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france24.comworld1 day ago
Palestinian Museum Digitizes Over 500,000 Records as UNESCO Verifies Damage to 164 Gaza Cultural Sites
Wired reported that Israel struck two galleries, seven museums, two archives and hundreds of archaeological sites in Gaza within one week. Roughly 80 percent of national collections have been looted, destroyed or placed under Israeli control. The Palestinian Museum responded by a…
CoinDeskfinance7 days ago
Senate Bill Would Give Commerce Department Authority to Block Adversary AI Transactions
Two Republican senators introduced legislation Tuesday that would expand the Commerce Department's powers to restrict transactions involving artificial intelligence technology linked to foreign adversaries. The measure also seeks to preserve public access to open-source AI softwa…
thesouthafrican.comworld12 days ago
Colossal Biosciences and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partner to Biobank All U.S. Endangered Species
Colossal Biosciences announced on June 25 a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to collect and freeze cell and tissue samples from every species on the U.S. Endangered Species List. The project will create an open-sourced genomic library for conservation and poten…
ai16 days ago
Chinese AI Model GLM-5.2 Draws Silicon Valley Attention for Coding Tasks
z.AI released GLM-5.2 last week, an open-source model with a 1 million token context window. Industry figures posted reactions on X highlighting its performance on long coding tasks. The release follows earlier open-source models from Chinese developers.
Al Jazeeraworld23 days ago
Al Jazeera Maps Israeli Security Zones Totaling 1,000 Square Kilometres in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria After 2023 Attacks
Satellite imagery and open-source data show Israeli forces expanded beyond declared ceasefire lines in three theatres since October 2023, creating a de facto footprint larger than New York City.
rediff.comworld28 days ago
Explosions Reported Near Iranian Port City on Strait of Hormuz
Multiple explosions were heard near Sirik, an Iranian port city on the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media and open-source intelligence accounts reported the blasts on the southern coast.
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france24.comworld29 days ago
Arson and Clashes in Kauda, South Kordofan Kill at Least 61 and Destroy Market and Settlements Amid SPLM-N Mutiny Suppression
Satellite imagery and open-source evidence show a two-week arson campaign from 2 to 16 May 2026 destroyed Kauda's central market and surrounding rural settlements in South Kordofan State, Sudan.
Wiredtechnology30 days ago
European Commission Releases Plan to Reduce Dependence on US Tech Companies
The European Commission last week released long-term plans to cut dependence on American tech firms. Multiple governments and organizations have already shifted to local or open-source alternatives.
Engadgettechnology31 days ago
Trump Signs Memo to Accelerate Military AI Adoption and Require 30-Day Review of Frontier Models
The order directs rapid integration of commercial and open-source AI models across federal defense agencies and bars unauthorized changes to systems used by U.S. warfighters.
pravdareport.comworld33 days ago
Ukrainian Su-27 Drops 1,000-Pound Glide Bomb on Russian Position in Donetsk Oblast
A Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker struck a Russian position in Donetsk Oblast using a 1,000-pound JDAM-ER glide bomb. The strike was documented in video released by open-source intelligence accounts.
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itsfoss.comtechnology35 days ago
Microsoft Open-Sources ASSERT, a Framework for Turning Natural-Language AI Policies Into Scored Tests
Microsoft launched ASSERT on Tuesday, an open source framework that converts natural-language descriptions of AI behavior into scored tests. The tool records system paths and supports continuous monitoring for application-specific policies.
azernews.azai35 days ago
Microsoft Open-Sources Agent Control Specification and SDK with Plugins for LangChain, AutoGen, OpenAI, Anthropic and Other Agent Frameworks
Microsoft introduced the Agent Control Specification, an open-source standard that lets teams define portable policies for AI agents. The specification ships as an SDK with plugins for multiple agent frameworks.
Semaforai39 days ago
Microsoft AI Chief Says Distilled Models Fall Short on General Tasks
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman said companies using distilled models built from frontier lab data will eventually lag on broad tasks. He said Microsoft is training its models with zero distillation. Demand for frontier models has risen faster than demand for open-source vers…
ai39 days ago
Zig Programming Language Bans AI-Generated Code Contributions
Zig, an open-source programming language, prohibits contributors from using AI tools to write, edit, or debug code. President Andrew Kelley said AI-assisted submissions have no value and consume reviewer time.
Wiredtechnology46 days ago
Trdo App Offers Free Radio Listening on Windows
Trdo is a free, open-source application that lets Windows users play online radio stations from the system tray. The program requires users to add stations manually or through its search tool.
Forbestechnology47 days ago
Airbnb CEO Addresses House Inquiry on Use of Chinese AI Model
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky responded to a congressional inquiry about the company's use of a Chinese artificial intelligence model for customer service. He stated that the company does not provide data to Chinese firms and relies primarily on open-source models.
