How bad bots are dominating Internet traffic in 2024
Almost half (49.6%) of all internet traffic in 2023 was driven by bots – a 2% increase from the previous year, marking the highest level since cybersecurity firm Imperva began …
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I’m a model who’s so hot that people accuse me of being AI — it’s complete insanity
They think she looks too good to be true. Hyperrealistic artificial intelligence fakes have become so prevalent online that “attractive” people are now being mistaken for AI. An Italian model …
One Man’s Army of Streaming Bots Reveals a Whole Industry’s Problem
A man in Denmark was sentenced to 18 months in prison today for using fake accounts to trick music streaming services into paying him 2 million Danish kroner ($290,000) in …
Rogue ChatGPT responding in nonsensical Spanglish, gibberish
Even a machine can lose its mind. Recently, ChatGPT users were baffled after OpenAI’s advanced AI chatbot appeared to have an epic meltdown, in which it started speaking Spanglish and …
Bot clicks and fake traffic set to cost advertisers over $71bn in 2024
With ad spend growth slowing to 5.3%, new research reveals an emerging threat to dwindling budgets – invalid traffic (IVT). In 2024, advertisers are set to waste over $71bn (£59bn)* on …
X says a bug caused numerous posts to be labeled as ‘Sensitive Media’
A bug on X, formerly Twitter, was causing numerous posts over the weekend to be flagged as “Sensitive Media,” thwarting the company’s own attempts to make its platform more approachable …
Casino app maker AviaGames accused of pitting players against bots
AviaGames — the Silicon Valley-based developer of popular casino apps like Bingo Tour and Solitaire Clash — has been slapped with a class-action lawsuit that claims users were duped into …
Casino app maker AviaGames accused of pitting players against bots
AviaGames — the Silicon Valley-based developer of popular casino apps like Bingo Tour and Solitaire Clash — has been slapped with a class-action lawsuit that claims users were duped into …
Are Telegram trading bots really safe? A user’s guide to best practices
Explore the critical security insights and essential safety practices for navigating the risks of Telegram crypto trading bots in our comprehensive guide. Telegram crypto trading bots have recently emerged as …
This New Breed of AI Assistant Wants to Do Your Boring Office Chores
This week, OpenAI announced a service that makes it possible for just about anyone to build a custom version of ChatGPT, no coding skills required. The company suggests that users …