Software Development

 Apple OSes will soon transfer passkeys seamlessly and securely across platforms.  [[{“value”:” Apple this week provided a glimpse into a feature that solves one of the biggest drawbacks of passkeys, the industry-wide standard for website and app authentication that isn’t susceptible to credential phishing and other attacks targeting passwords. The import/export feature, which Apple demonstrated …

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 Multiple-studio complaint cites AI image outputs as evidence of “bottomless pit of plagiarism.”  [[{“value”:” On Wednesday, Disney and NBCUniversal filed a lawsuit against AI image-synthesis company Midjourney, accusing the company of copyright infringement for allowing users to create images of characters like Darth Vader and Shrek, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The complaint, filed in US …

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 New studies reveal pattern-matching reality behind the AI industry’s reasoning claims.  [[{“value”:” On Tuesday, OpenAI announced that o3-pro, a new version of its most capable simulated reasoning model, is now available to ChatGPT Pro and Team users, replacing o1-pro in the model picker. The company also reduced API pricing for o3-pro by 87 percent compared …

With the launch of o3-pro, let’s talk about what AI “reasoning” actually does Read More »

 The publicly available exploits provide a near-universal way to bypass key protections.  [[{“value”:” Researchers have unearthed two publicly available exploits that completely evade protections offered by Secure Boot, the industry-wide mechanism for ensuring devices load only secure operating system images during the boot-up process. Microsoft is taking action to block one exploit and allowing the …

Found in the wild: 2 Secure Boot exploits. Microsoft is patching only 1 of them. Read More »

 Report: Deal marks shift from exclusive Microsoft partnership as AI compute needs soar.  [[{“value”:” OpenAI has struck a deal to use Google’s cloud computing infrastructure for AI despite the two companies’ fierce competition in the space, reports Reuters. The agreement, finalized in May after months of negotiations, marks a shift in OpenAI’s strategy to diversify …

OpenAI signs surprise deal with Google Cloud despite fierce AI rivalry Read More »

 Zuckerberg seeks new AI direction under sci-fi banner that some experts say is arbitrary.  [[{“value”:” Meta has developed plans to create a new artificial intelligence research lab dedicated to pursuing “superintelligence,” according to reporting from The New York Times. The social media giant chose 28-year-old Alexandr Wang, founder and CEO of Scale AI, to join …

After AI setbacks, Meta bets billions on undefined “superintelligence” Read More »

 Agency seeks contractors to modernize decades-old systems within four years.  [[{“value”:” On Wednesday, acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau told the House Appropriations Committee that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to replace its aging air traffic control systems, which still rely on floppy disks and Windows 95 computers, Tom’s Hardware reports. The agency has issued a Request For Information …

US air traffic control still runs on Windows 95 and floppy disks Read More »

 “Claude Gov” is already handling classified information for the US government.  [[{“value”:” On Thursday, Anthropic unveiled specialized AI models designed for US national security customers. The company released “Claude Gov” models that were built in response to direct feedback from government clients to handle operations such as strategic planning, intelligence analysis, and operational support. The …

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 BadBox malware has been menacing low-cost Android devices for nearly a decade.  [[{“value”:” Millions of low-cost devices for media streaming, in-vehicle entertainment, and video projection are infected with malware that turns consumer networks into platforms for distributing malware, concealing nefarious communications, and performing other illicit activities, the FBI has warned. The malware infecting these devices, …

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 Amodei says AI “too fast” for blanket law ban; sees fundamental world change in 2 years.  [[{“value”:” On Thursday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argued against a proposed 10-year moratorium on state AI regulation in a New York Times opinion piece, calling the measure shortsighted and overbroad as Congress considers including it in President Trump’s tax …

“In 10 years, all bets are off”—Anthropic CEO opposes decadelong freeze on state AI laws Read More »