For months, OpenAI’s agent swarms have been attacking online databases to find obscure facts

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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...

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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'

Is bread ever worth $60? According to Dr Vanessa Kimbell, the founder of The Sourdough School, the answer is no.

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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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

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

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Apple’s next big launch: Touchscreen MacBook, Apple TV 4K and smart home hub reportedly coming soon

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Google's AI Satellite Prototype Launches on SpaceX October 1

Sep 25, 2026

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Roundcube Pre-Auth SQL Injection Flaw Actively Exploited in the Wild

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Try before you buy! Tesco is testing virtual tech that lets you see what F&F clothes look like on you

Sep 25, 2026

Try before you buy! Tesco is testing virtual tech that lets you see what F&F clothes look like on you

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