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Quantum Physicists Hack Censorship from Powerful AI Model
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Quantum Physicists Hack Censorship from Powerful AI Model

Quantum physicists at Multiverse Computing have successfully de-censored a powerful AI model, DeepSeek R1, by stripping out censorship built into the original model, allowing it to provide more accurate and unbiased responses to sensitive questions.

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X Unveils "About this Account" Feature, Giving Users Deeper Insights into Online Profiles
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2ย hours, 54ย minutes ago

X Unveils "About this Account" Feature, Giving Users Deeper Insights into Online Profiles

Elon Musk's X has started rolling out a new "About this account" feature, displaying information such as location, username changes, and original join date on user profiles. This move aims to combat inauthentic engagement on the platform by providing

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HP and Dell Disable HEVC Support in Laptops' CPUs
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8ย hours, 53ย minutes ago

HP and Dell Disable HEVC Support in Laptops' CPUs

HP and Dell have quietly disabled HEVC support in some business laptops, despite their processors having built-in hardware support for the codec. This move affects popular models such as the HP ProBook 460 G11, ProBook 465 G11, and EliteBook 665 G11,

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Scientists Unleash Hidden Light: Dark Excitons Shine 300,000 Times Brighter
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1ย day, 8ย hours ago

Scientists Unleash Hidden Light: Dark Excitons Shine 300,000 Times Brighter

Researchers at the City University of New York and the University of Texas at Austin have made a groundbreaking discovery, enabling the control and amplification of "dark excitons" - previously invisible quantum states of light - by 300,000 times thr

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FCC Votes to Scrap Cybersecurity Rules for US Phone and Internet Companies
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8ย hours, 56ย minutes ago

FCC Votes to Scrap Cybersecurity Rules for US Phone and Internet Companies

In a contentious 2-1 vote, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has scrapped minimum cybersecurity requirements for US phone and internet companies, despite a recent wave of Chinese hacking incidents targeting major US telecoms. The decision,

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Conspiracies Spread Like Viral Posts: How Tech Fosters a Culture of Paranoia
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2ย hours, 50ย minutes ago

Conspiracies Spread Like Viral Posts: How Tech Fosters a Culture of Paranoia

In a recent roundtable discussion, experts from MIT Technology Review and journalist Mike Rothschild explored the growing prevalence of conspiracy theories in the age of science and technology. The conversation highlighted the challenges of navigatin

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Buy Now, Pay Later Services Gain Popularity, But Risks Loom
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20ย hours, 43ย minutes ago

Buy Now, Pay Later Services Gain Popularity, But Risks Loom

As the holiday shopping season approaches, a growing number of Americans are turning to "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) services, with half of US shoppers planning to use these interest-free payment options, despite a rising affordability crisis. This tr

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Cavela Secures $6.6M to Revolutionize Supplier Sourcing with AI-Powered Efficiency
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1ย day, 20ย hours ago

Cavela Secures $6.6M to Revolutionize Supplier Sourcing with AI-Powered Efficiency

Cavela, an AI-powered supplier sourcing platform, has secured $6.6 million in seed funding to help brands navigate complex global manufacturing landscapes and mitigate the impact of tariffs. The startup's AI agents automate tasks such as supplier dis

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Finland's NestAI Secures โ‚ฌ100M to Revolutionize AI for Defense with Nokia Partnership
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1ย day, 8ย hours ago

Finland's NestAI Secures โ‚ฌ100M to Revolutionize AI for Defense with Nokia Partnership

Finland-based startup NestAI has secured a โ‚ฌ100 million funding round, led by Finland's sovereign fund, Tesi, and Nokia, to develop AI products for defense applications, unmanned vehicles, and autonomous operations. The partnership with Nokia will en

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WhatsApp Unveils "About" Feature: Share Your Status, Thoughts, and More
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14ย hours, 54ย minutes ago

WhatsApp Unveils "About" Feature: Share Your Status, Thoughts, and More

WhatsApp has rolled out a new "About" feature, allowing users to post short text updates that can be seen by others, similar to Instagram Notes. This feature, which was initially introduced as WhatsApp's first feature, enables users to share their cu

