Chernobylite launched back in 2019, bringing with it mostly positive reviews and an interesting hook for a 3D survival game laced with a touch of horror it was made using 3D scans of the real-life Chernobyl exclusion zone. This hints at an intriguing attention to detail from the developers, and on more powerful hardware, the effort pays off, providing the game with an immersive atmosphere full of misty lighting and tangibly tragic ruins. But on Switch, the impact of the games most unique feature has, unfortunately, been lost in the visual downgrade.By far the strongest part of Chernobylite for us was its ambitious storytelling. The storyline follows Igor Khymynuk, whose aim to find his wife Tatyana, another scientist, who went missing in the zone is compellingly brought to life as he hallucinates through missions and struggles to put together clues and launch a climactic assault on the Chernobyl facility itself, Tatyanas last-known location.But (and there are a few buts) we have rarely played a game so badly in need of motion aiming. No matter how much we adjusted the settings, including turning on an assist mode, we couldnt find a sweet spot that made the aiming work for us. The consequence on the FPS side of things a significant part of the game was to make it mostly frustrating. We died a lot either aiming off into the grey skies, or slowly turning our sights towards an intended headshot. Or body shot - any kind of shot to keep ourselves alive.It should be stressed that Chernobylite emphasises stealth over direct combat. Youre not meant to get into these firefights if you can avoid them. But being stealthy amounts to ducking and crawling slowly up to every enemy. This gets tiresome, and youll be tempted to fire one of your many guns as an alternative.We died a lot, and dying revealed a dubious design choice. Most of the time we ended up captured (at other times, we ended up in a surreal time warp youll have to play to find out why) with our kit stolen and hidden away somewhere in the same enemy army base every time. Theres a story reason for this, and some very minor variety, but we soon found it repetitive. Sure, you can save scum to avoid it, but the games momentum suffers.Other elements base building, people management got lost in the fallout. Our sallies into the exclusion zone, gathering resources, crafting, and looking for ways to progress the game were initially as addictive as in other survival games, but we soon found this loop grind-heavy. The key elements upgrading kit, unlocking new tiers of things to build are done well enough if you like that flow. For the right person, Chernobylite will still be a very enjoyable time.We liked much of Chernobylite and this is a playable port with a fairly solid frame rate, but too many things held us back from scoring it any higher - the graphical downgrade, the tedious death loop, and most egregiously, the multiple crashes that we experienced throughout. We never lost any progress but almost a dozen crashes in the 15-20 hour runtime are worth noting.

2025 draws near.We're back with a fresh look at our weekend gaming plans in the latest edition of What Are You Playing!Before we dive into things, however, let's recap this past week. Mr. Video Games himself, Geoff Keighley, was gracing our screens once again at The Game Awards, and while it was far from a Switch-fest, we did get a look at a new Sonic Racing title, Hideki Kamiya's Okami sequel and a weird new spin on Pac-Man.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

World models, also known as world simulators, are being touted by some as the next big thing in AI. AI pioneer Fei-Fei Lis World Labs has raised $230 million to build large world models, and DeepMind hired one of the creators of OpenAIs video generator, Sora, to work on world simulators. (Sora was released on Monday; here are some early impressions.) But what the heck are these things?World models take inspiration from the mental models of the world that humans develop naturally. Our brains take the abstract representations from our senses and form them into more concrete understanding of the world around us, producing what we called models long before AI adopted the phrase. The predictions our brains make based on these models influence how we perceive the world.A paper by AI researchers David Ha and Jrgen Schmidhuber gives the example of a baseball batter. Batters have milliseconds to decide how to swing their bat shorter than the time it takes for visual signals to reach the brain. The reason theyre able to hit a 100-mile-per-hour fastball is because they can instinctively predict where the ball will go, Ha and Schmidhuber say.For professional players, this all happens subconsciously, the research duo writes. Their muscles reflexively swing the bat at the right time and location in line with their internal models predictions. They can quickly act on their predictions of the future without the need to consciously roll out possible future scenarios to form a plan.Its these subconscious reasoning aspects of world models that some believe are prerequisites for human-level intelligence.Modeling the worldWhile the concept has been around for decades, world models have gained popularity recently in part because of their promising applications in the field of generative video.Most, if not all, AI-generated videos veer into uncanny valley territory. Watch them long enough and somethingWhile a generative model trained on years of