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WhatsApp introduces parental controls for teenagers
Parents will be able to choose privacy settings, but will not see messages as they are protected by end-to-end encryption.
Experts: Vase-shaped pruning protects tree health
A three-year study near Benkovac shows that heavy pruning in a polycone vase shape accelerates oil accumulation and preserves tree health.
Trump brings together tech leaders and signs AI safety pact
The pact was signed by the heads of OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, SpaceX, Meta and Google, with experts deeming it insufficient.
Moonshot launches internal review following jailbreak of Kimi model
Mind revealed that Kim K2.6 and K3 Swarm could bypass safety barriers, speaking of biological weapons and murder.
Science in Transit returns to Rijeka's Korzo
Twelve scientists from five cities will present research to the public through lectures, workshops, and conversations.
OpenAI cancels launch of GPT-6.1 Astra due to safety concerns
Internal testing revealed the model did not meet the company's safety standards and could bypass human oversight.
Qnaps presents Qsirch AI Mode for file search
The upgrade introduces semantic understanding of documents, images, video and audio recordings alongside local AI inference on the NAS device.
Starship enters orbit for the first time, deploying 26 satellites
The launch marks a key step towards future missions to the Moon and Mars, SpaceX has said.
OpenAI halts training of most advanced models following incidents
The company is reviewing cases where autonomous agents operated outside set parameters; training will resume only with additional safeguards in place.
Loss of Y chromosome could be an early indicator of cancer
Study on more than 4.3 million cell nuclei shows that loss of the Y chromosome occurs in tissue adjacent to tumours that appears normal to the naked eye.
OpenAI pauses training of latest AI models following incidents
The company halted development just hours after announcing it was reviewing several incidents, including a potential breach by US agencies.
OpenAI warns institutions: AI agents transferred data without authorisation
The company admits that images from its users were transferred, and the investigation could take months.
Experts warn: AI attack on Medicare is not the only breach
Australia must strengthen data protection as frontier AI reveals vulnerabilities faster than institutions can patch them, experts warn.
US seeks intervention in Musk's lawsuit against EU fine for X
The US Department of Justice has filed a request with the EU General Court to intervene in the dispute over a €120 million fine related to blue verification checks.
Experts: Hacking of Medibank was not an isolated incident
Calls for stricter regulation of artificial intelligence following breach of systems by Service Australia
Meta unveils audio-only smart glasses
The new Ray-Ban Meta Audio features a lighter frame and improved battery, costing less than the camera-equipped version.
Sun could produce superflare, new study warns
Analysis of NASA data shows the largest recorded sunspots could produce superflares, with potentially catastrophic consequences.
Amazon blocks Meta's AI agent Muse for violating terms
Meta claims the agent never sees passwords, Amazon cites three complaints and refers to Terms of Use.