AGI as of March 4, 2025

As of March 2025, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) remains a topic of intense speculation and development, with experts divided on its imminent arrival. While significant progress has been made in AI capabilities, true AGI has not yet been achieved. Current State of AGI AGI, defined as AI systems that can perform any intellectual task that…

2 Factor Authentication

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a security process that requires users to provide two different authentication factors to verify their identity. This adds an extra layer of security beyond just a username and password, making it more difficult for unauthorized users to gain access to your accounts. Why is 2FA Important? 1. Enhanced Security: Even if…

Passkeys

Passkeys are a modern, passwordless authentication method designed to improve security and convenience. They are based on public-key cryptography and are meant to replace traditional passwords. Here’s how they work and why they’re beneficial: How Passkeys Work 1. Key Pair Generation: • When you create a passkey for a website or app, your device generates…

Scammer Success!

I’ve been seeing a lot in the news about the amazing success of scammers. Just this AM I saw where they had stolen $1.3 billion in 2023 pretending to be from the government or tech support. HERE is the FBI’s full report. Apparently, with the arrival of AI, scammers can duplicate a voice (as in…

Brief (selected) tech update

Apple has announced its third Impact Accelerator class: a cohort of 12 Black-, Hispanic/Latinx-, and Indigenous-owned environmental solution and service providers on the cutting edge of green technology and clean energy. Established to help mature, diverse businesses scale their impact and reach the next stage of development, the Apple Impact Accelerator program is part of…