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AI Contracts Risk US Military Missions
US official warns AI contract restrictions threaten military missions. Key fear is providers halting access abruptly.
iTNews Australia · 203d ago
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AI Data Hunger Fuels Shadowy Proxies
AI's massive data demands are fueling a shadowy ecosystem of proxy networks. Users often unknowingly agree to 'bandwidth sharing,' allowing their internet connections to be used for data scraping.
iTNews Australia · 203d ago
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Docker Launches Hardened System Packages
Docker announces Hardened System Packages, providing a security upgrade for package managers. This builds on Docker Hardened Images (DHI) made free last December, offering secure, minimal, production-ready images without paywalls.
Docker Blog · 203d ago
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AMD Server CPU Demand Surges Past Expectations
AMD CEO Lisa Su stated server CPU demand far exceeds expectations, fueled by AI customer orders. Supply chain pressures are mounting rapidly.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 203d ago
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Oracle Outage Disrupts US TikTok Again
An Oracle data center outage in Ashburn, Virginia, is causing lags in US TikTok content posting. The issue began Tuesday afternoon, marking the second such disruption in a month.
The Verge · 203d ago
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GPT-5.3 Instant drops cringe replies
OpenAI's ChatGPT introduces GPT-5.3 Instant model. It eliminates patronizing 'calm down' responses.
TechCrunch AI · 203d ago
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Speedtest and Downdetector Sold for $1.2B
Ziff Davis sold its Connectivity division, including Ookla's Speedtest and Downdetector, to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash. The deal helps Ziff focus on brands like IGN and follows layoffs in gaming pubs.
Engadget · 203d ago
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Google Launches Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite at 1/8th Pro Cost
Google released Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, the most cost-efficient model in the Gemini 3 series at 1/8th the cost of Gemini 3.1 Pro. It delivers 2.5X faster time to first token and 45% higher output speed (363 tokens/sec) than Gemini 2.5 Flash.
VentureBeat · 203d ago
Coding
Claude Code launches Voice Mode
Anthropic rolls out Voice Mode in Claude Code. This adds voice capabilities to AI coding assistance.
TechCrunch AI · 203d ago
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Minimize Game AI Inference Costs
NVIDIA ACE suite builds AI agents for gaming with cloud and on-device models for speech, intelligence, and animation. NVIGI SDK provides performant C++ libraries to integrate these models efficiently alongside game engines, minimizing runtime inference costs via coding agents.
NVIDIA Developer Blog · 203d ago
Coding
CUDA Tile Programming Hits Julia
NVIDIA CUDA Tile unlocks tensor cores and specialized hardware for high-performance GPU kernels. After cuTile for Python earlier this year, cuTile.jl now brings the same model to Julia developers for natural GPU programming.
NVIDIA Developer Blog · 203d ago
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AI Reshaping Modern Warfare
Ukraine battlefield innovations are transforming modern warfare. Czechoslovak Group CFO highlights AI's expanding role in weapons systems.
Bloomberg Technology · 203d ago
Infrastructure
Rewritable DNA 'Hard Drive' Explored
A University of Missouri interdisciplinary team proposes transforming DNA into a rewritable digital hard drive for storing various digital files. This approach promises high-density, low-energy consumption storage.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 203d ago
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Atomic Imaging Spots 'Mouse Bite' Chip Defects
Cornell University researchers achieve first atomic-scale direct visualization of structural defects inside advanced computer chips, termed 'mouse bites'. These tiny irregularities were previously hidden.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 203d ago
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Anduril Raises $4B Led by Thrive, a16z
Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz are co-leading a $4 billion fundraising round for defense contractor Anduril Industries. The round could value the AI-powered startup at about $60 billion.
Bloomberg Technology · 203d ago
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Nvidia Invests $2B in AI Data Center Photonics
Nvidia is investing $2 billion in photonics firm Coherent to capitalize on demand for advanced optical components in AI data centers. Coherent CEO Jim Anderson discussed the deal on Bloomberg Tech.
Bloomberg Technology · 203d ago
Research
US iPhone Hack Tool Leaked to Spies
A sophisticated iPhone-hacking toolkit likely originated from the US government has spread to foreign spies and criminals. It has probably infected tens of thousands of iPhones or more.
Wired · 203d ago
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Android Gains Call Screens & Tracking
Google introduces custom calling cards for Android users. Adds live location sharing in messages, matching Apple iPhone features.
Bloomberg Technology · 203d ago
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Pixel Drop: Gemini Orders Groceries
Google's March Pixel update adds agentic capabilities to Gemini AI, enabling it to order groceries via Grubhub or book Uber rides. The feature rolls out to Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL.
The Verge · 203d ago
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Google Pixel Drop Adds AI Tools
Google's March Pixel Drop brings Find Hub updates for real-time location sharing in Messages and lost luggage tracking with 10 airlines. Pixel phones gain AI enhancements like improved Circle to Search for shopping, Magic Cue restaurant recommendations, and custom AI icons.
Engadget · 203d ago
Infrastructure
GitHub Rebuilds GHES Search for High Availability
GitHub has rebuilt the search architecture in GitHub Enterprise Server to achieve high availability. This makes the search experience better, faster, and more resilient for GHES customers.
GitHub Blog · 203d ago
Business
Multiple Qwen Employees Leaving
A Reddit post on r/LocalLLaMA claims multiple employees from Alibaba's Qwen LLM team are departing. The submission provides no further details, evidence, or context.
Reddit r/LocalLLaMA · 203d ago
Business
X Requires AI Labels on War Videos
X will suspend paid creators from revenue sharing for posting unlabeled AI-generated armed conflict videos, with 90-day bans for first offenses. Policy uses Community Notes and AI metadata detection, framed for 'times of war'.
Engadget · 203d ago
Infrastructure
WA Data Center Bill Stalls on Tech Industry Pushback
Washington state's data center regulation bill has stalled due to pushback from the tech industry. Microsoft publicly opposed the bill last week.
GeekWire · 203d ago
Infrastructure
Apple macOS 26.4 Beta 3 Released
Apple released macOS 26.4 developer beta 3 (build 25E5223i) on March 4, eight days after the previous beta. Developers can upgrade via the Apple Developer Program settings.
IT之家 · 203d ago
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X Suspends Creators for Unlabeled AI War Posts
X will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program for posting unlabeled AI-generated content about 'armed conflict'. First-time violators face a 3-month suspension, while repeat offenders will be permanently banned.
TechCrunch AI · 203d ago
Business
Unity Cuts China Access to Global Asset Store
Unity will end overseas Asset Store access for China, Hong Kong, and Macau organizations from March 31, 2026, due to policy updates. This confirms deepening regional decoupling.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 203d ago
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Qwen Tech Lead Exits Alibaba
Qwen's tech lead Junyang Lin and multiple team members are leaving Alibaba. A tweet notes lost Singapore base opportunity due to his departure.
Reddit r/LocalLLaMA · 203d ago
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Jack Ma Joins Alibaba Execs for Rare AI School Talk
Jack Ma visited Hangzhou Yungu School with Alibaba and Ant Group's core executives to discuss AI challenges and opportunities. Attendees included Chairman Joe Tsai, CEO Eddie Wu, and others.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 203d ago
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Journalists' Deepfake Spotting Guide
Post US-Israel strike on Iran, misinformation includes AI deepfakes, old clips, and War Thunder game footage. Reputable outlets like NYT and Bellingcat use strict verification processes.
The Verge · 203d ago