Anthropic says its new AI model, Mythos, is so powerful and so good at coding that it can’t be released publicly. Instead, Anthropic launched Project Glasswing, an effort to share the software with certain companies to bolster cyber defenses before inevitable attacks cripple the world. The situation is almost reminiscent ...
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‘Masquerading as a university’: inside the brazen rightwing plan to conquer American schools‘Masquerading as a university’: inside the brazen rightwing plan to conquer American schools
As teachers eagerly adopt its free lesson plans and the White House boosts its videos, PragerU is intent on one goal: attracting young people to conservatism In the fall of 2013, a silver-haired conservative radio host named Dennis Prager flew to Texas to woo a pair of rightwing billionaires. A ...
The Iran crisis is far from over – instead we are entering a new and uncertain phase | Sanam VakilThe Iran crisis is far from over – instead we are entering a new and uncertain phase | Sanam Vakil
The ceasefire is welcome but fragile. Friday’s talks in Islamabad must address Iran’s nuclear programme and avoid sidelining the rest of the region The ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran has been met with understandable relief. Talks are now set to take place in Islamabad on Friday, offering a ...
Microsoft Abruptly Terminates VeraCrypt Account, Halting Windows UpdatesMicrosoft Abruptly Terminates VeraCrypt Account, Halting Windows Updates
Microsoft has terminated an account associated with VeraCrypt, a popular and long-running piece of encryption software, throwing future Windows updates of the tool into doubt, VeraCrypt’s developer told 404 Media. The move highlights the sometimes delicate supply chain involved in the publication of open source software, especially software that relies ...
Why it could take months for fuel and food prices to return to normalWhy it could take months for fuel and food prices to return to normal
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage has already been set in motion. ...
Iran warning adds to shipping uncertaintyIran warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis. ...
Faisal Islam: Pause in attacks is welcome but the economic scars will lastFaisal Islam: Pause in attacks is welcome but the economic scars will last
Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems. ...
Hormuz closure turns truckers into logistics saviorsHormuz closure turns truckers into logistics saviors
The News UAE trucking company TruKKer was enabling the movement of more than 1,200 loads a day for petrochemical producers, steel manufacturers, and consumer goods companies when Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the start of the war. Since then, it has seen volumes surge by 30%, CEO Gaurav ...
Democracy improves globally though gains are uneven, report saysDemocracy improves globally though gains are uneven, report says
Democracy is strengthening worldwide, according to a leading index, but the improvement is far from universal. Nearly 75% of countries held firm or saw measures of democracy improve, according to the research firm EIU. The most marked growth has been in Latin America and the Caribbean, while current trends bode ...
Cuba launches new banknotes to help ease transactionsCuba launches new banknotes to help ease transactions
Cuba introduced two new banknotes in a bid to simplify transactions amid runaway inflation. Cubans have long been accustomed to shopping with wads of cash stuffed into bags after compounding bouts of soaring inflation. But a tightened US embargo — including restrictions on oil imports, which generate the vast majority ...