When we look at applying Open Source principles to the subject of AI, copyright law comes into play, especially for the topic of training data access. Open datasets have been a continuous discussion point in the collaborative process of writing the Open Source AI Definition. I would like to explain why the concept of data information is a viable alternative for the purposes of the OSAID.
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Android applications can now block being sideloaded
It seems Google is hell-bent on removing anything from Android that makes the platform stand apart from iOS. One of the features of Android and the Play Store that users of rooted and/or de-Googled phones will be familiar with is SafetyNet Attestation, something that Android applications can use to check, among other things, if the device it’s running on is rooted or not, and take any action from there based on that information. Notoriously, some banking applications on Android will refuse to work on rooted and/or de-Googled devices because of this. Earlier this year, at Google I/O, the company unveiled the successor of SafetyNet Attestation, called the Google Play Integrity API, and it comes with a whole lot more functionality for developers to control what their application can do on devices based on the status of the device and the application binary in question. Play Integrity will let the developer’s application know if its binary has been tampered with, if Google Play Protect is enabled, if the Android device it’s running on is “genuine”, and a whole lot more. Based on that information, the application could decide to warn users when they’re about to do something sensitive that their device is rooted, or it could just throw up its hands entirely and refuse to function at all – and there’s really not much the user can do about this. A new capability of the Play Integrity API is that developers can now also determine where it came from – i.e., if it was sideloaded or installed through a non-Play application store – and then throw up a dialog allowing the user to switch to the version from the Play Store instead. Doing so will delete the original binary and all its data, and replace it with the Play Store version. The problem here is that the only other option is to cancel, and not have the application load at all. As you can see, the remediation dialog tells you to “get this app from Play” in order to continue using it. There’s an option to close the dialog, but there’s no way to bypass it entirely. If you close the dialog, a response is sent to the app that lets the developer know so they can decide whether to continue blocking access. ↫ Mishaal Rahman at Android Authority Several applications appear to already be using this new capability, and while it won’t mean much for people running Google’s, Samsung’s, or any other “blessed by Google” version of Android on unrooted devices, people running, say, /e/OS, GrapheneOS, LineageOS, or any other de-Googled and/or rooted device is going to be having a very bad time if more and more applications adopt this capability. If you’re running a device without Play Services, relying solely on the vast and varied library of applications from F-Droid, for instance, while also sideloading a few applications only available in the Play Store, you could very well be running into problems. We’ll have to see just how widespread this capability becomes, but I can already foresee this becoming yet another major headache for anyone trying to use a smartphone that isn’t from blessed by Apple or Google. Personally, I’m lucky in that Swedish banking and ID applications worked on de-Googled Android phones, but with the expanding reach of the Play Integrity API, as well as possible “let’s enable this by default” shenanigans by Google, I’m definitely worried about this remaining so in the future.
Carelli revela: Adriane Galisteu vai receber os peões no Paiol pessoalmente
Rodrigo Carelli, diretor do núcleo de realities da RECORD, fez uma revelação sobre a 16ª edição de A Fazenda, que estreia no dia 16 deste mês. Durante a fase do Paiol, a apresentadora Adriane Galisteu estará no local pessoalmente, pela primeira vez, para receber os peões que participam desta etapa do jogo.
Address sources of non-halal money instead, Rafidah tells govt
Former minister Rafidah Aziz says there is no reason for the government to compel every food outlet to have halal certificates merely to safeguard Muslims.
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joshics.in: Can Contact Forms Be Replaced by AI Chatbots on Drupal Websites?
Can Contact Forms Be Replaced by AI Chatbots on Drupal Websites?
bhavinhjoshi
Tue, 09/10/2024 – 17:52
bhavinhjoshi
Tue, 09/10/2024 – 17:52
Contact forms have been a staple on websites for years.
But, are they becoming outdated?
Say hello to AI chatbots.
Here’s why an AI chatbot might just be the better choice.
Real-time Engagement
- Contact forms often mean waiting. Users type out their message, hit send, and then wait for a response. With AI chatbots, the response is instant, providing immediate support and answers.
- Example: A user needs information about your services. Instead of waiting hours (or days) for an email reply, the chatbot instantly provides the details they need.
Enhanced User Experience
- Chatbots can guide users through their queries, step-by-step. This ensures visitors aren’t left guessing, navigating through multiple pages to find answers.
- Example: Someone asks about your pricing. The chatbot not only shares the info but can also offer links to relevant pages, FAQs, and even schedule a meeting with a sales rep.
24/7 Availability
- Unlike human staff, chatbots never sleep. They’re available around the clock, ensuring your site visitors always get the support they need, no matter the time zone.
- Example: A potential client from another continent visits your site at 3 AM. The chatbot assists them in real-time rather than making them wait until your business hours.
Personalisation
- Modern AI chatbots can personalise interactions based on user data. This means more relevant responses and recommendations tailored to each visitor.
- Example: The chatbot recognises a returning user and picks up the conversation where it left off, making the interaction feel continuous and personal.
But is it all sunshine and rainbows? Not quite.
There are challenges.
Some users may prefer human touch over automation. And, implementing a sophisticated AI chatbot can be resource-intensive.
So, should you replace your contact form with a chatbot?
Maybe not completely. A hybrid approach might work best. Let the chatbot handle routine inquiries and simple tasks, while the contact form can serve for more detailed and specific requests.
What do you think? Can AI chatbots replace traditional contact forms on Drupal websites?
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unifont @ Savannah: Unifont 16.0.01 Released
10 September 2024
Unifont 16.0.01 is now available. This is a major release.
From the NEWS file:
* Updates to synchronize Unifont with Unicode 16.0.0 release.
* Many new upper-plane Chinese ideographs added.
* New “make” build dependency on ImageMagick’s “convert” program
to build thumbnail images of the Unicode plane bitmaps.
* unifont-combining-$(VERSION).txt is now included in the
distribution set to provide spacing information on all
combining characters.
* Many other minor updates; see ChangeLog for details.
Download this release from GNU server mirrors at:
https://ftpmirror.gnu.org/unifont/unifont-16.0.01/
or if that fails,
https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/unifont/unifont-16.0.01/
or, as a last resort,
ftp://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/unifont/unifont-16.0.01/
These files are also available on the unifoundry.com website:
https://unifoundry.com/pub/unifont/unifont-16.0.01/
Font files are in the subdirectory
https://unifoundry.com/pub/unifont/unifont-16.0.01/font-builds/
A more detailed description of font changes is available at
https://unifoundry.com/unifont/index.html
and of utility program changes at
https://unifoundry.com/unifont/unifont-utilities.html
Enjoy!
Paul Hardy
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