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AI self-replication hacks 'no longer purely theoretical,' study finds — but experts say it's too soon to panicAnalysis Researchers say AI models can now replicate themselves across vulnerable systems, but experts warn the real threat is not rogue machine intelligence but cybercriminals weaponizing AI agents.
By Carly Page Published
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New 'trick' fixes major flaw with lasers in neutral-atom quantum computers — inching us closer to more powerful systemsA new "geometry‑based" quantum swap gate makes neutral‑atom computers far less sensitive to laser noise — bringing large‑scale, stable quantum processors a step closer to reality.
By Alan Bradley Published
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'Feuding tech bros' go head to head in legal showdown. But what does it mean for the future of AI?Elon Musk and Sam Altman battle it out in court, and the outcome could carry significant ramifications for how AI development is shaped.
By Rob Nicholls Published
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Live 'quantum network' being tested in New York — overcoming key hurdles could bring us closer to an 'unhackable' internetScientists tested a live quantum internet between three locations across New York, inching closer to an unhackable internet.
By Alan Bradley Published
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New water battery could last until the 24th century — and it can be safely discarded in the environmentWith no toxic elements to dispose of, the new aqueous battery design could dramatically improve the safety and longevity of battery energy-storage systems.
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Quantum battery charges in a quadrillionth of a second with a laser — larger prototypes could last for years after charging for just a minuteQuantum batteries can be charged remotely and could allow for far better energy density than conventional batteries used in devices today.
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Google AI breakthrough means chatbots use six times less memory during conversations without compromising performanceA compression algorithm like TurboQuant turns the data in the AI's working memory into a smaller, more efficient form.
By Fiona Jackson Published
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Humanoid robots have outpaced human runners in the half-marathon, beating the world record — here are the secrets to this astonishing featThe D1 humanoid robot, built by a smartphone manufacturer, has beaten the human-held world record by around seven minutes.
By Alan Bradley Published
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'I violated every principle I was given': AI agent deletes company's entire database in 9 seconds, then confessesAn AI agent designed to speed up a company's coding instead wiped out its customer data in seconds, showing potential weaknesses in AI programming.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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