Category: Social
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Japan Moves to Expand Nuclear Energy Again.
The Japanese government is facing controversy as it revises its energy policy to increase reliance on nuclear power. Recently, Japan announced a new energy plan to raise the share of nuclear power to 20% of total electricity generation by 2040. This move is interpreted as a measure to accommodate the rising power demand from data…
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Mega Seoul? Politicians Who Ignore South Korea’s Future
In 2024, the Bank of Korea proposed easing the concentration in the Seoul metropolitan area and stabilizing housing prices as key measures to address the low birth rate crisis. Research indicates that South Korea’s current fertility rate stands at a critical 0.78, with the primary causes identified as intense competition and housing insecurity in the…
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Lone Wolf Terrorism and the Potential Impact of AI
Lone wolf terrorism refers to acts of terrorism planned and executed by individuals without direct support or orders from organized terrorist groups. Recently, concerns have been raised that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology could facilitate the spread of lone wolf terrorism. In January 2025, a former U.S. Army Green Beret, Matthew Riebelsberger, used AI…
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Crimes Using Offline Mail and QR Codes on the Rise
Phishing scams using postal mail have been increasing in Germany and Austria. These crimes exploit traditional postal mail while integrating digital technology to steal recipients’ personal information. In Germany, fake mail impersonating banks or public institutions has been discovered, often containing QR codes. When recipients scan these codes without suspicion, they are directed to a…
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Children of the Digital Native Generation: Without Security, There Is No Protection
‘Digital Native’ Generation A generation that has been exposed to digital technology from an early age and naturally utilizes it as they grow. Today’s children and teenagers belong to the ‘Digital Native’ generation, having been exposed to digital environments since birth. With the normalization of smartphones, tablets, and computers, they accumulate diverse digital experiences such…
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What If All Data Becomes AI’s Textbook?
We consume countless pieces of content every day—news articles, blog posts, bestselling novels, YouTube videos, and even the photos we upload to social media. But what if all this content is used as training data for AI without the creator’s permission? Recently, news broke that Meta trained its AI using 81.7TB of data. Considering that…
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Your Password Has Expired
“Your password has expired. If you do not update it immediately, your account will be restricted.” Have you ever received an email like this? At first glance, it appears to be from a corporate security team, but in reality, it is a classic phishing scam. The moment you open the email and click the link,…
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Copyright Recognition Status of AI-Generated Content by Country
Different countries have adopted varying approaches to addressing the copyright issues surrounding AI-generated content. Since existing copyright laws are based on human creators, the question of ownership for AI-created content remains a legal and ethical debate. Let’s examine how major countries are responding. United States: Upholding the Principle of Human Creativity The U.S. Copyright Office…
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The Importance of Hezbollah Pager Explosions and Supply Chain Security
Hezbollah Pager Explosion Incident On September 17, 2024, a series of explosions occurred across Lebanon involving hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah. Similar explosions involving radios were reported the following day on September 18. Hezbollah’s decision to use pagers and radios instead of smartphones, due to concerns about internal wiretapping, had long been known. However,…
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Google AI Used as a Tool by North Korean Hackers… Evidence of Information Exploration Detected
According to a report recently published by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), evidence suggests that North Korean hackers are using Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology to refine their cyberattacks. However, AI technology itself did not directly conduct the hacking; rather, hackers have been utilizing AI to analyze information and optimize their attacks. Google TAG reported…