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OpenAI says it's "pacing model development" as AI cybersecurity risks grow too dangerous
OpenAI is deliberately slowing the development of its upcoming 'Astra' model due to concerns that it may possess critical cyberattack capabilities.
Apple annonce la fin de deux ans de bras de fer avec l’Europe sur l’App Store
Apple a trouvé un compromis avec la Commission européenne, supprimant la taxe par installation et autorisant les paiements alternatifs.
Canada’s new R&D rules give deep tech a much-needed break
Expanded SR&ED support in Canada aims to provide breakthrough science companies more time to transition from laboratory research to commercial application.
Fauci adviser David Morens pleads guilty to avoiding records requests, conspiracy to defraud government
David Morens, a former adviser to Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to charges related to evading public records requests and conspiring to defraud the government.
Comcast is turning millions of its routers into motion detectors
Comcast is updating millions of existing Xfinity routers to function as home motion sensors, turning standard networking hardware into activity monitors.
The Powerful Chinese AI Model Experts Warned About Is Here
Z.ai has released a new open-weight AI model that experts fear could be leveraged by hackers for malicious purposes despite its potential for security research.
Vente de véhicules zéro émission | Ottawa abandonne ses cibles d’électrification
Sous la pression de l'industrie automobile canadienne, le gouvernement Carney a décidé d'abandonner ses objectifs stricts d'électrification des véhicules.
45,6 km/h et un saut de deux mètres : regardez le robot « Superman » pulvériser les limites humaines
Unitree a dévoilé une vidéo impressionnante de son nouveau robot humanoïde capable de performances physiques dépassant celles des meilleurs athlètes humains.
Clearco secures $100 million USD for “rescaling” after difficult years
Toronto-based FinTech firm Clearco has raised $100 million USD to support its rescaling efforts, aiming to reach break-even status by the fourth quarter.
Anthropic increases revenue sevenfold, hits annualized rate above $65 billion
Anthropic's annualized revenue has topped $65 billion, a sevenfold increase in one year, positioning the company for a potential $1 trillion valuation.
L’inflation a un peu accéléré
Le taux annuel d’inflation au Canada est passé de 2,8% en juin à 3,0% en juillet, principalement en raison de la hausse des prix de l'essence.
Piratage de l’Éducation nationale : ce que le pirate revendique, ce que le ministère a confirmé
Le cybercriminel ZeroBytes affirme avoir récupéré 43 Go de données et 346 millions de lignes issues de plusieurs systèmes de l'Éducation nationale.
Legendary Creator Behind Deus Ex And System Shock, Warren Spector, Announces His Retirement
Warren Spector, the legendary producer behind iconic titles like Deus Ex and System Shock, has announced his retirement from the games industry.
STAT+: A pill that mimics exercise? Early results on drug designed to maintain both weight loss and muscle mass
Colorado biotech Enveda reports preliminary results on a drug designed to help people maintain weight loss and muscle mass after GLP-1 use.
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Tech
TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says
TikTok is reportedly testing a peer-to-peer payment feature within its direct messaging service, leveraging its existing TikTok Pay infrastructure.
Bluesky says its recent outage was caused by another DDoS attack
The social networking site Bluesky experienced another significant outage this year due to a large-scale DDoS attack.
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
A security vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot allowed hackers to steal user passwords through a secret input parameter.
ABC sues the FCC over Trump and Carr’s campaign of threats
ABC has filed a lawsuit against the FCC, alleging a retaliatory campaign against its networks regarding broadcast content.
Einride strikes deal to add 500 Tesla Semis to its fleet
Einride will purchase 500 Tesla Semis to expand its electric freight fleet for Amazon and other customers.
Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video
A leaked video found in macOS Tahoe 26.7 suggests Apple is testing AirPods equipped with integrated cameras.
Science
Des collines fleuries aux glaciers qui grondent : récit d’un été dans un Groenland en plein bouleversement
Un reportage immersif sur les transformations climatiques rapides qui affectent la faune, la flore et les glaciers du Groenland.
30 moustiques par seconde : ça y est, ce canon laser improbable est disponible en précommande
Un nouveau dispositif chinois utilisant un laser pour éliminer les moustiques en vol est désormais disponible en précommande.
Scientists reveal why walking gets so much harder with age
Research indicates that older adults sacrifice walking efficiency for stability by stiffening their ankles, which increases muscle fatigue.
Des neurones humains face à l’IA : les organoïdes promettent une révolution qui pourrait nous dépasser
Les organoïdes cérébraux progressent rapidement, soulevant des questions sur l'avenir de l'IA biologique.
Business
Space lands a16z speedrun backing for its vision to turn the cloud into your hard drive
Startup Space has raised $2.4 million to develop a more seamless, integrated cloud storage solution intended to replace traditional local hard drives.
Berkshire Hathaway a presque doublé sa participation dans Google
Le conglomérat de Warren Buffett a considérablement augmenté ses parts dans Alphabet au cours du deuxième trimestre.
Health
6 choses essentielles à savoir sur la rage au Québec
Un guide informatif sur la progression de la rage chez les animaux au Québec et les mesures de précaution nécessaires pour la population.
Finance
Tarifs américains de 50 % : coup dur pour les PME
L'administration américaine s'apprête à appliquer des tarifs douaniers de 50 % sur plus de 500 catégories de produits canadiens.
Sport
«C’est probablement ma dernière année», déclare Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo a laissé entendre que la saison en cours pourrait être la dernière de sa carrière professionnelle.