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Google DeepMind employees in London call to remove nondisparagement clauses
Employees at Google's AI division are urging the company to lift strict non-disparagement agreements, allowing them to discuss AI's potential risks and impacts on humanity.
Hackers tampered with France's national blood freezers using Coolworld gear
Hackers have begun targeting refrigeration systems, as seen in France where tampering with blood bank equipment raised concerns over the safety of stored medical supplies.
Scientists detect companion Siwarha moving through Betelgeuse's outer layers
New evidence suggests that a hidden companion star, Siwarha, is moving through Betelgeuse's atmosphere, causing observable disturbances.
Japanese researchers make cancer cells produce their own anticancer drugs
Researchers in Japan have developed a method to use carbon monoxide produced by cancer cells to generate anticancer compounds directly inside those cells.
NASA's Curiosity finds 7 new organic molecules in Martian rock
In 2020, NASA's Curiosity rover drilled a Martian rock, and scientists have now identified seven previously undetected organic molecules within the sample.
Google blocks Search for students at schools rejecting AI
Google has announced that students using its software in classrooms will no longer be able to access the company's search engine if their school system doesn't agree to use artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urges humans maintain final decision authority
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasizes the necessity of maintaining human oversight over AI development, cautioning against allowing superintelligence to dictate human decisions.
Sarvam AI launches Prism, enterprise AI for automating company decisions
Sarvam AI has introduced Prism, a decision-making model that delivers responses in 44 milliseconds, allowing enterprises to customize and deploy it on their own infrastructure.
MeitY drafting sector specific AI consultation paper urging regulator action
MeitY is drafting an AI governance consultation paper to balance broad oversight with the specific needs of various industries, focusing on safety and risk mitigation.
Google disables Gemini and Search by default on K-12 accounts
Google announced changes to Gemini AI and Search, turning them off by default for K-12 students, following criticism over their impact on children's learning and mental health.
Anthropic launches message threads for Claude, cuts time-to-first-token roughly 35%
Anthropic has launched the "Message Threads" feature in public beta, significantly boosting response speed for Claude AI by reducing the need to resend entire chat histories.
Singapore Airlines says about 46,000 bookings exposed in Amadeus breach
Singapore Airlines reported a cybersecurity incident involving Amadeus, potentially exposing 46,000 booking records and sensitive information like passport details.
Scammer used AI 'found' photos to extort Stephanie Young
Fraudsters are using AI-generated images to deceive pet owners into paying ransom for their missing pets, creating fake evidence and issuing threats if demands aren't met.
BIS to update banking rules under ISO 20038:2026 for cybersecurity
India aims to bolster banking data security by updating encryption key standards, aligning with ISO 20038:2026, amid rising cyber threats and financial fraud concerns.
Data centers use converted jet engines to bypass grid delays
As grid connection delays persist, some AI data centers are using converted jet engines to generate electricity quickly, despite their inefficiency and higher pollution levels.
Anthropic releases open source FlashProve to cryptographically verify model origin
Anthropic is creating FlashProve, an open-source system providing cryptographic proof to verify which AI model generated a specific output.
Google announces search with AI, blocked if schools disable tools
Google has announced that its search engine is inseparable from artificial intelligence, making it impossible to use Google Search without engaging with AI features.
China announces astronauts' Moon landing goal before 2030 in Beijing
China has unveiled a detailed roadmap to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030, including uncrewed tests and a full-scale rehearsal in lunar orbit.
Geoffrey Hinton warns AI may cause financial crashes, urges caution
Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, warns that humanity might have been better off without developing AI due to potential large-scale risks and societal impacts.
Google Messages beta shows pinned chats as large contact images
Google Messages is testing a redesign that elevates pinned chats above conversations and introduces a centered floating action button for search on the homepage.
German startup Orbital Matter 3-D prints 0.5-meter beam aboard Replicator-2
German startup Orbital Matter successfully 3D printed a half-meter long rigid beam in space, marking a significant advancement for constructing large structures in orbit.
In filing, Apple flags rogue AI legal and reputational risks
Apple's financial filing highlights potential threats from AI agents acting unpredictably, which could lead to lawsuits or damage the company's reputation.
CrowdStrike unveils AI kill switch in Falcon Guardian platform
CrowdStrike has introduced an AI kill switch within its Falcon Guardian platform, aiming to halt rogue internal AI agents and prevent their network access.
