Security researchers discovered a significant vulnerability in Unitree Go1 robot dogs. The flaw involves an undocumented remote access tunnel service called CloudSail (Zhexi), allowing unauthorized individuals to control the robots and access their cameras using default credentials and a specific API key. This poses serious risks, especially in sensitive environments, as the robots are used…
Chinese scientist He Jiankui, who previously sparked global controversy by creating the first gene-edited babies, is now focusing on using gene-editing to combat Alzheimer’s disease. His new research involves testing a genetic mutation that could potentially protect against dementia, starting with trials on mice. Despite his past ethical breaches, He is committed to adhering to…
The article discusses a significant milestone achieved by Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a company backed by Bill Gates. This fusion reactor will generate gigawatts of electricity from hydrogen fuel attained from seawater. CFS aims to have its first commercial-scale reactor operational by 2027. Read the article.
The article discusses the importance of AI regulations, highlighting the views of tech consultant Katie O’Neill. She argues that ethical acceleration in AI development is crucial, contrasting it with the industry’s typical “move fast and break things” approach. Despite resistance from tech companies, O’Neill believes regulations are necessary to ensure safety and ethical standards. The…