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Climate change data site revived by nonprofit after Trump shutdown
A climate change data website, previously shut down by the Trump administration, has been revived by a nonprofit organization. The site aims to provide accessible climate data and research, continuing its mission despit…
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AI deciphers ancient scroll carbonized by Vesuvius eruption · 4 sources tracked
Advanced imaging technology and AI techniques have successfully deciphered text from a papyrus scroll carbonized during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Researchers virtually unrolled the scroll, r…
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UK Home Office seeks tech lead for 1,000 engineers, 600 systems
The British Home Office is looking to hire a senior technology leader to manage a large team of engineers. This role will involve overseeing approximately 1,000 engineers responsible for maintaining over 600 critical sy…
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UK government proposes promoting trusted news over social media
The UK government is proposing new regulations aimed at promoting trusted news sources over content found on social media platforms. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, seeks to …
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OpenAI's Codex causes SSD issues; Oracle cuts jobs amid AI focus · The Register AI
The Register's AI section highlights several AI-related developments, including OpenAI's Codex potentially causing excessive SSD writes and significant job losses at Oracle attributed to AI investments. AWS has introduc…
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Chinese supercomputer LineShine overtakes US El Capitan, bypassing export controls · 2 sources tracked
A new Chinese supercomputer named LineShine has reportedly surpassed the U.S.'s El Capitan as the world's most powerful. LineShine, built entirely with domestic Chinese components and notably lacking GPUs, achieves an e…
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Anthropic's Mythos AI model faces mounting complications
Anthropic's AI model, Mythos, is facing increasing complications, as reported by The Register. The exact nature of these complications remains unclear, but the situation is described as becoming more complex. This follo…
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UK public doubts Big Tech tax payments; AI and security news roundup
A recent article from The Register highlights ongoing public skepticism in Britain regarding the tax contributions of major technology companies. The piece is part of a broader section covering various tech and AI-relat…
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Cloudflare partners with browsers on website visitor management
Cloudflare is collaborating with major web browsers to enhance website security and user experience. This partnership aims to help websites better distinguish between legitimate visitors and unwelcome automated traffic.…
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Cloudflare partners with major browsers on bot detection
Cloudflare is collaborating with major browser developers, including Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge, to implement a new system for distinguishing between human users and automated bots. This initiati…
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Canadian utility withholds key details on data breach
A Canadian utility company has disclosed a data breach, but has withheld crucial details about the incident. The breach's specifics, including the nature of the compromised data and the methods used by attackers, remain…
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Microsoft readies Windows 26H2, while AI news covers Anthropic, Amazon, and new frameworks
Microsoft is preparing to release the 26H2 update for Windows, but users on the 26H1 version will need to wait. The Register's AI section highlights several other developments, including Anthropic's ongoing issues with …
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UK Home Office AI age guesser for asylum seekers deemed biased and inaccurate by rights groups
Human rights organizations have criticized the UK Home Office's use of an AI system designed to estimate the age of asylum seekers. These groups argue that the technology is inherently biased and inaccurate, failing to …
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Canonical launches local AI speech-to-text app Myna for Mars orbiter payload
Canonical Ltd. has launched Myna, a new AI-powered speech-to-text application designed for local processing. This application is set to be integrated into the Stonking Stingray payload, which will be carried by a commer…
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US Telco Exposed Customer Data via Sudo Access in Early 2000s
A security lapse at a major US telecommunications company in the early 2000s exposed sensitive customer data. New employees were granted sudo access to a database containing unencrypted customer information, creating a …
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Hand-cranked AI box requires user effort for operation · 2 sources tracked
A novel AI device has been developed that requires users to manually crank a handle to generate power for its operation. This unique design means that users must physically exert themselves to ask the AI a question, cre…
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UK DWP uses AI to polish CVs amid job fears · 2 sources tracked
The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reportedly using an AI tool to help job seekers polish their CVs. This initiative, highlighted on Mastodon and reported by The Register, raises concerns about a potenti…
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Canonical brings AI speech-to-text to Ubuntu Desktop; Mozilla shares Firefox roadmap
Canonical is developing a new AI-powered speech-to-text feature for Ubuntu Desktop, aiming to integrate dictation seamlessly into the user experience. This tool, referred to as 'Myna', will allow users to interact with …
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Cardiac Monitor Maker Breached Via Third-Party Apps, Patient Data Stolen
Attackers successfully breached a cardiac monitor manufacturer's systems by exploiting vulnerabilities in third-party business applications. The breach, achieved through social engineering tactics, resulted in the theft…
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UK fraudsters exploit AI to fabricate motor insurance claims
Fraudsters in the UK are reportedly leveraging artificial intelligence to falsify insurance claims, particularly in the motor insurance sector. This emerging trend involves using AI to create or exaggerate claims, poten…