Google nears release of AI software Gemini, The Information reports (www.reuters.com)
WhatsApp is working on cross-platform messaging (www.theverge.com)
The sound of WiFi signals (youtu.be)
Developing insect-like robots for search, rescue (www.youtube.com)
Cyberattack shutters major NSF-funded telescopes for more than 2 weeks (www.science.org)
People are having sex in self-driving cars, apparently (mashable.com)
People are having sex in self-driving cars, apparently::undefined
‘X’ Rebrand Gets Twitter Blocked Under Indonesia Porn Laws (www.thedailybeast.com)
Massive cryptomining rig discovered under Polish court’s floor, stealing power (arstechnica.com)
WhatsApp can now hide your IP address during calls (www.theverge.com)
Microsoft opens early access to AI assistant for infosec, Security Copilot (www.theregister.com)
Copilotization of all things continues… as helper offers incident reports to share with the boss and more
ROCm Is AMD’s No. 1 Priority, Exec Says (www.eetimes.com)
Canonical partners with AMD to enable Ubuntu on AMD Kria™ K24 SOMs (ubuntu.com)
N.W.T. wildfire evacuees say Facebook's news ban 'dangerous' in emergency situation | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
US real estate markets scramble following cyberattack on listings provider (arstechnica.com)
ICO slams Meta's plan not to ask the British for permission to advertise (stackdiary.com)
Meta has been chastised by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for its decision not to seek explicit consent from UK users for targeted advertising.
FCC probes rise of AI robocall armies (www.theregister.com)
“the FCC is considering if AI analytics might better block unwanted calls and texts “and restore trust in our networks,” according to the agency. It would certainly be an improvement over reaching for the block button after receiving yet another call from someone purporting to be a Microsoft technician”
The Mirai Confessions: Three Young Hackers Who Built a Web-Killing Monster Finally Tell Their Story (www.wired.com)
OpenAI recruiters are trying to lure Google AI employees with $10 million pay packets, report says (www.businessinsider.com)
OpenAI recruiters are trying to lure Google AI employees with $10 million pay packets, report says::OpenAI has already won over top talent from Google and Meta to work for the AI firm.
Apple might reveal a proper gaming product at its October event (www.techradar.com)
Apple might reveal a proper gaming product at its October event::I’ll take one gaming MacBook please, Apple!
US dispatches novel drone ships to Japan to deter China in the Pacific | This is the first time American unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have been sent over such a long distance to support manned s... (interestingengineering.com)
US dispatches novel drone ships to Japan to deter China in the Pacific | This is the first time American unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have been sent over such a long distance to support manned s…::undefined
US eyes more AI chip curbs on Chinese companies to close loophole (amp.scmp.com)
Spotify is giving paid subscribers 15 hours of audiobook listening per month - The Verge (newsroom.spotify.com)
cross-posted from !android
Google's Android Earthquake Alert failed' to detect north India tremors today. Why? (www.hindustantimes.com)
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FTC denies responsibility for major Microsoft document leak (www.vg247.com)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has denied responsibility for a major leak of Microsoft documents that occurred on S…
Only 5% of $22B in VC funding for generative AI went to Europe (thenextweb.com)
Only 5% of $22B in VC funding for generative AI went to Europe::undefined
