Gemini hacked three companies during security tests, and Google kept it quiet for months
The incidents, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, took place in May during an evaluation by AI security firm Irregular.
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In photos: The spirit of Mexican independence comes alive in Vienna
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The senator proposed a federal overtime rule mandate, but incentives can better spur employers to reshape the workweek Bernie Sanders , the Vermont senator, recently proposed new legislation that…
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I gave Home Assistant a local LLM for voice control, then turned it off for most of what I say
Now I get the best of both worlds.
Rare earth exposure can triple low birthweight risk: Chinese study
A new study finds that prenatal exposure to rare earth elements can raise the risk of low birthweight, with some substances increasing the danger by more than three times.
Autism is linked to a nearly 14-year shorter life expectancy among Medicaid beneficiaries
A new study indicates that autistic individuals on Medicaid have a life expectancy nearly 14 years shorter than the general U.S. population.
Longitudinal survey finds little evidence that social tech predicts life satisfaction in adults
Social technologies, digital tools that allow people to communicate and share content with each other online, have become a central way of communicating for many people worldwide.
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Jane Street Joins Wave of Dealers Offering Swaps for Risky ETFs
Jane Street Group has begun providing swaps to a swelling cohort of leveraged ETFs, amping up the competition in a niche but lucrative corner of the derivatives market.
Is American Express Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold With Shares Trading 20% Below Their 52-Week High?
Following three strong years of returns, the stock is struggling in 2026.
7 things to expect at Meta Connect 2026 —from camera-less smart glasses to Meta Ray-ban glasses updates
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6 days left to get ahead at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Current ticket pricing ends in 6 days on Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors and tech leaders at Disrupt and save up to $200 on your ticket until then.
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 begins October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco
- Tickets priced at discounted rate until September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT
- Event features 250 speakers, 200 sessions across six stages
The latest co-op indie game to take over the internet is like one of my favourite board games, just with bombs
This is teamwork at its most complicated.
Market Insight: The Dax has almost exhausted its room for losses - things could soon become uncomfortable
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Train tragedy in Egypt: Truck escapes collision with oncoming train but driver dies after terrifying ordeal
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Cachalia: We can’t confirm conclusively that we are dealing with a serial killer in Kempton Park
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Naftogaz, MOL Partner to Build Fuel Storage Near Hungarian Border
Naftogaz and Hungarian energy group MOL signed a memorandum of understanding during the inaugural Carpathian Eight summit to construct petroleum storage facilities in Hungary near the Ukrainian border. The cross-border project is designed to safeguard strategic fuel reserves from Russian air strikes and guarantee reliable domestic…
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Twiga Foods demonstrated that venture capital subsidies can accelerate customer acquisition, but they cannot change unit economics.
Ed Sheeran Says He Considered Canceling Tour, Felt Abandoned After Macklemore Controversy
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Chief of Staff after terror attack: IDF on high alert
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Researchers build a drone that navigates with physical whiskers to operate in dark, dusty or smoky places where cameras or GPS can fail — sub-100 gram drones run 34KB software to enable sub-millimeter precision
Whiskers attached to three pressure sensors at their base could help drones find their way around their environment purely through touch. This lightweight system emulates the vibrissae found on mice and other small mammals that help them navigate in the dark.
Value of goods through Sharjah-Oman logistics corridor jumps 66% in three months
The value of goods transiting through Sharjah and Oman logistics corridor has jumped more than 66 per cent in the first three months of operations as shippers looks to avoid the turbulent Strait of Hormuz amid the continuing Iran war.
Portfolio Diversification Will Matter More Than Stock Picking by 2030: Here's Why I'm Spreading Across 11 Sectors Now
The stock market doesn't continue rewarding the same strategy indefinitely, and the time to switch from playing offense to playing defense is coming.
Atlético - Real Madrid live | Güler returns to the starting lineup for Diomande
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SEBI board may take up changes to PMS, settlement regulations
Proposals on FPI participation in commodity derivatives, advertising framework may also be considered
IFP says addressing water challenges in municipalities a priority
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- uMhlathuze Local Municipality faces water supply issues
- IFP-led coalition plans infrastructure development
Bulls player details receiving shock news during match against All Blacks
"They needed me. It is also one of the reasons why I came back to South Africa from England - because my family comes first."
