Microsoft Locks Down Windows Batch Scripts and Adds Smarter Audio Sharing for Windows 11 Insiders
Microsoft introduces LockBatchFilesInUse to secure batch scripts and enhances audio sharing for Windows 11 Insiders.
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How a Chatbot Breached Mexico’s Government: The AI-Powered Cyberattack That Changed the Game
A chatbot breach of Mexican government agencies reveals how AI is reshaping cyberwarfare, with attackers using Claude and ChatGPT to steal 150 GB of sensitive data.
YouTube Premium Lite Gets Offline Freedom — But You'll Still Pay More for Everything Else
YouTube Premium Lite adds offline and background playback, but full ad-free access requires the pricier YouTube Premium tier.
The Evasive Adversary: How 2025’s Cyber Threats Outpaced Defenses
2025’s cyber threats outpaced defenses with AI-driven attacks, malware-free intrusions, and record-breaking cyberthefts like PRESSURE CHOLLIMA’s $1.46 billion heist.
Meta and AMD: A 6GW GPU Gamble to Power the Next AI Era
Meta and AMD announced a 6GW GPU partnership to scale AI infrastructure, leveraging AMD's Instinct GPUs and Meta's Helios architecture. The collaboration aims to diversify compute suppliers and integrate with Meta's silicon program.
ASUS Pipes Liquid Cooling into AI's Thermal Crisis with NVIDIA-Ready Supercomputer Solutions
ASUS’s liquid-cooling systems slash energy use in AI/HPC facilities, achieving 1.18 PUE and 248 MLPerf records through partnerships with Schneider and Vertiv.
The Claude C Compiler: How AI Just Walked Into the Engineering Room
Anthropic's Claude C Compiler didn't just write code — it architected an entire system. That's a genuine milestone. But the deeper story is in what it got wrong, what it couldn't invent, and what it means for every engineering team navigating the shift from writing software to directing it.
Parking Prediction System Could Slash Urban Travel Time by 66%
MIT’s parking algorithm uses dynamic programming and crowdsourced data to reduce urban travel time by 66%, as shown in Seattle simulations.
Age Checks Aren’t the Answer—They’re a Messy, Flawed Gamble
Age verification systems, like Roblox's, are failing to protect minors while compromising privacy. Experts warn of deepfakes, data leaks, and global regulatory challenges.
PayPal's Silent Data Leak: 100 Users' Info Exposed for 6 Months by Faulty Code
A software error in PayPal's loan app exposed 100 users' data for six months. The company rolled back the code but faces scrutiny over delayed detection and response.
YouTube’s First Video Gets Museum Makeover | V&A Preserves Internet’s Childhood
The V&A Museum preserves YouTube’s first video with a reconstructed 2006 watch page, showcasing early internet design. Open Feb 18.
eBay’s $1.2B Grab for Depop’s Gen Z Fashion Empire
eBay’s $1.2B acquisition of Depop targets Gen Z’s sustainable fashion market. Etsy shifts focus to core business.