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arXiv Lists Preprint on AI Benchmarks in Leipzig

The preprint repository arXiv has published an abstract page for a paper titled 'Benchmarks in Leipzig', categorised under artificial intelligence. The available source material provides limited detail on the research itself, highlighting instead the platform’s operational framework and values.

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Software developer Andrew Gallant reports significant recovery after anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis diagnosis

Andrew Gallant, a software developer, has been diagnosed with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, an autoimmune disorder causing brain inflammation. Gallant described experiencing flu-like symptoms, severe anxiety, psychosis, and balance issues before being misdiagnosed with a psychiatric condition. After being transferred to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, he received treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin and steroids, leading to significant recovery. He is currently participating in the CIELO clinical trial for satralizumab and reports a positive prognosis.

Trump signs scaled-back AI cybersecurity order
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Trump signs scaled-back AI cybersecurity order

The executive order, developed by the Office of the National Cyber Director, aims to identify software vulnerabilities in systems such as Claude Mythos before public release, marking a shift from the administration’s previous laissez-faire stance on AI risks.

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Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.8 with focus on AI honesty and dynamic workflows

Anthropic has rolled out Claude Opus 4.8, an upgrade to its Opus class of AI models featuring improved performance in coding, agentic tasks, and reasoning, alongside enhanced honesty and reduced misaligned behaviour. The model is available at unchanged pricing, with new features including user-controlled effort levels and a faster, cheaper mode.

Russia's plan to advertise on rockets and spacecraft takes off
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Roscosmos turns to space advertising as sanctions bite

With Western sanctions eroding international contracts and launch numbers hitting a 60-year low, Russia’s space agency is seeking private investment through on-rocket advertising, though revenues are expected to fall short of covering the $2.5 billion in losses.

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Trump Wants to Be the Hero Vapers Don’t Really Need
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FDA clears flavored vapes in shift to target illicit market

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised blueberry- and mango-flavoured vape juices from Glas, marking the first approval of e-cigarette flavours other than tobacco and menthol. The move coincides with a broader policy to remove illicit products from the market, a shift that former regulators say may have a larger market impact than the specific flavour authorisations.

I’m obsessed with Forza Horizon 6, and I’ve barely even raced
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Forza Horizon 6 review: an open-world racing game set in Japan

Set in a fictionalised version of Japan, the game features the largest map in the series, spanning from Tokyo to Mount Fuji. The review highlights the game’s emphasis on exploration over racing, with a “Discover Japan” progression track that rewards players for finding landmarks and completing side quests. The driving experience balances realism with arcade-style accessibility, and the game includes cinematic race events.

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SpaceX issues update on Starship V3 rocket

The company, founded in 2002, continues its mission to enable human settlement on other planets with the latest developments in its Starship programme.

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Microsoft will lean on your CPU to speed up Windows 11's apps and animations
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Microsoft deploys low latency CPU profile in Windows 11 to boost responsiveness

Microsoft is rolling out a new low latency profile in Windows 11 test builds that temporarily spikes CPU speed to accelerate app launches and UI animations. While critics argue the strategy relies on hardware rather than software optimisation, the company maintains that short bursts of power via the "race to sleep" mechanism ultimately save energy and improve performance, a technique already standard in macOS and Linux.

Threads users are pissed they can't block Meta's new AI chatbot
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Meta's Threads AI chatbot launch triggers global backlash over blocked block button

Meta's new Threads AI chatbot has ignited a firestorm of user frustration. While the feature is currently restricted to a beta group in five nations, the public-facing @meta.ai account is visible globally. Users report that attempts to block or mute the account fail, with the block option disappearing during spam reports. The issue has propelled "Users cannot block Meta AI" to the top trending topic on the platform, generating over one million posts.

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Google announces upcoming security tools for Android, including enhanced protection against banking scam calls
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Google unveils new Android security measures to combat banking scams and device theft

Google has announced a suite of security enhancements for the Android operating system, unveiled during the Android Show: I/O Edition livestream. The updates focus on combating financial fraud through new spoofing protection for partner banks, improving device theft recovery via biometric locking, and refining privacy controls with a temporary precise location sharing tool.

Discord's Nitro subscription now includes a slightly nerfed Xbox Game Pass
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Discord Nitro subscribers gain access to Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition and hardware discounts

Discord has expanded its Nitro subscription program to include a "starter edition" of Xbox Game Pass, marking the service's 10th anniversary. The perk grants access to over 50 console and PC titles, including Fallout 4 and Stardew Valley, plus 10 hours of cloud gaming per month. This benefit is part of a new Nitro Rewards initiative and is currently available in Australia and other specified regions. The Nitro price remains unchanged at $10 per month, while subscribers also receive discounts on Logitech G, SteelSeries, and KontrolFreek gear.

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Operationalizing AI for Scale and Sovereignty
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AI Factories and Data Sovereignty Strategies

At the MIT Technology Review EmTech AI conference, experts from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Oak Ridge National Laboratory addressed how secure, scalable national- and enterprise-grade capabilities are being developed while balancing data ownership with the secure flow of high-quality information.

Rivian downsizes its goals for its EV factory in Georgia
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Rivian scales back Georgia EV factory capacity targets amid revised DOE funding deal

The electric vehicle maker has scaled back its production targets for its electric vehicle factory in Georgia to an annual capacity of 300,000 units, down from the original plan of 400,000 units. This reduction follows a revised loan agreement with the US Department of Energy, which will provide $4.5 billion instead of the originally agreed $6.6 billion. Despite the lower funding, the company aims to achieve this capacity sooner than initially planned, with vertical construction starting this year and production expected in late 2028.

Musk v. Altman Kicks Off, DOJ Guts Voting Rights Unit, and Is the AI Job Apocalypse Overhyped?
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Federal trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI leadership begins in Oakland as DOJ voting rights unit faces restructuring

A federal jury trial has commenced in Oakland, California, addressing allegations that OpenAI deviated from its founding mission and misled Elon Musk regarding his financial contributions. Concurrently, a new report indicates the Department of Justice has significantly altered its voting rights section, raising questions about the future of election enforcement.

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Canonical Discloses 44 Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu's Rust-Based Coreutils Implementation

Canonical has identified 44 critical vulnerabilities in uutils, the Rust reimplementation of GNU coreutils, during an external audit ahead of the 26.04 LTS release. While the rewrite successfully eliminated memory-safety issues common in C codebases, it introduced new risks related to Time-Of-Check-To-Time-Of-Use (TOCTOU) race conditions and incorrect handling of raw bytes versus UTF-8 strings.