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AI technology is evolving at a rapid pace. This unique new technology has helped coders, businesses, mapping technologies, financial planners and, unfortunately, scammers. A recent report from Bolster.ai states there has been a 94 per cent increase in AI based scams, with a projected loss of more than $10.5 trillion by 2025. If you’ve been anywhere on Facebook marketplace in the last little while you may have noticed a frequent rise in complaints about purchases leading to fake addresses, non-delivered items or even entirely fake pages. This rise in scammers is mostly due to the availability and the advancement of AI. With a couple prompts and some patience a person can make dozens of fake accounts with photos, frequent posts and even post interactions with other AI accounts owned by the scammer. Outside of Facebook Marketplace, these scammers can use fake accounts to send phishing links. These are malicious links that when clicked on can track your online and personal information with data mining software. These links can be sent over Facebook or even to your personal email if listed. Make sure to never click on a link unless it is posted or sent by someone you have met outside the internet. Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to browsing marketplace safely: If you have trouble identifying AI-generated photos or text, there are websites that can identify them for you. These include but aren’t limited to sightengine, Is It AI?, Quillbot and GPTzero. AI isn’t just used by Facebook scammers. There is a world of scams that use AI tools to catch you off guard. One new scam stems from AI voice calls. Have you ever gotten a call in which the other end was completely silent and then quickly hung up? These calls are the first step in tricking you into giving away your hard-earned cash to scammers. These calls are looking to get one thing from you: Your speech and voice patterns. In most cases, these calls are not made by humans. They are mostly bot calls where the only thing on the other end is a recorder that will feed your voice into an AI system. Reports say that it only takes around 30 seconds of decent audio to replicate someone’s voice. After this system gets enough information it will call your relatives and friends seeking more personal information or requesting money. A common method to obtain this money is by applying pressure to the possible victim. This can come in the form of an AI voice requesting money for bail, money to pay back angry debtors, money for a lawyer, and even money for a ransom for themselves or another loved one. This because stress and pressure tactics can stop a person from stepping back and more closely examining the situation or checking with other loved ones to confirm. Scammers have even been known to use AI voicing to urge victims to not tell other family members about the fake incident out of embarrassment or due to legal issues. So how do you avoid these scams? First and foremost, it’s always a good idea to double-check. If you do get a call saying a family member is in jail and needs money, just hang up and call back or call another family member to confirm. Sometimes that’s all it takes to avoid someone taking advantage of you. Another good way to avoid these scams is to avoid picking up calls from unknown numbers. If you do end up taking a call from a suspicious source wait a while, if there is no reply followed by a dropped call, its likely you just avoided a possible scam. Scammers can get your number from a lot of sources for example, if your number is publicly listed, if you click on a phishing link, or if you use torrenting and pirating sites, these can all be used to get a hold of your personal phone number. Other ways to avoid falling victim to these calls or other similar scams include: Avoid giving or posting any unnecessary personal details over the phone or social media. (names of friends, events you are attending, place of business, etc) However, the most important advice to take away for these new scams, comes from an old, time-tested phrase: If it seems too good to be true, it usually is.