video might accurately predict that a basketball bounces, it doesnt actually have any idea why just like language models dont really understand the concepts behind words and phrases. But a world model with even a basic grasp of why the basketball bounces like it does will be better at showing it do that thing.To enable this kind of insight, world models are trained on a range of data, including photos, audio, videos, and text, with the intent of creating internal representations of how the world works, and the ability to reason about the consequences of actions.A sample from AI startup Runways Gen-3 video generation model. Image Credits:RunwayA viewer expects that the world theyre watching behaves in a similar way to their reality, Alex Mashrabov, Snaps ex-AI chief of AI and the CEO of Higgsfield, which is building generative models for video, said. If a feather drops with the weight of an anvil or a bowling ball shoots up hundreds of feet into the air, its jarring and takes the viewer out of the moment. With a strong world model, instead of a creator defining how each object is expected to move which is tedious, cumbersome, and a poor use of time the model will understand this.But better video generation is only the tip of the iceberg for world models. Researchers including Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun say the models could someday be used for sophisticated forecasting and planning in both the digital and physical realm.In a talk earlier this year, LeCun described how a world model could help achieve a desired goal through reasoning. A model with a base representation of a world (e.g. a video of a dirty room), given an objective (a clean room), could come up with a sequence of actions to achieve that objective (deploy vacuums to sweep, clean the dishes, empty the trash) not because thats a pattern it has observed but because it knows at a deeper level how to go from dirty to clean.We need machines that understand the world; [machines] that can remember things, that have intuition, have common sense things that can reason and plan to the same level as humans, LeCun said. Despite what you might have heard from some of the most enthusiastic people, current AI systems are not capable of any of this.While LeCun estimates that were at least a decade away from the world models he envisions, todays world models are showing promise as elementary physics simulators.Sora controlling a player in Minecraft and rendering the world. Image Credits:OpenAIOpenAI notes in a blog that Sora, which it considers to be a world model, can simulate actions like a painter leaving brush strokes on a canvas. Models like Sora and Sora itself can also effectively simulate video games. For example, Sora can render a Minecraft-like UI and game world.Future world models may be able to generate 3D worlds on demand for gaming, virtual photography, and more, World Labs co-founder Justin Johnson said on an episode of the a16z podcast.We already have the ability to create virtual, interactive worlds, but it costs hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars and a ton of development time, Johnson said. [World models] will let you not just get an image or a clip out, but a fully simulated, vibrant, and interactive 3D world.High hurdlesWhile the concept is enticing, many technical challenges stand in the way.Training and running world models requires massive compute power even compared to the amount currently used by generative models. While some of the latest language models can run on a modern smartphone, Sora (arguably an early world model) would require thousands of GPUs to train and run, especially if their use becomes commonplace.World models, like all AI models, also hallucinate and internalize biases in their training data. A world model trained largely on videos of sunny weather in European cities might struggle to comprehend or depict Korean cities in snowy conditions, for example, or simply do so incorrectly.A general lack of training data threatens to exacerbate these issues, says Mashrabov. We have seen models being really limited with generations of people of a certain type or race, he said. Training data for a world model must be broad enough to cover a diverse set of scenarios, but also highly specific to where the AI can deeply understand the nuances of those scenarios.In a recent post, AI startup Runways CEO, Cristbal Valenzuela, says that data and engineering issues prevent todays models from accurately capturing the behavior of a worlds inhabitants (e.g. humans and animals). Models will need to generate consistent maps of the environment, he said, and the ability to navigate and interact in those environments.A Sora-generated video. Image Credits:OpenAIIf all the major hurdles are overcome, though, Mashrabov believes that world models could more robustly bridge AI with the real world leading to breakthroughs not only in virtual world generation but robotics and AI decision-making.They could also spawn more capable robots. Robots today are limited in what they can do because they dont have an awareness of the world around them (or their own bodies). World models could give them that awareness, Mashrabov said at least to a point.With an advanced world model, an AI could develop a personal understanding of whatever scenario its placed in, he said, and start to reason out possible solutions.TechCrunch has an AI-focused newsletter!Sign up hereto get it in your inbox every Wednesday.

