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Open-Source AI Projects For Linux - It seems like artificial intelligence (AI) has made its way into nearly every facet of modern life. Programs like the Amazon Alexa, Apples Siri and Microsofts Cortana are used by millions of people around the world. By the year 2022, over 50 percent of the online searches performed will be done with AI and the power of the human voice.

Five Open-Source Projects AI Enthusiasts Might Want to Know About - Linux is arguably software developers favorite OS. Over 14,000 contributors have invested countless hours in developing the Linux Kernel. With Linux becoming increasingly popular due to its security and flexibility, developers who are interested in artificial intelligence (AI) may want to explore the possibilities within the Linux environment.

  Mozilla combines tracker blocking with paid, ad-free browsing (Mar 25)
 

Mozilla has partnered with Scroll to distribute funds to publications in place of ad revenue. This partnership offers Firefox users tracker-blocking technology and ad-free browsing.
  Parrot GNU/Linux 4.8 Released With Kernel 5.4 And New Docker Containers (Mar 25)
 

Are you a pentester or ethical hacker looking for an alternative to Kali Linux? If so, you may want to check out Parrot OS.
  Firefox is dropping FTP support (Mar 23)
 

Have you heard that Firefox is planning to drop support for the vulnerable file transfer protocol in version 77 of the web browser?
  Why Facial Recognition Systems Could Rise In Popularity During Coronavirus Pandemic (Mar 26)
 

Security companies are updating their technology to recognize people wearing masks and measure temperatures, and are making the argument that facial recognition could become widely sought as a global security solution. However, this technology still has serious privacy-threatening implications that need to be considered.
  Linux 5.6 Ships With Broken Intel WiFi Driver After Network Security Fixes Go Awry (Mar 30)
 

The Linux 5.6 kernel has been released - but you probably want to hold off on this releaseif you use the Intel "IWLWIFI" WiFi driver. Learn why in an informative Phoronix article.