Researchers have released a new dataset aimed at benchmarking deepfake audio detection, providing a standardized resource for testing how well models can identify synthetic or manipulated speech. The dataset is intended to…
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Smart Home Brands Agree on Interoperability Tests for New Devices
Smart home brands are agreeing on shared interoperability testing for new device launches, aiming to reduce the “works in one app but not another” problem that still frustrates consumers. The push centers…
Banks Tighten Controls After Surge in ‘Account Takeover’ Attempts
Banks across Europe are tightening security controls after a marked rise in “account takeover” (ATO) attempts, a form of fraud in which criminals gain access to an existing customer account and use…
Hospitals Pilot Remote Triage Kiosks in Emergency Waiting Areas
Hospitals are piloting remote triage kiosks in emergency department waiting areas, aiming to speed up initial assessments and reduce bottlenecks during peak hours. The kiosks connect patients to off-site clinicians via secure…
Researchers Map Microplastics Pathways in Urban River Systems
Researchers are mapping how microplastics move through urban river systems, tracing the routes from streets and neighborhoods into streams and downstream waterways. New field campaigns and modeling work suggest that microplastics do…