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  • Slashdot: DeepSeek Aids China’s Military and Evaded Export Controls, US Official Says

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/06/23/1515222/deepseek-aids-chinas-military-and-evaded-export-controls-us-official-says?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: DeepSeek Aids China’s Military and Evaded Export Controls, US Official Says Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses potential security and privacy concerns regarding AI firm DeepSeek, which is allegedly aiding China’s military and intelligence operations by accessing high-end semiconductors through Southeast Asian shell companies.…

  • Slashdot: Record DDoS Pummels Site With Once-Unimaginable 7.3Tbps of Junk Traffic

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/06/20/2010218/record-ddos-pummels-site-with-once-unimaginable-73tbps-of-junk-traffic?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Record DDoS Pummels Site With Once-Unimaginable 7.3Tbps of Junk Traffic Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a record-breaking DDoS attack that targeted a Cloudflare customer, measured at 7.3 terabits per second. It highlights the sophistication of the attack, which utilized multiple amplification vectors and…

  • The Register: Boffins devise voice-altering tech to jam ‘vishing’ schemes

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/19/voice_altering_vishing_jammer/ Source: The Register Title: Boffins devise voice-altering tech to jam ‘vishing’ schemes Feedly Summary: To stop AI scam callers, break automatic speech recognition systems Researchers based in Israel and India have developed a defense against automated call scams.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a new defense mechanism developed…

  • The Register: 23andMe hit with £2.3M fine after exposing genetic data of millions

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/17/23andme_ico_fine/ Source: The Register Title: 23andMe hit with £2.3M fine after exposing genetic data of millions Feedly Summary: Penalty follows year-long probe into flaws that allowed attack to affect so many The UK’s data watchdog is fining beleaguered DNA testing outfit 23andMe £2.31 million ($3.13 million) over its 2023 mega breach.… AI Summary…

  • Slashdot: Apple Previews New Import/Export Feature To Make Passkeys More Interoperable

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/06/12/2228212/apple-previews-new-importexport-feature-to-make-passkeys-more-interoperable?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Apple Previews New Import/Export Feature To Make Passkeys More Interoperable Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Apple has introduced a new secure feature for passkey import/export that improves interoperability and user control over credentials, developed in collaboration with the FIDO Alliance. This feature is a significant advancement…

  • Slashdot: Apple Executives Defend AI Strategy

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    Source URL: https://apple.slashdot.org/story/25/06/11/144258/apple-executives-defend-ai-strategy?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Apple Executives Defend AI Strategy Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Apple is restructuring its AI-driven Siri initiative, citing quality issues with promised features that were ultimately withdrawn. In iOS 26, Apple will integrate OpenAI technology, allowing enhanced user interaction with tools like ChatGPT, marking a strategic…

  • Simon Willison’s Weblog: OpenAI hits $10 billion in annual recurring revenue fueled by ChatGPT growth

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    Source URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jun/9/openai-revenue/#atom-everything Source: Simon Willison’s Weblog Title: OpenAI hits $10 billion in annual recurring revenue fueled by ChatGPT growth Feedly Summary: OpenAI hits $10 billion in annual recurring revenue fueled by ChatGPT growth Noteworthy because OpenAI revenue is a useful indicator of the direction of the generative AI industry in general, and frequently comes…