(Asiad) Latvian-born hoops coach for S. Korea silences critics with gold
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The New Juaben North Education Directorate in the Eastern Region has appealed for more desks and chairs for schools in the municipality, following concerns that up to four pupils are being forced to share a single desk. The Head of Planning and Statistics at the Directorate, Okyere Boateng Samuel, said the furniture shortage remains a […]
Awoniyi replaces injured Osimhen for 2027 AFCON qualifiers
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Anambra First Lady receives social impact leadership award
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Pounded Yam: Nigeria’s culinary tradition that deserves UNESCO ICH recognition
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Syria aims for oil self-sufficiency by 2028, says energy minister
Syria's energy minister says the country expects to achieve oil self-sufficiency by 2028 and reach satisfactory gas output levels within seven years.
Joe Rogan's AI Government Idea Draws Stark Warning From Ethics Expert
University of Edinburgh Professor Shannon Vallor tells Newsweek that outsourcing judgment to AI can lead to "moral deskilling."
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
8 signs you're raising a resilient, emotionally mature child, says psychologist
"They turn into adaptable, reasonable people who can solve problems, sustain satisfying long-term relationships and engage in meaningful work," says Lindsay C. Gibson.
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Former BDI President Ulrich Grillo led the Grillo-Werke through a difficult restructuring. In an interview, he warns against the AfD and urges Merz to stay on course with his reforms.
What it’s like to work in one of America’s data centers
Powering the country’s massive AI build-out requires a lot of walking, checking for burning smells and monitoring for bird damage.
The hidden downsides of DDR5 no one warns you about
DDR5 is the standard now, but it isn't perfect
Peter Thiel: Power, Palantir, and the antichrist
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Dario Amodei Predicted at Davos in January 2025 That AI Could Surpass Humans "at Almost Everything" Within 2 to 3 Years. With Anthropic's Revenue Up 7-Fold This Year, Is That Timeline Still on Track?
Anthropic's revenue is accelerating almost as fast as AI models are improving, but potential investors should take industry leaders' warnings seriously.
Zoom’s CEO agrees with Bill Gates, Jensen Huang, and Jamie Dimon: A 3-day workweek is coming soon thanks to AI
Zoom leader Eric Yuan admitted the technology will erase some human jobs—but those who keep their jobs will enjoy fewer working days.
Hideo Kojima says he was 'shocked' after Sony cut ties with Physint over a Zoom call: 'Nothing could’ve prepared me for their decision to step away from the project'
My first thought was, "What am I going to do with my studio?"
Diphtheria: We’ve Not Recorded any Case in Benue – Commissioner
The Benue State government on Sunday said it had not recorded any case of diphtheria despite the rising concern of the infectious disease across the country.
Psilocybin and standard antidepressants both shift the brain away from negative biases
A new study reveals that psilocybin and standard antidepressants both reduce the brain's tendency to misinterpret facial expressions as negative.
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Chinese AI firm Z.ai faces reputation hit after users spot unauthorised uploads
Chinese artificial intelligence company Z.ai is facing a trust crisis after developers discovered that its coding assistant tool, ZCode, was silently uploading local workspace data to external servers…
Sharper reasoning skills in teen years tied to lower dementia risk later in life
Could the way we think in our 20s offer clues about our risk of dementia decades later? Large population studies suggest that people who perform better on thinking ability tests in adolescence or…
What Is Humanity’s Place in the Cosmos?
A lifelong fascination with terra incognita led the astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan to map out the universe’s most enigmatic phenomena.
8 common food additives linked to high blood pressure and heart disease
Common preservatives hiding in processed foods may carry unexpected heart risks, with heavy consumption linked to substantially higher rates of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
- Study links 8 common food additives to higher blood pressure and heart disease risk
- 29% increased risk of hypertension for those with highest intake of non-antioxidant preservatives
- Authors recommend prioritizing non-processed foods to reduce exposure to additives
"Silva Lab One", an intelligent laboratory to manage the Monti Alburni woods
“Silva Lab One” is the first Natural Forest Laboratory established on the southern slopes of the Alburni Mountains, in the heart of the Cilento National Park.
High testosterone is linked to “loss chasing” behavior after setbacks
Contrary to popular stereotypes, higher testosterone isn't consistently tied to taking more risks. Instead, new research suggests the hormone is associated with how individuals physically process…
Strange Seeds Appear to Be Growing Into Massive Black Holes
Could this explain the "little red dots" mystery? The post Strange Seeds Appear to Be Growing Into Massive Black Holes appeared first on Futurism .
Scientists Unleash Franken-Mice With Brains That Are Nearly Half Human
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Is culture alive?
From Mozart to Madonna, dim sum to doughnuts, Shakespeare to Sartre – not all forms of life need DNA On Mount Athos, in northern Greece, a monk rises before dawn to sing the same office that has been sung on that mountain for more than 1,000 years.