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California Governor Newsom Signs AI Safety Legislation With Industry Backing

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a package of AI safety bills into law, with the legislation receiving backing from two of the most prominent AI companies: Anthropic and OpenAI. The bills address various aspects of artificial intelligence safety and accountability. The support from major AI companies for regulatory legislation

AI Researcher Warns of Industry Neglect of Catastrophic AI Risks

Concerns about the safety of advanced AI systems are growing louder within the research community. A recent warning from an AI researcher highlights what they describe as a troubling pattern: companies developing AI technology are not giving sufficient attention to risks that could have catastrophic consequences. The researcher points to

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Common Exploit Kit Targets Chrome and Windows Across Multiple Groups

Recent observations indicate that four separate groups are leveraging an identical exploit kit to target vulnerabilities within both Chrome and Windows operating systems. This shared use of a common exploit tool suggests a potential shift in how cyber adversaries operate or acquire their tools. Contributing factors to this trend are

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AI Alignment Researcher Paul Christiano Joins OpenAI Board

OpenAI has appointed Paul Christiano, a researcher whose work centers on ensuring AI systems remain aligned with human intentions, to its board of directors. Christiano has spent years studying how to make advanced AI behave predictably and safely, an area known as AI alignment. Christiano is recognized in the AI

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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Placed on Unwilling Leave of Absence

Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has been placed on a paid leave of absence. Mullenweg stated in an internal company message that the decision was made by the board against his wishes. He further alleged that Automattic's Chief Financial Officer, Mark Davies,

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Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Emerges: What We Know So Far

Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, marking the company's entry into the increasingly competitive foldable device market. According to coverage from Engadget's podcast discussion, the device appears to offer a solid, compelling option for consumers interested in the foldable form factor. The

Europe's €10 Billion Space Ambition: A Push to Move Beyond 'Passenger' Status

Europe is charting an ambitious course to assert greater independence in space exploration and satellite deployment, with reports indicating a substantial €10 billion funding commitment aimed at closing the gap with established space powers. The initiative addresses a fundamental question facing European space ambitions: whether the continent will remain a