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski recently told Bloomberg TV that his company essentially stopped hiring a year ago and credited generative AI for enabling this massive workforce reduction.However, despite Siemiatkowskis bullishness on AI, the company is not relying entirely on AI to replace human workers who leave, as open job listings for more humans and the companys own statements confirm.We stopped hiring about a year ago. We were 4,500, now were 3,500, Siemiatkowski told Bloomberg TV. We have a natural attrition, as [does] every tech company. People stay about 5 years so 20% leave every year and by not hiring, were simply shrinking.The companys CEO also said he believes AI can effectively replace workers. I am of the opinion that AI can already do all of the jobs that we as humans do, said Siemiatkowski. Were gonna give some of the improvements [from] the efficiency that AI provides by increasing the pace at which the salaries of our employees increases.Siemiatkowski often makes this variety of comments. To start 2024, the Klarna CEO said ChatGPT was doing the work of 700 human employees. At another point, he said that Klarna was dropping Salesforce as a CRM provider and replacing it with AI, a comment Marc Benioff expressed skepticism about. Just this week, the Klarna CEO made an AI deepfake of himself to report his financial results, attempting to prove that even a CEO can be replaced by AI.But in practice, while Klarna has significantly reduced its workforce in the last year, the buy now, pay later company has not completely stopped hiring.Klarna is currently hiring for more than 50 roles around the globe, according to the job postings page on its website. Furthermore, Klarnas managers have said they are actively hiring orgrowing their teams at least half a dozen times throughout 2024, according to posts on LinkedIn viewed by TechCrunch. Klarna also hired several new employees in the last year to fill roles on its policy, software engineering, and global partnerships teams, according to LinkedIn posts from recently hired Klarna employees.Klarnas global press lead, John Craske, tells TechCrunch that Siemiatkowskis comments about hiring are directionally true but says the CEO was simplifying for brevity in a broadcast interview.When you look at it historically, we were hiring between one to one and a half thousand people a year from 2019 to 2022, said Craske in an email. Now, were not actively recruiting to expand the workforce but only backfilling some essential roles, predominantly engineering.In other words, not every job can be replaced with AI today. While AI may be helping Klarna do more work with fewer people, its worth noting that Klarna has the same number of employees today than it did in 2021. Like most tech companies, Klarna was hiring a lot during the pandemic. Many companies, including Meta and Amazon, have reduced their workforces in the last few years, either by slowing down hiring or having layoffs.Its also worth pointing out that Klarna is looking to IPO soon. Siemiatkowski could be trying to convince investors that his company is aggressively incorporating generative AI into its workflows and that the benefits are already showing up.But for most companies these days, AI adoption and implementation are happening at a much slower rate.

RAHN, a Switzerland-based specialist in radiation curing technologies that has operated for over forty years, is entering the 3D printing market as a provider of raw materials for photopolymer manufacturing. This move comes as additive manufacturing continues to find applications in industries that demand precise components and stable material properties. By supplying photopolymer formulations designed for ultraviolet (UV) additive processes, including stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP), continuous liquid interface production (CLIP), and multi-jet modeling (MJM), RAHN aims to apply established knowledge in radiation curing to emerging manufacturing settings.A scientist handling RAHN photopolymer resin, highlighting the materials high viscosity and suitability for UV-curable 3D printing processes. Photo via RAHN.Photopolymers, which remain liquid until exposure to ultraviolet light causes them to solidify, serve as a core element of many high-resolution 3D printing systems. RAHNs expertise lies in fine-tuning formulations composed of monomers, oligomers, photoinitiators, and additives. Each component plays a role in determining a resins properties: monomers and oligomers influence structure and mechanical strength, photoinitiators trigger curing reactions under controlled UV wavelengths, and additives can alter flexibility, color, or even flame resistance. Such nuance is essential for producing customized parts demanded by sectors like healthcare, dentistry, aerospace, automotive, and prototyping. RAHNs laboratories, equipped with SLA, DLP, and LCD 3D printers, allow direct testing of these formulations. This iterative approach aims to improve dimensional accuracy, mechanical