In a groundbreaking move, X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, is set to introduce a feature called “Stories” that will offer AI-generated news summaries to its premium subscribers. This feature, powered by xAI’s chatbot, Grok, signifies a shift towards a new era of information consumption. Unlike traditional news outlets, X’s news summaries will
Taiwan, often hailed as a beacon of democracy and innovation in an autocratic region, is facing increasing threats to its national security and democratic processes. China, its powerful neighbor, has been employing various “gray zone” tactics to pressure Taiwan into accepting its political agenda. One of the most concerning tactics is the relentless cyberattacks targeting
In the fast-paced digital age we live in, scammers are finding new ways to operate openly on major platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, and Telegram. Known as the Yahoo Boys, this group engages in criminal activities ranging from scams to sextortion schemes, evading content moderation systems with ease. The rise of such groups highlights the
In a recent study conducted by researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Pittsburgh, the focus was on how the spin information of an electron, known as a pure spin current, moves through chiral materials. Chiral materials are unique in that they cannot be superimposed on their mirror image, much like our
Just like Olympic athletes who diligently prepare themselves for the big event, the cybersecurity engineers responsible for securing the Paris Games are also deep into training. They have engaged friendly hackers to probe their cyberdefenses and studied the tactics of their potential adversaries. These adversaries range from teenage hackers and ransomware groups to Russian military
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the University of Portsmouth have introduced a quantum sensing scheme that pushes the boundaries of quantum sensitivity to new heights. This innovative technique allows for the precise measurement of transverse displacement between two interfering photons, opening up a world of possibilities for superresolution imaging technologies. The newly unveiled quantum
The recent decision by Tesla CEO Elon Musk to cut costs has had immediate repercussions on the company’s Supercharger business. More than 500 employees, including top executive Rebecca Tinucci, have been laid off, resulting in a leaner team that is now tasked with ensuring 100 percent uptime for the charging network. However, this move has
The alarming trend of cyberattacks targeting computers belonging to French parliamentarians has raised serious concerns among government officials. A group of seven deputies and senators have come forward to speak out against what they see as an inadequate government response to these cyber threats. The attacks, attributed to a hacker group known as APT31, are
The recent breakthrough achieved by a team of physicists at Harvard University has brought about a significant advancement in the field of molecular manipulation. By trapping individual polyatomic molecules in optical tweezer arrays for the first time, this research has opened up new possibilities in the realm of molecular control and quantum states. Manipulating individual
In the world of AI technology, the demand for chatbots and image generators is constantly on the rise. While the focus is often on the advanced GPUs that power these innovations, the mundane components play a crucial role as well. Server cabinets, which are heavy-duty enclosures designed to store GPU systems, have proved to be