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Elon Musk's plan to create orbital data center clusters dedicated to artificial intelligence seems to be taking shape. The initiative could open new frontiers for data processing in space, but also raises technical and logistical questions.
OpenAI has launched Frontier, a new platform designed for enterprises to build and deploy agents while treating them like human employees.
OpenAI introduces Trusted Access for Cyber, a trust-based framework that expands access to frontier cyber capabilities while strengthening safeguards against misuse. The initiative aims to balance innovation with responsibility in the cybersecurity field.
Debian's continuous integration (CI) infrastructure has restricted public access to its data due to excessive scraping by bots used to train large language models (LLMs). The load generated by these scrapers has impacted web server resources.
Multiple newly disclosed bugs in the popular workflow automation tool n8n could allow attackers to hijack servers, steal credentials, and quietly disrupt AI-driven business processes. The patch meant to close a severe expression bug fails to stop attackers with workflow access.
OpenNebula highlights how data sovereignty is becoming an increasing concern for private companies, not just the public sector. Policies, licensing, and costs influence decisions, pushing towards greater control over data location and management.
A Reddit user is seeking alternatives to ChatGPT's Deep Research for running in-depth analysis with local LLMs. Their current setup includes 3x 3090 GPUs, OpenWebUI, and SearXNG, but the accuracy isn't comparable to ChatGPT. The article explores potential solutions and hardware configurations to enhance local research capabilities.
DeFi platform Step Finance suffered a $40 million breach. Hackers compromised executives' devices to gain illicit access to funds. The attack highlights the importance of device security in the crypto and DeFi space.
For those not fond of the increasing use of the Rust programming language within the Linux kernel or FreeBSD's considerations for Rust in its kernel, you can perhaps find refuge within NetBSD. One of the NetBSD developers has explained why you likely won't be finding Rust code within the NetBSD kernel anytime soon.
Microsoft researchers have unveiled a scanning method to identify poisoned AI models with backdoors, even without knowing the specific trigger or the attack's ultimate goal. The method exploits the tendency of these models to memorize training data and exhibit internal anomalies when processing the malicious trigger. This capability fills a security gap in open-source models, often reused to reduce training costs.
The British government today launched the Advanced Nuclear Framework to attract private investment in next-generation nuclear technology for factories and datacenters. The framework aims to support the growing demand for compute power needed for artificial intelligence.
Berlin-based Qontext, developing an independent context layer for AI, has secured $2.7 million in pre-seed funding. The company plans to expand its platform and team to develop reusable context infrastructure, enabling AI processes to operate on reliable and continuously updated context across applications and use cases.
Researchers demonstrated how an AI-powered intrusion system was able to gain administrative privileges on an AWS cloud environment in under 10 minutes, automating several phases of the attack.
Andreessen Horowitz has allocated $1.7 billion from its new $15 billion fund for investments in AI infrastructure. The team will focus on companies like Black Forrest Labs, Cursor, OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Ideogram, and Fal.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has allocated $1.7 billion to its AI infrastructure team, responsible for investments in companies like OpenAI, ElevenLabs, and Ideogram. The article analyzes a16z's areas of focus and potential missed opportunities in the AI infrastructure landscape.
Apple's Lockdown Mode proves effective. The FBI was unable to access a Washington Post reporter's seized iPhone because it was in Lockdown Mode, a feature designed to broadly increase device security.
Microsoft has integrated Sysmon functionality directly into Windows. Sysmon, a system monitoring tool, provides administrators with deeper control over operating system activity. This move simplifies security management and monitoring for Windows infrastructures.
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a 3D printing method for concrete structures directly on the seabed. The DARPA-funded project aims to make underwater construction faster, cheaper, and safer.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is developing an AI tool to analyze vaccine injury claims. Experts worry that it could be used to further an anti-vaccine agenda.
The sudo utility, fundamental to Unix-like systems for over thirty years, is at a crossroads. Its solitary maintainer has launched an appeal for support, highlighting the critical dependence of open source on the work of individuals. The sustainability of vital projects is at risk.