3 Smart Ways to Use User-Generated Content in 2024

User-generated content (UGC) is any type of content created by your customers (text or videos). This can be reviews, Get Ready with Me videos, unboxing videos, and other forms of social media posts about your products or services. For example, in 2023, TikTok user Danielle‘s Stanley Quencher went viral after her car caught fire and … Read more

Can AI Call Its Own Bluffs?

Hallucinations – those unexpected, fictional, or incorrect responses – are one of the key issues preventing the wider adoption of large language models (LLMs) in products. Unfortunately (for big companies), throwing more budget at the problem without making fundamental changes doesn’t make it go away: More importantly, if we focus not on the immediate product … Read more

A Flexible Architecture for Broadcast Broadband: Conclusion, Acknowledgement, and References

:::info Authors: (1) Rashmi Yadav, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (Email: rashmiy@iitk.ac.in); (2) Rashmi Kamran, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: rashmi.kamran@iitb.ac.in); (3) Pranav Jha, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: pranavjha@ee.iitb.ac.in); (4) Abhay Karandikar, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian … Read more

A Flexible Architecture for Broadcast Broadband: Proposed Signalling Service-Based Architecture

:::info Authors: (1) Rashmi Yadav, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (Email: rashmiy@iitk.ac.in); (2) Rashmi Kamran, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: rashmi.kamran@iitb.ac.in); (3) Pranav Jha, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: pranavjha@ee.iitb.ac.in); (4) Abhay Karandikar, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian … Read more

A Flexible Architecture for Broadcast Broadband Convergence in Beyond 5G: System Model

:::info Authors: (1) Rashmi Yadav, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (Email: rashmiy@iitk.ac.in); (2) Rashmi Kamran, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: rashmi.kamran@iitb.ac.in); (3) Pranav Jha, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: pranavjha@ee.iitb.ac.in); (4) Abhay Karandikar, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian … Read more

A Flexible Architecture for Broadcast Broadband Convergence in Beyond 5G: Performance Evaluation

:::info Authors: (1) Rashmi Yadav, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (Email: rashmiy@iitk.ac.in); (2) Rashmi Kamran, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: rashmi.kamran@iitb.ac.in); (3) Pranav Jha, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: pranavjha@ee.iitb.ac.in); (4) Abhay Karandikar, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian … Read more

A Flexible Architecture for Broadcast Broadband Convergence in Beyond 5G: Abstract and Intro

:::info Authors: (1) Rashmi Yadav, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (Email: rashmiy@iitk.ac.in); (2) Rashmi Kamran, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: rashmi.kamran@iitb.ac.in); (3) Pranav Jha, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: pranavjha@ee.iitb.ac.in); (4) Abhay Karandikar, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian … Read more

A Flexible Architecture for Broadcast Broadband: Convergence of 3GPP 5G and N3BN in SSBA

:::info Authors: (1) Rashmi Yadav, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (Email: rashmiy@iitk.ac.in); (2) Rashmi Kamran, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: rashmi.kamran@iitb.ac.in); (3) Pranav Jha, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (Email: pranavjha@ee.iitb.ac.in); (4) Abhay Karandikar, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian … Read more

Crayon’s Blueprint: Pioneering AI and Cloud Innovations for Transformative Business Efficiency

Companies that leverage advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing are being watched as industry leaders — especially by companies that are ready to leverage new tech. Crayon, a global leader in IT optimization and AI services, has helped countless organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation and achieve significant business outcomes. One … Read more

Binance Labs Invests In Zircuit To Advance L2 With AI-Enabled Sequencer Level Security

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, June 11th, 2024/Chainwire/–Binance Labs, the venture capital and incubation arm of Binance, has invested in Zircuit, a zero-knowledge rollup with AI-enabled sequencer-level security. Zircuit is a new Layer 2 (L2) network that introduces a novel approach to on-chain security. The network safeguards users with sequencer-level security and built-in, automated AI mechanisms … Read more

Is Cryptocurrency Nothing But A Scam?

Cryptocurrency has been the talk of the town for quite a few years, especially after the pandemic, with prices soaring to the moon after a brief fall. Most crypto “bros” are overtly emotional about any criticisms that come their way. Many of their arguments against the criticism are on how crypto, especially Bitcoin, can avoid … Read more

Ways for Influencers to Maximize Summer Sales

As the summer season draws near, influencers are presented with a golden opportunity to capitalize on the increased consumer activity across diverse niches—from travel and home decor to the ever-popular fashion and beauty sectors. By strategically leveraging retail peaks and incorporating global events like the UEFA Euro and the Summer Olympics, influencers can significantly resonate … Read more

