Unpacking the Snowflake breach: what went wrong
Security researchers worldwide say the Snowflake breach will be for cloud identity attacks, which is like WannaCry was for ransomware. In July 2024, Snowflake, a leading cloud data warehousing company,…
Anthropic says California AI bill’s benefits likely outweigh costs
By Jahnavi Nidumolu (Reuters) – The benefits of California’s revised bill that seeks to regulate how artificial intelligence is developed and deployed in the state likely outweigh the costs, Anthropic…
Microsoft to host cybersecurity summit after CrowdStrike-induced IT outage
By Aditya Soni and Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) – Microsoft said on Friday it would hold a summit in September to discuss steps to improve cybersecurity systems, after a faulty update…
Iris: the viral restaurant that’s located inside a floating art installation
In the heart of Norway’s Hardanger fjord, an extraordinary culinary experience awaits those willing to embark on a unique journey. Iris, an orb-shaped floating restaurant housed within the Salmon Eye…
Meta, Spotify CEOs take aim at European AI regulations
By Juby Babu (Reuters) – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek have critisised European regulations surrounding open-source artificial intelligence, saying the continent risks falling behind because of…
Apple targets Sept. 10 debut for new iPhones, AirPods and watches
By Juby Babu (Reuters) – Apple is planning its biggest product launch event of the year on Sept. 10, during which it will unveil the latest iPhones, watches and AirPods,…
Drones and AI, startup develops fire monitoring platform
Drones and AI: Wildfires are a plague affecting half of Europe and beyond at the height of summer. In forest firefighting activities, civil defence and firefighters are frequently faced with…
Beyond the stars: how space technology inspires global sustainability
By Shelli Brunswick* Space technology is at the forefront of our global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. This pivotal field reaches beyond the…
Synopsys expects upbeat Q4 on firm demand for chip design software
By Max A. Cherney and Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) – Synopsys forecast its fourth-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, a sign of steady demand for its software…
Stuck in Space: Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams case
In a surprising twist of fate, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were originally scheduled for a brief eight-day mission on the International Space Station (ISS), now find…