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Artificial intelligence

Ben Affleck Explains Artificial Intelligence in Filmmaking and Reveals His Approach to Training Custom Models

Clips of Ben Affleck discussing neural networks, transformers, open-weight models, and their applications in filmmaking have circulated widely. He says his startup built a proprietary dataset and developed models for specific cinematic tasks before selling it to Netflix in a deal reportedly valued at $587 million, while emphasizing that the figure is inaccurate.

2026-10-08

Artificial intelligence

Researchers Fired by OpenAI Deny Misconduct and Warn of Undermining AI Safety Culture

Three AI safety researchers fired by OpenAI denied misconduct involving the handling of sensitive information, saying the way they were dismissed could have a chilling effect that prevents employees from reporting risks and collaborating with external evaluators. The company says the firing decisions were based on a pattern of policy violations, not retaliation for raising concerns.

2026-10-08

Cybersecurity

Oracle Health Breach May Have Put Data of Approximately 20 Million People at Risk

Data from the Texas Attorney General’s Office indicates that a breach of Oracle Health’s legacy Cerner systems may have affected nearly 20 million people, a figure exceeding estimates that appeared in earlier notifications. The potentially exposed data included personal information and medical records, while Oracle has not publicly confirmed the figure.

2026-10-08

Cybersecurity

TP-Link Faces New U.S. Lawsuits Over Vulnerabilities in Internet Service Provider Routers

Four U.S. states have filed lawsuits against TP-Link Systems, accusing the company of overstating its security promises and failing to adequately disclose its ties to China. The lawsuits coincide with the disclosure of technical details about five vulnerabilities in 65 devices in the Aginet series, some of which could allow complete control of a device.

2026-10-08

Consumer Electronics and Technology

Amazon Launches Alexa Tablet Devices with Android and Google Play Support to Compete with iPad

Amazon has unveiled three new tablets called Alexa Tablet devices, running Android with direct access to Google Play and Alexa+ integration. Pricing starts at $229.99, while the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro offers a 12-inch display and refresh rates of up to 120Hz, starting at $499.99.

2026-10-08

Artificial intelligence

Independent Assessment Describes ChatGPT for Teens as an “Unacceptable Risk” to Those Under 18

After testing ChatGPT for Teens, Common Sense Media concluded that it fails in five areas related to minors’ safety, including parental alerts, responses to mental health crises, age verification, and Study Mode. OpenAI rejects the findings, saying the tests do not reflect how the safeguards work after they are fully enabled.

2026-10-08

Electric Cars

Tesla Files Application to Establish a Dedicated Service Center for Its Electric Trucks in Las Vegas

Tesla has applied for a permit to establish a dedicated service center for the Tesla Semi truck in Las Vegas, one of the first public indications of the construction of a maintenance network supporting the start of mass production of the electric truck.

2026-10-08

Startups

Gudea Raises $7 Million to Predict the Spread of Online Narratives

U.S. startup Gudea has raised $7 million in seed funding to develop a platform that maps how information spreads across more than 600 social platforms and predicts which narratives could become widespread phenomena.

2026-10-08

Cybersecurity

Uranium Finance Hacker Convicted of Stealing $53 Million in Cryptocurrency

Jonathan Spalletta was convicted of hacking the decentralized Uranium Finance platform twice in April 2021, exploiting smart-contract flaws to withdraw approximately $53.3 million and cause the platform to collapse. Authorities traced the funds through Tornado Cash and seized digital collectibles and cryptocurrency linked to the case.

2026-10-08

Cybersecurity

Cisco Warns of Five Critical Vulnerabilities That Could Enable Control of Nexus Switches

Cisco warned of five critical vulnerabilities in NX-OS that could allow arbitrary code execution with root privileges or cause Nexus 3000 and Nexus 9000 switches to fail when specific networking features are enabled. The company recommended upgrading and disabling unnecessary features, and provided temporary protection for devices that cannot be updated immediately.

2026-10-08

Robotics and Automation

Nvidia Expands Halos System to Improve the Safety of Autonomous Robots

Nvidia has expanded its Halos system from self-driving cars to robots through a platform that combines safety-specific hardware with software for monitoring failures and simulating tests. The system is used in humanoid and mobile robots to enable them to operate near people and in unstructured environments.

2026-10-08

Space and Space Technologies

Amazon Nears Launch of Satellite Internet Service After Manufacturing Its 1,000th Satellite

Amazon announced that its Amazon Leo project is nearing the start of commercial satellite internet service during 2026 after manufacturing its 1,000th satellite and increasing its production rate to 27 satellites per week. The company is preparing to launch additional satellites on Vulcan and Ariane rockets to compete with Starlink through higher speeds and private network options for customers.

2026-10-08

Privacy and Technology Policies

Driver Wins Lawsuit After Stop and Search Based on Data from an AI-Powered License Plate Reader

A federal jury in Texas awarded Alec Schott $76 after concluding that his stop and truck search were based on a report from an automated license plate reader system, along with an invented traffic violation that never occurred. The case raises anew the risks of mass surveillance and the lack of safeguards governing the use of these systems.

2026-10-08

Programming and Software Development

Margaret Hamilton, the Software Engineer Whose Code Helped Apollo 11 Land, Dies

Margaret Hamilton has died at the age of 90 after a career that helped establish the concept of software engineering and develop guidance software aboard Apollo spacecraft. The priority-processing system she led was a major reason Apollo 11 continued its descent despite overloading its computer.

2026-10-08

Cybersecurity

Anthropic Launches Cyber Mission to Protect Infrastructure and Open-Source Software

Anthropic announced a long-term initiative to support cybersecurity defenders, including a program to protect operational technologies in the energy, water, and transportation sectors, and a free service for scanning open-source software projects using Claude models.

2026-10-08

Artificial intelligence

Anthropic Updates Claude’s Usage Policy to Tighten Controls on Deceptive Campaigns, Weapons, and Surveillance

Anthropic announced an update to Claude’s usage policy, clarifying restrictions on deceptive campaigns, weapons development software, surveillance, and high-impact uses. The new policy takes effect on November 12, 2026, and also includes additional requirements for systems connected to devices capable of autonomously carrying out physical actions.

2026-10-08

Artificial intelligence

AWS Launches Open-Source Toolchain for Building Perceptive and Adaptive Machines

AWS introduced the Physical AI Toolchain on AWS, an open-source framework that combines software architecture guidance, deployment automation, and ready-to-use code for developing robots and intelligent machines. The toolchain integrates with NVIDIA’s physical AI ecosystem and spans data generation and training through simulation, edge deployment, and continuous optimization.

2026-10-08

Technologies

Autodesk Presents a Vision for Integrating AI into Design and Product Lifecycle Management

During Autodesk University 2026, Autodesk revealed an approach to connecting Autodesk AI with the industrial cloud and Fusion and PLM tools, with intelligent agents helping with design, manufacturing, and change management. The company highlights the role of humans in decision-making, particularly when handling product and supply-chain data.

2026-10-08