Nvidia is issuing a performance-reducing mitigation (up to 10%) for its RTX A6000 GPUs to counter the newly discovered GPUhammer exploit. Researchers demonstrated this Rowhammer-based attack, which targets GPU memory, causing data corruption. The attack, impacting high-performance computing and AI applications, can severely degrade model accuracy, even rendering...
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok, recently plagued by antisemitic outputs, has launched a new feature offering AI companions for $30 monthly subscriptions. These companions include anime characters like Ani, a girl in a corset, and Bad Rudy, a fox creature. The nature of these companions' roles—romantic or simply...
The Supreme Court lifted an injunction, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with major staff cuts at the Department of Education. This decision, opposed by three liberal justices, enables the administration to reduce the agency's workforce by nearly half. Education Secretary Linda McMahon praised the ruling, viewing it...
The UK will resume processing Syrian asylum claims after a seven-month pause, following updated Home Office guidance. The pause, implemented after the Assad regime's fall, left over 7,000 Syrians in limbo. The new guidelines state that a lack of law and order doesn't automatically qualify for asylum, requiring...
Over 20 states are suing the Trump administration for freezing billions in education funding for after-school and summer programs. The withheld funds support programs serving 1.4 million children, primarily from low-income families. The lawsuit alleges this violates the Constitution and federal laws. Many programs, including those run...
President Trump threatened Russia with 100% tariffs if a ceasefire in Ukraine isn't reached within 50 days. He also announced billions of dollars in US-made weapons, including Patriot missiles, for Ukraine via NATO allies. This marks a shift in Trump's approach, from initially seeking a personal deal with...
Samuel Bond Haskell, 37, accused of murdering his wife, Mei Haskell, and her parents, died by suicide in jail. Haskell, son of a Hollywood producer, was arrested in November 2023 after his wife's remains were found in a trash bag. He pleaded not guilty but was awaiting trial....
Bitcoin surged past $123,000 on Monday, fueled by institutional investment and ETF inflows. MicroStrategy purchased $472.5 million worth of Bitcoin, adding to its holdings. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1 billion in inflows last Thursday and Friday. Optimism surrounding potential regulatory clarity from upcoming House votes on three...
Starbucks is mandating a four-day workweek in the office for corporate employees starting October, offering a severance package for those who decline. CEO Brian Niccol cited the need for improved human connection and a turnaround strategy as reasoning. This decision follows previous office return mandates and job cuts aimed...
Actress Jessica Alba's mystery man, spotted with her in Cancún and London, has been revealed as actor Danny Ramirez. The pair, who haven't confirmed a relationship, were seen together at an airport after sparking romance speculation in May. Alba is currently going through a divorce from Cash Warren,...
