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Over 9 million facial recognition images leaked in major breach at reverse image search and identity verification service
Researcher inds ClarityCheck’s exposed 450GB database with 9M+ user images Leak included faces, profiles, and photos, risking identity theft and phishing abuse Company secured access quickly; no evidence of dark web distribution or misuse so far An online reverse-lookup platform has inadvertently leaked millions of faces on the internet, putting…
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Why your best-interviewing AI candidate may not be your best AI hire
Demand for AI fluency has risen nearly sevenfold in two years, faster than demand for any other skill, according to the McKinsey Global Institute. My conversations with technology leaders echo this: nearly every one I speak with is hiring for AI skills. The problem, however, is that fewer can tell…
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NATO wants thousands of AI drones guarding its borders — but there’s one thing they won’t be allowed to do
NATO is planning to fortify the border with Russia and its allies with a network of sensors and drones, with AI assistance The Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative will track threats along the NATO borders with Russia and Belarus The strategy mirrors the steps taken by Ukraine to bolster its defenses…
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US Space Force and Japan launch new satellites to boost surveillance across the Pacific and further beyond
Japan has now launched the second U.S. surveillance payload under the program The payload will feed near-real-time orbital data to U.S. forces Mission Delta 2 will operate the American payload after deployment The United States Space Force and Japan have completed a bilateral satellite launch meant to strengthen surveillance capabilities…
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Ukraine drone maker launches self-driving wagon capable of lugging 210kg across bumpy terrain — could this be its next secret weapon to turning the tide of war?
Ukraine’s new ground robot can carry 210 kilograms across rough terrain The Gnom L2 can travel 50 kilometers on one charge Remote control keeps operators away from dangerous frontline supply routes Ukrainian robotics company Temerland has rolled out a new Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) called the Gnom L2, engineered to…
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Alabama town left powerless against massive new Bitcoin mining data center after developer finds loophole in state zoning laws
Morgan County’s 12-month moratorium has no enforcement power thanks to Dillon’s Rule limiting its ability to act against a proposed 50 MW Bitcoin mine by VoltCore The town of Somerville never adopted zoning, and the site sits outside the town limits, leaving its 18-month moratorium equally unenforceable The developer trades…
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