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手機真的會偷聽?FB夥伴簡報外流 疑用麥克風收集數據投廣告
許多人使用智慧型手機時,常常會懷疑手機是否會竊聽使用者的日常對話。近日有外媒聲稱取得一份媒體集團的簡報,聲稱他們能使用人工智慧軟體,透過手機、筆電等麥克風,收集與分析用戶的語音數據,讓廣告商更容易鎖定潛在消費者。該份簡報中甚至提到,知名社群媒體「臉書」(Facebook)、「谷歌」(Google)與「亞馬遜」(Amazon)等,都是該公司的客戶。
2024/09/03 14:11
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AI scam tricks Andy Lau fan into paying NT$2.64M
Here is a summary of the news story in 4 sentences, each under 50 characters: Woman scammed by AI-generated Andy Lau. She lost NT$2.64 million to the scammers. Police arrested a woman during cash handover. The arrested woman was also tricked by scammers.
2024/06/28 11:00
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Taiwan parties clash over Legislative Speaker support deals
Taipei - DPP spokesperson Justin Wu clarified that TPP chairman Ko Wen-je had called a DPP senior member in the medical sector to seek support for Huang Shan-shan as Legislative Speaker, pledging unconditional support for the DPP’s Deputy Speaker candidate. This comes in response to the TPP’s claim on Facebook that the DPP planned to support TPP legislator Huang Shan-shan’s bid for Speaker in exchange for supporting DPP legislator Tsai Chi-chang as Deputy Speaker. The TPP stated that they do not engage in favor exchanges with the "New Tide" faction and rejected Ko’s proposal. Wu revealed that Ko had called a senior DPP member, expressing his hope for DPP’s support for Huang Shan-shan as Speaker and for the Deputy Speaker to support the DPP’s candidate unconditionally. Wu emphasized that the DPP group only supports You Si-kun for Speaker and is open to TPP’s recommendation for Deputy Speaker, rejecting Ko’s proposal.
2024/02/02 11:35
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Taiwan’s top 10 concerts of 2023 revealed by big data
In 2023, Taiwan’s concert scene witnessed a multitude of chart-topping performances, captivating fans with spectacles from renowned artists. The KeyPo big-data engine used by DailyView analyzed online discussions to rank the top 10 concerts of the year. At number 10, rock band Power Station, featuring guests JJ Lin and Accusefive, received positive reviews for their world tour concert "Because of Love." Accusefive, the ninth most discussed band, also garnered favorable reviews for their world tour concerts in Taiwan. Veteran singer Rainie Yang, ranked eighth, touched the hearts of concertgoers at the Taipei Arena. Hebe Tien, in seventh place, returned to the Taipei Arena after three years, inviting guest artists Waa Wei, Deserts Chang, and actor Greg Hsu. Hong Kong superstar Eason Chan, placed at number six, conveyed deep philosophical messages in his concert "Fear and Dreams." Korean soloist Taeyeon, at number five, held a solo concert at the Taipei Arena, performing 24 songs consecutively. Taiwanese star A-Mei, in fourth place, performed in Kaohsiung for 10 consecutive days, earning applause from dedicated fans. British band Coldplay secured third place for their eco-friendly concert in Kaohsiung. Taiwanese band Mayday celebrated their 25th anniversary with surprises and engagement with fans, landing them in second place. However, the top concert of 2023 in Taiwan belonged to K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, whose "Born Pink" tour tickets sold out instantly in Kaohsiung, attracting nearly 90,000 fans. The analysis collected data from various digital platforms from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023, including Facebook, YouTube, news media, discussion boards, and blogs.
2024/01/07 11:06
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Tainan police bust NT$6.55M election betting ring
Tainan police have arrested six individuals involved in a gambling ring on a Facebook group, which was taking bets on the 2024 General Election outcomes totaling over NT$6.55 million. The case has been handed over to the Tainan District Prosecutors Office for investigation under several acts, including the Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Act, the Money Laundering Control Act, and the Anti-Infiltration Act. The ring recruited bettors on Facebook to place wagers on various outcomes related to the forthcoming elections, including potential collaborations between political parties and candidates such as Lai Ching-te, Ko Wen-je, Hou Yu-ih, and Terry Gou. The Tainan City Police Department Criminal Investigation Corps initiated the investigation after spotting the illicit activity online and tracked down suspects across multiple locations. The investigation has revealed that the gambling funds were being converted into Tether (USDT), a popular cryptocurrency stablecoin, by unidentified individuals abroad, and transferred to other gambling organizations, potentially violating election-related gambling laws.
2023/12/15 18:16
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Coldplay concert in Kaohsiung breaks attendance records
Coldplay’s two-day concert at the Kaohsiung National Stadium has broken the audience record previously held by South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, drawing a record-breaking crowd. However, nearby residents complained on Facebook that their homes were shaking as if an earthquake was taking place due to the gig, sparking discussions online. The Sunday concert saw an attendance of 86,505 people, setting a new high for the stadium. Data from Kaohsiung Metro revealed that 32,000 people traveled to and from the concert at the R17 World Games station, while 11,800 people utilized shuttles to and from the Zuoying HSR Station, representing a 40% increase from the day before. Despite the large crowd, the city successfully evacuated the crowd in 88 minutes on Sunday. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai personally oversaw the response center at the stadium and closely monitored the dispersal. To accommodate the increased demand, the Kaohsiung Metro increased service frequency. The Coldplay concert also proved successful in tourism, generating over NT$330 million in revenue.
2023/11/13 18:19
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Patty Tsai sparks speculation with election campaign image
Patty Tsai, daughter of the founders of the Red Bean Dining Group and wife of Kuomintang (KMT) deputy chairman Sean Lien, sparked speculation of a political run after posting a picture resembling an election campaign on her Facebook page. However, the picture was actually promoting her brand’s participation in the Double 11 Shopping Festival in 2023. Tsai’s intention was to combat unscrupulous products, address food safety risks, and provide better services and culinary products to the public. Her playful evocation of an election campaign garnered support online, with many users endorsing her and referring to her as "Legislator Tsai."
2023/11/09 12:37
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Foreign resident in Taiwan calls for improved road safety
A foreign resident in Taichung, Taiwan expressed concerns about the nation’s traffic regulations and pedestrian safety in a Facebook group. Despite his love for Taiwan, he fears crossing the road and regretted his move at times. He called for genuine progress in Taiwan and urged political figures to address traffic-related casualties.
2023/11/05 21:24
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掏錢尋愛用戶增 Tinder母公司Q3營收逆勢超市場預期
美國科技業近期迎來經濟寒冬期,谷哥(Google)母公司Alphabet與臉書(Facebook)母公司Meta等大型科技公司,日前公布的財報都出現明顯的疲軟跡象。不過全球知名交友軟體Tinder母公司Match Group卻出現逆勢成長,隨著越來越多用戶願意「掏錢尋愛」,最新公布的Q3營收不僅超乎市場預期,也連帶推動週二盤後股價大漲16%。
2022/11/02 14:13
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臉書母企砸16.6億元 收購美國地區銀行Meta商標
社群媒體臉書(Facebook)母公司Meta Platforms今天證實,以6000萬美元(約台幣16.6億元)收購美國地區銀行Meta金融集團(Meta Financial Group)商標資產。
2021/12/14 15:39