Biometric scans, outlet checks: How employers are AI proofing hiring
Employers aren't just screening resumes anymore. They're verifying applicants' identities throughout the hiring process by taking biometric scans of their faces, scrutinising email histories and even examining the outlets behind them in Zoom interviews.
Beyond the ban: Balancing child safety with digital access
Following the move to restrict under-16s from social media use in Malaysia, experts believe there is still more to be done to keep kids safe online.
Inspiring young thinkers across Malaysia
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the future of education, changing not only how students learn but also how educators teach, engage and support learning in the classroom.
Initial probe links narcotics, overloading, speeding to Algeria's deadly bus crash
ALGIERS, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- A preliminary investigation into a bus accident that killed 27 people in Algeria points to drug-impaired driving, overloading, and speeding as the cause, judicial authorities said on Sunday.
6 killed, 27 injured in traffic accident in central Italy
ROME, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- At least six people were killed and 27 others injured in a traffic accident Sunday afternoon on the SS79 Ternana highway near the border between the Lazio and Umbria regions in central Italy, local media reported.
EU to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit imagery and hacking with new team in Brussels
The European Union rolled out a new team on July 31 to rein in AI companies across the world, in one of the most aggressive regulations the high-tech sector has so far faced as fears rise over the risks the rapidly advancing technology poses to people, politics and prosperity.
QR codes make their way down wedding aisles
The technology, often associated with pandemic-era menus, is being used by more couples for ease, cost, expedience and sustainability.
Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash
Google rolled back on July 31 a new feature allowing Google Earth users to generate AI visualisations on top of the service's satellite imagery, following a furious backlash from researchers and open-source intelligence experts about the potential for disinformation.
The breakup loop: Why the TikTok algorithm may keep you heartbroken
As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.
Are AI translators ready to replace humans? Not nearly, study shows
Warnings have been sounded that artificial intelligence could lead to mass layoffs for software developers, finance professionals and customer service agents, among other office workers.
