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Mark Zuckerberg: From Harvard Dorm to Meta CEO
An expansive biography detailing the evolution of Mark Zuckerberg, from the inception of Facebook at Harvard to his leadership of Meta Platforms as it pushes into the metaverse and AI.
Mechanisms and Mitigations of Social Media's Socially Isolating Effects
Exploring how social media's architecture of curated content and algorithmic engagement contributes to real-world isolation—and strategies for reclaiming authentic human connection through intentional digital use.
C0XMO Botnet Spreads via DD-WRT Router Flaw, Kills Rival Malware
A new variant of the Gafgyt botnet called C0XMO targets DD-WRT router firmware and can move to other device types with various CPU architectures. Fortinet researchers discovered the botnet's modular design and sophisticated capabilities including 19 DDoS methods, lateral movement via brute-force attacks, and anti-competitor mechanisms that kill rival malware.
The $1 Trillion Startup Warns: AI Models Nearing Capability to Improve Without Human Oversight
Anthropic raises alarm over frontier AI systems developing self-improvement capabilities, urging global pause and international cooperation on AI governance.
Roelof Botha joins SpaceX's board of directors
Former Sequoia Capital leader Roelof Botha joins SpaceX board, filling an existing vacancy days after the company's record-breaking IPO.
The Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Arrives on June 25 for $100
Google finally launches its long-awaited Home Speaker with Gemini integration, featuring voice assistant capabilities, smart home control, and a $100 price point.
Buying AI Coding Agent Cursor and Renting Data-Center Capacity Gives OpenAI a Launchpad to Scale
OpenAI's strategic moves including acquiring AI coding assistant Cursor and securing data center capacity are positioning the company for massive scale in the competitive AI infrastructure race. This article explores how these moves complement OpenAI's existing partnerships and what they mean for the future of AI development.
Only 16 Percent of Americans Think AI Will Have a Positive Impact on Society, New Study Shows
Despite Wall Street's enthusiasm for AI investments, a new Pew Research Center study reveals that only 16 percent of Americans believe artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on society. The findings highlight a growing divide between financial markets and public sentiment as AI adoption accelerates across industries.
Trump administration intervenes in xAI Clean Air Act lawsuit to protect Grok for military use
The Trump administration has intervened in a Clean Air Act lawsuit against xAI Corp., arguing that Grok AI is essential for national security and military operations.
Anthropic Dispatches Staff to D.C. Amid US Export Control on Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Models
Anthropic suspends Fable 5 and Mythos 5 access after US government issues export control directive. Learn about the Red Team's findings, defense-in-depth strategy, and Washington D.C. negotiation mission.
The Fable of Safety: Cybersecurity Researchers Clash with Anthropic's Guardrails
Cybersecurity researchers are pushing back against Anthropic's new Fable 5 model, claiming that its over-aggressive safety guardrails make it unusable for professional security work and defensive analysis.
Beyond the Walled Garden: The EU's Order to Open WhatsApp to Rival AI Chatbots
EU regulators have issued a landmark antitrust order forcing Meta to grant competitor AI assistants free access to WhatsApp. This shift could redefine digital competition and user choice.