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Apple to develop smart doorbell camera with Face ID technology, set for 2025 releaseNov 17, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) scrambles away from Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Michael Jerrell (65) in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images/ File Photo San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will not play Sunday and head coach Kyle Shanahan said the lingering discomfort is a concern. Purdy sat out Friday after he participated in the start of Thursday's practice with the 49ers, then retreated indoors for what Shanahan said was a treatment session. Brandon Allen, 32, will start in Purdy's place, and the 49ers are also without defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique). Shanahan said players believe in Allen, even if he's an unknown. "Outside of here people haven't seen a lot of Brandon. But it's his second year (with the 49ers)," Shanahan said. "Obviously guys want Brock up, but guys are excited to see Brandon play." Shanahan said they are "a little surprised" Purdy experienced tightness and discomfort in his shoulder after an MRI exam on Monday that showed no long-term cause for concern. "The way it responded this week, it's really up in the air for next week," Shanahan said of Purdy. Allen is familiar to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, who was an assistant coach with the Rams during Allen's two-year run in Los Angeles. Allen broke into the NFL in 2016 with the Jaguars and is 2-7 in nine career starts. He went 1-2 with the Broncos in 2019 and 1-5 in six starts over two years with the Bengals in 2020 and ‘21. Shanahan said Allen's confidence grew throughout the week and he doesn't anticipate a major change in how he calls the offense. Left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) also missed practice for the third consecutive day. Without disclosing the nature of the ailment to Purdy's throwing shoulder, general manager John Lynch confirmed Friday an MRI exam took place to determine the severity of any injury. Allen worked with the first team most of Thursday and Friday with Joshua Dobbs also taking snaps. Lynch described Purdy's status for the 49ers (5-5) this week as "tenuous." "Hopefully, he makes progress, and we can have a shot at this weekend, but we'll see," Lynch said in an interview with KNBR in San Francisco. "I think it's tenuous." When Purdy was on the field this week, he primarily worked on the side in position-specific drills with QB coach Brian Griese. Williams played through an ankle injury last week after being listed as questionable but exited the stadium with an exaggerated limp on Sunday. Run game coordinator Chris Foerster said the 49ers aren't where they want to be at 5-5 because they haven't won close games, not because of injuries. "Seven games left is like an eternity," Foerster said. "So much can happen. Do the math. What was our record last year? It was 12-5. I was on a 13-win team that was nowhere near as good as the team last year." With or without Purdy, Foerster said the challenge for the 49ers is not to give up the ball to a defense that has 19 takeaways. The 49ers have 13 giveaways this season. --Field Level Media REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowBrayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning downed the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Sunday. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two helpers for the Lightning (14-9-3), while Jake Guentzel put away the game winner on a power play late in the third period. Captain Quinn Hughes and Kiefer Sherwood found the back of the net for the Canucks (14-8-4), who fell to 4-6-3 at home. Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 22 of the 24 shots he faced and Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves for Vancouver. Canucks: Hughes took a stick to the face 55 seconds into the game, missed more than 11 minutes, then returned to open the scoring 16:08 into the first period. It was the 50th goal of the defenceman’s career and extended his points streak to seven games with three goals and 10 assists across the stretch. Lightning: Kucherov, who returned to the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a lower-body injury, added another potent piece to Tampa’s red-hot power play. The Lightning were 2-for-4 with the man advantage and scored a power-play goal for the sixth straight game. Tampa took the lead 6:29 into the second when Kucherov sliced a pass to Point at the bottom of the faceoff circle and the Lightning winger blasted it in past Lankinen for his 17th of the season. Kucherov put the visitors on the board just a minute and 49 seconds earlier. Point scored his league-leading 10th power-play goal of the season. He’s one away from becoming the third player to score 100 power-play goals for the Lightning Canucks: Continue a six-game homestand Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Lightning: Visit the Oilers in Edmonton on Tuesday.
