The Home Office is considering legislation that would prohibit critical infrastructure operators from paying ransoms to hackers. This would be the world’s first such ban, but experts warn it could force managers to choose between breaking the law or triggering service collapses.
As millions turn to AI for mental health advice, regulators are scrambling to respond. Three distinct approaches are emerging, from outright bans to hands-off permission, with most states stuck somewhere in the middle.
Insurance giants are retreating from covering AI risks as the technology’s unpredictable nature creates massive liability exposure. Companies face everything from defamation claims to fraudulent deepfakes costing millions. The insurance industry fears systemic risks that could trigger thousands of s
Medical texts from ancient Egypt describe using moldy bread to treat infected wounds around 1500 BC. This practice predates Alexander Fleming’s penicillin discovery by over 3,000 years. Modern science confirms the mold likely contained natural antibiotic compounds.
Disney is embracing AI animation through its partnership with startup Animaj, which claims to reduce episode production time from 5 months to just 5 weeks. The technology uses a database of 300,000 character poses and AI to fill in movements between animator-drawn key frames. While promising efficie
A premier cryptography organization had to scrap its entire leadership election after an official lost the secret key needed to decrypt the results. The incident occurred despite using the sophisticated Helios voting system designed for verifiable, private elections. Now they’re holding a new electi
A workplace performance expert discovered that thanking her past self for good decisions creates a powerful mindset shift. Research shows this simple habit strengthens identity bridges and improves long-term planning. It’s a productivity hack that takes seconds but delivers lasting benefits.
Disney spent over $700 million on the Star Wars series Andor, making it the most expensive project in the franchise’s history. The show’s UK production costs were revealed through mandatory financial filings. Despite the massive budget, Andor has maintained strong audience ratings while other Star W
NVIDIA is pushing out the first over-the-air update for its DGX Spark AI systems. The update targets systems with the GB10 Superchip and delivers across-the-board improvements. Users can update through the DGX Dashboard or command line.
Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 housing crash, has taken aim at AI giants Nvidia and Palantir. His bearish bets and social media posts contributed to a major market reversal that wiped out billions in value. Now everyone’s wondering if he’s the Cassandra of the AI boom.
