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  • Slashdot: ‘Coding is Dead’: University of Washington CS Program Rethinks Curriculum For the AI Era

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    Source URL: https://developers.slashdot.org/story/25/07/11/1418225/coding-is-dead-university-of-washington-cs-program-rethinks-curriculum-for-the-ai-era?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: ‘Coding is Dead’: University of Washington CS Program Rethinks Curriculum For the AI Era Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The University of Washington is shifting its computer science education model in response to AI advancements, particularly around the integration of AI tools like GPT. Students are…

  • Unit 42: Fix the Click: Preventing the ClickFix Attack Vector

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    Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/preventing-clickfix-attack-vector/ Source: Unit 42 Title: Fix the Click: Preventing the ClickFix Attack Vector Feedly Summary: ClickFix campaigns are on the rise. We highlight three that distributed NetSupport RAT, Latrodectus, and Lumma Stealer malware. The post Fix the Click: Preventing the ClickFix Attack Vector appeared first on Unit 42. AI Summary and Description: Yes…

  • The Register: At last, a use case for AI agents with high sky-high ROI: Stealing crypto

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/10/ai_agents_automatically_steal_cryptocurrency/ Source: The Register Title: At last, a use case for AI agents with high sky-high ROI: Stealing crypto Feedly Summary: Boffins outsmart smart contracts with evil automation Using AI models to generate exploits for cryptocurrency contract flaws appears to be a promising business model, though not necessarily a legal one.… AI Summary…

  • Slashdot: Browser Extensions Turn Nearly 1 Million Browsers Into Website-Scraping Bots

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/07/09/2257245/browser-extensions-turn-nearly-1-million-browsers-into-website-scraping-bots?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Browser Extensions Turn Nearly 1 Million Browsers Into Website-Scraping Bots Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text discusses the alarming discovery of over 240 browser extensions that have exploited users’ browsers to scrape sensitive data without their consent. This incident highlights substantial privacy and security implications,…

  • Slashdot: Hugging Face Launches $299 Robot That Could Disrupt Entire Robotics Industry

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    Source URL: https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/25/07/09/2051245/hugging-face-launches-299-robot-that-could-disrupt-entire-robotics-industry Source: Slashdot Title: Hugging Face Launches $299 Robot That Could Disrupt Entire Robotics Industry Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Hugging Face has launched the Reachy Mini, a $299 AI-powered robot aimed at democratizing robotics for developers. This move highlights Hugging Face’s commitment to making robotics accessible and affordable, allowing…

  • Slashdot: Microsoft Pledges $4 Billion for AI Education Training Programs

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/07/09/176219/microsoft-pledges-4-billion-for-ai-education-training-programs Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft Pledges $4 Billion for AI Education Training Programs Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft’s recent commitment of over $4 billion aims to enhance AI education, promoting widespread access to AI training through its Microsoft Elevate Academy. This initiative is part of a larger movement involving…

  • Cloud Blog: London Summit: agentic AI leaders, training 100,000 civil servants, AI sovereignty, and more

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/inside-google-cloud/london-summit-2025-gen-ai-agents-transforming-business-civil-service/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: London Summit: agentic AI leaders, training 100,000 civil servants, AI sovereignty, and more Feedly Summary: There’s a buzz of excitement here at Tobacco Dock as we welcome our customers and partners to the Google Cloud Summit London. Together, we’re exploring the essential role Google Cloud is playing in…

  • Cloud Blog: Google Public Sector supports AI-optimized HPC infrastructure for researchers at Caltech

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/public-sector/google-public-sector-supports-ai-optimized-hpc-infrastructure-for-researchers-at-caltech/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Google Public Sector supports AI-optimized HPC infrastructure for researchers at Caltech Feedly Summary: For decades, institutions like Caltech, have been at the forefront of large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) research. As high-performance computing (HPC) clusters continue to evolve, researchers across disciplines have been increasingly equipped to process massive datasets,…

  • The Register: EU businesses want a pause on AI regulations so they can cope with unregulated Big Tech players

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/04/eu_businesses_push_for_freedom/ Source: The Register Title: EU businesses want a pause on AI regulations so they can cope with unregulated Big Tech players Feedly Summary: Mistral fears continental companies may not get time to escape ‘distant, behemoth corporations’ French AI business Mistral on Thursday announced an initiative called “AI for Citizens,” which it says…

  • Slashdot: ChatGPT Creates Phisher’s Paradise By Recommending the Wrong URLs for Major Companies

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/07/03/1912216/chatgpt-creates-phishers-paradise-by-recommending-the-wrong-urls-for-major-companies?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: ChatGPT Creates Phisher’s Paradise By Recommending the Wrong URLs for Major Companies Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The report highlights a flaw in the accuracy of AI-powered chatbots like GPT-4.1, which could create vulnerabilities for users and pose a security risk due to misinformation. This inaccuracy…