UK Plan to Ban Ransomware Payments Moves Forward
The intention is to make critical industries “unattractive targets for criminals,” reducing the frequency and impact of incidents. Continue reading UK Plan to Ban Ransomware Payments Moves Forward
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Microsoft Poaches AI Researchers From Google DeepMind for Copilot
Mustafa Suleyman has taken a leaf out of Meta’s book by hiring AI talent from his company’s rivals. Continue reading Microsoft Poaches AI Researchers From Google DeepMind for Copilot
UK Deepens Ties With OpenAI to Compete With US and China
The UK government aims to expand AI use in government services like justice and education, building on its January launch of “Humphrey,” powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o. Continue reading UK Deepens Ties With OpenAI to Compete With US and China
Google DeepMind Achieves Gold-Level Math Olympiad Performance, Matching OpenAI
The Gemini Deep Think AI model’s result in the International Mathematical Olympiad represents a huge leap in math capabilities. Find out why. Continue reading Google DeepMind Achieves Gold-Level Math Olympiad Performance, Matching OpenAI
OpenAI Model Wins Gold at International Math Olympiad – or Did It?
A Google DeepMind researcher and OpenAI’s former CTO are posing questions about the validity of OpenAI’s claim about its gold-medal score. Continue reading OpenAI Model Wins Gold at International Math Olympiad – or Did It?
Patch SharePoint Now: Microsoft Servers at Risk of New ToolShell RCE Attack
If exploited, attackers can gain full access to SharePoint content and potentially pivot to Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive. Learn how to protect your SharePoint server from compromise. Continue reading Patch SharePoint Now: Microsoft Servers at Risk of New ToolShell RCE Attack
UK’s Most Powerful Supercomputer, the Isambard-AI, Goes Live
NVIDIA’s CEO says the Isambard-AI supercomputer is a “vital national asset” that will help “scientists and developers unlock new frontiers in science.” Continue reading UK’s Most Powerful Supercomputer, the Isambard-AI, Goes Live
Scale AI Lays Off Hundreds After $14.3B Meta Investment
While its interim CEO cites demand changes, Scale AI has been reportedly losing customers since it buddied up with Meta. Continue reading Scale AI Lays Off Hundreds After $14.3B Meta Investment
Microsoft’s July Patch Might Be to Blame If Azure VM Isn’t Loading
The security bug was introduced during Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday rollout last week. Continue reading Microsoft’s July Patch Might Be to Blame If Azure VM Isn’t Loading
Apple Invests $500M to Secure US Supply of Rare Earth Magnets
Apple’s investment in the mining company MP Materials will also help the tech giant reduce its dependence on China for rare earth metals. Continue reading Apple Invests $500M to Secure US Supply of Rare Earth Magnets