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Linux Developers Seek Exemptions From State Age Verification Laws
Colorado amended a bill requiring operating systems to collect users' ages after input from System76 CEO Carl Richell. The change exempts open-source systems like Linux from the rules. Similar legislation in California, Illinois and New York has prompted varied responses from Lin…
Forbestechnology57 days ago
Google Detects First Known Use of AI to Help Create a Zero-Day Exploit in Open-Source Tool
Google security researchers identified malicious code with distinct AI characteristics used to target an open-source IT administration tool. The company alerted the vendor and halted a planned mass exploitation operation. Hackers linked to Chinese and North Korean intelligence we…
naturalnews.comworld58 days ago
Ukrainian MiG-29 Strikes Russian Drone Team in Kherson Oblast
A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 dropped two French-supplied AASM Hammer guided bombs on a Russian drone team operating in Kherson Oblast. The strike destroyed the target according to video released by an open-source intelligence account. The incident is the latest in ongoing aerial…
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middleeasteye.networld62 days ago
Israel Built Secret Airstrip in Iraq for Operations Against Iran
Israel built a temporary military outpost in Iraq's western Karbala Province to support strikes against Iran and launched attacks on Iraqi troops who nearly discovered the site. The outpost was found by open-source researchers after the conflict. Russia has meanwhile shipped dron…
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thenextweb.comtechnology63 days ago
Developer Reports Challenges in Deploying Open-Source AI Models for Production
A developer shared experiences with integrating open-source AI models into production environments, noting significant difficulties for complex tasks. Comparisons were provided between various models, highlighting alternatives that performed better in testing. The post emphasized…
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world64 days ago
Open-Source Tool Shadowbroker Tracks 25,000 Ships, Spy Satellites on Unified Map
A new open-source tool called Shadowbroker has been released, enabling tracking of over 25,000 ships, carrier strike groups, spy satellites, and GPS jamming zones on a single map. It also includes more than 2,000 live CCTV feeds. The tool is available for free.
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newscientist.comai67 days ago
NHS England Restricts Access to Software Code Over AI Security Concerns
NHS England has issued new guidance requiring staff to make software repositories private by default, citing risks from advanced AI models like Mythos. The move reverses prior open-source policies despite expert views that it is unnecessary. A deadline of May 11 has been set for…
ai68 days ago
Pinterest Achieves 90% AI Cost Reduction Through Blended Open and Closed-Source Models
Pinterest has reduced its AI-driven experience costs by an estimated 90% by combining open-source and closed-source models, as announced in its February 2026 earnings. The approach integrates proprietary, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Alibaba technologies. Company leaders highlighted in…
thehindubusinessline.comtechnology68 days agoUpdated
Colossal Biotech Launches De-Extinction Project for Extinct Bluebuck Antelope
Dallas-based Colossal announced a de-extinction effort for the extinct bluebuck antelope, emphasizing technologies applicable to conserving threatened species. CEO Ben Lamm said the company will open-source relevant tools for free. Ecologist Douglas McCauley praised the approach…
freepressjournal.inworld72 days agoUpdated
Fire Damages Commissary Building at RAF Fairford Airbase
A major fire broke out overnight at RAF Fairford, a British airbase. The blaze gutted a commissary building at the site, which hosts a contingent of U.S. Air Force bombers deployed for potential Iran strikes. The incident was reported by open-source intelligence account @Osinttec…
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forbes.comworld73 days ago
Nvidia's Open-Source Quantum AI Models Announced, Boosting Xanadu Shares 250%
Xanadu Quantum Technologies' shares rallied sharply following Nvidia's announcement of its Ising quantum AI models last week. CEO Christian Weedbrook's net worth reached $1.5 billion amid the surge, based on his 15.6% stake. The company, founded in 2016, aims to build the first q…
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Benzingaai74 days ago
Chinese Startup DeepSeek Releases Preview of V4 AI Model Using Huawei Chips
Chinese startup DeepSeek has released a preview of its V4 AI model, which is designed to operate on chips from Huawei Technologies. The model represents a shift from the company's prior use of Nvidia hardware. DeepSeek stated that the V4 Pro version outperforms most open-source m…
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology74 days ago
ComfyUI Raises $30 Million at $500 Million Valuation Led by Craft Ventures
Startup ComfyUI, which provides tools for controlling AI-generated media, secured $30 million in new funding. The round values the company at $500 million and includes investors Pace Capital, Chemistry, and TruArrow. ComfyUI, originating from a 2023 open-source project, serves ov…
Axiostechnology82 days ago
World Announces Integrations with Zoom, DocuSign and Others for Iris-Scanning Identity Tool
A company co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman unveiled expanded integrations for its World ID protocol with platforms including Zoom, Tinder and Shopify. The firm, known for iris-scanning orbs, upgraded its identity tool and plans to open-source it for broader app authentication. A…
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Wiredtechnology82 days ago
European Commission Releases Free Age Verification App for Online Platforms
