media platforms have focused on profit so intensely … Read more

Maybe the best digital protest recently: American users are flocking to RedNote

American users are flocking to RedNote, a Chinese social media app, for several key reasons: Looming TikTok Ban The primary driver is the impending ban on TikTok in the United States, set to take effect on January 19, 2025, unless the Supreme Court intervenes[1][4]. With 170 million American TikTok users at risk of losing access … Read more