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Meta Got Caught Gaming AI Benchmarks Meta recently launched two new models, Scout and Maverick, claiming Maverick outperformed leading AI benchmarks. However, it has been revealed that an experimental version of Maverick optimised for conversation was used for these tests, not the publicly released version. This has led to LMArena, where the benchmarks were published, … Read more

Micron To Impose Tariff-Related Surcharge on SSDs, Other Products Summary Micron has announced that it will implement surcharges on memory modules and solid-state drives (SSDs) in the United States, effective Wednesday. This decision is a direct response to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which exempted semiconductors but included memory storage products. Micron, which … Read more

Shopify CEO Says Staffers Need To Prove Jobs Can’t Be Done By AI Before Asking for More Headcount Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke has introduced a new hiring policy that requires employees to demonstrate how their roles cannot be performed by AI before requesting additional resources or staff. In a memo to employees, Lutke highlighted the … Read more

China’s Biotech Advances Threaten US Dominance, Warns Congressional Report China’s rapid advancements in biotechnology pose a significant threat to US dominance in the sector, according to a recent congressional report from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology. The report highlights urgent recommendations for the US government to invest heavily in biotech research and restrict … Read more

Middle-Aged Man Trading Cards Go Viral in Rural Japan Town In a small town in Japan, children have sparked a unique trend by collecting trading cards featuring local elderly men, known as “Ojisan TCG” (Middle-aged Man Trading Card Game). This initiative not only entertains but also helps bridge the gap between generations in an ageing … Read more

Razer Pauses Direct Laptop Sales in the US as New Tariffs Loom Razer has ceased direct sales of its Blade 16 and other laptops in the US amid concerns over new tariffs announced by the Trump administration. This decision was made shortly after preorders were available, reflecting potential challenges facing the gaming laptop market. Source: … Read more

Microsoft Cancels $1 Billion Ohio Data Center Projects Microsoft has scrapped plans to construct three data centre campuses in Licking County, Ohio, marking a significant pullback from a planned $1 billion investment. This cancellation reflects a broader trend of project withdrawals by Microsoft across various regions globally. Source: Slashdot Key Points Microsoft cancels three data … Read more

UK Creating ‘Murder Prediction’ Tool To Identify People Most Likely To Kill The UK government is developing a controversial tool intended to predict potential murderers, originally named the “homicide prediction project.” The Ministry of Justice aims to utilise this tool for improving public safety, although critics have termed it “chilling and dystopian.” The project’s existence … Read more

Hackers Spied on 100 US Bank Regulators’ Emails for Over a Year Hackers have reportedly intercepted emails from approximately 103 bank regulators, gaining access to sensitive financial information for over a year. The breach, confirmed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), occurred after the attackers compromised an administrator’s account. The incident, … Read more

Fake Job Seekers Are Flooding US Companies Fake job seekers are increasingly targeting U.S. companies, particularly those offering remote positions. These impostors utilise artificial intelligence tools to impersonate legitimate candidates, posing a significant threat to various industries. By 2028, it’s predicted that one in four global job applications will be from fake candidates. Source: Slashdot … Read more