Linus Torvalds famously compared documentation to sex, stating that when it’s good, it’s exceptional, but when it’s poor, it’s still better than nothing. This perspective highlights a prevalent issue
At the recent RE//verse 2026 conference, the seemingly unhackable Xbox One was compromised through a technique known as the Bliss double glitch, presented by Markus Doom Gaasedelen. Launched in 2013,
In response to recent operational disruptions, Amazon has summoned senior engineers to address issues stemming from generative AI-assisted changes. Reports indicate that these incidents involved "high
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IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
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The author discusses the role of open-source AI models as a form of economic warfare, drawing parallels to historical conflicts between proprietary software and open-source alternatives. Open-source s
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IrregularChat: IWAR
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A recent surge of AI-generated fake videos and images related to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the West has created significant chaos online. The New York Times identified over 110 unique AI-g
"Project Maven: A Marine Colonel, His Team, and the Dawn of AI Warfare" by Katrina Manson chronicles the Pentagon's ambitious initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into U.S. military op
LabRF is a cutting-edge virtual training platform tailored for tactical communications, Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs), and mission-critical radio systems, enabling device-free training without the n
The article "Eroding Sovereignty in the Age of 'War as a Service'" discusses the diminishing control of states over the legitimate use of force in modern warfare, largely due to the increasing relianc
Fading into the Background: From Risk Awareness to Technological Intuition
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IrregularChat: Dragon, RF, Comms
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Anthropic confirms Claude is down in a worldwide outage
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IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
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On March 2, 2026, Anthropic reported a significant worldwide outage affecting its AI system, Claude. Users across various platforms experienced elevated errors, including failed requests, timeouts, an
Anthropic confirms Claude is down in a worldwide outage
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IrregularChat: Purple Team
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On March 2, 2026, Anthropic reported a significant worldwide outage affecting its AI model, Claude. Users across various platforms are experiencing elevated error rates, including failed requests and
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IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
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Recent claims from researchers suggest that generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, have solved some Erdős Problems, a collection of over 1,000 mathematical questions. OpenAI celebrated this achievement
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Recent claims from researchers suggest that generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, have solved some Erdős Problems, a collection of over 1,000 mathematical questions. OpenAI celebrated this achievement
Red Canary investigates OAuth application attacks, highlighting a hypothetical scenario where a user consents to the ChatGPT app, granting it access to their email via Microsoft Graph permissions. Alt
The Yubico YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS is a NIST validated security key designed for secure authentication, particularly in environments demanding high security compliance, such as government and regulated o
Phoebe Gates, the 23-year-old daughter of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, is cofounder of the AI shopping app Phia, which recently achieved a valuation of $185 million after raising $35 million in fundi
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The surge in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, particularly large language models (LLMs), is leading to a crisis in computer science research. Researchers, such as Raphael Wimmer, have n
How AI slop is causing a crisis in computer science
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The surge in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, particularly large language models (LLMs), is leading to a crisis in computer science research. Researchers, such as Raphael Wimmer, have no
Trusting your own judgement on ‘AI’ is a huge risk
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In "Trusting Your Own Judgement on AI is a Huge Risk," Baldur Bjarnason emphasizes the dangers of self-experimentation, particularly regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive biases. Drawin
In her article for The Guardian, Naomi Klein critiques the prevailing narrative surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), particularly the use of the term "hallucination" to describe AI's erroneous ou
In her article for The Guardian, Naomi Klein critiques the prevailing narrative surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), particularly the use of the term "hallucination" to describe AI's erroneous ou
Tails 7.4.2 Released with Emergency Kernel Fix
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Tails 7.4.2 was released on February 12, 2026, as an emergency update to enhance security for the privacy-focused Linux distribution that routes internet traffic through the Tor network. This version
Supercharge Productivity with Automation & AI Agents.
