Astra and Opus just passed Turing’s other test

TechCrunch - Sep 25, 2026

Frontier AI models are finishing Alan Turing's World War II codebreaking work.

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Earth is splitting apart beneath the Pacific Northwest: Here's why

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PamStealer macOS Malware Adds Live C2 Payload Decryption and Multi-Layer Persistence

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PamStealer macOS Malware Adds Live C2 Payload Decryption and Multi-Layer Persistence

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new version of PamStealer that ensures that the main payload can only be recovered using a server-side decryption chain. The latest artifacts, per Jamf Threat Labs, continue to rely on the same JavaScript for Automation (JXA) dropper mechanism, but modify the lure and the delivery method. "Where earlier variants embedded their payload key material

Northeast B.C. faces warmer future and more extreme weather threats, researchers say

Sep 25, 2026

Northeast B.C. faces warmer future and more extreme weather threats, researchers say

A new report is forecasting a warmer and wetter future for northeastern B.C., as well as more extreme weather emergencies for local communities battered by some of the province's biggest natural disasters over the past decade.

It's not just Karens! Study reveals young men are just as likely to complain in restaurants as older women

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It's not just Karens! Study reveals young men are just as likely to complain in restaurants as older women

We all know the dreaded 'Karen' stereotype. But a new study suggests that when it comes to complaining in restaurants, age and gender actually have little to do with it.

China overtakes US as top workplace for elite AI researchers, study finds

Sep 25, 2026

China overtakes US as top workplace for elite AI researchers, study finds

For China’s elite artificial intelligence researchers, Silicon Valley no longer holds the unrivalled appeal it once did. A growing number are opting to stay home to build their careers, helping China overtake the United States as the leading workplace for top-tier AI talent, according to a study released this week by the think tank Carnegie China. China employed 41 per cent of the world’s leading AI researchers tracked by the study last year, pulling ahead of the US at 34 per cent, according to...

Is bread ever worth $60? As New Yorkers flock to buy eye-wateringly expensive loaves, nutritionists warn 'Austrian origin and a $60 price tag do not establish nutritional superiority'

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Is bread ever worth $60? As New Yorkers flock to buy eye-wateringly expensive loaves, nutritionists warn 'Austrian origin and a $60 price tag do not establish nutritional superiority'

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China and the US are racing ahead on AI. Can they manage risks together?

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China and the US are racing ahead on AI. Can they manage risks together?

The United States and China must work together to establish safety guardrails for artificial intelligence, leading scholars and industry leaders said at a Singapore forum, warning that rapid advances in the technology demand stronger risk controls. Speaking at the FutureChina Business Forum on Friday, Jude Blanchette, managing director of consultancy Macro Advisory Partners, urged the two superpowers to find common ground despite escalating geopolitical tensions. “If ever there was a moment for...

The SOC Doesn't Need to Start Over with Every Alert

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Strategy will safeguard nature for generations

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Local Nature Recovery Strategy is approved for one of England's "most nature-depleted areas".

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People living near a lagoon branded "a shame on Britain" want to be tested for cancer-causing PCBs.

The Ezra Klein Show: Jensen Huang Thinks A.I. Alarmism Has Gone Too Far

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The Ezra Klein Show: Jensen Huang Thinks A.I. Alarmism Has Gone Too Far

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Bitget Says Suspected North Korean Hackers Stole $351.6M After Backend Compromise

Sep 25, 2026

Bitget Says Suspected North Korean Hackers Stole $351.6M After Backend Compromise

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget said suspected North Korean threat actors have stolen $351.6 million from its hot and warm wallets.  "At 18:31 UTC on September 24, 2026, Bitget's security systems identified unauthorized transfers involving a limited number of hot wallets," BitGet said in a post shared on X. "Bitget's cold wallets and the overwhelming majority of platform assets remain

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