performance, and efficiency in material use.Environmental considerations also inform RAHNs approach. The company reports developing eco-friendly photopolymers formulated with renewable or recycled resources that can be biodegradable, recyclable, or compostable. RAHNs public engagement, including webinars and technical guidance, suggests an attempt to foster a more informed conversation about the intersection of advanced materials, process optimization, and environmental responsibility in additive manufacturing.A lattice cube created with RAHN photopolymer resin demonstrates precision and clarity in 3D printing. Photo via RAHN.Photopolymer Material DevelopmentSupernova, an industrial 3D printing company, has introduced a new production platform for high-viscosity photopolymers. This platform includes a 3D printer, a post-processing cell, and software designed to handle proprietary resins formulated as Viscogels. These high-viscosity materials are offered in categories such as rigid composites, ductile formulations, rubber variants, and silicone-like resins. Intended mechanical properties reportedly compare to conventional injection molding materials, with loadings of ceramics and metals for strength and durability. According to reports, these formulations exhibit reduced emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by incorporating higher oligomer content that lowers porosity and limits uncured monomers. Their high viscosity enables the inclusion of larger amounts of solid additives and other custom components.Another development comes from polySpectra, which released a resin called COR Zero that can be used with affordable DLP and LCD printers. This material offers mechanical strength, heat resistance, and chemical durability that resemble attributes found in industrial production environments. COR Zero is formulated to address brittleness and thermal instability often associated with photopolymer resins. The approach involves producing parts with tensile strength and impact resistance that allow for end-use components rather than limiting the material to prototyping applications. The resin can be stored in accessible conditions and processed with common household equipment, enabling small-scale and home-based production of durable parts without reliance on large industrial installations.3D printed part made from COR Zero. Photo via polySpectra.Your voice matters in the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards. Vote Now!What will the future of 3D printing look like?Which recent trends are driving the 3D printing industry, as highlighted by experts?Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to stay updated with the latest news and insights.Stay connected with the latest in 3D printing by following us on Twitter and Facebook, and dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry YouTube channel for more exclusive content.Featured image shows scientist handling RAHN photopolymer resin. Photo via RAHN.

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The Gold Medal is the AIAs highest annual honor. Since 1907, its been bestowed upon architects who demonstrate excellence in multifaceted ways, whether through practice, social good, or scholarship. This years recipient is Deborah Berke, founding principal of TenBerke (formerly Deborah Berke Partners) and the Yale School of Architectures (SoA) dean. Jurors recognized Berke for combining design excellence, academic leadership, and a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Berke was also commended for serving as Yale SoAs first female dean, and the strives shes taken toward making architecture education more equitable and accessible, efforts which earned her the AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallionthe highest honor for architectural education.Today, TenBerkes portfolio is chock full of education projects, further demonstrating Berkes commitment to pedagogical excellence. Recent additions include a forthcoming building constructed with mass timber for Smith College and buildings at Yale, to name but a few.The panel also pointed to Berkes efforts as an author, having edited important books like The Architecture of the Everyday in 1997. The advisory jury was chaired by Anne Hicks Harney of Long Green Specs, a New Jersey practice. It included Kjell M. Anderson, Ung-Joo Scott Lee, Amy Slattery, Megumi Tamanaha, Roderic Walton, Korey White, and Taryn Williams. Throughout her career, Berke has exemplified the power of architecture to transform lives and communities, AIA said in a statement. Her work, teaching, and advocacy collectively underscore a profound belief in design as a tool for social good, leaving an indelible mark on the field and inspiring a more inclusive and sustainable architectural future.Last years AIA Gold Medal winners were David Lake and Ted Flato of Lake|Flato, and Chicago architect Carol Ross Barney was 2023s awardee. In years past, Denise Scott Brown was given the honor, as were Marlon Blackwelland Angela Brooks and Lawrence Scarpa.

