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  • Slashdot: Gemini AI Solves Coding Problem That Stumped 139 Human Teams At ICPC World Finals

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/09/17/1923220/gemini-ai-solves-coding-problem-that-stumped-139-human-teams-at-icpc-world-finals?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Gemini AI Solves Coding Problem That Stumped 139 Human Teams At ICPC World Finals Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google’s generative AI model, Gemini 2.5, achieved a gold medal at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), showcasing advancements towards artificial general intelligence. This performance highlights the…

  • Unit 42: "Shai-Hulud" Worm Compromises npm Ecosystem in Supply Chain Attack

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    Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/npm-supply-chain-attack/ Source: Unit 42 Title: "Shai-Hulud" Worm Compromises npm Ecosystem in Supply Chain Attack Feedly Summary: Self-replicating worm “Shai-Hulud” has compromised 180-plus software packages in a supply chain attack targeting the npm ecosystem. We discuss scope and more. The post “Shai-Hulud" Worm Compromises npm Ecosystem in Supply Chain Attack appeared first on Unit…

  • Slashdot: OpenAI Says Models Programmed To Make Stuff Up Instead of Admitting Ignorance

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/09/17/1724241/openai-says-models-programmed-to-make-stuff-up-instead-of-admitting-ignorance?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: OpenAI Says Models Programmed To Make Stuff Up Instead of Admitting Ignorance Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses OpenAI’s acknowledgment of the issue of “hallucinations” in AI models, specifically how these models frequently yield false outputs due to a training bias that rewards generating…

  • OpenAI : Detecting and reducing scheming in AI models

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    Source URL: https://openai.com/index/detecting-and-reducing-scheming-in-ai-models Source: OpenAI Title: Detecting and reducing scheming in AI models Feedly Summary: Apollo Research and OpenAI developed evaluations for hidden misalignment (“scheming”) and found behaviors consistent with scheming in controlled tests across frontier models. The team shared concrete examples and stress tests of an early method to reduce scheming. AI Summary and…

  • Cloud Blog: How to secure your remote MCP server on Google Cloud

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/how-to-secure-your-remote-mcp-server-on-google-cloud/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: How to secure your remote MCP server on Google Cloud Feedly Summary: As enterprises increasingly adopt model context protocol (MCP) to extend capabilities of AI models to better integrate with external tools, databases, and APIs, it becomes even more important to ensure secure MCP deployment.  MCP unlocks new…

  • Cloud Blog: GKE network interface at 10: From core connectivity to the AI backbone

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/networking/gke-network-interface-from-kubenet-to-ebpfcilium-to-dranet/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: GKE network interface at 10: From core connectivity to the AI backbone Feedly Summary: It’s hard to believe it’s been over 10 years since Kubernetes first set sail, fundamentally changing how we build, deploy, and manage applications. Google Cloud was at the forefront of the Kubernetes revolution with…

  • Gemini: Investing in America 2025

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    Source URL: https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/investing-in-america-2025/ Source: Gemini Title: Investing in America 2025 Feedly Summary: Google’s deep investments in American technical infrastructure, R&D and the workforce will help the U.S. continue to lead the world in AI. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights Google’s substantial investments in American technical infrastructure and research and development, emphasizing…

  • The Register: OpenAI says models are programmed to make stuff up instead of admitting ignorance

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/17/openai_hallucinations_incentives/ Source: The Register Title: OpenAI says models are programmed to make stuff up instead of admitting ignorance Feedly Summary: Even a wrong answer is right some of the time AI models often produce false outputs, or “hallucinations." Now OpenAI has admitted they may result from fundamental mistakes it makes when training its…

  • Slashdot: Anthropic Refuses Federal Agencies From Using Claude for Surveillance Tasks

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/09/17/145230/anthropic-refuses-federal-agencies-from-using-claude-for-surveillance-tasks?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Anthropic Refuses Federal Agencies From Using Claude for Surveillance Tasks Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Anthropic’s decision to prohibit the use of its Claude AI models for surveillance by federal law enforcement reflects a significant stance on ethical considerations in AI use. This policy highlights the…