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Quantum breakthroughs could threaten Bitcoin in the 2030s
Rising probabilities point to Bitcoin facing critical quantum threats by the 2030s, unless proactive measures strengthen its network security.
Privacy-preserving AI gets a boost with Google’s VaultGemma model
Differential privacy comes to large language models at scale with Google’s newly launched VaultGemma.
Hackers use ChatGPT for fake ID attack
Experts warn that hackers are increasingly exploiting AI for phishing, malware development and impersonation of trusted institutions.
EdChat AI app set for South Australian schools amid calls for careful use
Educators welcome EdChat’s potential to support learning but stress the need for careful use to maintain critical thinking skills.
Bitcoin rallies above 116k on rate cut hopes
Market optimism is boosted by anticipated Fed rate cuts, though long-term yields may limit further gains for Bitcoin.
Cyber attacks pose growing threat to shipping industry
Organised crime and state-sponsored hackers increasingly target the maritime industry, using man-in-the-middle frauds and other cyber attacks on shipping firms.
Industry leaders urge careful AI use in research projects
Judges say AI can boost efficiency and insight in media research, but human interpretation and ethics remain vital.
Banana AI saree trend pushes Google Gemini to the top
A 1990s Bollywood saree AI trend is taking over Instagram, helping Google Gemini reach the top of app store charts.
Rising data centre demand pushes utilities to invest
Data centre power demand is driving up bills nationwide, with states like Maine seeing record-breaking 36% electricity price hikes.
German state pushes digital sovereignty
Instead of relying on Microsoft software, civil servants in Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein state are moving to open-source alternatives, a shift seen as a model for digital sovereignty.
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