A new music creation plug-in uses machine intelligence to compose songs on the fly that match the visual tone and rhythm of creators’ videos.
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A New System Is Helping Crack Down on Child Sex Abuse Images

There are 150 child sexual abuse laws around the world. Now, metadata is making it easier for countries to work together.
The Alarming Blind Spots in Health Care AI
Artificial intelligence promises to make medicine smarter. But what happens when these software systems don’t work as advertised?
18 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing.
Which Amazon Fire Tablet Is Best for You?
Whether you need a travel-friendly tablet or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for everybody.
The FBI’s Anom Stunt Rattles the Encryption Debate

The agency spent years running a secure phone network for criminals. So much for “going dark.”
Apple Starts Leaving Intel Macs Behind in MacOS Monterey
For the first time, some of Apple’s own features will only be available on computers with the company’s homegrown silicon.
The Safest Way to Store and Share Your Nudes

Listen, if you’re going to take them, follow these precautions so they don’t go anywhere you don’t intend them to.
Remote Weddings and Memorials Are Here to Stay. Be Prepared
Are you Zooming, streaming, or Skyping big life events? Here’s how to better prepare for tech glitches so you can get to the church on time.
Microsoft: This clever open-source technique helps to protect your privacy
Adding statistical noise to a data set can guarantee that there are no accidental information leaks. It’s a difficult task, made easier by the open-source SmartNoise framework.