Microsoft's Windows 11 update promises up to 40% faster multitasking
Microsoft's latest update makes Windows 11 up to 40% faster on PCs with 8GB of RAM, thanks to improved memory compression and optimized resource management.
OpenAI says ChatGPT handles about 20% of Google's search queries
OpenAI announced that ChatGPT now handles 20% of the search volume compared to Google, marking a significant milestone in AI-driven search technology.
Reddit tests search ads to boost revenue amid traffic decline
Reddit is experimenting with ads in search results to boost revenue as it faces declining search traffic and flat user growth, driven by shifts in AI-powered web experiences.
Apple drops watchOS 27.3 beta with Siri Recap, Live Rewind
Apple introduces new Audio Intelligence features in the watchOS 27.3 developer beta, including Siri Recap and Live Rewind for enhanced conversation summaries and transcripts.
Soket AI and ZenteiQ unveil India's offline AI models
Two government-backed startups, Soket AI and ZenteiQ, have unveiled sovereign AI models capable of operating in air-gapped environments, ensuring secure and offline functionality.
Netflix launches 'AI Discover' to pick shows by mood
Netflix has introduced the "AI Discover" tab, allowing users to receive personalized viewing recommendations based on their mood, preferences, and available time.
Samsung secures FDA and MFDS clearance for sleep apnea tracking
Samsung's upgraded Sleep Apnea detection is now available on the Galaxy Ring and Watch 9, following FDA and MFDS clearance, enhancing user insights into breathing disruptions.
University of Birmingham's Giovanni Barontini measures time in mini universe
A University of Birmingham scientist created a 24,000-atom system demonstrating time measurement through entropy changes, offering insights into the nature of time.
GTA VI needs at least 212GB free to preload
_GTA VI_ requires 212GB of storage space, potentially consuming a third or more of your console's SSD, especially on launch PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S models.
India launches 2 geothermal wells in Puga Valley this July
India is advancing its geothermal energy initiatives, commissioning its first wells in Ladakh and launching pilot projects nationwide to harness round-the-clock clean electricity.
OpenAI partners with Cathedral to spot and fix AI vulnerabilities
OpenAI partners with Cathedral, a cybersecurity startup founded by former DOGE employees, to enhance its defenses after Cathedral's controversial hack into Anthropic's systems.
What is China's 'electronic GLP-1' device?
Chinese neurotechnology company BrainCo is working on a wearable device that could help suppress appetite by stimulating the brain.
UK warns of AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) chief, Richard Horne, has warned of a likely rise in AI-driven cyberattacks on the country's critical national infrastructure (CNI) by 2028.
Scientists detect signals from matter 100B times smaller than atom
Scientists have detected signals from the smallest scale of nature ever explored, a realm 100 billion times smaller than an atom.
Google brings AI storytelling app Dreambeans to India
Google has launched its experimental AI app, Dreambeans, in India. This is the first time the app is being made available outside the US.
iPhone Duo shortage may continue into 2027, Apple warns
Apple has confirmed that the demand for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is still outpacing supply.
Zomato launches Host Mode to hide food prices from guests
Zomato has launched a new feature called Host Mode across India.
OpenAI launches new benchmark to test AI on everyday tasks
OpenAI has launched LifeVal, a novel benchmark to evaluate how well artificial intelligence (AI) models can assist in completing everyday tasks.
Android TV maker secretly infected 1.3M devices with malware
Google has revealed that one of its manufacturing partners, Shenzhen-based Videostrong Technology Co., built a backdoor into 1.3 million devices without their owners' consent.
Apple's $1,000 home robot could arrive next year
Apple is reportedly working on a home robot that could be used for FaceTime calls and controlling lights, among other tasks.
Anthropic's own AI use surpasses total employee pay
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has hit a major milestone.
Supermarket freezers hit 50°C as cyberattack spreads across Europe
A widespread cyberattack has struck dozens of supermarkets across seven European countries, compromising refrigeration and freezer systems and threatening cold-chain operations.
Reliance Digital deal brings iPhone 18 Pro price under ₹57,000
Reliance Digital has launched a new exchange offer on select Apple iPhones, slashing their prices significantly.
Musk says running Grok Bot is becoming financially unsustainable
Elon Musk has admitted that running his company's AI assistant, Grok Bot, is becoming financially unsustainable.
November's night sky brings 8 must-see celestial events
November 2026 promises a host of spectacular astronomical events for stargazers.