Data breaches are becoming alarmingly common, and its no longer just massive corporations or government agencies in the crosshairs. Hackers are setting their sights on personal devices like your smartphone. Think about it, your phone holds a staggering amount of your personal information.From emails and text messages to banking apps, social media and even your photos, it's a treasure trove for cybercriminals.The numbers back up the growing threat. The FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 56,000 reports of personal data breaches last year. California, the most populous state, topped the charts for the most complaints, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). These stats are more than just numbers theyre a wake-up call. A man realizing that his phone has been hacked. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)So, what happens if you find your phone has been hacked?Its a nightmare scenario. Your phone feels off battery drains faster than usual, strange pop-ups appear, apps you didnt download show up, or youre suddenly locked out. Maybe its sluggish, overheating or making unexpected calls or texts. Your mind races: "What did they see? What can they do with my information? Can I even fix this?"Take a deep breath. Yes, its unsettling, but youre not powerless. Knowing what steps to take and in what order can make a huge difference in regaining control and stopping the damage. Lets walk through exactly what to do if your phone gets hacked, so you can protect yourself and bounce back stronger. Illustration of a scammer hacking into someones phone. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Step 1: Remove malicious softwareEven if hackers had only brief access to your device, assume theyve seen sensitive data. Your first task is to remove any malware or spyware.1. Use strong antivirus software: The easiest and most effective way to start is by installing and running strong antivirus or antivirus software. Avoid unfamiliar apps, as some pose as antivirus tools but are actually malware in disguise.Get my picks for the best 2024 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.After installation, run a full device scan. This will search for hidden threats like spyware, ransomware, or keyloggers that could compromise your information further. Once the scan identifies malicious files, follow the apps instructions to quarantine or remove them. Be sure to double-check the apps log to confirm all suspicious activity has been addressed. Most antivirus tools offer real-time protection to monitor for threats as they occur. Turn this feature on to reduce the risk of reinfection. Antivirus programs are only as effective as their latest updates. Cybercriminals continuously develop new malware, so keeping your antivirus database current ensures it can detect the newest threats.2. Factory reset if needed: If the antivirus software fails to fully restore your phones functionality such as fixing issues like freezing, slowdowns or unexpected shutdowns you may need to perform a factory reset on youriPhone orAndroid. A factory reset wipes all data from your phone, returning it to its original state when it left the manufacturer. Before resetting, create a backup of your important files. However, ensure the backup itself is free of malware. Use antivirus software to scan backups before restoring them. Most phones offer a simple reset option in their settings menu under "System" or "General Management." Consult your device manual or manufacturers website for detailed instructions.3. Seek professional help:If youre not confident in your ability to remove malware or reset your phone, reach out to a trusted professional. Visit the Apple Store, Microsoft Store or an authorized service provider for your phone brand. Explain your situation and ask for a thorough inspection and cleaning of your device. Many retailers offer comprehensive diagnostic and repair services.4. Abandon hardware only as a last resort: In rare cases, malware can deeply embed itself into a device, making complete removal nearly impossible. If your phone continues to exhibit signs of infection despite using antivirus tools, factory resets and professional help, you may need to replace it. Ensure you completelywipe the device before disposing of it to prevent any residual data from falling into the wrong hands. When setting up a new device, take extra precautions to secure it, such as enablingtwo-factor authentication and keeping allsoftware up to date. Illustration of someone trying to remove malware from their device. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Step 2: Dont reset passwords prematurelyResist the urge to immediately change passwords on a compromised device. Hackers might still have access and could intercept your new credentials, potentially locking you out again. Instead, follow these steps:Thoroughly clean and secure your device first:Complete all steps from Step 1 to remove malware and reset your device if necessary.Update your phone's operating system and all apps to the latest versions.Enabletwo-factor authentication (2FA) on your device and important accounts.Review and revoke any suspicious app permissions or account access.Use a trusted, secure device for password resets:Use another device you own or borrow a friend's or family member's computer to reset your password.If possible, also use a different network than your compromised phone to avoid potential network-level attacks.Prioritize critical accounts:Start with your email, as it's often used for password resets on other accounts.Move on to financial accounts, social media and other sensitive services.Create strong, unique passwords:Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.Aim for at least 12 characters in length.Avoid using personal information or common phrases.Consider using apassword manager to generate and store complex, unique passwords for each account. They encrypt your password database, adding an extra layer of security.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? Someone entering a password on their device. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Setting up passkeys on iPhone and AndroidAs weve seen, traditional passwords present numerous security challenges including susceptibility to breaches and phishing attacks along with the inconvenience of remembering complex combinations. Even with best practices in place, passwords can still be stolen or misused.This is where passkeys come into play. As data breaches become increasingly common, adopting passkeys can significantly enhance your security. Unlike passwords that require you to remember a string of characters, passkeys utilize biometric authentication or a PIN to streamline the login process while providing protection against unauthorized access.