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ShinyHunters Claims FBI Breach, Exposing Agents' and Applicants' Personal Data

The prolific hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for a breach affecting the FBI, allegedly obtaining sensitive personal data belonging to current agents and job applicants. According to reporting on the claim, the stolen information could pose a significant counterintelligence threat. Security experts note that foreign governments or adversarial groups

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A16z Launches Academy for High School Grads, Taking a Different Path from Silicon Valley's Dropout Culture

Andreessen Horowitz, the prominent venture capital firm known for championing bold bets on technology founders, is stepping into education with a new academy aimed at high school graduates. The program is being described as a blend of trade school, startup accelerator (reminiscent of Y Combinator), and the Peter Thiel Fellowship

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Community-Led Effort Emerges to Address Gaps in US Climate Research

A coalition of researchers has begun addressing the gap left by the termination of a major US government climate report. The effort centers on a community-driven collection of climate science papers, with the first contribution serving as a research roadmap to guide future work in the field. The initiative aims

Trump Tells UN AI Regulation Should Mirror Climate Change Approach, Rejecting Restrictions

In a notable policy statement at the United Nations, President Trump articulated a position opposing artificial intelligence regulation, drawing an analogy that has drawn attention from both tech policy experts and international observers. The comparison to climate change discourse signals an approach to AI governance that emphasizes technological development over

How UK AISI and EvalEval Are Making Benchmark Results Reproducible

Reproducibility in AI benchmarking has been a persistent challenge for researchers and practitioners. When different teams evaluate the same AI model using different setups or interpretations of benchmarks, results can vary significantly, making it difficult to compare systems or verify published claims. The UK AI Safety Institute, in collaboration with

Hackers Claim Breach of FBI Employee Data Including Personal Information

Security researchers have identified a data breach allegedly affecting the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with hackers claiming to possess comprehensive records on FBI personnel. The exposed data reportedly includes full names, residential addresses, phone numbers, and sensitive personal details about employees' family members, specifically their spouses. Researchers who examined

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Andreessen Horowitz Launches New Academy to Train the Next Generation of Startup Builders

A New Path Into Silicon Valley Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is launching an ambitious educational initiative called the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, aimed at creating a direct pipeline for young people to build or join Silicon Valley startups. The program distinguishes itself from traditional education by offering no degree or accreditation. Instead,