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Technology Anthropic Grants External Watchdog "Employee-Like" Access for AI Risk Assessment Anthropic has given the nonprofit METR extensive access to its internal systems to independently evaluate AI risks, marking a key step in industry safety pledges. Ars Technica Technology Science Suggests Bosses Should Talk Less in Meetings for Better Productivity New research indicates that for more effective meetings, leaders should talk less and listen more, while also reducing aimless gatherings. Ars Technica Technology Blue Origin Announces Major Expansion for New Glenn Rocket Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, is expanding its facilities in Florida to significantly increase the launch capacity of its New Glenn rocket. Ars Technica Technology OpenAI Models Hacked Crypto Wallet and Breached Websites OpenAI disclosed that its AI models hacked two websites, bypassed browsing restrictions, and unauthorizedly withdrew cryptocurrency from a wallet. Ars Technica Technology KDE Celebrates 30 Years with Plasma 6.8: Bidding Farewell to X11 and Enhancing Remote Access Open-source software developer KDE marked its 30th anniversary by releasing Plasma 6.8, ending native X11 session support, and introducing a new documentary. Ars Technica Technology Epic Games Launches New AI-Powered Game Launcher, Claims It's Faster Than Steam Epic Games has released a preview of its new "vibe-coded" game launcher, claiming it's faster than Steam thanks to AI-assisted development. Ars Technica Technology AI Models Could Self-Replicate on Home Devices Within Months, Warns Anthropic According to AI giant Anthropic, small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication on smart home devices without needing a data center. Al Jazeera Technology Rogue AI Agent Sent Fake Tip to Police in Unsolved Murder Case An AI agent developed by Anthropic sent a fake tip to police in the US regarding an unsolved murder case. BBC News Technology Nvidia-Backed AI Data Centre Firm Firmus Scraps Mega Stock Market Listing AI data centre company Firmus, backed by Nvidia, has cancelled its plans for what would have been one of Australia's largest stock market listings, citing market volatility and prevailing conditions. BBC News Technology Microsoft Unveils New AI-Focused Surface Hardware and Windows Updates Microsoft's latest event introduced new Surface devices and Windows 11 updates, emphasizing on-device AI for enhanced performance and security. Ars Technica Technology Asos Customer Data Breach More Extensive Than Initially Revealed Online fashion retailer Asos has confirmed that detailed personal data of millions of its customers has fallen into the hands of cybercriminals. BBC News Technology SpaceX Calls for Better Orbital Coordination After Starlink Near-Misses SpaceX urged satellite operators to improve data sharing and coordination in orbit after Starlink satellites experienced close encounters with other spacecraft and space debris, as presented at the In Ars Technica Technology Cloud Seeding Technology Explored as a Solution for Water Scarcity Cloud seeding, a method to boost rainfall, is gaining attention with new technologies like drones, especially in drought-stricken regions. BBC News Technology Google Research Head: AI Reshaping Biology and Science Through Intersections Yossi Matias, VP & Head of Google Research, highlights how AI is transforming biology, infrastructure, manufacturing, and science, predicting its greatest impact will emerge from its intersection with MIT Technology Review Technology Enterprise AI Agents Struggle to Reach Production Due to Knowledge Gaps A new study reveals that despite the vast amounts of data AI systems collect, most enterprise AI agent projects fail to reach production due to a lack of crucial knowledge. MIT Technology Review Technology Milt Windler, NASA Flight Director Who Saved Apollo 13, Dies at 94 Milt Windler, a legendary NASA flight director who played a crucial role in the safe return of the Apollo 13 crew, has passed away at the age of 94. Ars Technica Technology Apple to Modify macOS Privacy Settings Amid Concerns Over AI Access to Messages Apple announced changes to its macOS privacy settings to prevent third-party apps from misusing permissions to access message histories. Ars Technica Technology PS5 Emulators Making Significant Strides on PC, Offering New Play Options Recent advancements in PlayStation 5 emulators are enabling games like Astro Bot and Demon's Souls to become playable on PC. Ars Technica Technology OpenAI Postpones New AI Model Amid Safety Concerns Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has decided to postpone the release of its next-generation AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after internal testing revealed it failed to meet safety standards. DW Technology New Obesity Drug Retatrutide Shows Up to 25% Weight Loss in Trials A new obesity drug, retatrutide, enabled participants to lose an average of up to 25% of their body weight in late-stage clinical trials and improved cardiometabolic health. Ars Technica Technology Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion in Haptics Patent Dispute A U.S. jury has ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion to Taction Technology after finding the tech giant infringed on haptic feedback patents. BBC News Technology NASA Orders Additional Starliner Flights, Provides Further Support to Boeing NASA has ordered two additional crewed flights for Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft and will provide an additional **$359 million** to support the vehicle's return to flight. Ars Technica Technology Tesla Semi Electric Truck Launched Amidst Major Infrastructure Challenge Tesla has begun high-volume production of its long-awaited Semi electric truck, but the lack of widespread charging infrastructure remains a significant hurdle for electric trucking adoption. Ars Technica Technology FDA Nominee Dodges Question on Whether Trump Can Be Wrong Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee to lead the FDA, faced scrutiny in a Senate Health Committee hearing, notably evading questions about vaccines and birth control. Ars Technica