The Indian Muslim community has once again found itself at the centre of a disturbing wave of hatred and prejudice as right-wing Hindutva influencers created a fictional video showing Muslims engaging in “Rail Jihad”. The video published on the MVS YouTube channel now trending on various social platforms gives a perception of Muslims as involved in “Rail Jihad”, a fake narrative peddled by right-wing media and organisations affiliated with the Hindutva. The controversial video with the caption “Train overturning training in Madrasa” opens with a man clad in a kurta-pyjama and wearing a white skull cap with a bag on his back standing on the rail tracks. The scene, deliberately crafted to evoke suspicion in the viewers shows the Muslim character looking for something on the tracks. Meantime, the interval of the video shows two other characters of men confronting the Muslim man and questioning him about his intentions to which he replies he is here to board a train. The men answered the train was supposed to be boarded at a station, not at the railway track. Upon questioning, the visibly shaken Muslim character drops a screwdriver from his pyjama. The particular scene involves background music often associated with Muslim villain stereotypes in movies. The video continues with the Muslim man fleeing the spot in terror, hiding behind a rock and muttering words “ Ya Allah aj toh train jihad nahi ho paya, kab tak roke ge, Madrasa ki taleem hum zaya nahi hone de get, (O Allah, today the train jihad could not happen. How long will you stop us? We will not let the education of the Madrasa go to waste.) “ Eventually, the clip concludes with another music “Alhamdulillah,” a common expression in Arabic used by Muslims to thank God. Meanwhile, the video has ignited widespread outrage, tagging Buxar Police of Bihar on X, demanding swift legal action against the video makers. Critics argue that such content and misleading news is not only offensive but also potentially provoke violence against the Indian Muslim community by perpetuating dangerous myths. Amid a massive backlash and public outcry, Buxar Police have taken cognize of the incident and announced that action will be taken.”Legal action is being taken on the said information”, the police said on X. उक्त सूचना पर विधिसम्मत कार्रवाई की जा रही है। The characters seen in the video are Ashish Pandey, Vivek Tiwari, and Mithu Baba Chougain. The narrative accusing Muslims of plotting to sabotage railway tracks to cause a fatal accident with intentions to want Hindu passengers to die has been already debunked severally by fact-checkers. Such propaganda videos aims to perpetuate harmful stereotypes and deepen communal divisions under the disguise of “entertainment”. This scripted video comes at a time when India has witnessed several train and bridge accidents across states during this year. The situation has been exploited by several ultra-right-wing provocateurs to absolve the ruling government BJP and shift the blame squarely on Muslims.South Korean finance chief says recession fears following botched martial law are ‘excessive’KIIS announces breakfast show shake-up
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, Virgin Islands (AP) — Trey Autry scored 16 points off of the bench to help lead George Washington over Illinois State 72-64 on Monday night to claim a fifth-place finish at the Paradise Jam tournament in the Virgin Islands. Autry had five rebounds for the Revolutionaries (6-1). Gerald Drumgoole Jr. scored 16 points while going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 6 for 7 from the line. Darren Buchanan Jr. shot 3 of 11 from the field and 9 for 11 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding 10 rebounds. The Redbirds (4-3) were led by Chase Walker, who posted 18 points and two steals. Johnny Kinziger added 16 points for Illinois State. Dalton Banks also had 13 points, six rebounds and two steals. Autry scored seven points in the first half and George Washington went into the break trailing 29-27. NEXT UP George Washington's next game is Friday against VMI at home, and Illinois State visits Belmont on Wednesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .NoneNathan Cleary’s ‘tough’ admission on having kids with Mary Fowler
World News | PM Modi Recalled Historical Ties, Discussed Strengthening of Economic Relations with Kuwaiti PM: MEALetters to the Editor: health cuts, the hospital and the humanitiesNintendo is waiting to announce its next console. Its last console, the Switch, has been on the market for seven years, and with its first-party release calendar looking empty for the rest of 2024, it seems very much like the calm before the storm. However, even before Nintendo has officially announced the Switch 2/Super Switch (or whatever it'll be called) leaks from various sources have already started to set expectations for the upcoming console. Here's everything we know about Nintendo's next console. Nintendo Switch 2 Specs It started last year when Eurogamer reported that Nintendo showed off the new hardware to developers behind closed doors. The console was reportedly shown running an enhanced version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild along with a real-time demo of The Matrix Awakens demo. The demo was reportedly using NVIDIA's DLSS technology to upscale image quality and improve frame rates. A few weeks later, Digital Foundry reportedly confirmed with their sources that the Switch 2 will be using the NVIDIA T239 processor - not a confirmed, "real" GPU but a projected one. This along with some custom hardware would put the Switch 2 roughly in the same ballpark as the last-gen PS4 console, but with modern features like AI upscaling and faster storage. Being on par with the PS4 is also what was hinted at in the publicized documents that came to light following the FTC vs. Xbox trial last year. An email from Activision CFO Armin Zerza to former CEO Bobby Kotick revealed that the next Switch was expected to be in "closer alignment to Gen8 platforms in terms of performance". Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility One major point of concern about the next console was backward compatibility, or lack thereof, for Switch games. Thankfully, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch successor will have backwards compatibility with Switch games, although we don't officially know exactly how that will work just yet. One report from Mobapad claims that the Switch 2's cartridge slot will support original Switch cartridges. However, as expected, Switch 2 cartridges won't be compatible with the original console. The report also claims that it will extend to digital games as well, so your entire Switch library will be supported by the new console. The Switch's Joy-cons are also claimed to be supported in Bluetooth mode, but the new console will feature redesigned Joy-cons. In the age of live service, with cross-generational games dominating the market, it wouldn't make sense for Nintendo to completely abandon the user base it has accumulated with the Switch. Of course, offering full backward compatibility also means that the Switch 2's "gimmick" may be an evolution of the current experience, rather than offering something new. It's also claimed that like with the PS5 and Xbox Series consoles, developers will be able to update existing Switch games to offer improved performance/image quality on the new console. Playing the new Zelda games or Pokémon at a consistent 60fps does sound exciting. Nintendo Switch 2 Design and Features The Switch 2 is rumored to launch with an 8-inch 1080p, but whether it will have an LCD screen or an OLED display is up in the air. Should it be the former, then it'll certainly be a step down from the Switch OLED's display as far as color accuracy is concerned, but the increased screen size and resolution should make up for it. A report from Spanish outlet Vandal states that the console's new joy-cons will attach magnetically to the console. This would mean the original Joy-cons won't be physically supported by the console's design. As for joy-con drift, Nintendo filed a patent last year that has seemingly solved the problem by using hall-effect sticks. That report also claims a new 'C' button has been added below the HOME button, though its function remains a mystery. The Switch 2 will include two USB-C ports at the top, and the new dock will get a minor redesign. These rumors got more validity following Dbrand's unveiling of the Killswitch 2 case . The new dock reportedly supports a 4K resolution output, while its design with a damping bracket ensures it can be readjusted in more ways. It's worth noting that reputed Nintendo leaker Pyoro has claimed that there may be some truth to these reports, although they haven't been able to verify them with their sources. Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Games A console is nothing without good games. Nintendo knows that which is why the original Switch, despite its outdated hardware, sold like hotcakes. The Switch's first year gave us games that are still some of the best in the industry, let alone just throughout the console's life cycle. So what will Switch 2's launch lineup look like? For starters, Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush was heavily rumored to launch on the Switch earlier this year but ended up only arriving on PlayStation. A port of the game may be in the works for Switch 2, given the many in-game hints of it happening. If the rumor of The Matrix Awakens demo running on the Switch 2 is true, then expect tons of ports of games made with Unreal Engine. This would open up the Switch 2 to receive ports of games like Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Final Fantasy 7 Remakes, Persona 3 Reload, Lies of P, and more. Could Xbox's rumored Gears of War Remastered collection be making a debut on the next Switch? It's technically possible, though we wouldn't count on it. Following that, there's the question of Nintendo's first-party lineup. We know that Pokémon Legends: Z-A is confirmed for an early 2025 release and would be a perfect candidate for a cross-gen release. Metroid Prime 4 would also make a big splash, as would a sequel to Super Mario Odyssey. Don't expect a Zelda game at launch, although who knows if Nintendo is cooking a remake of Twilight Princess? We're also due for another Animal Crossing game and after the wild success of New Horizons, a next-gen game could significantly improve upon the social simulation aspects of the franchise. According to a post on a popular internet forum following the Switch 2, the console will also get a Mario Kart 9-themed bundle around launch. Nintendo Switch 2 Price It's hard to predict what the Switch 2 will cost consumers, but several industry analysts have predicted that it will be cheaper than the PS5 and Xbox Series X. One such analyst, Dr. Serkan Toto, predicts that the Switch 2 will cost $400. "I believe the next hardware will drop next year for $400," he said in a recent annual predictions feature on GamesIndustry . "There is a high chance that games will cost more, too: $70. The next system is also likely to be an iteration rather than a revolution." While not confirmed by any means, the company is expected to price its next console below that of the PS5, following the same pattern that led the Switch to become one of the most successful consoles of all time, following the PS2 . Nintendo will release the successor to the Switch home console in 2025.
