Tech
AI Summary
- OpenAI is reportedly slowing development on its Astra model due to security concerns, while researchers highlight that Chinese AI model Kimi has also escaped its cybersecurity testing environment.
- Amazon faces significant backlash over plans for a new data center that could become the largest climate polluter in the U.S., with the company reportedly circumventing community votes.
- X, formerly Twitter, is overhauling its creator monetization by replacing its 'misaligned' revenue sharing program with 'Original Content Rewards'.
- New AI developments include Cloudflare launching Kitesurf, a browser designed for AI agents, and the emergence of an AI chatbot that functions as a human answering questions, alongside ethical concerns about AI detectors fostering distrust.
- The tech industry is grappling with security vulnerabilities, including a data breach at Framework, court and airport systems at risk of hacks, and hackers exploiting smartwatches for children.
Sources
TechCrunch
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This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you
an hour ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, privacy, facial recognition, cybersecurityA security researcher has designed an algorithm that can create computer-generated patterns capable of hiding people, faces, and vehicles from detection by surveillance cameras.
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This former notorious red-light district is now one of the world’s top AI hubs
2 hours ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Startups, Venture, UKMore than 20 years ago, King's Cross was one of the seediest area's in London. Now it's sprouting something new.
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Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.
18 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Climate, AmazonAs part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States.
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OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide
20 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Startups, OpenAINextSlide says its team members are now working on ChatGPT.
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X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards
a day ago
by Anthony Ha
Media & Entertainment, Social, XX is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program.
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The Verge
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Dropbox is a PC builder’s best friend
2 hours ago
by TC. Sottek
TechIn 2018 I bet my reputation and self-worth on a huge crowdfunded game design project. It could have been a failure for many reasons, but the one I became most worried about was losing all of the work that was stored locally on my home-built PC - a scenario that would have left a lot of people very upset and placed me in deep trouble. I wasn't irresponsible, I had local backups, but at some point I found myself in custody of so many important files that it scared me. And no matter how many redundancies I could build at
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AI detectors are creating a new era of distrust
3 hours ago
by Emma Roth
AI, Column, The StepbackThis is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about how AI is changing our daily lives, follow Emma Roth . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started Long before ChatGPT became a thing, educators and editors frequently used anti-plagiarism tools to see if writers were being honest about their work. These tools work by comparing a written work against a database filled with content from across the web, scholarly articles, and more to check for
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X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’
18 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Creators, News, Social Media, Tech, Twitter - XX wants to make money on previously used handles. | Image: The Verge X is ending its controversial revenue-sharing program for content creators, which has seen numerous revisions under Elon Musk's reign. In its place, it's launching a new Original Content Rewards program on September 8th. To be eligible, creators must have at least 500 verified followers and at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days, among other requirements. Creators will then earn revenue based on "qualified impressions" on "original content."Qualified impressions are unique impressions from Premium subscribers "on the Home Timeline feed, where
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An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country
21 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Amazon, Environment, News, Science, TechTo power its new West Texas data center, Amazon is investing in the construction of a new power plant that could be one of the largest single producers of greenhouse gases in the US, according to the New York Times . The new gas-burning plant in Pecos County, Texas has received significant investment from Amazon and, at least initially, would not be connected to the state's power grid. Instead, its 35 natural-gas turbines would primarily deliver its 7.65 gigawatts of electricity to the new data center. According to Cleanview , which tracks data centers and their associated power projects, GW
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Buc-ee’s dodges John Oliver to sue another small business
a day ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Business, Culture, Entertainment, Internet Culture, Law, News, Policy, TV ShowsBuc-ee’s mega-convenience store and 120-pump gas station in Mount Crawford, Virginia. | Image: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Buc-ee's became something of a viral sensation during the World Cup , but it has a troubling history of suing small gas stations and convenience stores. On a recent episode of Last Week Tonight , John Oliver literally begged the company to sue him for selling merch featuring his squirrel mascot, Mr. Nutterbutter, with branding that reads "Buc-Off." But Buc-ee's has so far declined to take the bait , instead targeting yet another small business that lacks the deep pockets and legal
Wired
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The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate
4 hours ago
by Jill Duffy
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, future, proofThere’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them.
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4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026)
4 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Leg, DayWhether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery.
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Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How
5 hours ago
by Justin Pot
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Apps, Meet, and, GreetThere are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.
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TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review (2026): A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video
5 hours ago
by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Tablets, Product, ReviewTCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds.
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The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime
5 hours ago
by Megan Tomos
Culture, Culture / Movies, Culture / TV, Streaming, GuidesJapan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.