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Prompt injection is a vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious data into a text prompt, compromising the system’s security. In the past, we demonstrated how prompt injection could be used to jailbreak OpenAI’s Code Interpreter. Now, we explore Vision Prompt Injection, which allows attackers to inject malicious instructions through an image. This hidden text […]
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Astronomer Carl Sagan’s curiosity about NASA’s Galileo spacecraft trajectory led to a paper that changed how scientists approached the search for life on other planets. The Galileo probe, which was first launched in 1989 and became the first to orbit Jupiter, was originally meant to be sent on a faster path using a liquid-fueled rocket. […]
Apple has released the iPhone 15, which introduces a new Thunderbolt 4 cable. Priced at $129, many wonder if it’s worth the cost compared to cheaper options. To uncover the differences, the author used an X-ray CT scanner to examine the engineering of the cables. The Thunderbolt 4 cable offers Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and […]
In today’s tech industry, front-end developers often discuss “micro frontends,” which are similar to microservices for back-end systems. However, just like poorly designed microservices can create a distributed monolith, implementing a bad micro-frontend architecture can result in tightly-coupled code spread across various components. While there are benefits to MFEs for large teams with well-defined domains, […]
The demoscene is a sub-culture of digital art that emerged from the game piracy scene in the late 80s. It involves showcasing audiovisual presentations called demos, which demonstrate the capabilities of computer hardware. Demosceners gather at events called demoparties to trade disks, learn from each other, and compete in competitions for the best demos, music, […]
Waymo, the company known for its self-driving taxis, has announced another round of layoffs, marking the third time this year. A spokesperson for the company stated that these layoffs are part of an internal reorganization process and that only a small number of employees were affected. This comes after Alphabet, Google’s parent company, laid off […]
Ultimovacs has announced the results of the NIPU clinical trial, which evaluated the effectiveness of its cancer vaccine UV1 in combination with checkpoint inhibitors ipilimumab and nivolumab in the second-line treatment of malignant mesothelioma. The trial demonstrated a significant improvement in overall survival compared to ipilimumab and nivolumab alone, with no additional safety concerns. The […]
VirtualBox 7.0.12 is a maintenance release that includes several bug fixes and improvements. Some of the notable changes include fixing issues with using a debugger inside the guest, detecting VT-x usage by other hypervisors, and improving split lock detection feature on Linux hosts. The GUI has been updated with language updates and look-and-feel improvements. Various […]
A meme that began in the 1980s suggested that America was in decline, facing poverty, crime, and environmental problems. However, a more positive meme emerged in the late 1990s, claiming that America was getting its act together economically. This positive meme predicted sustained global economic growth that could solve problems like poverty without harming the […]
Understanding mathematics is a nuanced process that goes beyond simply grasping the basics. Even seemingly simple mathematical ideas can be deeply understood and explored. The author’s realization of this came from reading an essay by mathematician Andrey Kolmogorov about the equals sign. It showed him that he could understand the equals sign on a much […]