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Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Urgent warning to all mobile users as passwords will be DELETED from app used by millions – save them now before closure
It's time to scrap passwords altogether - find out about a secure alternative below PASS OUT Urgent warning to all mobile users as passwords will be DELETED from app used by millions – save them now before closure MICROSOFT is warning users that their passwords will disappear soon from a popular free app. The tech giant is removing the password storage tool within its Microsoft Authenticator app. 1 Access to passwords within the app will be completely blocked by August Credit: Alamy While many use the platform to verify their identity there is also a useful password autofill capability. The feature allows users to securely store all their passwords in one place and summon them from any mobile device or computer you're logged into. But it's being phased out, with the first stage commencing in days. From June, you'll be blocked from saving any new passwords on the app. Then in July, the autofill function that automatically adds your login details onto webpage will stop working. Finally, the entire saved passwords tool will cease in August with any login data stored on the app deleted. Microsoft has ramped up warnings to users, with a banner now appearing in the app. 'Autofill via Authenticator ends in July 2025,' the app says. "You can export your saved info (passwords only) from Authenticator until Autofill ends. "Access your passwords and addresses via Microsoft Edge at any time. Change Gmail and Outlook password using 'phrase rule' right now as experts warn most log-ins can be guessed in an hour "To keep autofilling your info, turn on Edge or other provider." The popular passkeys and two-factor authentication features on Microsoft Authenticator will continue to work as normal. It all comes as tech firms shift away from the dreaded password which are easily hacked, due to common mistakes like re-used passwords or easily guessed terms. By comparison, passkeys can't be guessed and they're impossible to re-use too. A number of tech companies such as Google are shifting people from passwords to passkeys.
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Will AI doom the last of us? As a writer, I don't feel safe
But I have a more down-to-earth worry: How much longer will I have a job as a writer, which I feel lucky to hold as my vocation? AI seemed to happen gradually, then suddenly (to quote Ernest Hemingway, one of my favorite human authors). In recent months, I've noticed that no matter what I'm doing online - writing a column in Google Docs, an email in Outlook, a note to a friend on Instagram - an AI bot will pop in to ask if I would like "help" crafting my message. As someone who makes my living with words and enjoys using them, I find AI's uninvited intrusions into my day not just annoying, but alarming. I'll admit, as an opinion columnist, I had thought that my skills were safe from robot replacement - at least in my lifetime. Aren't reason and persuasion uniquely human abilities? What does it mean if they aren't? Opinion: Dems are mad about Biden book. Jake Tapper must be a deep undercover MAGA agent. Hot takes from an artificial 'mind'? No thanks. Lest you think I'm overreacting, real-world newspapers in the United States already are turning to AI to craft news and opinion for their readers. For instance, the Los Angeles Times has started offering online readers the option to read AI-generated counterpoints to the opinion columns it runs. The "Insights" feature judges the piece's point of view and then spits out an opposing argument. That was the brainchild of Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who wants the opinion pages to reflect a broader range of views. "If you just have the one side, it's just going to be an echo chamber," Soon-Shiong told Fox News about the project, saying he thinks it's important "that all voices be heard." Now, as a conservative writer in a liberal media world, I respect Soon-Shiong's quest for balance. And I appreciate that my newspaper has crafted an opinion team with many different points of view - something that wasn't always the case. But robots? Is that where we want other perspectives to come from? Opinion: NPR has a right to exist. That doesn't mean it has a right to my tax dollars. The Times, as you might expect, has already run into some awkward AI offerings. It isn't alone, though. This month, several newspapers, including the Chicago Sun-Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer, ran a syndicated summer book list that included books ... that don't exist. Only five of the 15 recommended books were real, although I'll acknowledge that some of the made-up titles sounded interesting. The writer who "created" the list has admitted to using AI, and has since been fired. The idea of news and commentary coming from a bot is unsettling, and not just because of my job security. Plenty of Americans feel the same way. New research from the Poynter Institute and the University of Minnesota found nearly half of those surveyed don't want news from generative artificial intelligence. And 20% said the media shouldn't use AI at all. I decided to take AI for a test drive. What do you think of the result? Given my fear of being replaced by a robot, I've stayed away from sites like ChatGPT, although I've received many examples from friends and family of what it can do. But I decided to give it a simple prompt: "Write a column in the style of Ingrid Jacques of USA TODAY." Opinion: Not funny, John Oliver - Standing for religious liberty doesn't equate to 'hate.' In mere seconds, it "wrote" a 675-word column, complete with a headline and byline. I'll share the first few lines of what popped up: The Uncomfortable Truth About Wokeism By Ingrid Jacques The American cultural landscape is being shaped by a force so pervasive, so influential, that it seems to touch every corner of our lives. I'm not talking about the rise of artificial intelligence, nor the latest social media craze. No, I'm referring to the ideology of "wokeism," which, like a slow-moving storm, is now fully entrenched in our schools, workplaces, and public discourse. Not bad, right? And I thought the nod to AI was apropos, given the topic of this column. It's still creepy, though. Opinion alerts: Get columns from your favorite columnists + expert analysis on top issues, delivered straight to your device through the USA TODAY app. Don't have the app? Download it for free from your app store. With the current political divisions in our country, I believe that sharing different points of view in a civil way is more important than ever, and I worry about the implications if those "thoughts" are coming from something nonhuman. So, while this may come as a disappointment to some of you, you're stuck with the "real" me. For now. Ingrid Jacques is a columnist at USA TODAY. Contact her at ijacques@ or on X: @Ingrid_Jacques
USA Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Is it me or ChatGPT? As AI grows smarter, I have a down-to-earth worry: my job.
