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Quantum Computing Milestone: US Company Achieves 50 Entangled Logical Qubits
Quantinuum sets new industry records by successfully entangling 50 logical qubits, surpassing recent achievements by competitors. This breakthrough marks progress in quantum error correction, though challenges remain before achieving fully fault-tolerant quantum computing.
TikTok's Legal Challenge Fails as US Ban Deadline Looms
A federal appeals court has denied TikTok's emergency request to delay a January 19 ban that could remove the app from US stores. ByteDance must sell its stake or face restrictions, while grappling with Chinese restrictions on algorithm transfers and limited remaining legal options.
OpenAI Whistleblower Found Dead After Copyright Controversy
A former OpenAI researcher who exposed alleged copyright violations was found dead in his San Francisco apartment. Suchir Balaji, 26, had recently criticized the company's data gathering practices and was named in ongoing lawsuits against OpenAI.
Russia's €70M Disinformation Campaign Exposed in Bulgaria and Romania
A Bulgarian cybersecurity firm uncovers a massive Russian influence operation targeting Bulgaria and Romania, with expenditures of €70 million since 2010. The sophisticated campaign used targeted ads, malware, and bot networks to spread propaganda and collect user data.
BBC Confronts Apple Over AI System's False News Attribution
BBC files formal complaint against Apple after its AI-powered notification system generated and distributed fake news under BBC's name. The incident, involving false reporting about a murder case suspect, raises serious concerns about AI's role in news delivery and misinformation risks.
Google's Gemini 2.0 Pushes AI Toward Greater Autonomy, Sparking Safety Concerns
Google unveils Gemini 2.0, an AI model enabling more autonomous agents that can independently plan and execute tasks beyond traditional chatbot capabilities. While promising unprecedented convenience, the development raises critical questions about safety controls and oversight as AI systems become increasingly independent.
Windows Privacy Alert: Microsoft Recall Feature Found Storing Sensitive Personal Data
Microsoft's new Windows Recall feature has been discovered capturing and storing screenshots containing sensitive information like credit card and Social Security numbers, despite built-in privacy filters. Security experts recommend immediate disabling of the feature while Microsoft claims improvements are in development.
Wikipedia Takes Action Against Pro-Palestine Editors Over Coordinated Manipulation
Wikipedia's arbitration committee has banned and restricted several editors for coordinating off-platform to influence Palestine-Israel related content. The investigation revealed organized 'war rooms' and systematic efforts to alter Israel-related articles, prompting disciplinary action from the typically hands-off platform.
Major Data Breach Exposes 765,000 Users of Senior Dating Platform
A significant security incident at Senior Dating platform compromised sensitive information of over 765,000 users aged 40+, including photos, locations and personal preferences. The breach, stemming from a Firebase vulnerability, has raised concerns about data protection practices for platforms serving older adults.
