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Hackers Are Exploiting a Flaw in Citrix Software Despite Fix
Citrix Bleed, a critical flaw in Citrix Systems software, is being exploited by government-backed hackers and critical groups.
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Apple to Make It Easier to Text Between iPhones, Androids
Apple will adopt a technological standard next year that will allow text messaging to operate more smoothly between its iOS devices and Android devices.
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Hologram Lets Philippines' Marcos Speak in Singapore While Visiting U.S.
About an hour after delivering a speech in California on Wednesday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appeared in Singapore via hologram.
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China Claims World's Fastest Internet
Huawei Technologies Co. and China Mobile Ltd. have built a 3,000-km (1,860-mile) Internet network linking Beijing to the south.
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Honda to Start Self-Driving Taxi Service in Tokyo, CEO Says
Venture with GM, Cruise aims to eventually have 500 robotaxis.
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AI Deepfakes Spread Disinformation in Slovak Elections
Disinformation spread over social media in the run-up to the Slovak elections that took place over the weekend, with videos featuring artificial intelligence (AI)...
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Microsoft AI Researchers Accidentally Exposed Big Cache of Data
Scientists at cloud security company Wiz discovered Microsoft artificial intelligence researchers accidentally compromised a large collection of private data.
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Amazon Adapts Cashierless Tech for Clothing Stores
A new version of retail giant Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless shopping technology for clothing vendors keeps track of apparel via radio-frequency identification...
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First Human-Derived Body Part 3D-Printed in Space
U.S. aerospace company Redwire said it has three-dimensionally-printed a human body part in space for the first time.
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Robotaxis Are Making Enemies as They Go Around San Francisco
Despite receiving recent approval to expand their robotaxi services in San Francisco, Waymo and Cruise continue to face backlash over traffic and safety concerns...
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FAA Approves Largest Uncrewed Aircraft System in the U.S.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration approved electric aircraft startup Pykathe 's commercial operation of its autonomous crop sprayers in the U.S.
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AI Is Making Politics Easier, Cheaper and More Dangerous
Voters are already seeing AI-generated campaign materials — and likely don't know it.
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U.S. Military Takes Generative AI Out for a Spin
The U.S. Department of Defense is testing five large language models as part of an effort to develop data integration and digital platforms for military use.
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Renault-Led Concept Car Offers Cyberattack Protection
French automaker Renault partnered with five French companies to deliver a concept car that features advanced biometry, energy efficiency, and cybersecurity protection...
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Chattanooga Plants Quantum Seed
Chattanooga, TN, will open the first commercially available quantum network in the U.S. by the end of next month.
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Sunak Seeks Biden's Backing on AI After U.K. Left Out of Key Talks
Prime Minister wants London to host proposed global watchdog.
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AI-Threatened Jobs Are Mostly Held by Women, Study Shows
Research by human resources analytics firm Revelio Labs found that artificial intelligence disproportionately threatens jobs usually held by women.
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Amazon to Let Baseball Fans Buy Beer by Scanning Palm
Amazon plans to launch contactless alcohol purchases at Coors Field in Denver, home of the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball team, through its Amazon One touchless...
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AI Drug Discovery Is $50-Billion Opportunity for Big Pharma
Drugmakers worldwide are adopting artificial intelligence in the hope of accelerating drug discovery and time to market while cutting costs.
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