Google security analysts are working on Project Naptime, a framework that aims to allow large language models (LLMs) to conduct automated vulnerability investigations and malware variant scans. This project, developed by Google’s Project Zero team, seeks to enable LLMs to follow a systematic, hypothesis-driven approach similar to that of human security professionals. Named “Naptime” as … Read more
Google’s Naptime project aims to improve automated discovery of vulnerabilities using a large language model (LLM). The project focuses on the interaction between an AI agent and a target code base, equipping the agent with specialized tools to mimic the workflow of a vulnerability investigator. Named for allowing humans to “take regular naps” while aiding … Read more
Over 1,200 STEM students and workers have pledged not to work at Google or Amazon due to their involvement in Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion project providing cloud computing infrastructure to the Israeli government. Critics say the project enables Israeli surveillance of Palestinians and occupation of their land. Some tech workers have demanded their employers … Read more
Phone mirroring software like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay has become essential for drivers, as automakers have largely given in to the dominance of Google and Apple in the automotive world. Google recently announced a new program called “car-ready mobile apps” that aims to bring new applications to Android Auto without requiring developers to do … Read more
‘s reports that SoftBank is planning to develop a super artificial intelligence (AI) system after missing out on the boom in Nvidia stock may have positive implications for Arm Holdings, a company acquired by SoftBank in 2016. SoftBank’s decision to focus on developing its own AI technology comes after its failure to capitalize on the … Read more
Project Starline by Google offers a revolutionary approach to video calling, allowing for a more immersive and natural experience. The technology creates a live animated 3D representation of the person you are speaking with, making eye contact and human connection easier to establish than in traditional video calls. Despite some limitations, such as being limited … Read more
Video calls have become a common part of everyday life over the past four years, leading to the well-known concept of “Zoom fatigue.” One of the challenges of video calling is the lack of meaningful eye contact due to the position of the camera compared to the screen. Google’s Project Starline aims to address this … Read more
The coalition known as No Tech for Apartheid (NOTA) is gaining traction in its campaign urging tech workers to boycott big tech companies that have contracts with the Israeli government. Over 1,100 STEM students and young professionals have pledged to reject job offers from companies like Google and Amazon, accusing them of fueling Israel’s apartheid … Read more
Cytora, a digital risk processing platform, has announced a partnership with ChAI, an AI-powered commodity price forecaster and market intelligence provider. This collaboration will enable insurers to access ChAI’s commodity price forecasts and market intelligence across various commodities, such as metals, energy, plastics, and agriculture, through Cytora’s platform. The goal is to provide insurers with … Read more
More than a thousand STEM students and young workers from over 120 universities have vowed not to work for Google or Amazon until the companies end their partnership with Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract providing cloud computing services to the Israeli government. Students from top schools like Stanford and UC Berkeley have joined the … Read more