Why OpenAI is only letting some Sora users create videos of real people

OpenAI launched its video-generating tool, Sora, on Monday. But the company’s opting not to release a key feature for most users pending further testing. The feature in question generates a video using an uploaded photo or footage of a real person as a reference. OpenAI says that it’ll give a “subset” of Sora users access… Continua a leggere Why OpenAI is only letting some Sora users create videos of real people

OpenAI’s Sora video generator is launching for ChatGPT Pro and Plus subscribers — but not in the EU

Subscribers to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Pro and Plus plans will get access to Sora, OpenAI’s video generator, starting today — but only if they live in certain countries. During a livestream Monday afternoon, OpenAI revealed key information about Sora, including technical details. The version launching today, called Sora Turbo, can generate clips between 5 seconds and… Continua a leggere OpenAI’s Sora video generator is launching for ChatGPT Pro and Plus subscribers — but not in the EU

Ukraine says Russian hackers are targeting country’s defense contractors

Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) said in a report published over the weekend that a hacking group has been targeting the country’s defense and military companies with phishing attacks.  The CERT identified the hacking group as UAC-0185 — also known as UNC4221 — without saying who was behind the group. Earlier this year, however,… Continua a leggere Ukraine says Russian hackers are targeting country’s defense contractors

OpenAI’s Sora is launching today — here are highlights from the first review

Sora, OpenAI’s video generator, is launching Monday — at least for some users. YouTuber Marques Brownlee revealed the news in a video published to his channel this morning. Brownlee got early access to Sora, and gave his initial impressions in a 15-minute review. Sora lives on Sora.com, Brownlee said, the homepage for which shows a… Continua a leggere OpenAI’s Sora is launching today — here are highlights from the first review

US medical device giant Artivion says hackers stole files during cybersecurity incident

Artivion, a medical device company that manufactures implantable tissues for cardiac and vascular transplant applications, says its services have been “disrupted” due to a cybersecurity incident.  In an 8-K filing with the SEC on Monday, Georgia-based Artivion, formerly CryoLife, said it became aware of a “cybersecurity incident” that involved the “acquisition and encryption” of data… Continua a leggere US medical device giant Artivion says hackers stole files during cybersecurity incident

Connyct, an exclusive social media app for college students, emerges amid potential TikTok ban

Do we really need another social media app for college students? With the looming TikTok ban in the U.S., a new app called Connyct seems to think so.  Connyct closely resembles the popular short-form video app, providing all the features you would expect, such as a personalized content feed, private chatting, as well as video… Continua a leggere Connyct, an exclusive social media app for college students, emerges amid potential TikTok ban

WhatsApp fixes bug that let users bypass ‘View Once’ privacy feature

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The creator of ChatGPT’s voice wants to build the tech from ‘Her,’ minus the dystopia

Alexis Conneau thinks a lot about the movie “Her.” For the last several years, he’s obsessed over trying to turn the film’s fictional voice technology, Samantha, into a reality. Conneau even uses a picture of Joaquin Phoenix’s character in the movie as his banner on Twitter. With ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, a project Conneau started… Continua a leggere The creator of ChatGPT’s voice wants to build the tech from ‘Her,’ minus the dystopia

The not-so-secret-anymore lunar mining startup

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Saying goodbye to the little helicopter that could

Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Last week, NASA held its annual day of remembrance to commemorate all those who lost their lives in the pursuit of human space exploration — including the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia. The day is a sobering reminder of the perils of spaceflight and the dear… Continua a leggere Saying goodbye to the little helicopter that could