Apple Loses Fourth AI Researcher in a Month To Meta
Summary Apple has lost its fourth AI researcher in the last month to Meta, with Bowen Zhang joining Meta’s superintelligence team. Zhang was a key figure in Apple’s AI efforts,…
Google Failed To Warn 10 Million of Turkey Earthquake Severity
Google Failed To Warn 10 Million of Turkey Earthquake Severity Google has admitted its earthquake early warning system failed to accurately alert people during Turkey’s deadly quake of 2023. Despite…
Opera Accuses Microsoft of Anti-Competitive Edge Tactics
Summary Opera has taken legal action against Microsoft, alleging the company uses unfair tactics to favour its Edge browser over competitors like Opera. Filed with the Brazilian antitrust authority CADE,…
EPA Moves To Repeal Finding That Allows Climate Regulation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to revoke a crucial scientific finding that identifies greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, as harmful to public health. This move aims to dismantle…
ChatGPT’s New Study Mode Is Designed To Help You Learn, Not Just Give Answers
Summary OpenAI has introduced a new “Study Mode” for ChatGPT, aimed at fostering deeper understanding rather than merely providing direct answers. This mode is developed with input from educators and…
Cisco Donates the AGNTCY Project to the Linux Foundation
Summary Cisco has donated its AGNTCY initiative to the Linux Foundation, aimed at creating an open-standard ‘Internet of Agents’. This would allow AI agents from various vendors to collaborate effectively.…
Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth Messaging App Bitchat Now On App Store
Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth Messaging App Bitchat Now On App Store Jack Dorsey’s new app Bitchat is now available on the iOS App Store. This app offers a decentralized, peer-to-peer messaging…
Linux 6.16 Brings Faster File Systems, Improved Confidential Memory Support, and More Rust Support
Summary Linux 6.16 introduces a variety of enhancements including faster file systems, improved support for confidential memory, and expanded integration of the Rust programming language into the kernel. New Rust…
Minnesota Activates National Guard After St. Paul Cyberattack
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the National Guard following a severe cyberattack on the City of Saint Paul, which disrupted the city’s digital services and online payments. Emergency services…
YouTube Rolls Out Age-Estimation Tech To Identify US Teens, Apply Additional Protections
YouTube Rolls Out Age-Estimation Tech To Identify US Teens, Apply Additional Protections YouTube is introducing a new age-estimation technology in the U.S. aimed at identifying teen users to enhance their…