Artificial neural networks are super cool. They are known for all sorts of computational prowesses, and they also happen to model brain processes quite well. Among artificial neural networks, there are recurrent neural networks (RNNs), which contain a pool of interconnected neurons, whose activity evolves over time. These networks can be trained to perform all sorts of cognitive tasks, and they exhibit activity patterns that are quite similar to what is observed in many brain areas... [ Read more ]
Artificial neural networks are super cool. They are known for all sorts of computational prowesses, and they also happen to model brain processes quite well. Among artificial neural networks, there are recurrent neural networks (RNNs), which contain a pool of interconnected neurons, whose activity evolves over time. These networks can be trained to perform all sorts of cognitive tasks, and they exhibit activity patterns that are quite similar to what is observed in many brain areas... [ Read more ]
Telegram, which does little policing of its content, has also became a hub for Russian propaganda and misinformation. Many pro-Kremlin channels have become popular, alongside accounts of journalists and other independent observers. Given the pro-privacy stance of the platform, it’s taken as a given that it’ll be used for a number of reasons, not all of them good. And Telegram has been attached to a fair few scandals related to terrorism, sexual exploitation and crime. Back in 2015, Vox described Telegram as “ISIS’ app of choice,” saying that the platform’s real use is the ability to use channels to distribute material to large groups at once. Telegram has acted to remove public channels affiliated with terrorism, but Pavel Durov reiterated that he had no business snooping on private conversations. In addition, Telegram now supports the use of third-party streaming tools like OBS Studio and XSplit to broadcast live video, allowing users to add overlays and multi-screen layouts for a more professional look. "Russians are really disconnected from the reality of what happening to their country," Andrey said. "So Telegram has become essential for understanding what's going on to the Russian-speaking world." Telegram does offer end-to-end encrypted communications through Secret Chats, but this is not the default setting. Standard conversations use the MTProto method, enabling server-client encryption but with them stored on the server for ease-of-access. This makes using Telegram across multiple devices simple, but also means that the regular Telegram chats you’re having with folks are not as secure as you may believe.
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