Silicon Valley: With Swords & Shields

The Gladiator Table of contents Introduction Silicon valley. A modern day colosseum. Chapter 1 Crushing the rebels. Why do we fight? Chapter 2 The succession, who shall rule? Chapter 3 From general to startup. Starting afresh. Chapter 4 Learning to scale. Growing as a politician. Chapter 5 The acquisition. Selling to the enemy. Introduction Silicon … Read more

The Critical Role of Security Testing in Banking Software Development

The Critical Role of Security Testing in Banking Software Development As developers, we are passionate about innovation and the thrill of creating groundbreaking solutions. However, this excitement can sometimes cause us to overlook a crucial aspect—security. This is particularly critical in the banking industry, where a single breach can expose sensitive financial data, erode public … Read more

The Impact of Machine Learning on SOC Efficiency

The efficiency and effectiveness of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) depends on their ability to manage and tune alerts. Unfortunately, traditional rule-based approaches in SOCs often struggle to keep pace with the dynamic nature of cyber attacks, leading to high rates of false positives and an overwhelming number of alerts that can cause alert fatigue, which … Read more

The Unseen Layers: Why User Interviews Are an Irreplaceable Asset

In the world of startups and technology, we’re perpetually in a race against obsolescence. We’re constantly aiming to create the next game-changing product, the next Uber or Airbnb. I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard this from startup founders. Yet, it’s startling how many companies, bloated with engineering talent and flush with venture … Read more

Pushing the Practicality of Black-Box Audio Attacks against Speaker Recognition Models: Appendix

:::info Authors: (1) Rui Duan University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: ruiduan@usf.edu); (2) Zhe Qu Central South University Changsha, China (email: zhe_qu@csu.edu.cn); (3) Leah Ding American University Washington, DC, USA (email: ding@american.edu); (4) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu); (5) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu). … Read more

Minimal Knowledge PT-AE Attacks on Black-Box Speaker Recognition Models

:::info Authors: (1) Rui Duan University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: ruiduan@usf.edu); (2) Zhe Qu Central South University Changsha, China (email: zhe_qu@csu.edu.cn); (3) Leah Ding American University Washington, DC, USA (email: ding@american.edu); (4) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu); (5) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu). … Read more

The Evolution of Black-Box Audio Attacks

:::info Authors: (1) Rui Duan University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: ruiduan@usf.edu); (2) Zhe Qu Central South University Changsha, China (email: zhe_qu@csu.edu.cn); (3) Leah Ding American University Washington, DC, USA (email: ding@american.edu); (4) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu); (5) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu). … Read more

Impact of Speech Length and Phoneme Diversity on PT-AE Attack Success

:::info Authors: (1) Rui Duan University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: ruiduan@usf.edu); (2) Zhe Qu Central South University Changsha, China (email: zhe_qu@csu.edu.cn); (3) Leah Ding American University Washington, DC, USA (email: ding@american.edu); (4) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu); (5) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu). … Read more

Optimized Black-Box PT-AE Attacks

:::info Authors: (1) Rui Duan University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: ruiduan@usf.edu); (2) Zhe Qu Central South University Changsha, China (email: zhe_qu@csu.edu.cn); (3) Leah Ding American University Washington, DC, USA (email: ding@american.edu); (4) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu); (5) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu). … Read more

Assessing Transferability and Perception in PT-AE Audio Attacks

:::info Authors: (1) Rui Duan University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: ruiduan@usf.edu); (2) Zhe Qu Central South University Changsha, China (email: zhe_qu@csu.edu.cn); (3) Leah Ding American University Washington, DC, USA (email: ding@american.edu); (4) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu); (5) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu). … Read more

Evaluating Feasibility and Accuracy of Parrot Training Models

:::info Authors: (1) Rui Duan University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: ruiduan@usf.edu); (2) Zhe Qu Central South University Changsha, China (email: zhe_qu@csu.edu.cn); (3) Leah Ding American University Washington, DC, USA (email: ding@american.edu); (4) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu); (5) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu). … Read more

Understanding Speaker Recognition and Adversarial Speech Attacks

:::info Authors: (1) Rui Duan University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: ruiduan@usf.edu); (2) Zhe Qu Central South University Changsha, China (email: zhe_qu@csu.edu.cn); (3) Leah Ding American University Washington, DC, USA (email: ding@american.edu); (4) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu); (5) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu). … Read more

Pushing the Practicality of Black-Box Audio Attacks against Speaker Recognition Models

:::info Authors: (1) Rui Duan University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: ruiduan@usf.edu); (2) Zhe Qu Central South University Changsha, China (email: zhe_qu@csu.edu.cn); (3) Leah Ding American University Washington, DC, USA (email: ding@american.edu); (4) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu); (5) Yao Liu University of South Florida Tampa, USA (email: yliu@cse.usf.edu). … Read more