Internet

Zuck fuels AI slop pop apocalypse as Meta unveils endless automated muzak generator

Musical model can compose never-ending streams of "mellow jazz" or spin up interminable "vocal chants that create a rebellious, feel-good mood".

Quantum

Superradiance discovery "changes how we think about the quantum world", scientists claim

"The very interactions once thought to disrupt quantum behavior can instead be harnessed to create it, opening entirely new directions..."

Return of the vibrating mouse: Logitech MX Master 4 review

The latest premium rodent comes with a new haptic interface and a range of ideas above its station

Cyberwar

Five Eyes probes LLM-wielding hacker-for-hire in China’s state-controlled digital underworld

Armis threat intelligence chief shares details of investigation into Chinese threat actor churning out dangerous exploits with AI.

"Most people don’t have data from today": Is business intelligence stuck in the past?

"If an answer shows up a week later in a PDF, you’ve probably missed the window where it actually mattered."

AI

Sizing up agentic AI: The data challenge facing every enterprise

"The reorganization of data for AI models and agents amounts to the world’s largest ever information preparation endeavour."

AI

Humans have the edge over AI in "one crucial domain", Princeton neuroscientists say

Machines still lag behind their fleshy creators when it comes to an ability often described as the most important skill of the 21st century.

Business

"There’s no micromanagement on the battlefield": What leaders can learn from the British Army

"People on the frontline have the clearest view of the situation, and must be supported to respond as they see best."

Security

Operation Endgame: Europol takes down cybercrime network behind global malware outbreak

"Disrupting the front end of the ransomware kill chain has a ripple effect throughout the eCrime ecosystem."

AI

"AI without privacy is surveillance capitalism on overdrive," Proton warns

"No one building these systems has your best interests in mind. AI doesn’t just respond, it nudges choices and shapes perceptions."

Critical Infrastructure

UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will force critical suppliers to "beef up" their defences

New rules set to impose strict new security requirements on a growing range and number of businesses.

AI

Are humans doing enough to support the great AI workplace takeover?

"A fear born from a lack of knowledge and support means many employees are wary of AI and fear it could replace their role."