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SpaceX Hits 100 Launches in a Single Year, Marking a New Era in Spaceflight

A Milestone in Commercial Spaceflight SpaceX has reached a remarkable milestone: completing 100 launches in a single year. This achievement underscores the company's dominant position in the global launch market and highlights how far commercial spaceflight has come over the past decade. The 100th mission, part of the

DARPA Official Questions Military Utility of Large Language Models

Large language models may be transforming many industries, but their application in military settings faces significant roadblocks according to a DARPA official. Speaking on the limitations of current AI systems, the official indicated that LLMs are not yet suitable for the demanding requirements of defense operations. Military applications demand high

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Google Workspace AI Access by Default Sparks Data Privacy Discussion

Google has enabled its Gemini AI assistant to access business data across Google Workspace applications by default, meaning corporate emails, documents, calendars, and chat messages are available to the AI unless administrators actively disable this feature. The integration means Gemini can potentially read and analyze content across Gmail, Google Docs,

Open-Source AI and the Future of American Technological Power

The Open-Source AI Dilemma The debate over open-source artificial intelligence is reshaping how nations think about technological power. Unlike proprietary systems controlled by single companies, open-source AI allows models to be freely shared, modified, and deployed by anyone—raising complex questions about security, innovation, and competitive advantage. Strategic Considerations Proponents

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Meta Advertised Deepfake Nudify App Targeting Female Politicians Before Apple Removal

An investigation has revealed that Meta permitted advertisements for an application designed to create non-consensual intimate imagery of women, specifically targeting female politicians. The ads were posted on Meta's platforms and featured content demonstrating the app's capabilities, including at least one advertisement containing a deepfake pornographic

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Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1 with 29 Security Patches

Apple has released iOS 26.6.1, a security-focused update that addresses 29 vulnerabilities across its mobile operating system. The patch is part of a coordinated update cycle that also includes corresponding releases for MacOS and iPadOS. The vulnerabilities patched in this release could have allowed attackers to exploit devices

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ABC Sues FCC, Alleging Retaliatory Campaign Over Broadcast Content

ABC and its parent company Disney filed a lawsuit in federal court this week against the Federal Communications Commission, accusing the agency of punishing the network for its speech. The legal action comes after the FCC opened an investigation into ABC stations in February, focusing on The View's