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Judge Deals FTC Blow, Clears Meta of Antitrust Violations in Instagram and WhatsApp Deals
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1ย day, 21ย hours ago

Judge Deals FTC Blow, Clears Meta of Antitrust Violations in Instagram and WhatsApp Deals

A US district judge has ruled that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, did not violate antitrust laws with its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, citing a competitive social media landscape that has evolved significantly since the de

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Smart Home Devices to Watch in 2025: Trends and Top Picks
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2ย hours, 43ย minutes ago

Smart Home Devices to Watch in 2025: Trends and Top Picks

For the 2025 holiday season, smart home automation tech is a top gift choice, offering the perfect blend of functionality and convenience. Key products include the Google Nest Hub, a central hub that connects and controls various smart devices, and o

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Google Boosts AI Scam Protection in India with On-Device Detection
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14ย hours, 55ย minutes ago

Google Boosts AI Scam Protection in India with On-Device Detection

Google has expanded its real-time scam-detection feature to India, utilizing its Gemini Nano technology to analyze calls on-device and flag potential fraud without compromising user data. This feature, initially launched in the US as a beta for Engli

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Twitch Joins Australia's Teen Social Media Ban Over Livestreaming Concerns
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9ย hours, 1ย minute ago

Twitch Joins Australia's Teen Social Media Ban Over Livestreaming Concerns

Australia's teen social media ban has expanded to include Twitch, a live streaming platform owned by Amazon, effective next month. The ban requires Twitch to prevent under-16s from opening new accounts and deactivate existing ones by January 9. This

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Google Confirms Massive Data Heist: 200+ Companies Hit in Gainsight Supply Chain Hack
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2ย hours, 54ย minutes ago

Google Confirms Massive Data Heist: 200+ Companies Hit in Gainsight Supply Chain Hack

A massive data breach has been confirmed, with hackers stealing Salesforce-stored data from over 200 companies via a compromised Gainsight customer support platform. The notorious hacking group Scattered Lapsus Hunters, which includes the ShinyHunter

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Experts Warn: Loud Sounds Can Harm Kids' Hearing, Volume-Limited Headphones Offer Solution
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8ย hours, 52ย minutes ago

Experts Warn: Loud Sounds Can Harm Kids' Hearing, Volume-Limited Headphones Offer Solution

To safeguard their hearing, parents can opt for volume-limited headphones designed specifically for kids, which automatically adjust sound levels to prevent damage from loud noises. These child-friendly headphones, available in various styles and pri

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CrowdStrike Fires Insider Accused of Leaking Sensitive Data to Hackers
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2ย hours, 55ย minutes ago

CrowdStrike Fires Insider Accused of Leaking Sensitive Data to Hackers

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has terminated an employee suspected of leaking internal information to notorious hacking group Scattered Lapsus Hunters, who claimed to have breached the company through a compromised customer relationship management p

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DEVELOPING: UK Set to Approve Chinese Mega Embassy Plans Amid Global Security Concerns
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12ย hours, 48ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: UK Set to Approve Chinese Mega Embassy Plans Amid Global Security Concerns

The UK government is poised to approve China's plans for a massive 20,000 square meter embassy in central London, despite global security concerns. Located at Royal Mint Court, the proposed embassy would be the largest in Europe, sparking debate over

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US Authorities Uncover Massive AI Chip Smuggling Ring to China
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20ย hours, 52ย minutes ago

US Authorities Uncover Massive AI Chip Smuggling Ring to China

US authorities have unsealed charges against four individuals, alleging a conspiracy to smuggle high-performance supercomputers and hundreds of advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China, in an effort to evade export controls aimed at

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Vinted Takes Swift Action Against Sexually Explicit Ads
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3ย hours, 1ย minute ago

Vinted Takes Swift Action Against Sexually Explicit Ads

Online marketplace Vinted has taken swift action to remove sexually explicit ads from its platform after a mother reported seeing a disturbing video while browsing for clothes. The incident has raised concerns about the presence of mature content on

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