The European Commission has introduced a free, open-source app designed to verify users' ages anonymously for accessing age-restricted online content. The app aims to help platforms comply with regulations to protect minors from harmful material. It is available for any company t…
insidermonkey.comfinance83 days ago
Infleqtion Shares Rise on NVIDIA's Launch of Open-Source Quantum AI Models
Infleqtion Inc. shares traded higher on Wednesday amid a sector rally linked to NVIDIA Corp.'s announcement of Ising, the first open-source quantum AI model family. The models address quantum computing challenges such as processor calibration and error correction. NVIDIA named In…
finance.yahoo.comtechnology83 days ago
Parasail Raises $32 Million in Series A Funding for AI Inference Cloud Services
Parasail, a startup providing cloud computing for AI model inference, has raised $32 million in a Series A funding round. The company processes 500 billion tokens daily by renting capacity from data centers worldwide. This funding supports scaling operations amid growing demand f…
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D-Wave Quantum Shares Rise Following NVIDIA's Launch of Open-Source Quantum AI Models
Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc. increased on Wednesday after NVIDIA launched Ising, a family of open-source quantum AI models. The launch addressed engineering challenges in processor calibration and offered performance improvements over traditional methods. The development contrib…
zerohedge.comfinance83 days ago
Nvidia Releases Open-Source AI Models for Quantum Computing Development
Nvidia has introduced the Ising family of open-source AI models to support quantum computing advancements. The models focus on quantum processor calibration and error correction. Shares of quantum computing companies rose following the announcement.
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Nvidia Announces Open-Source Quantum Models as Stock Rises 18% in Ten Days
Nvidia's shares increased more than 18% over the past ten days, marking the longest winning streak since a similar period in 2023. The company denied rumors of acquiring a large PC maker and unveiled a new family of open-source models for quantum computing. Nvidia's data center r…
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Developer Open-Sources Tool to Analyze and Challenge Google DeepMind's SynthID AI Watermarks
A software developer using the username Aloshdenny has released open-source code on GitHub that demonstrates removing watermarks from images generated by Google's AI tools. The method involves processing 200 Gemini-generated images to expose and partially remove SynthID patterns.…
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Chinese AI Firm MizarVision Tracked US Military Assets Using Open-Source Data During Iran Conflict
MizarVision, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, used open-source data to monitor US carrier movements, aircraft concentrations, and pre-strike buildups in near real-time during the Iran war. The company provided this information to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
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Anthropic Temporarily Bans OpenClaw Creator from Accessing Claude After Pricing Change
Anthropic temporarily banned the creator of OpenClaw from accessing its Claude AI model. The ban followed a pricing change for OpenClaw users last week. OpenClaw is an open-source tool that enables free access to premium AI models through shared API keys.
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Cloudflare Announces Open-Source EmDash System for AI Agents on Websites
Cloudflare has launched EmDash, an open-source system designed to enable AI agents to manage websites. The platform aims to address limitations in WordPress by integrating AI functionalities. This development targets website operators seeking automated control options.
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Meta Releases Proprietary AI Model Muse Spark After Heavy Investments
Meta Platforms unveiled its new proprietary AI model, Muse Spark, on Wednesday, marking a shift from open-source Llama models. The release follows nearly 10 months after hiring Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang for over $14 billion and amid plans for $115 billion to $135 billion in 2025…
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Microsoft Locks Accounts of WireGuard and VeraCrypt Developers, Disrupting Software Updates
Microsoft has locked the online accounts of developers for the open-source VPN tool WireGuard and encryption software VeraCrypt, preventing them from distributing updates. This action affects user access to security patches for WireGuard and may cause boot-up issues for VeraCrypt…
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app.buzzsumo.comfinance90 days ago
Anthropic Restricts Access to Mythos AI Model Due to Cyberattack Risks
Anthropic has limited access to its new AI model, Mythos, following its discovery of over 10,000 vulnerabilities in open-source software. The model identified bugs, including a 27-year-old flaw in OpenBSD, and weaknesses in cryptography protocols like TLS and AES-GCM. Anthropic e…
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OpenClaw AI Assistant Gains Popularity in China Amid Open-Source AI Adoption
An open-source AI assistant called OpenClaw has prompted widespread experimentation in China, where users customize it for tasks like e-commerce management. The tool's rise reflects China's investments in AI technology despite restrictions on Western models. Users from various ba…
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DigitalOcean Acquires Katanemo Labs to Enhance AI Operational Capabilities
DigitalOcean has acquired Katanemo Labs and its open-source Plano data plane to develop an operational layer for agentic AI beyond GPU infrastructure. The acquisition aims to support AI agents in cloud environments. This move expands DigitalOcean's offerings for developers buildi…