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CISA and UK NCSC Release Joint Guidance for Securing OT Systems

TITLE: International Cybersecurity Alliance Publishes Blueprint for OT Architecture Security In a significant multinational cybersecurity initiative, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has…

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Microsoft Report Reveals Surge in AI-Powered Cyberattacks by Adversarial Nations

Foreign adversaries are dramatically increasing their use of artificial intelligence to mount sophisticated cyberattacks against the United States, according to Microsoft’s latest digital threats report. The technology is being weaponized to create convincing fake content, automate attacks, and penetrate sensitive systems. Security experts warn this represents a pivotal moment requiring urgent cybersecurity investments.

Alarming Increase in AI-Enabled Cyber Operations

Russia, China, Iran and North Korea have significantly escalated their use of artificial intelligence to deceive targets online and launch sophisticated cyberattacks against the United States, according to reports from Microsoft’s annual digital threats assessment. The findings, published Thursday, reveal how foreign adversaries are adopting innovative tactics to weaponize the internet for espionage and deception operations.

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Harvard Endowment Hits Record $56.9 Billion Despite Operating Deficit Amid Federal Funding Turmoil

Harvard University’s endowment reached $56.9 billion with an 11.9% return in fiscal year 2025, marking significant growth. However, the institution reported its first operating deficit since 2020, totaling $113 million, attributed to federal funding suspensions and rising operational costs. University officials described the year as “extraordinarily challenging” despite record gift contributions.

Endowment Performance and Financial Results

Harvard University’s financial endowment reportedly grew by 11.9% to reach $56.9 billion in fiscal year 2025, according to the university’s recently released financial report. The endowment gained $3.7 billion during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, surpassing last year’s 9.6% return and exceeding the institution’s long-term goal of 8%. Analysts suggest the portfolio has averaged an annualized return of 9.6% over the past eight years.

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AI-Powered Interior Design Tools Slash Costs and Speed Up Home Makeovers

A groundbreaking AI design assistant is revolutionizing home renovation by turning room photos into customized design concepts within seconds. The technology combines large language models with extensive design databases to offer modifiable alternatives. Users can reportedly visualize and purchase actual furnishings directly through the interactive platform.

AI Transforms Interior Design Process

Homeowners seeking to refresh their living spaces now have access to artificial intelligence technology that dramatically accelerates the design process, according to reports from interior design platform Havenly. The AI-powered tool enables users to submit room photographs and receive instant, customizable design alternatives, potentially reducing both time and costs associated with traditional interior design services.

PolicyTechnology

Proposed Data Center Conversion of Historic Pennsylvania Psychiatric Facility Faces Regulatory Hurdles

A controversial proposal to convert the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital into a 1.3 million square foot data center faces potential delays due to newly proposed regulations. Opposition groups have gathered thousands of signatures against the project, citing environmental and community impact concerns. The situation highlights growing tensions between data center expansion and local community planning across Pennsylvania.

Historic Facility Conversion Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

Plans to transform the former psychiatric hospital known as Pennhurst State School and Hospital into a major data center facility near Philadelphia are encountering significant regulatory obstacles, according to reports from East Vincent Township. Pennhurst Holdings LLC, the current property owner, intends to sell the land to a data center developer, with the site’s existing ‘Mixed Use Industrial’ zoning already permitting data center use.