Tags: Georgia Institute of Technology

Researchers from Purdue University and the Georgia Institute of Technology argue that the growing energy demands of artificial‑intelligence models stem from the longstanding "memory wall"—the gap between fast processors and slower memory. By adopting brain‑inspired architectures that integrate processing and memory, such as spiking neural networks and compute‑in‑memory (CIM) designs, they claim AI can become far more efficient. The study highlights potential benefits for devices ranging from medical equipment to drones, suggesting a shift away from traditional von Neumann designs could dramatically cut power consumption while preserving performance. Read more

Security researchers have highlighted a serious privacy flaw in Tile Bluetooth trackers: the devices transmit unencrypted identifiers that can be intercepted and used to follow individuals. While Tile’s anti‑theft mode hides a tag from the network, it does not rotate MAC addresses, allowing a single captured signal to fingerprint a tag for its entire life. Experts from the Georgia Institute of Technology and privacy advocates at the Electronic Frontier Foundation warn that the vulnerability could enable stalkers to track victims without detection. Tile’s parent company, Life360, says it has made improvements after the issue was reported. Read more

Security researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology discovered that Tile tracking tags transmit unencrypted static MAC addresses and rotating IDs, creating a privacy risk. The flaw allows anyone with a radio‑frequency scanner to intercept tag data, potentially enabling stalking or unauthorized location tracking. Life360, Tile's parent company, was contacted with the findings but ceased communication, later stating it had implemented several security improvements without detailing them. Read more

Security researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have identified a significant vulnerability in Tile tracking tags. The flaw lets the tags broadcast unencrypted data, including a static MAC address and a rotating identifier, which can be intercepted by anyone with a radio frequency scanner. This exposure could enable the company, malicious actors, or stalkers to monitor a user’s location and even fabricate false stalking evidence. Life360, Tile’s parent company, was notified but ceased communication after the researchers reported the issue. The researchers warn that a single captured transmission can fingerprint a device for its entire lifespan, raising concerns of systemic surveillance. Read more