Altman and Nadella need more power for AI, but they’re not sure how much
The CEOs of OpenAI and Microsoft are betting that AI will continue to consume more electricity, but they’re not sure how much. That could leave some investors holding the bag.
OpenAI has trained its LLM to confess to bad behavior
OpenAI is testing another new way to expose the complicated processes at work inside large language models. Researchers at the company can make an LLM produce what they call a confession, in which the model explains how it carried out a task and (most of the time) owns up to any bad behavior. Figuring out…
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Apple’s App Store gets a new web interface
Before this update, users could see individual pages for apps on the web, but there was no way to browse within the App Store.
How an ex-L3 Harris Trenchant boss stole and sold cyber exploits to Russia
Peter Williams sold eight exploits to a Russian zero-day broker by smuggling them from his employer’s highly secured air-gapped network. A court document, plus exclusive reporting by TechCrunch and interviews with former Trenchant staff, explains how Williams pulled off the heist of hacking tools.
Lambda inks multi-billion-dollar AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft
This deal was announced just hours after Microsoft announced a $9.7 billion deal with Australian data center company IREN.
Nvidia Just Hit a Record-High Market Value — Now a Leading Analyst Says It’s Poised to Go Even Higher
Loop Capital Markets raised its price target on Nvidia one week after it made history as the first and only company to achieve a $5 trillion market value.
DOJ accuses US ransomware negotiators of launching their own ransomware attacks
Three people, including two U.S. ransomware negotiators, are accused of working on behalf of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang.
Waymo’s robotaxi expansion accelerates with 3 new cities
Detroit, Las Vegas, and San Diego are next on Waymo’s robotaxi tick list.
5 Ways to Counter Fraud During Peak Online Shopping Season
The peak online shopping season is also the peak season for ecommerce fraud. Here are five practical tips and considerations for retailers to stay safe online.
The Crypto Industry Is a Mess — But Its Mistakes Hold Lessons for Every Entrepreneur
The crypto industry has lost its way in hype and jargon. Here’s how to make technology meaningful, relatable and accessible to everyday users.
Facebook Groups can now go public without exposing members’ private posts
Facebook is making it possible for private Groups to switch to public without compromising members’ privacy.