How Complex Systems Fail
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Spying device detectors may give domestic abuse victims false sense of security, study finds
Many tools fail to help victims find hidden cameras, microphones and trackers, leaving them at risk of ongoing surveillance Commercial detectors intended to help domestic abuse victims find hidden spying devices may actually give them a false sense of security, a study has found. The consumer detection tools claim to identify hidden cameras, microphones or trackers through methods such as signal-strength readings, infrared lens detection and scanning for wifi or Bluetooth devices. Continue reading...
We’re All Going to the World’s Fair is an intimate coming-of-age horror film
Jane Schoenbrun's latest film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, is making a splash in theaters right now. So it seems like the perfect time to revisit their first film, We're All Going to the World's Fair. I fell in love with this film when I first saw it at Sundance in 2021. We […]
Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated
Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right?
Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?
Empty pumps, long waits: Attacks on oil refineries have left Russia increasingly short of fuel. Dissident Russian economists say growing anger about shortages among ordinary Russians could help end the Ukraine war.
Iran: President defends deal with US as best option for peace
Iran's president has said the country's economy needs a peace deal to attract investors. The Foreign Ministry said Pakistan's top army official will visit Tehran Monday as Islamabad seeks to mediate a resolution.
America's AI backlash: How the effort to keep worker trust is evolving inside companies
Trust remains the cornerstone of an ideal AI communication strategy, whether for an AI-native startup or legacy enterprise facing yet another cultural shift.
Slovakia finds Russian backdoor in traffic speed cameras
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Due to need for "absolute success," China delays critical Moon launch to 2027
"The Chang’e 7 mission does not meet the conditions for launch."
What Is a Harness?
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I spent $266 and four AI models to own my tablet. GLM-5.3 finished it in a day
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PM Tarique Rahman’s trip stalled: What it means for Bangladesh-India ties
India and Bangladesh have not been able to move past the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina, living in New Delhi.
One pull to wipe them all
Q Developer is a free extension that lets a coding agent read a project, propose changes, and run commands on The post One pull to wipe them all appeared first on The New Stack .
Nordic nations ‘have lost confidence in Infantino’, demand FIFA reforms
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino's resignation amid FIFA crisis.
The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?
In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf.
Heavy Israeli air strike hits warehouse in central Gaza
Heavy Israeli air strike hits warehouse in central Gaza
Dozens of attacks in southern Thailand wound three people
Many local government offices and several vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the 51 attacks late on Saturday.
Malware infects Android-based automotive head unit firmware
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Congo, M23 rebels agree to peace roadmap
Negotiators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to a roadmap for peace. The US State Department, a mediator, released a joint statement.
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
Tropical Storm Moke to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from Lala
More than a foot of rain could fall across Big Island of Hawaii, according to NOAA.
Have dating apps lost their luster? Data shows a decline in users
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to social scientist Kathryn Coduto of Boston University about a decline in the use of dating apps.
Harry Kane named footballer of the year in Germany
Harry Kane has added another honor after a remarkable season for Bayern Munich and a strong World Cup with England. Bayern also took the top prize in coaching, and the club's Giulia Gwinn won women's Player of the Year.
An AI boss fired its first employee but only after humans reminded it of its own rules
Andon Labs' AI agent Luna fired a human employee at a San Francisco store for the first time but needed a clear push from the operators to do it. When the scenario was replayed with seven models, more capable AIs recommended termination more consistently, while weaker ones hesitated. When it came to hiring, nearly all models were uncritical. The article An AI boss fired its first employee but only after humans reminded it of its own rules appeared first on The Decoder .