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREBenefits of using passkeysEnhanced security: Passkeys are resistant to phishing attacks and reduce the risk of credential theft since they cannot be easily guessed or stolen like traditional passwords.Convenience: With biometric authentication, logging into apps and websites becomes faster and easier eliminating the need to remember complex passwords.Cross-device functionality: Passkeys work seamlessly across different devices linked to the same account providing a unified login experience.Here's how to set up passkeys on both iPhone and Android devices so that you can secure your personal information.Setting up a passkey on iPhoneCheck compatibility: Ensure your iPhone is running iOS 16 or later; passkeys are integrated into iCloud Keychain.Enable iCloud Keychain: Go toSettings > [Your Name] > iCloud >Under Saved to iCloud, tapPasswords. In iOS 17 or earlier, tapPasswords and Keychain. > TapSync this iPhone to turn on iCloud Passwords & Keychain. You might be asked for your passcode or Apple Account password.Ensure that two-factor authentication is also enabled for your Apple ID. OpenSettings >Tap your name at the top >Select 'Sign-In & Security' >Tap 'Turn On Two-Factor Authentication' >Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.How to create a Passkey on iPhoneOpen the app or website where you want to create a passkey.Select theoption to sign in orcreate an account.When prompted for a password, choose the option touse a passkey instead.Follow theon-screen instructions to authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.Your passkeys will be stored iniCloud Keychain and automatically sync across all devices signed in with the same Apple ID.Setting up a passkey on AndroidSettings may vary depending on your Android phones manufacturer.Check compatibility: Ensure your device is running Android 9 (Pie) or later; most modern Android devices support passkeys.Set up Google Password Manager:Go to Settings > Tap yourName or initial>Google >Manage Your Google Account >Security. Then, scroll down to find the Passkeys section and tap on it.How to create a passkey on Android:Settings may vary depending on your Android phones manufacturer.When signing into an app or website, select the option for passwordless login.Follow the prompts to create a passkey; this may require biometric verification (fingerprint or facial recognition) or a PIN.Once created, your passkeys will be stored in Google Password Manager and synced across all devices linked to your Google account.Step 3: Secure your assets and prevent identity theftWith your device clean, focus on protecting your financial and personal information.Credit reports:Contact Equifax, Experian and TransUnion to place a fraud alert and security freeze on your credit reports. Regularly check your credit reports for unauthorized activity. Contacts: Equifax: 1-800-525-6285,Experian: 1-888-397-3742, TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289.Financial institutions: Update passwords and enabletwo-factor authentication (2FA) on your bank accounts. This enhances the security of your financial information. Inform your financial institutions about the breach. Some banks allow you to set up verbal passwords for added security.Drivers license: Submit a Fraud Review of Driver License/Identification form to your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).Social Security account:Create amy Social Security account if you dont already have one. Monitor it for any unusual activity. Regularly review your account statements to ensure no unauthorized changes have been made.Taxes: Obtain an Identity Protection (IP) PIN from the IRS to prevent fraudulent tax filings. File your taxes early to outpace potential fraudsters. You can get an IP PIN by visiting theIRS official website.Identity theft protection: Identity theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security Number (SSN), phone number and email address and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account. They can also assist you in freezing your bank and credit card accounts to prevent further unauthorized use by criminals.One of the best parts of using some services is that they might include identity theft insurance ofup to $1 million to cover losses and legal fees and a white glove fraud resolution team where aU.S.-based case manager helps you recover any losses.See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.Kurt's key takeawaysGetting your phone hacked is a sobering reminder of how vulnerable we are these days. Yet, the experience doesnt have to be catastrophic if you act quickly and methodically. Start by addressing the immediate threat of malware, secure your accounts and assets, and implement proactive measures to prevent future breaches. Think of these steps as your digital emergency kit essential tools to help you regain control when things go wrong. Remember, your digital security is only as strong as the precautions you take today.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHave you ever experienced a phone hack or dealt with a cybersecurity breach? Share your story, your questions or the steps you took by writing us atCyberguy.com/ContactFor more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/NewsletterFollow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2024 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. 