Computer scientists in South Korea have developed an “AI Kill Switch” called AutoGuard that stops malicious AI agents in their tracks. The system uses sophisticated prompt injection to trigger built-in safety mechanisms in AI models. It achieved over 80% success rate against models like GPT-4o and C
Tesla just cleared a key regulatory hurdle in Nevada for its robotaxi deployment. The company aims to expand to 10 metropolitan areas with over 1,000 vehicles by year’s end. Meanwhile, the robotaxi wars are heating up across multiple states.
Valar Atomics announced achieving “cold criticality” at Los Alamos, calling it a historic first for venture-backed companies. Nuclear experts immediately questioned the claim, pointing to other startups’ previous achievements. The milestone comes as the DOE pushes for test reactor criticality by Jul
Nvidia reported staggering quarterly results with $57 billion in revenue and $32 billion in profit. Despite initial market excitement, the stock quickly reversed course and fell over 4%. The plunge reflects deeper concerns about AI infrastructure spending and interest rate uncertainty.
Microsoft has officially open-sourced the legendary Zork trilogy under the MIT License. The move comes from collaboration between Xbox, Activision, and Microsoft’s Open Source Programs Office. This finally resolves decades of uncertainty around the classic text adventure’s legal status.
Kalshi has raised a massive $1 billion funding round at an $11 billion valuation, doubling its worth in under two months. The prediction market platform is locked in legal battles with state regulators while competing fiercely with rival Polymarket for dominance.
Security researchers discovered Sturnus malware that can take full control of Android devices. The malware hides its activity while committing fraudulent transactions, making theft nearly undetectable by victims.
Major hedge funds known as Tiger Cubs are aggressively returning to private market investing after a painful 2022 retreat. They’re writing significantly larger checks and targeting AI-focused companies at much higher valuations than before. The shift comes as fund managers declare public markets “di
In a surprise move, Google has enabled Quick Share compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop protocol. The feature currently only works on Pixel 10 devices, with potential expansion to other Android phones later. Security was a major focus, with Google implementing multiple layers of protection.
A new study reveals that Physcomitrium patens moss endured nearly a year outside the International Space Station. Remarkably, 80% of spores survived the extreme conditions and continued growing normally upon return to Earth. This breakthrough has major implications for future space colonization effo
