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OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI claims to have solved a 90-year-old mathematics problem involving fluid dynamics using thousands of AI agents over 88 hours, though the solution has sparked controversy over methodology.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released 972 security patches this month, including 112 critical vulnerabilities, as the industry races to address flaws before anticipated AI-enabled attacks exploit them.
Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
Major companies are increasingly tying employee bonuses, promotions and job security to AI proficiency, raising questions about fairness and job redundancy as workers grapple with productivity gains that don’t translate to commensurate compensation.
Apple expected to unveil folding iPhone as new CEO takes center stage
Apple is expected to unveil its first folding iPhone at an event today, marking a major shift for the company and the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
More than 1 in 10 chance AI ‘could kill all humans,’ says Anthropic safety lead after colleague quits
A senior Anthropic safety researcher estimates over 10% chance AI could kill all humans by decade’s end, after a colleague quit over safety concerns at leading AI labs.
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
A PBS affiliate filed suit against Iron Mountain Data Centers to recover 50TB of archived TV content and videos after its cloud storage provider became defunct and unresponsive.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
Dutch cybersecurity officials reported that a high-severity macOS vulnerability allowing remote code execution is being actively exploited to install cryptocurrency miners on exposed systems.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
Apple Maps renamed Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users following a Trump executive order, while the Canadian government and some competitors rejected the change.
Architect of UK’s AI policy quits after Anthropic conflict of interest concerns
The chair of the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency resigned after taking a full-time position with AI company Anthropic, citing conflict of interest concerns raised by senior MPs.
Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks
Researchers found over 120 websites with misconfigured files directing AI agents to install non-existent code packages, with dozens of Fortune 500 companies executing proof-of-concept malware during the study.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two men accused of participating in TeamPCP, a hacking group that compromised over 1,000 organizations through supply-chain attacks involving malware-infected open source software.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that devices offering free movies often function as residential proxies, exposing users’ connections to malware and enabling attackers to remotely compromise devices behind home routers.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique using invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters. The method, previously used to attack AI systems, saw a dramatic spike in detected instances starting in early February.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits it overemphasized VMware Cloud Foundation, pricing out small-to-medium businesses. The company plans to release an updated vSphere Standard version to address affordability concerns among SMBs.
The real reason your phone is getting more expensive
Apple’s upcoming iPhone launch may bring higher prices as memory chip costs surge due to AI demand, reversing decades of declining consumer electronics costs.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government proposes digital duty of care legislation allowing social media users to opt out of algorithmic feeds and view only content from chosen accounts, similar to early platform designs.
Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators report losing thousands of pounds after scammers filed fake copyright claims and demanded ransom payments, exploiting Meta’s account suspension system and slow appeals process.
Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s
Xiaomi released the 18 Fold, a short, wide foldable phone with superior specs compared to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, featuring a larger battery, triple rear camera, and proprietary Xring O3 chipset.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies are increasingly concerned that Meta smart glasses equipped with cameras could be used to secretly record police facilities and officers, according to multiple internal memos reviewed by The Guardian.
Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX
Nvidia disclosed a $21 billion stake in SpaceX, reflecting the chipmaker’s extensive financial entanglement with major customers and investment across the AI industry ecosystem.
Uber to cut 3,300 corporate jobs in management overhaul
Uber is eliminating approximately 3,300 corporate jobs globally, representing about 10% of its workforce, as part of a management restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and reducing organizational layers.
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