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Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty ImagesThe rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has affected every industry, but the exploitation of data in Major League Baseball (MLB) is the definition of game-changing."New data sources are coming online all the time," said Oliver Dykstra, data engineer at MLB team Texas Rangers, who told ZDNET how it's his job to turn the information the organization collects into a competitive advantage. Also: Your AI transformation depends on these 5 business tacticsDykstra has been with the Rangers since October 2022 and was part of the behind-the-scenes squad that supported the players in their 2023 World Series win."It's a great team to work with," he said. "It's amazing to see the impact straightaway in real-life situations. I've never had a job where you can celebrate your wins quite like you can in a sports team."Dykstra has learned some important lessons during his two years with the Rangers. Here are five ways AI and data are helping to change baseball.1. Providing better predictionsDykstra said the key thing he's learned from using AI is the importance of data-powered predictive matchups."We can run those scenarios a lot faster and get a better sense of what's out there," he said. "It's about being able to toy with these matchups and run simulations to see how a game could go if we put in this guy or another or do particular pitch sequencing."Dykstra said his department has hundreds of models covering areas that constantly churn out fresh information. "From the top level, we do full-season predictions -- how many wins we think we'll get, and the other teams in our division. We were very accurate in 2023." Batter tendencies are another important area for predictions. "Creating that matchup, you can get a pretty clear picture of where batters are more likely to swing and miss," he said.That kind of insight can be crucial to pitchers. However, as with insight from any AI-powered project, the cultural impact of using data must be considered.Also:4 ways to turn generative AI experiments into real business value"You don't get to be a pitcher by doing whatever someone tells you," he said. "They have a strong sense of where they're at. So, our job is to empower them as much as possible."2. Creating new partnershipsInternal data talent isn't the only important resource. Successful MLB teams' working relationships stretch beyond the enterprise.Dykstra said the Rangers collect data from disparate sources and use a combination of Apache Airflow and Astronomer's orchestration and observability platform to ensure staff and players receive timely insights."We wanted something that could be dynamic and more manageable and give us a lot of insight," he said.Also: Integrating AI starts with robust data foundations. Here are 3 strategies executives employDykstra's department works with Astronomer to help manage the Airflow implementation and the huge amount of data being processed."It's not just the pro level we're working with. Think about the dynamic nature of the game. At any point in time, you could have one game going on in a day or 1,000 across the country and the world," he said."The flow of data is not that consistent, and if information in one of those pieces starts taking longer, it could throw off the whole chain. Managing the supporting infrastructure would require a lot of upkeep and mean we couldn't look to the future as much as we would like to." 3. Removing manual tasksDykstra described baseball as a text-heavy industry. The Rangers rely on scouts around the globe. Turning their written reports into useful data can be hard work -- and that's where generative AI (Gen AI) can help."There are a lot of secret terms and codes that scouts use. It's too much for one person to read through all that information, and it's sometimes hard to understand," he said. "Extracting the value can be difficult. But with LLMs and generative AI, we can sort through these summaries, provide a great dictionary to translate key phrases, and summarize."Dykstra said much of the team's work on Gen AI is exploratory, including the project to help turn scout information into useful insights. Also:How your business can best exploit AI: Tell your board these 4 thingsHe said the organization had used the Llama LLM. The franchise's other technology partners, including Databricks and Amazon, support investigations into additional models.The Rangers are also exploring how they might use retrieval-augmented generation to ingest the baseball rule book and produce useful information for staff and spectators."That information changes a lot. One example might be healthcare and providing a chat interface for our people to explore the rules," he said."There are also rules for people who visit the stadium. They have questions, such as 'Can I bring a water bottle? Do I need to have a see-through backpack?'" 4. Monitoring other factorsPlayer data isn't the only potential source of competitive advantage. Dykstra said the team also feeds its models with external information, including weather data."This is a hot new source. Every five minutes, we're getting data from all the different fields," he said. "The weather dynamics in a stadium are not quite what you would think they would be. You can't just lift your finger. It's not something you can necessarily intuitively get."Also:How to level up your job in the emerging AI economyThe Rangers' home stadium, Globe Life Field, has a retractable roof, and conditions can vary considerably from open stadiums in other locations around the US. "It's crucial to give the players feedback and say, 'The wind gotcha. Back at home, that would have been a home run, so just keep doing what you're doing. That was great.' They want that feedback immediately -- they want it right after the game," he said. "Next day, they want to wake up and focus on the next game. Astronomer's ability to meet those data windows and deliver insights to our people as quickly as possible after the game helps with everything." 5. Building new culturesIndustry experts say organizations must democratize data access to make the most of the insight created by emerging technologies.Dykstra said that's exactly what's happened at the Rangers, especially the manager's preparedness to embrace data-powered opportunities. "I've been incredibly impressed with Bruce Bochy. He brings the two worlds together and uses his gut to challenge whatever assumptions we're making," he said.Also:The future of computing must be more sustainable, even as AI demand fuels energy useDykstra explained how the Rangers have a data analyst embedded within the team to help ensure coaches and players make the most of data: "It's always a conversation."Of course, the widespread use of data can bring risks. He said the Rangers must abide by the MLB's strict rules and regulations."The MLB heavily restricts what kind of feedback we can give our players and coaches during the game," he said. "Success is all about understanding how your data is moving, where it's coming from, where it's going, and being able to communicate that journey effectively. It's a clear path."Artificial Intelligence