A new level of AI

July 15, 2024

A new level of AI: OpenAI says it’s close to the second of five levels of artificial intelligence, called “Reasoners.” That’s AI that can solve basic problems like a human with a Ph.D. The next three levels? “Agents” that can operate independently for days, “Innovators” that can invent new ideas and “Organizers” that can do the work of an organization. AI is moving so fast!

Tags: AI (artificial intelligence), OpenAI, organization

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Your bank wants your voice – Will they keep it safe?

You already gave your bank your DOB, Social Security number and your mother’s maiden name. Now, they want your voice.

Banks say it’s an extra layer of biometric protection against fraud and cybercrime. But with the rise of hackers stealing voice data for deepfakes, is it worth the risk?

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How foreign spies use radio to broadcast secret messages

This is one of the coolest things I’ve learned recently: Foreign intelligence agencies still use good ol’ radio to share top secrets. Even with all the powerful tech at their fingertips, radio use in espionage has actually gone up in popularity since the 2010s. Pretty wild.

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Cyberattacks on our water supply

It’s happening more and more. I keep several extra cases of water on hand, just to be safe.

$25 million ransom

Paid in the CDK dealership software hack. The company refuses to confirm, but the writing’s on the blockchain. A bitcoin payment from a ransom attack consultancy to a hacker account matches up with when CDK software came back online. How convenient.

AT&T data breach: Who’s at risk and what to do now

AT&T dropped some big and very bad news this morning: “Nearly all” customers had text and call data leaked in a massive cyberattack. We’re talking 95 million people.

“Kim, really? Another data breach?” I know, but don’t tune this one out. It has scary implications for your privacy.

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AI Avatars gone wrong

Miracle Grow is NOT a supplement you should be consuming. Please don’t believe everything you see online.

Hidden cameras in your bushes

Criminals want to get to know your schedule … so they know exactly the right time to attack. Beware of camouflaged cameras recording every time you leave the house.

8,815 objects

Shot into space in the past five years. Elon Musk is responsible for about 72% of that. Starlink satellites only have a five-year lifespan. Musk wants to put as many as 42,000 in orbit. Space junk could become a massive problem within our lifetime. At least we’ll have Mars or a new exoplanet. 🙄

New scam: The government won't ask for gold

Share with someone who might be at risk of falling victim to this junk. So sad.

80% of prescriptions

Are controlled by three companies. That means higher drug prices. The FTC is suing the largest pharmacy benefit managers for pumping up consumer costs. Pro tip: GoodRx is free and has coupons you can use with or without insurance.