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Training Bots on Deliveroo Data, Alexa Can Swear and Mushroom Electronics - Julia Kordick

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , Julia Kordick

Could mushrooms power tomorrow's data centers? Julia Kordick unpacks bizarre tech realities, from mycelium hardware and silent crypto-mining malware to experimental brain-controlled web browsers.

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Android crypto trojans and Amazon logistics data purchases

Silent audio malware prevents sleep for crypto mining while logistics data trains delivery robots.

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Chatting with file systems and mycelium based computing hardware

Rapid indexing enables chatting with file systems while fungal composites serve as computing hardware.

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Leaked crypto passwords and rendering websites as compressed images

An operational security failure leaks cryptocurrency passwords while compressing website screenshots reduces AI token usage.

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Biocomputing data centers and securing npm package delivery chains

Biological processors power new data centers while npm considers scanning and signing packages on delivery.

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Uncensored voice assistants and neural controlled web browser accessibility

Voice assistants test unrestricted conversational models while neural interfaces prototype web browsers for disabled users.

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Evaluating bizarre tech headlines in fake or news segment

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Cybersecurity risks comparing ChatGPT malware alongside nuclear reactor testing

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Crypto blunders, autonomous vehicles, and corporate privacy policies

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