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According to a statement by the founder of SaaStr, a SaaS (software as a service) development company, a vibe coding tool he had previously recommended completely wiped out a database containing production data. “Vibe coding” is the practice of using artificial intelligence in the programming process. The term was ...

Vtubers, or “Virtual YouTubers,” are content creators who engage in streaming using avatars, usually reminiscent of Japanese animation style, instead of their own appearance. The term was coined in 2016 following the debut of Kizuna AI, considered the first true Vtuber in history. The practice has become increasing...

In recent years, the online landscape has gradually filled up with content featuring a specific style and a particularly disturbing visual aesthetic: whether it's videos or images, it's usually quite easy to discern whether or not they are generative in nature. Recognizing the hand of artificial intelligence is becomin...

Every person is free to frequent the places they prefer, participate in the events that most appeal to them, and fight for what they believe in; fundamentally, a human being's freedom should never be questioned. However, each of our choices inevitably construct a narrative that describes us, a narrative that, unfortuna...

Today's featured article can be viewed at the link below; it includes a post on Mastodon published by Cory Doctorow, the author of the article containing the entire thread on the aforementioned platform. We strongly recommend that you read the entire text. In recent years, artificial intelligence seems to be the only ...

In order to be as accurate and efficient as possible, artificial intelligence systems should be trained using content from any field, any culture, and, above all, free from discriminatory bias. Developing an AI tool without paying attention to the type of material it is fed means obtaining a flawed product, subject to ...

Nowadays, using copyrighted content as material to train artificial intelligence services is, unfortunately, not particularly surprising. Following the rapid and frightening rise of this technology, every company interested in the sector seems willing to do anything to secure a place in the AI arena, whether it be chat...

US IT giant Microsoft recently announced its upcoming incorporation of GitHub, the popular software project hosting service. The announcement was made by Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, who added that he intends to leave his current position to “return to being a founder.” The US multinational acquired GitHub back i...

Rare Breed TV, one of the largest providers of illegal IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services in the US, was recently shut down following confirmation of a financial agreement between the service operators and the ACE (Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment). The announcement took loyal users of the site by su...

ChatGPT will never reach a final version; it will be updated periodically until the end of its days, so that it can satisfy any user request and, above all, any desire for prestige on the part of its creator. There is always room for improvement, as in any other field, but the development of artificial intelligence ser...

The Sacramento Music Archive, a nonprofit organization born out of the personal passion of the 57-year-old Shayne Stacy, now plays a key role in protecting and preserving the music scene of California's capital. Having spent years of his adolescence immortalizing countless concerts and performances held around the city...

Today's reference article is presented in a somewhat unusual format. Rather than a text or column published by a newspaper, we have decided to offer you a thread of information and opinions related to the topic in question, written and shared on the decentralized social media platform Mastodon. According to the messag...

The word “enshittification,” coined in 2022 by Cory Doctorow, author of the article we are presenting today, refers to the gradual deterioration of online platforms over the years. The inevitable passage of time erodes the quality of those products which, being virtual and lacking a physical presence in the cultura...

There are people who spend their free time scrolling through TikTok, reading a book, or watching a series, and then there is Xe Iaso, a VTuber, streamer, and technical educator who, in her spare time, fights against artificial intelligence scraper bots. These kinds of “tools” are bots dedicated to scraping content ...

Within European cultural imagery, and beyond, Switzerland is generally recognized as a place characterized by profound reserve, a state that respects and protects the privacy of its citizens, guaranteeing them a certain level of secrecy, especially in economic contexts. Nevertheless, a recent proposal to revise the VÜ...

During the first few months of 2025, Gravy Analytics, an American company specializing in geolocation, was the victim of a massive data breach. The company plays an essential role in the marketing industry, as it verifies the presence of consumers at events, venues, and locations, thereby obtaining valuable information...