Is it me or ChatGPT? As AI grows smarter, I have a down-to-earth worry: my job. | Opinion As someone who makes my living with words and enjoys using them, I find AI's uninvited intrusions into my day not just annoying, but alarming. Show Caption Hide Caption How to use AI rewriting tools Artificial Intelligence can instantly proofread your writing and make suggestions to tweak the tone of a message, paper or presentation. Problem Solved Many have commented lately about the supersonic rise of artificial intelligence and what it means for our future – and our very existence. The questions that AI poses for our society, economy and democracy are valid and challenging. But I have a more down-to-earth worry: How much longer will I have a job as a writer, which I feel lucky to hold as my vocation? AI seemed to happen gradually, then suddenly (to quote Ernest Hemingway, one of my favorite human authors). In recent months, I've noticed that no matter what I'm doing online – writing a column in Google Docs, an email in Outlook, a note to a friend on Instagram − an AI bot will pop in to ask if I would like 'help' crafting my message. As someone who makes my living with words and enjoys using them, I find AI's uninvited intrusions into my day not just annoying, but alarming. I'll admit, as an opinion columnist, I had thought that my skills were safe from robot replacement – at least in my lifetime. Aren't reason and persuasion uniquely human abilities? What does it mean if they aren't? Opinion: Dems are mad about Biden book. Jake Tapper must be a deep undercover MAGA agent. Hot takes from an artificial 'mind'? No thanks. Lest you think I'm overreacting, real-world newspapers in the United States already are turning to AI to craft news and opinion for their readers. For instance, the Los Angeles Times has started offering online readers the option to read AI-generated counterpoints to the opinion columns it runs. The 'Insights' feature judges the piece's point of view and then spits out an opposing argument. That was the brainchild of Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who wants the opinion pages to reflect a broader range of views. 'If you just have the one side, it's just going to be an echo chamber,' Soon-Shiong told Fox News about the project, saying he thinks it's important "that all voices be heard.' Now, as a conservative writer in a liberal media world, I respect Soon-Shiong's quest for balance. And I appreciate that my newspaper has crafted an opinion team with many different points of view – something that wasn't always the case. But robots? Is that where we want other perspectives to come from? Opinion: NPR has a right to exist. That doesn't mean it has a right to my tax dollars. The Times, as you might expect, has already run into some awkward AI offerings. It isn't alone, though. This month, several newspapers, including the Chicago Sun-Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer, ran a syndicated summer book list that included books ... that don't exist. Only five of the 15 recommended books were real, although I'll acknowledge that some of the made-up titles sounded interesting. The writer who 'created' the list has admitted to using AI, and has since been fired. The idea of news and commentary coming from a bot is unsettling, and not just because of my job security. Plenty of Americans feel the same way. New research from the Poynter Institute and the University of Minnesota found nearly half of those surveyed don't want news from generative artificial intelligence. And 20% said the media shouldn't use AI at all. I decided to take AI for a test drive. What do you think of the result? Given my fear of being replaced by a robot, I've stayed away from sites like ChatGPT, although I've received many examples from friends and family of what it can do. But I decided to give it a simple prompt: "Write a column in the style of Ingrid Jacques of USA TODAY." Opinion: Not funny, John Oliver – Standing for religious liberty doesn't equate to 'hate.' In mere seconds, it 'wrote' a 675-word column, complete with a headline and byline. I'll share the first few lines of what popped up: The Uncomfortable Truth About Wokeism By Ingrid Jacques The American cultural landscape is being shaped by a force so pervasive, so influential, that it seems to touch every corner of our lives. I'm not talking about the rise of artificial intelligence, nor the latest social media craze. No, I'm referring to the ideology of 'wokeism,' which, like a slow-moving storm, is now fully entrenched in our schools, workplaces, and public discourse. Not bad, right? And I thought the nod to AI was apropos, given the topic of this column. It's still creepy, though. With the current political divisions in our country, I believe that sharing different points of view in a civil way is more important than ever, and I worry about the implications if those 'thoughts' are coming from something nonhuman. So, while this may come as a disappointment to some of you, you're stuck with the 'real' me. For now. Ingrid Jacques is a columnist at USA TODAY. Contact her at ijacques@ or on X: @Ingrid_Jacques
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Dharmendra converted to Islam to marry Hema Malini without divorcing Prakash Kaur, the truth will leave you surprised
