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Meta Partnered with Pentagon-Linked Firm on Smart Glasses Face Recognition Prototypes

Meta Tested Face Recognition for Smart Glasses with Defense-Linked Firm Meta has worked with Rank One Computing, a defense contractor whose board includes a former CIA deputy director and a former FBI science chief, to prototype face recognition technology for its smart glasses, according to a Wired report. Rank One

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UK Government Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Overview The UK government has announced a comprehensive ban on social media access for children under 16 years of age. Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled the policy, which could take effect from early next year, positioning the UK alongside Australia in implementing such restrictions. Scope of the Ban Beyond social

Breakthrough Catalyst Design Triples Methanol Production from CO2

A team of scientists has achieved a significant advance in converting carbon dioxide into methanol, a valuable fuel and chemical feedstock. The research addresses a decades-old challenge in heterogeneous catalysis where designers faced a fundamental trade-off: systems optimized for reaction speed typically sacrificed efficiency, and vice versa. The key innovation

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Tech Sector Monitors Supply Chain Impact as Strait of Hormuz Enters 100th Day of Closure

Oil Markets Defy Expectations Amid Hormuz Crisis The Strait of Hormuz has been closed for 100 days, yet oil prices remain surprisingly stable, raising questions about the accuracy of claims that 100 million barrels were secretly moved through the waterway. Read more: The Strait of Hormuz Has Been Closed for

AI Deepfakes Are Growing More Sophisticated as US Midterm Elections Approach

As the 2024 US midterm elections draw near, AI-generated deepfakes are posing an unprecedented challenge to election security and information integrity. The Wall Street Journal reports that synthetic media created using artificial intelligence has become more sophisticated, making it harder for voters and even detection tools to distinguish between authentic

AI Demand Creates Bottleneck for Essential Electronics Components

The Hidden Bottleneck in AI's Growth Story As artificial intelligence continues its rapid expansion, a surprising supply chain constraint has emerged: multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are becoming increasingly difficult to source. These tiny components, which cost mere fractions of a cent, are essential building blocks in virtually every

Regulating Military AI Takes Center Stage at Geneva Discussions Alongside G7

The regulation of military artificial intelligence emerged as a pressing international topic during discussions held in Geneva alongside the G7 summit. The gathering brought together policymakers, military experts, and AI researchers to examine the complexities of governing autonomous weapons systems and AI applications in defense contexts. A central challenge discussed