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Russia's AI-Generated Disinformation Campaign Targets Ukrainian Territorial Claims

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has identified at least 35 videos that appear to feature AI-generated content being used to fabricate Russian claims of control over Ukrainian towns. The videos reportedly show fabricated scenes designed to support false territorial claims as part of Russia's ongoing

Researchers Map Major Brain Changes in Midlife, Shedding Light on Neurodegeneration Risk

Researchers have documented significant shifts in how the human brain controls and organizes its genetic material starting in midlife, with one of the most pronounced transitions occurring between ages 50 and 75. The findings, published in Science Daily, reveal that the brain undergoes substantial cellular remodeling during this period. Cellular

The Einstein Tile's Hidden Talent: Twisting Light in Unexpected Ways

A shape that solves the famous "Einstein problem" in mathematics has revealed surprising physical properties. The tile, which can cover a surface infinitely without ever forming a repeating pattern, has demonstrated an unexpected ability to manipulate light in ways that could prove useful for optical technology. The Einstein

Former Anthropic and METR Leadership Unveil Framework for Governing Autonomous AI Agents

As AI agents become increasingly autonomous, a new framework aims to address one of the field's thorniest challenges: keeping these systems within defined operational boundaries. The approach comes from a team with deep roots in AI safety research. The collaboration brings together an early Anthropic hire alongside the

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India Introduces Merchant Fee on Larger UPI Transactions

India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), one of the world's most widely adopted digital payments systems, will introduce a 0.4% merchant fee on certain transactions beginning October 15. The change targets larger transactions and represents the first time India has imposed such charges on the UPI

Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa Calls for Immediate AI Limits to Preserve Human Agency

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa is urging immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence, warning that without constraints, AI development could fundamentally undermine human agency. Ressa, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for her work defending freedom of expression, has been a vocal critic of how technology platforms

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Interstellar Ambitions and Cosmic Revelations Dr. Kam Ghaffarian, an experienced figure in spaceflight operations, has joined the Fermi Explorer Mission as a co-founder, supporting its ambition to develop humanity's first spacecraft capable of reaching another star system. Read more: Dr. Kam Ghaffarian Joins Fermi Explorer Mission as Co-Founder