Engineering researcher seeks to prevent AI agents from going rogue
As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly capable of working on their own, keeping them focused on their designated tasks is a growing challenge.
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Oct 30, 2026
Thousands of deceptive advertisements have slipped through Google's advertising safeguards, exposing internet users to fake virus warnings, misleading software promises and potentially dangerous downloads, according to new research from NYU Tandon and Radboud University in the Netherlands.
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AI, fuelled by advanced chips, set to power semiconductor manufacturing: industry veteran
Artificial intelligence is no longer merely the driving force behind global semiconductor demand, but is also actively reinventing how chips are designed and built, industry leaders and scientists said at a major science forum in Shanghai on Friday. Chen Yunji, co-founder of AI chipmaker Cambricon Technologies, predicted that the integration between AI and chip design would eventually automate the chip design process entirely. “In the [next] 10 years, the most important development … is the RSI...
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Electric trucks: Reliable on the road and profitable as energy storage
Electric trucks could help freight carriers reduce energy costs and ease financial pressures: Their batteries can also serve as energy storage for the depot or the public grid. As the SPIRIT-E research project comes to a close, a consortium led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) demonstrates how the vehicles can be integrated into the energy system and what conditions must be met for their economically viable operation.
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Forget Halloween! Brits are already getting into the Christmas spirit as demand for mince pies soars by 42%
According to new data released by Waitrose, many Brits are bypassing Halloween and instead are focusing on festive treats.
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Google value plunges by $500bn as its own AI search hits ad sales
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI own search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
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Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far
Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far
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How cities can make room for robotaxis
Switzerland recently launched its first driverless taxi service in Furttal, near Zurich. As robotaxi services become a reality, researchers are increasingly focusing not just on their technical feasibility, but on how large fleets of autonomous vehicles can be integrated into transportation systems while also extending mobility options to currently underserved rural regions.
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From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean
The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?
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Why your house is teeming with spiders: Horrified Brits say their homes are crawling with eight-legged critters - here's what's behind the invasion
Taking to TikTok, several terrified homeowners have revealed how their homes are crawling with eight-legged critters.
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Using ChatGPT before a medical appointment? How to get the best support for your health questions
Erin is in her early 40s. She works part time in a demanding job and has two kids in elementary school. She feels constantly exhausted; she's often angry and feels like she can't think like she used to. Her friend tells her it's perimenopause.
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This Device Uses A.I. and Lasers to Kill Mosquitoes
A Chinese start-up has developed a device that uses artificial intelligence and lasers to kill mosquitoes. But there are safety concerns for people and other creatures nearby when the device is in action.
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Platform simulates lowest-cost pathways for Brazil to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
A new public, open-source digital platform developed by scientists at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil and Princeton University in the United States promises to facilitate the formulation of climate policies in Brazil.
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