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Cloudflare Introduces Kitesurf, a New Browser Engine Optimized for AI Agents and Automated Workloads

Cloudflare Introduces Kitesurf, a New Browser Engine Optimized for AI Agents and Automated Workloads

Cloudflare Introduces Kitesurf, a New Browser Engine Optimized for AI Agents and Automated Workloads
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Alibaba Shares Decline 9.8% in Hong Kong Following $10.2 Billion AI Share Sale at Discount

Alibaba Shares Decline 9.8% in Hong Kong Following $10.2 Billion AI Share Sale at Discount

Alibaba Shares Decline 9.8% in Hong Kong Following $10.2 Billion AI Share Sale at Discount
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Asia shares fall on tech nerves; oil prices slip

Asia shares fall on tech nerves; oil prices slip

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Asia shares slipped on Tuesday while oil prices extended losses, after threats from the U.S. for an "economic D-Day" of sanctions on Iran turned out to be a damp squib. U.S.
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Thomson Reuters Develops In-House AI Model, Thomson-1, to Reduce Reliance on Anthropic's Claude

Thomson Reuters Develops In-House AI Model, Thomson-1, to Reduce Reliance on Anthropic's Claude

Thomson Reuters Develops In-House AI Model, Thomson-1, to Reduce Reliance on Anthropic's Claude
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Slovakia Deactivates Russian-Origin Traffic Cameras Due to SMS-Triggered Backdoors and Passwordless Access

Slovakia Deactivates Russian-Origin Traffic Cameras Due to SMS-Triggered Backdoors and Passwordless Access

Slovakia's national security service, the NBU, has discovered significant security vulnerabilities in 279 new NERO R-ONE speed cameras, leading to their deactivation. These cameras, acquired as part of a €30 million EU-funded modernization project, are suspected to be rebranded Russian CORDON PRO.M traffic cameras manufactured by St. Petersburg-based Semicon. The NBU found that the cameras contain a hardcoded list of Russian phone numbers capable of activating a backdoor via SMS, granting shell and network access. Additionally, the cameras' web management portal allows anyone with the device IP to access live streams without a password, and the SecureBoot feature is ineffective. The acquisition process was reportedly circuitous, involving a Cyprus-based shell company and fake certifications. The current Slovak government, led by Robert Fico, initially dismissed concerns about the cameras' Russian origin and security flaws, but pressure from the opposition prompted the NBU investigation. An independent audi...
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Security Researcher Accesses Unsecured Flock Cameras, Raising Concerns About Surveillance Technology

Security Researcher Accesses Unsecured Flock Cameras, Raising Concerns About Surveillance Technology

A security researcher and YouTuber, Benn Jordan, claims to have accessed numerous Flock Safety cameras online without requiring usernames or passwords. He states that the footage from these cameras was unencrypted, allowing him to monitor locations and link license plate data to individuals' daily routines. This incident has sparked a debate regarding the nature of the access, with Flock Safety maintaining that its network of over 120,000 law enforcement cameras has never been 'hacked.' The company suggests that Jordan's actions constitute 'unauthorized access' rather than a hack. This development highlights ongoing concerns about the security and privacy implications of widespread surveillance technology, particularly in cities like Atlanta, which is noted as one of the most surveilled U.S. cities.
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Australia Fines Roblox $49.5 Million for Failing to Prevent Adult Messaging of Children

Australia Fines Roblox $49.5 Million for Failing to Prevent Adult Messaging of Children

An Australian regulator has imposed a $49.5 million fine on Roblox and mandated a legally binding overhaul of its safety systems. This action comes after the regulator discovered that Roblox systematically failed to prevent adults from privately messaging 1.7 million children on its platform. The eSafety Commissioner's investigation revealed a significant breakdown in Roblox's messaging system, which lacked basic protections to flag or block contact between adults and minors. The company's moderation tools were deemed insufficient to detect grooming behavior at scale, and reporting mechanisms for unsafe contact were found to be difficult for children to use. Roblox did not contest the findings and agreed to the penalties and independent audit requirements.
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Massachusetts Towns Terminate Flock Safety Contracts Amid Data Privacy and Security Concerns