In Bollywood cinema, there are many actors who go to great lengths for their partners. From changing names to changing religions, several celebs have made sure they do everything in the name of love! Today, we will talk about an actor who allegedly changed his religion to marry another woman from the industry despite already being married. This actor already had four kids, but he couldn't stop himself from falling in love with another person! This actor is none other than the He-Man of Bollywood, Dharmendra—a young Punjabi lad who fell head over heels in love with Hema Malini! Dharmendra started his career in Bollywood in 1960 with the film Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. However, his major breakthrough came five years later with the film Phool Aur Patthar. The movie established Dharmendra as an actor in the industry, and after this, he never looked back. Before entering the movie industry, Dharmendra, then hardly a 19-year-old boy, was already married to Prakash Kaur. The couple was blessed with two sons from this marriage—Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. After his hit in 1965, Dharmendra went on to do several films, and in 1970, he met Hema Malini officially when they worked together in Tum Haseen Main Jawaan. That same year marked the beginning of their love story. After witnessing many ups and downs, the two finally got married, and this is when the rumours of Dharmendra changing his religion to Islam started circulating among people. Rumours claimed that after falling in love, Dharmendra and Hema secretly had a nikaah ceremony and that the actor converted to Islam. Almost four decades later, in 2004, Dharmendra put a full stop to these rumours that lingered in the industry. He told Outlook in 2004, 'This allegation is totally incorrect. I am not the kind of man who will change his religion to suit his interests.' Dharmendra's first wife was madly in love with the actor and decided not to divorce him despite knowing about Dharmendra's love for Hema Malini. A year ago, Dharmendra and his first wife Prakash Kaur reunited to celebrate the wedding of their grandson, Karan Deol—Sunny Deol's son—with Drisha Acharya, the great-granddaughter of late filmmaker Bimal Roy.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Teamflect Unveils AI HR Partners: Transforming Human Resources into a Strategic Powerhouse
LONDON, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ -- Teamflect, the all-in-one performance management platform built for Microsoft Teams, announces the beta launch of its AI HR Partners. A groundbreaking feature that aims to revolutionize HR operations by automating routine tasks, enabling HR professionals to dedicate more time to employee engagement and development. Where exactly did the need for this feature arise? Today, HR teams are often overwhelmed with administrative duties, leaving little time for meaningful employee interactions. Recognizing this challenge, Teamflect designed these AI HR Partners to act as intelligent collaborators, streamlining processes and enhancing the overall HR experience. This launch comes at a critical time. A recent Forbes study revealed that job burnout has reached an all-time high of 66% in 2025, underscoring the urgent need for solutions that alleviate HR burdens and promote employee well-being. Key Features of Teamflect's AI HR Partners: Personalized Development Plans: Instantly generate tailored growth paths for employees based on roles, competencies, and goals. Smart Goal Suggestions: Leverage historical data to recommend Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) aligned with organizational priorities. Insightful Performance Summaries: Produce concise summaries of reviews and one-on-one meetings, offering actionable insights for managers and HR professionals. Proactive Engagement Nudges: Receive timely reminders to foster team recognition and ensure regular check-ins. Seamless Integration: Operate entirely within Microsoft Teams, eliminating the need to switch platforms. "Our goal is not to replace HR teams but to augment their capabilities" said Bora Ünlü, Co-Founder of Teamflect. "With these AI HR Partners, we're providing HR professionals with a reliable assistant that handles all their repetitive tasks, so they can dedicate more time to what truly matters, their people." Currently in closed beta, Teamflect's AI HR Partners are being piloted by companies across various sectors, including technology, finance, and healthcare, with employee sizes ranging from 100 to 10,000. Early feedback indicates significant improvements in efficiency and employee satisfaction. About Teamflect Teamflect is a comprehensive performance management software solution designed specifically for Microsoft Teams and Outlook. From goal setting and performance reviews to employee recognition and career development, Teamflect streamlines HR processes, enabling organizations to manage their workforce effectively without leaving their preferred communication platforms. Trusted by thousands of teams worldwide, Teamflect transforms Microsoft Teams into a powerful HR workspace. Logo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Teamflect View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