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Agentix Labs specializes in developing AI-driven solutions aimed at enhancing productivity across various sectors. They offer tailored AI agent development services, including virtual assistants, cust
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) and the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) have issued a warning about a state-sponsored phishing campaign targeting hi
Inside Microsoft HQ’s weird, wonderful swag store - Ars Technica
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Microsoft's visitor center and company store, located in Building 92 at the Redmond campus, is a unique and accessible part of the tech giant's headquarters, attracting fans and visitors without the n
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The content emphasizes the need for Americans to combat the Trump administration's policies by launching a targeted economic strike against companies that support ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcem
The Chrysalis Backdoor: A Deep Dive into Lotus Blossom’s toolkit
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Rapid7 Labs and the MDR team have identified a campaign by the Chinese APT group Lotus Blossom, which has been active since 2009, focusing on espionage against various sectors in Southeast Asia and Ce
Recreating uncensored Epstein PDFs from raw encoded attachments
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The recent release of Epstein-related documents by the DOJ has faced criticism for poor redactions and technical errors, including the corruption of files due to faulty encoding. Notably, some binary
Microsoft recently issued a critical security patch for Office, addressing a vulnerability (CVE-2026-21509) that Russian-state hackers quickly exploited to infiltrate various organizations, including
Liang Jie, a prominent computer vision scientist known for his contributions to Microsoft technologies and elderly care sensor systems, has returned to China to join the Eastern Institute of Technolog
Microsoft is re-evaluating its AI strategy in Windows 11 following user backlash against features like Windows Recall and excessive Copilot integrations in apps. The company has paused the addition of
Dr. Sbaitso - Wikipedia
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Dr. Sbaitso is an artificial intelligence speech synthesis program developed by Creative Labs and released in late 1991 for MS-DOS-based personal computers. The name "Dr. Sbaitso" stands for "Sound Bl
Microsoft PowerToys - Windows Utilities for Power Users | Microsoft Learn
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Microsoft PowerToys is a suite of open-source utilities designed to enhance the Windows user experience and boost productivity. Users can customize their Windows environment with various tools, each s
Data Vampires: Going Hyperscale (Episode 1) - Episodes - Tech Won’t Save Us
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In the first episode of "Data Vampires: Going Hyperscale," part of the Tech Won’t Save Us series, host Paris Marx delves into the significant influence of major cloud providers like Amazon, Microsoft,
Microsoft's Project Natick has successfully demonstrated the feasibility of underwater datacenters, proving they are reliable, practical, and sustainable. The Northern Isles datacenter, deployed at a
Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears
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Microsoft has faced backlash after revealing it provided the FBI with BitLocker recovery keys, enabling the agency to access data on encrypted laptops. This disclosure has raised privacy concerns, hig
In early 2025, Microsoft provided the FBI with access keys to BitLocker-encrypted data stored on its servers during an investigation into unemployment fraud in Guam, marking the first publicly documen
Microsoft Gave FBI BitLocker Encryption Keys, Exposing Privacy Flaw
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Microsoft has come under scrutiny for providing the FBI with BitLocker encryption keys to unlock data on Windows PCs, revealing a significant privacy concern. The FBI's request involved three laptops
Why AI assistants still face barriers at scale – Computerworld
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AI assistants are gaining traction in workplaces, but their widespread adoption faces significant barriers. According to a Gallup poll, only 18% of US workers utilize AI tools weekly, with a mere 8% u
AI hype meets reality as majority of CEOs report no financial returns
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A recent PwC survey of 4,454 CEOs across 95 countries reveals a disconnect between the hype surrounding AI and actual financial returns for businesses. While most companies have adopted AI technologie
In a recent analysis, the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is scrutinized as a possible financial bubble, with a staggering $437 billion investment by major cloud providers—Amazon, Microsoft,
AI Red-Teaming Is a Sociotechnical Problem – Communications of the ACM
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The article discusses the significance of red-teaming in the development of generative AI models, highlighting it as a sociotechnical issue that involves human labor and value judgments. Red-teaming,
AI Red-Teaming Is a Sociotechnical Problem – Communications of the ACM
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The article emphasizes the sociotechnical dimensions of AI red-teaming, highlighting its necessity in the development and deployment of generative AI models, like large language models (LLMs) and imag
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Shortwave Radiogram's program 432 will air from January 9-15, 2026, featuring guest presenters Al Holt and Tony Pavick. The program includes digital modes like MFSK32 and MFSK64, with content such as
Raspberry Pi's new AI HAT adds 8GB of RAM for local LLMs
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Raspberry Pi has introduced the AI HAT+ 2, priced at $130, featuring a Hailo 10H chip and 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, enabling the standalone operation of large language models (LLMs) without consuming the Pi