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Backdoored firmware lets China state hackers control routers with “magic packets” (arstechnica.com)

Can you melt eggs? Quora’s AI says “yes,” and Google is sharing the result (arstechnica.com)

Incorrect AI-generated answers are forming a feedback loop of misinformation online.

Running AI is so expensive that Amazon will probably charge you to use Alexa in future, says outgoing exec (www.businessinsider.com)

Running AI is so expensive that Amazon will probably charge you to use Alexa in future, says outgoing exec::In an interview with Bloomberg, Dave Limp said that he “absolutely” believes that Amazon will soon start charging a subscription fee for Alexa

‘Who Benefits?’ Inside the EU’s Fight over Scanning for Child Sex Content (balkaninsight.com)

Many firms aren't reporting breaches to the proper authorities (www.techradar.com)

Many firms aren’t reporting breaches to the proper authorities::Keeper study finds many feel too guilty to report

AI-Generated 'Subliminal Messages' Are Going Viral. Here's What's Really Going On (www.vice.com)

Rechargeable Water Dispensers: A Modern Hydration Solution (viralvendorz.com)

In our fast-paced world, convenience is key, and the Rechargeable Desk Water Dispenser is emerges as a game-changer, revolutionizing the way we hydrate in our daily lives. With its sleek and contemporary design, coupled with the practicality of being rechargeable, this innovative gadget takes hydration to a whole new level....

Good News! Public tracking data used by defense contractors from space-track.org now officially shows Elon has lost over 5% of his fleet in 2 months. He can no longer keep up with launches. (tiblur.com)

FTC and 17 states sue Amazon on antitrust charges (www.cnbc.com)

FTC and 17 states sue Amazon on antitrust charges::The lawsuit is a major milestone for FTC Chair Lina Khan, who rose to prominence for her 2017 Yale Law Journal note, “Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox.”

200,000 users abandon Netflix after crackdown backfires (www.forbes.com.au)

200,000 users abandon Netflix after crackdown backfires::Aussies have spoken, and the results are not looking good for Netflix. A new report reveals why users are turning to streaming competitors.

Hackers Say They've Breached "All Sony Systems", Threaten To Sell Stolen Data (www.thegamer.com)

Hackers Say They’ve Breached “All Sony Systems”, Threaten To Sell Stolen Data::Hackers are threatening to sell data from Sony, saying it has gained access to “all” of its systems.

'Night Fury': Documents Detail DHS Project to Give 'Risk Scores' to Social Media Users (www.vice.com)

Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoor (arstechnica.com)

Under India’s pressure, Facebook let propaganda and hate speech thrive (www.washingtonpost.com)

Under India’s pressure, Facebook let propaganda and hate speech thrive::undefined

FCC announces plans to resurrect net neutrality rules. (www.theverge.com)

FCC announces plans to resurrect net neutrality rules.::The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced plans to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules meant to guarantee fair access to the internet and its information.

Philips Hue will force users to upload their data to Hue cloud (www.home-assistant.io)

Trolling chatbots with made-up memes (www.aiweirdness.com)

Google launches earthquake alerts on Android in India - TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)

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Spotify is launching an eerie new AI-led feature that mimics podcasters' voices and translates them into different languages (www.businessinsider.com)

Carbon Capture Tech Hype Is Fizzling Out, IEA Says (gizmodo.com)

X plans to collect biometric information, job, education history for safety, security, and identification purposes. (thehackernews.com)

“Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes,” The revised policy of X(Twitter) is expected to go into effect on September 29, 2023....

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