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AI · MIT Technology Review AI

AI’s recursive self-improvement might not come so quickly after all

The AI industry’s boldest promise right now is that AI will soon improve itself, with almost no need for human oversight. LLMs can already write code, generate synthetic data for training, and optimize the computer chips they run on. Forecasts of explosive AI progress predict that what researchers call recursive self-improvement is on the horizon. …

World · Al Jazeera

Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall in doubles while Zverev advances

Alexander Zverev survives third-round scare versus Terrance Atmane while Venus, Serena Williams lose in doubles return.

World · Deutsche Welle

Fact check: How do I spot propaganda?

Across the world, politicians use propaganda to manipulate the thoughts and actions of others. It's a strategy deployed by democracies and dictatorships alike. How, then, can I detect propaganda?

Cybersecurity · SecurityWeek

GitLab Patches Critical Code Injection Vulnerability

The security defect allows unauthenticated attackers to modify or delete user data and public projects. The post GitLab Patches Critical Code Injection Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek .

World · Al Jazeera

Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question

Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question

World · Deutsche Welle

Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'

Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is a major culprit.

World · Al Jazeera

Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death

The former regime figure was found guilty of charges including premeditated murder and torture.

AI · The Decoder

AI systems quietly drop user instructions when they compress context

When AI systems condense long conversations, they drop an average of 83 percent of user rules, like "don't send emails without my approval." Penn State researchers propose a small add-on module built on Qwen3.5-9B that preserves over 90 percent of these restrictions. The article AI systems quietly drop user instructions when they compress context appeared first on The Decoder .

World · Deutsche Welle

Germany updates: new drone research center to be opened

Two weeks after a drone security breach at Leipzig airport, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is set to open a new drone research center. Meanwhile, an historic aquarium is set to reopen in Berlin. DW has more.

World · Deutsche Welle

Meta trial over social media harm to children begins

Four US states are taking Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. They're seeking damages and changes to the company's apps.

World · Al Jazeera

Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot

Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot

World · Al Jazeera

Lakers’ Jeanie Buss ‘contesting’ family’s vote to sell to Kushner, Iger

The Lakers governor is resisting attempts to sell family's minority share to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.

Startups & Funding · Hacker News Best

Linux 7.3 improves performance when running out of vRAM

Article URL: https://pixelcluster.dev/VRAM-Overcommit/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49342719 Points: 373 # Comments: 142

World · Al Jazeera

Palestine weekly: Global outcry fails to break West Bank siege

Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian homes in West Bank, while Board of Peace goes back on Gaza disarmament deal.

World · The Guardian Ukraine

Belgian firefighters push to encircle ‘largest wildfire in a century’ – Europe live

The blaze charring peatland, pine trees and hiking trails grew over the weekend to half the size of Manhattan Some first pictures from this morning’s earthquakes in Granada are emerging on social media… Andalusian president Juanma Moreno urged residents to maintain “maximum caution” as more seismic movements and aftershocks may happen. Continue reading...

AI · The Decoder

Anthropic increases revenue sevenfold, hits annualized rate above $65 billion

Anthropic's annualized revenue has topped $65 billion, a sevenfold increase in one year, according to Bloomberg. The company could go public as early as fall 2026 at a $1 trillion valuation, potentially beating OpenAI to market. The article Anthropic increases revenue sevenfold, hits annualized rate above $65 billion appeared first on The Decoder .

World · The Guardian Ukraine

Moscow threat of ‘consequences’ will not alter UK support for Ukraine, says Burnham

Prime minister responds to Russian anger over Kyiv’s use of British-made drones in ‘deep strike’ campaign UK politics live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Andy Burnham says the UK will continue to “support Ukraine 100%” after Russia threatened consequences after strikes by British-made drones. The Russian embassy to the UK said on Monday that Britain had been deliberately escalating the Ukraine conflict and the deeper its involvement, “the higher the price it will pay”. Continue reading...

World · Deutsche Welle

Germany updates: new drone resarch center to be opened

Two weeks after a drone security breach at Leipzig airport, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is set to open a new drone research center. Meanwhile, an historic aquarium is set to reopen in Berlin. DW has more.

World · Al Jazeera

Israeli settler children attack ambulance in occupied West Bank

Video released by the Palestinian Red Crescent shows Israeli settler children attacking and blocking an ambulance.

World · Deutsche Welle

Tupac Shakur murder trial opens as prosecutors say 'Keffe D' ordered 1996 killing

A trial is finally underway 30 years after rap artist Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting. The case was long regarded as one of the nation's most prominent cold cases.

World · Deutsche Welle

India: Testing agency revamp follows renewed criticism

India's education ministry has directed the NTA to audit its exam process amid renewed calls for the agency to be dissolved. Meanwhile, Indian sailors are allegedly being pressured to sail through the Strait of Hormuz.

World · Al Jazeera

Russia says more than 600 drones targeted Moscow region

The attacks injured at least three people, including a girl, and damaged a Wildberries warehouse, Russian officials say.

Cybersecurity · SecurityWeek

Dozens of WebKit Vulnerabilities Patched With Fresh macOS, iOS Security Updates

The bugs could be exploited to crash Safari, corrupt memory, leak sensitive data, escape the sandbox, and exfiltrate data. The post Dozens of WebKit Vulnerabilities Patched With Fresh macOS, iOS Security Updates appeared first on SecurityWeek .

Business · BBC Business

Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment

Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.