The Startup-Filled Coder ‘Village’ at the Heart of China’s AI Frenzy
Summary The New York Times explores Liangzhu, a suburb of Hangzhou, which has transformed into a coder ‘village’ amid China’s AI boom. As the country aims to reduce dependence on…
India’s Battery Ambitions Run On Borrowed Volts
Summary India is gearing up to start mass-producing electric vehicle batteries within 18 months. This bold move is seen as a significant step towards achieving industrial self-reliance. However, there’s a…
Phishing platforms, infostealers blamed as identity attacks soar
Phishing platforms, infostealers blamed as identity attacks soar Identity attacks are witnessing a staggering 156% increase due to the emergence of sophisticated phishing and infostealing malware, according to researchers from…
‘Cyber security’ behind decision to end defense satellite sharing of hurricane data
‘Cyber security’ behind decision to end defense satellite sharing of hurricane data The US Department of Defense has decided to stop sharing satellite data crucial for hurricane forecasts in order…
‘Vibe Coder’ Who Doesn’t Know How to Code Keeps Winning Hackathons in San Francisco
Rene Turcios, dubbed the ‘vibe coder’, is shaking up the San Francisco hackathon scene. Since 2023, he has participated in over 200 events, winning accolades without any coding skills. Instead,…
Diffusion + Coding = DiffuCode. How Apple Released a Weirdly Interesting Coding Language Model
Summary Apple has introduced an intriguing AI coding model called DiffuCode, available on Hugging Face, which operates differently from traditional language models. Unlike the usual left-to-right text generation, DiffuCode can…
These Tiny Lasers Are Completely Edible
These Tiny Lasers Are Completely Edible Scientists have developed the first lasers made entirely from edible materials, paving the way for innovative ways to monitor food and medication properties. The…
Police Department Apologizes for Sharing AI-Doctored Evidence Photo on Social Media
Summary A police department in Maine has found itself in hot water after sharing an AI-altered photo of drug evidence on social media. The Westbrook Police Department mistakenly posted an…
Interstellar Navigation Demonstrated for the First Time With NASA’s ‘New Horizons’
Interstellar Navigation Demonstrated for the First Time With NASA’s ‘New Horizons’ The New Horizons spacecraft has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by demonstrating interstellar navigation. Although launched in 2006 primarily to…
The FSF Faces Active ‘Ongoing and Increasing’ DDoS Attacks
The FSF Faces Active ‘Ongoing and Increasing’ DDoS Attacks The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is currently battling persistent DDoS attacks that have intensified since last year. Despite the situation, key…