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UK Cyber Chief: AI Hacking Tools Like Mythos Could Benefit Cybersecurity if Secured

UK's top cyber official says AI hacking tools like Mythos could boost cybersecurity if secured, urging collaboration between AI firms and government amid rising cyber threats.

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Getty Images Richard Horne wearing a dark suit and light blue tie

Aberdeen's Hydrogen Bus Fleet Project Costs Nearly £14 Million

Aberdeen's pioneering hydrogen double-decker bus fleet, costing nearly £14m, was discontinued due to fueling issues, with the city shifting focus to electric buses.

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BBC Several hydrogen buses lined up in parking bays, taken from the air.

Northern Ireland Churches Adopt Contactless Donations to Modernize Giving

Churches in Northern Ireland are adopting contactless card terminals to facilitate donations, reflecting changing payment habits post-pandemic. Key churches like St Columb's Cathedral and St Augustine's have implemented this technology to accommodate visitors and congregants who prefer cashless g...

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BBC An electronic tablet is fixed to a stand at the inside door of a church. To the left, legs and feet can be seen standing up a tiled aisle. To the right, on top of wooden unit there is a sign that says: "Don't have cash? Please use our contactless card terminal."

Proxima Fusion's Stellarator Aims for Breakthrough in Clean Energy

Proxima Fusion pursues a challenging stellarator design to achieve clean fusion energy, aiming to produce more energy than consumed. Backed by significant funding, it competes globally while leveraging Europe's manufacturing expertise.

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Proxima Fusion A mock-up of a stellarator. It is a large doughut shape, but with curves and twists.

Artemis II Inspires Youth and Advances Space Careers in Cornwall

NASA's Artemis II mission inspires youth in Cornwall, boosting interest in space careers and highlighting local contributions from Goonhilly Earth Station and Spaceport Cornwall.

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White House and Anthropic Pause Legal Dispute to Discuss Mythos AI Model

The White House and AI firm Anthropic paused their legal dispute to hold a constructive meeting about the Mythos AI model, despite past tensions and a supply chain risk designation.

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Reuters Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on stage wearing a blue blazer and dark-rimmed round eye glasses.

Scottish Engineer Fergal Mackie Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 for Prosthetic Innovation

Fergal Mackie, a Scottish engineer and founder of Metacarpal, has been named in Forbes 30 under 30 for developing a mechanical prosthetic hand powered by body motion, aiming to improve prosthetic acceptance and functionality worldwide.

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Metacarpal Fergal Mackie smiling at the camera. He has brown hair and is wearing glasses.

Tinder and Zoom Use Iris Scans to Verify Users and Combat AI Fraud

Tinder and Zoom adopt iris-scanning technology from World to verify users' humanity amid rising AI impersonation and fraud concerns.

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Reuters A man in India sitting before an earlier World device, a silver orb, to have his eye scanned as a form of human identification. He has dark hair and a green shirt, and looks straight into the orb, on a desk in front of him, while another man points to it.

AI Minister Liz Kendall Reveals She Does Not Use AI at Work

AI Minister Liz Kendall reveals she does not use AI at work, focusing on personal use and government AI initiatives, while addressing job impacts and public concerns.

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BBC Liz Kendall wearing a serious expression, dressed in a dark suit, stands in front of a white car

Claude Mythos: Understanding the AI Model and Its Cybersecurity Risks

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model claims to excel in cybersecurity tasks, raising concerns among experts and regulators about potential risks and benefits.

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Chinese Carmaker Seres Patents Voice-Activated In-Car Toilet for Long Journeys

Chinese carmaker Seres has patented a voice-activated in-vehicle toilet designed to slide out from under a passenger seat, aiming to meet restroom needs during long trips or camping. The toilet features odor control and waste evaporation systems but its commercial release remains uncertain.

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Getty Images Employees inspects a shiny black Seres electric sports utility vehicle in a production line at factory in China

How Digital Twins Are Transforming Workers into 'Superworkers'

Digital twins, AI replicas of workers, are transforming productivity and raising questions on ownership, pay, and legal governance. Experts highlight benefits and challenges as companies adopt this emerging technology.

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Andy Barnes Richard Skellett, wearing a dark jacket and pink shirt, smiles while looking into the camera

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