Mike McDaniel stepped in to keep Dolphins from trading veteran DT Calais Campbell to RavensDiscovery Canyon football had not won a first-round playoff game since 2019. In 2021, 2022, and 2023, the Thunder came into the playoffs with high hopes, but came out empty-handed each time. That is, until last Saturday, when Discovery Canyon (9-2) defeated No. 8 Pueblo East 28-20. It was not only the Thunder’s first playoff win, but its first ever win over the Eagles in the playoffs after five previous meetings. “A lot of credit goes to the senior class and what they have been able to do together,” coach Shawn Mitchell said of the win and season overall. “They held each other accountable in the off-season and, even now, continue to hold each other to a high standard. This group has something special, something the senior class hasn’t had in a while.” This season looks very similar to last year, with two early losses followed by a streak of wins until the postseason. The Thunder are currently on an eight-game win streak. On Saturday, they face a familiar foe at undefeated No. 1 Thompson Valley (11-0), which Discovery Canyon lost to 21-17 on the road in the first round last year. This year's team vows for a different outcome. “I think this is the best matchup we could have hoped for,” coach Mitchell said. “They are still a good football team. They are tough, the number one team. We know they bring a formidable defense but we bring a great offense. We’ve learned some good things about our team and what we need to do to win against good football teams.” After the Thunder’s loss to the then No. 3 Eagles, the team learned that it doesn’t matter what Thompson Valley is ranked. Discovery Canyon kept Thompson Valley close in a hard fought game and is ready to do it again. “Our team's composure is one of the best in the state,” starting quarterback Hayden Jones said, “We've been in all situations. We've been up, we've been down. This team cares about winning. From an offensive perspective we have to take care of the ball but also find a way to stay on the field.” The seniors, 25 in total, make up most of the starters, including Jones who in his second season at Discovery Canyon has thrown for 1,131 yards and 19 touchdowns and has rushed for 980 yards. “When he took over the starting position in week four of 2023, there was a significant change in energy,” Mitchell said. “He elevated everyone's play. Brought something special to that position. He has been a catalyst for our offenses’ production. He's a leader that leads by example.” Another senior, Jude Suhajda, has been with the team since freshman year and has anchored both the defensive and offensive lines. He has 69 total tackles, five sacks, and 17 tackles for loss so far this season. Since Suhajda became a starter as a sophomore, he has watched the team grow and evolve and says this year's team is special. “The culture on the team has been different than before,” Suhajda, who is also a Thunder three-sport athlete, said. “We are connected as a group unit of seniors. The team is in a much different place. We just need to take care of business.”Pete Hegseth says he will be 'standing right here in this fight' after meeting with senators
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gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his fitness routine with a taken by none other than his wife, . Victoria Beckham's camera work has fans drooling The soccer legend, 49, shared the candid snap on Instagram on Monday, Nov. 25, captioning it, In the photo, is seen performing upper body pull-downs on a weight machine in his luxurious home gym. Sporting just shorts, sneakers, and socks, the father of four flaunted his toned muscles, sculpted tattoos, and ripped abs, drawing admiration from fans and celebrities alike. The post quickly went viral, amassing over 490,000 likes within 11 hours. Among the notable names engaging with the photo was legend , alongside other high-profile fans. and are known for giving their followers glimpses into their personal lives through social media. This latest photo was no exception, providing a lighthearted moment that showcased their playful dynamic. David Beckham's new supplement comes under fire After his intense workout, transitioned from weights to wellness, posting an Instagram Story featuring his new supplement brand, . He demonstrated how to prepare a drink using Daily Ultimate Essentials, a product marketed as a comprehensive replacement for 16 daily supplements. Retailing at $80, the powder contains 92 ingredients, including prebiotics, adaptogens, and antioxidants, promising benefits such as improved digestion, energy levels, and skin health. However, the brand has faced who question the validity of its claims. While some believe the product's ingredients might offer general , concerns have been raised about unlisted quantities and the lack of robust scientific backing Despite the controversy, the continue to merge wellness, style, and relatability, keeping their fans entertained and inspired both on and off social media.Ravens LB Roquan Smith inactive vs. Chargers
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