Massachusetts Towns Terminate Flock Safety Contracts Amid Data Privacy and Security Concerns

Two more Massachusetts towns, East Bridgewater and Grafton, have announced the termination of their contracts with Flock Safety, a company providing automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology. East Bridgewater Police Chief Michael Jenkins cited "concerns regarding data practices and security" and community feedback as reasons for discontinuing the program. Grafton Police Chief Neil A. Minardi also confirmed the deactivation of all Flock devices due to growing community concerns and incidents of vandalism and theft. These decisions follow similar actions by other Massachusetts communities, including Hopkinton, which terminated its contract after a legal review found deficiencies, and Lynn, where two police officers were placed on administrative leave following an audit of ALPR searches. New Bedford temporarily halted its use of Flock after an officer was accused of misusing the system to track an ex-girlfriend. Salem and Framingham have also ended their relationships with Flock Safety, with Cambridge ...
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Instagram Introduces New Controls for Limiting Data Usage in AI and Ads

Instagram Introduces New Controls for Limiting Data Usage in AI and Ads

Instagram, owned by Meta, has rolled out new controls allowing users to limit how their data is used for AI and personalized advertisements. This update includes a 'Activity from other businesses' control, which replaces older settings like 'Your activity off Meta technologies' and 'Activity information from ad partners.' This new control determines whether businesses can utilize information they send to Meta for personalizing ads, Feed content, and AI responses. Users can access this setting through their profile, navigating to the three-line menu, and then opening Accounts Center. While this setting helps prevent off-platform activity from informing ad personalization, it does not stop businesses from sending data or Meta from using activity generated within Instagram itself, such as interactions with posts, Reels, searches, or ad clicks.
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Research Reveals Over 150 Polymarket Wallets Potentially Traded on U.S. Military Secrets

Research Reveals Over 150 Polymarket Wallets Potentially Traded on U.S. Military Secrets

A new research report by the Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC) indicates that more than 150 wallets on Polymarket International may have engaged in trading based on inside U.S. military information. This activity has reportedly attracted copycat bets and raised concerns about the potential for foreign adversaries to exploit signals broadcast by the prediction market. The analysis, first reported by Reuters, highlights the prevalence of likely military insider trading on the platform. ACDC identified 556 wallets, termed 'Orcas,' which typically opened accounts, placed highly successful long-shot bets in niche markets where insiders might have an informational advantage, and then often cashed out. Of these, 152 wallets were exceptionally successful in military and defense markets, collectively earning $8 million with an average win rate of 97.2%. This research comes amidst increased scrutiny from policymakers on the booming prediction market industry, especially following bets made prior to U.S. militar...
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Robin Zeng's CATL Dominates Global EV Battery Market with Strategic Innovation

Robin Zeng's CATL Dominates Global EV Battery Market with Strategic Innovation

Robin Zeng's CATL Dominates Global EV Battery Market with Strategic Innovation
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Irish Government Halts Planned Fuel Excise Duty Increases Amid Geopolitical Instability

Irish Government Halts Planned Fuel Excise Duty Increases Amid Geopolitical Instability

The Irish Government has decided to postpone the planned reintroduction of full excise duty fuel costs, which were scheduled to begin on September 1 and October 1. This decision comes in response to ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East and its impact on global fuel prices. Initially, the government had planned a phased return of excise duties, with increases set for September 1, October 1, November 1, and December 1. However, the first two stages, which would have added 9 cents per liter to petrol and 10 cents to diesel in September, and an additional 8 cents per liter for both in October, will now be delayed. To formalize this, the Dáil will be recalled for a special session next Friday to agree on a financial resolution. Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon stated that the government is aware of the potential impact these reinstatements would have had on consumers, though he denied the decision was made to prevent protests. The current fuel subsidies are costing the exchequer €100 millio...