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AI chatbots can read and write invisible text, creating an ideal covert channel
A quirk in the Unicode standard harbors an ideal steganographic code channel.
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Invisible text that AI chatbots understand and humans can’t? Yep, it’s a thing.
A quirk in the Unicode standard harbors an ideal steganographic code channel.
Archive.org, a repository storing the entire history of the Internet, has been hacked
31 million records containing email addresses and passwords hashes exposed.
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Archive.org, a repository of the history of the Internet, has a data breach
31 million records containing email addresses and password hashes exposed.
X reinstated in Brazil after Musk pays fines, agrees to follow local laws
X blocked accounts and paid $5 million in fines to get back online in Brazil.
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X reinstated in Brazil after Musk pays fines, agrees to follow local laws
X blocked accounts and paid $5 million in fines to get back online in Brazil.
Android now allows apps to block sideloading and push a Google Play version
"Select Play Partners" can block unofficial installation of their apps.
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Android apps are blocking sideloading and forcing Google Play versions instead
Select Play Partners" can block unofficial installation of their apps.
Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment
A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature.
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Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment
A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature.
Missouri reports human H5-type bird flu case with no link to animals
The person recovered, and Missouri officials say risk to public is still low.
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Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact
The person recovered, and Missouri officials say risk to public is still low.
Rocket Report: Blue Origin flies six to space; when will Starship launch again?
It seems like we'll have to wait a bit for ABL to put another rocket on the launch pad.
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Rocket Report: Blue Origin flies six to space; when will Starship launch again?
It seems like we'll have to wait a bit for ABL to put another rocket on the launch pad.
People are returning Humane AI Pins faster than Humane can sell them, report says
Returned devices are currently e-waste that can't be reassigned, per The Verge.
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People are returning Humane AI Pins faster than Humane can sell them, report says
Returned devices are currently e-waste that can't be reassigned, per The Verge.
Senate’s NO FAKES act hopes to make unauthorized “digital replicas” illegal
Law would hold US individuals and firms liable for ripping off a person's digital likeness.
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Senators propose “Digital replication right” for likeness, extending 70 years after death
Law would hold US individuals and firms liable for ripping off a person's digital likeness.
“AI toothbrushes” are coming for your teeth—and your data
App-connected toothbrushes bring new privacy concerns to the bathroom.
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“AI toothbrushes” are coming for your teeth—and your data
App-connected toothbrushes bring new privacy concerns to the bathroom.
Rocket delivered to launch site for first human flight to the Moon since 1972
We're standing by for news on NASA's decision on what to do about Orion's heat shield.
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Rocket delivered to launch site for first human flight to the Moon since 1972
We're standing by for news on NASA's decision on what to do about Orion's heat shield.
Shady company relaunches popular old tech blogs, steals writers’ identities
This doesn't just threaten writers' work—it has a corrosive effect on the web.
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Shady company relaunches popular old tech blogs, steals writers’ identities
This doesn't just threaten writers' work—it has a corrosive effect on the web.
Two of the German military’s new spy satellites appear to have failed in orbit
Did OHB really not test the satellite antennas on the ground?
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Two of the German military’s new spy satellites appear to have failed in orbit
Did OHB really not test the satellite antennas on the ground?
“RegreSSHion” vulnerability in OpenSSH gives attackers root on Linux
Full system compromise possible by peppering servers with thousands of connection requests.
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“RegreSSHion” vulnerability in OpenSSH gives attackers root on Linux
Full system compromise possible by peppering servers with thousands of connection requests.
Music labels sue AI music generators for copyright infringement
Suno and Udio could face damages of up to $150,000 per song allegedly infringed.
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Music industry giants allege mass copyright violation by AI firms
Suno and Udio could face damages of up to $150,000 per song allegedly infringed.
NASA indefinitely delays return of Starliner to review propulsion data
“We are letting the data drive our decision."
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NASA indefinitely delays return of Starliner to review propulsion data
“We are letting the data drive our decision."
Canada demands 5% of revenue from Netflix, Spotify, and other streamers
Canada says $200M in annual fees will support local news and other content.
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Canada demands 5% of revenue from Netflix, Spotify, and other streamers
Canada says $200M in annual fees will support local news and other content.
RIP ICQ: Remembering a classic messaging app that was way ahead of its time
ICQ will cease operations June 26. If you know, you know.
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RIP ICQ: Remembering a classic messaging app that was way ahead of its time
ICQ will cease operations June 26. If you know, you know.
Researchers crack 11-year-old password, recover $3 million in bitcoin
A flaw with the digital wallet and a bit of luck did the trick.
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Researchers crack 11-year-old password, recover $3 million in bitcoin
A flaw with the digital wallet and a bit of luck did the trick.