ADNOC deploys OpenAI's models to 'plan oilfields in hours'
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), a state-owned energy company, has signed a multi-year partnership with OpenAI and G42.
NASA is asking private companies to help save Hubble telescope
NASA has issued a Request for Information (RFI), seeking proposals from the commercial space industry.
Apple's HomeView may soon double as a security camera
Apple's smart home hub, the HomeView, may soon be getting a major upgrade with new security camera features.
Palo Alto CEO warns AI will accelerate cyberattacks
Nikesh Arora, the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, has warned that cyberattacks are likely to increase in frequency.
Apple's next touchscreen MacBook Pro could get M7 chips
Apple is readying a second-generation touchscreen MacBook Pro, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
From Egypt to Malaysia, hackers hijack billboards to show porn
In a shocking incident, digital LED billboards in Egypt, Malaysia, Brazil, and possibly Iraq and China were hacked to display pornographic content.
Lenovo's supposedly secure USB drives are just ordinary SD cards
Lenovo's ThinkPlus FU100 fingerprint USB drive, touted as a highly secure device with AES-256 encryption, has been exposed as an ordinary SD card in a fancy package.
UN reports warn of more glacial floods across Himalayas
The world's glacier-filled regions, including India, are expected to face more catastrophic floods similar to those in Nepal and Bhutan, according to two reports released around a week before the global climate summit (COP 31) in Turkey on November 9.
Andrej Karpathy's AI project gives Hacker News its own YouTube
Renowned artificial intelligence (AI) researcher Andrej Karpathy has launched a new platform called HackerTube.
OpenAI wants you to call its data centers 'compute campuses'
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is planning to rebrand its "data centers" as "compute campuses."
Apple to launch 3 new iPad models early next year
Apple is reportedly gearing up to expand its iPad lineup with three new models in the first half of 2027.
Anthropic restricts Claude from recreating existing video games
Anthropic has updated its AI model, Claude, to prevent users from recreating existing video games.
Meta reportedly built a humanoid robot for household chores
Meta is reportedly making strides in the field of robotics.
OpenAI restricts weapons-related information for teens on ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced stricter limits on the "weapons-related information" that teens can access through ChatGPT.
AI boom could erase 15 years of US emissions cut
A recent analysis by the Sierra Club has revealed that nearly 15 years of hard-fought pollution reduction in the United States could be undone by a new wave of data centers powered by gas plants.
Want your name on Saturn's moon? NASA offers a chance
NASA is inviting people to send their names to Titan, Saturn's largest moon, through its Dragonfly rotorcraft.
DeepSeek unveils autonomous coding agent to rival Anthropic's Claude Code
DeepSeek, a leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, has unveiled a prototype of its new autonomous coding agent.
Temple wearable pre-orders in India begin today: How to book
Temple, the wearable device developed under Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's health technology initiative, will be available for pre-order in India starting today.
Apple Maps begins blurring NASA and US military sites
Apple has made a significant change to its mapping service, Apple Maps, by blurring out several US military bases.
'Don't want to ship AI for AI's sake': Apple CEO
Apple CEO John Ternus has defended his company's approach to artificial intelligence (AI), in a recent interview with WIRED's Steven Levy.
xAI must face lawsuit over data center pollution, judge rules
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) against xAI, the SpaceX-owned company.
FBI links North Korea to $6.3B Binance hack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has blamed North Korea for the $6.3 billion hack of cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Binance restores 90% of stolen crypto assets
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it has returned 90% of the crypto assets lost in a recent security breach.
Telepathy, Blindsight: Musk announces Neuralink implants targeting communication and vision
Elon Musk has officially revealed the names of the first two commercial products under development at his neurotechnology company, Neuralink.
Apple Intelligence coming to China in December
Apple is all set to launch its long-awaited artificial intelligence (AI) features in China this December.
Anthropic renames Claude Max plans, updates usage limit
Anthropic has announced a major update to its subscription plans for Claude Max.
Apple tells technicians how to handle iPhone Duo display cracks
Apple has issued new instructions to its retail stores and authorized service providers on how to handle reports of inner display cracking on the iPhone Duo.
MeitY introduces guide to promote secure data-sharing for AI training
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched a new handbook on Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA).
Sam Altman meets Samsung executives amid global chip crisis
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with top executives from Samsung Group in South Korea on Saturday.
Salesforce denies vulnerability in AU Small Finance Bank data breach
Salesforce has denied any vulnerability in its platform in connection with the alleged data breach at AU Small Finance Bank.