Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meetings

Zoom has partnered with World, a human ID verification company founded by Sam Altman, to enhance security in meetings. This collaboration aims to ensure that participants are verified as humans and not AI-generated imposters. Verified participants will display a badge on their video tile, enhancing trust in virtual meetings.

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Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.

Sam Altman’s World project aims to expand its human verification services, starting with partnerships on Tinder. The initiative focuses on scaling its Orb-centered anonymous verification system, attracting interest and controversy. The project seeks to influence online identity verification, with plans for broader adoption across social platforms.

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Intel eases reliance on TSMC with 'Merica-made Core Series 3 processors

Intel announced the launch of 'Merica-made Core Series 3 processors, reducing reliance on TSMC. The new processors aim to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and diversify supply chains, marking a strategic shift in Intel's production capabilities amid global chip shortages.

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US-sanctioned currency exchange says $15 million heist done by "unfriendly states"

Grinex reports a $15 million heist attributed to 'unfriendly states' targeting a US-sanctioned currency exchange, citing hacking resources exclusive to hostile nations. The incident highlights ongoing cyber threats linked to geopolitical tensions, with authorities investigating the breach and potential impacts on financial security.

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Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed ‘side quests’

OpenAI executives Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles are leaving as the company shifts focus from consumer projects to enterprise AI, shutting down Sora and downsizing its science team, signaling a strategic pivot.

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Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation

Nicholas Moore, who hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials, has been sentenced to probation. He gained notoriety by posting victims' personal data on Instagram under the handle @ihackedthegovernment. The case highlights ongoing concerns about cybersecurity and the vulnerabilities within government systems.

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OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company

OpenAI's Kevin Weil is leaving the company as it integrates his AI science team into Codex. Weil, previously VP at Instagram, departs amid organizational shifts at ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, which is focusing on product integration and development.

Wired·3h ago

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