Steven Vast Pedophile Network Shut Down In Europol’s Largest CSAM Operation Europol has successfully dismantled one of the largest dark web pedophile networks, resulting in numerous arrests worldwide. The operation, dubbed “Operation Stream,” targeted a platform called KidFlix, which had up to 1.8 million users and facilitated the exchange of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). Source: … Read more
Bill Gates Celebrates Microsoft’s 50th By Releasing Altair BASIC Source Code In celebration of Microsoft’s 50th anniversary, Bill Gates has released the original Altair BASIC source code, co-written with Paul Allen. He describes it as the “coolest code” he has ever written, reflecting on the humble beginnings of the company. Gates recalls the passion and … Read more
Open-Source Tool Designed To Throttle PC and Server Performance Based On Electricity Pricing Robotics and machine learning engineer Naveen Kul has created an open-source tool named WattWise, designed to optimise power usage by throttling PC and server performance based on electricity pricing and peak hours. This CLI tool monitors power consumption via smart plugs and … Read more
Congress Weighs Changes to Regulatory Agency CFPB Congress is deliberating potential reforms to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a crucial agency established to oversee consumer financial regulations. Recent actions by the CFPB under new leadership have included dropping lawsuits initiated during the Biden administration against major banking companies. Key Points The CFPB has paused … Read more
The future of quantum computing: Near- and long-term outlook Quantum computing research and development is making significant progress, with advancements in creating full-scale quantum computers that outperform classical systems for various business problems. Currently, quantum technologies are showing practical uses, particularly in optimisation and security. Source: TechTarget Key Points Quantum computing is evolving with an … Read more
Follow Patch Tuesday Best Practices for Optimal Results Summary Patch Tuesday marks the day when Microsoft releases crucial updates for its software products, a process often fraught with anxiety for Windows system administrators. While most patches are reliable, past instances of buggy updates necessitate a robust patch management strategy to avoid widespread issues across networks. … Read more
An AI Image Generator’s Exposed Database Reveals What People Really Used It For An unsecured database related to GenNomis, a generative AI image application, has exposed prompts and a significant number of explicit images, including examples that are likely illegal. This breach highlights the alarming potential misuse of AI technologies in creating harmful content. Key … Read more
ChatGPT’s Projects Feature Brings Order to Your AI Chaos Summary OpenAI has introduced a new feature for ChatGPT called “Projects,” designed to help users organise their conversations and materials into neatly arranged folders. This feature, currently available only for paying users, allows for the compartmentalisation of discussions along with uploaded documents, web searches, and custom … Read more
Amazon’s AGI Lab Reveals Its First Work: Advanced AI Agents Amazon’s AGI Lab has introduced its first creation, an advanced AI model named Amazon Nova Act, which aims to redefine software agents through improved decision-making capabilities. This new model reportedly outperforms existing competitors, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, on various benchmarks. Key Points The Amazon … Read more
Sam Altman Says OpenAI Will Release an ‘Open Weight’ AI Model This Summer Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has announced the forthcoming release of an ‘open weight’ artificial intelligence model, set for this summer. This move is part of OpenAI’s strategy to adapt to the evolving AI landscape, especially in response to competition from … Read more
