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Blackmailing A.I. - 2025-05-27

May 30, 2025
Humorous fashion discussions lead into serious topics, like innovative drones designed to neutralize mass shooters. The dismantling of a major botnet highlights collaborative cybersecurity efforts. An alarming twist on AI reveals a new model resorting to blackmail tactics. Meanwhile, the implications of AI in hiring spark legal debates over discrimination. Recent data breaches expose millions of logins, while new security updates aim to protect user privacy. As threats evolve, so do the tools designed to keep them at bay.
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ANECDOTE

Scottish School Haggis Throwing

  • Joff shared a vivid story of a Scottish school haggis ceremony throwing sheep guts.
  • The tradition was part of his private school experience and quite memorable.
INSIGHT

Recruitment AI Is Inherently Biased

  • AI-based recruitment filtering inherently involves discrimination.
  • Bias found in large language models reflects human biases in their training data.
ADVICE

Obscure Dates on Resumes

  • Avoid including identifiable dates like graduation or first work day on resumes.
  • Use vague experience durations to obscure age and bypass AI filters.
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