Suspected Chinese cybersnoop grounded in Italy after US tipoff
Summary A man named Zewei Xu, aged 33, was arrested in Milan, Italy, following a tip-off from the US embassy. US authorities suspect him of being part of the Silk…
Jack Dorsey floats specs for decentralized messaging app that uses Bluetooth
Summary Jack Dorsey has unveiled a prototype for a peer-to-peer messaging app named bitchat that utilises Bluetooth for connectivity. The app is intended to create secure and decentralised communications without…
Massive Study Detects AI Fingerprints In Millions of Scientific Papers
A new study conducted by a collaboration of U.S. and German researchers has revealed that AI-generated content has made a noticeable impact on academic writing. Analysing over 15 million biomedical…
Arizona Brings a Huge Grid Battery Online Ahead of Peak Demand
Summary Arizona has activated one of its largest grid battery storage projects in response to peak summer energy needs. The 1,200 MWh Papago Storage facility, operated by Recurrent Energy, is…
Weedkiller Ingredient Widely Used In US Can Damage Organs and Gut Bacteria, Research Shows
New research reveals that diquat, an herbicide replacing glyphosate in weedkillers, may cause significant harm to organs and gut bacteria. Although widely used in the US, diquat is banned in…
Microsoft, OpenAI, and a US Teachers’ Union Are Hatching a Plan To ‘Bring AI into the Classroom’
Summary Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic are collaborating to launch a $22.5 million AI training centre for the American Federation of Teachers. This initiative will equip K-12 teachers with essential skills…
Unless Users Take Action, Android Will Let Gemini Access Third-Party Apps
Content Summary Google’s latest move will allow its Gemini AI engine to access third-party apps like WhatsApp, despite users having previously set restrictions. In a recent email, Google warned that…
X Says It’s ‘Deeply Concerned’ About India Press Censorship
Summary X has expressed significant worry about India’s heavy-handed press censorship following a government directive to block 2,355 accounts, including two associated with Reuters. This request was issued under Section…
A Marco Rubio Impostor is Using AI Voice To Call High-Level Officials
An impersonator posing as Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made contact with high-ranking officials, including foreign ministers and a U.S. governor, using AI-generated voice and text messages. The intent…
SUSE Launching Region-Locked Support For the Sovereignty-Conscious
SUSE Launching Region-Locked Support For the Sovereignty-Conscious SUSE has rolled out a new support package tailored for customers keen on data sovereignty. Named “SUSE Sovereign Premium Support,” this service pins…