MIT Tech Review
The shock of seeing your body used in deepfake porn
Deepfake pornography is turning ordinary professional images into weapons, as victims discover their likenesses have been grafted onto explicit content without their consent. Jennifer's case illustrates a growing crisis: even a routine headshot search can surface non-consensual material, leaving professionals vulnerable to reputational and psychological harm. As the technology becomes more accessible, the gap between legal protections and real-world damage continues to widen.
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Ars Technica
Desperate Trump taps "Tim Apple," Jensen Huang, Elon Musk to attend Xi summit
Trump is leaning on a star-studded roster of tech titans — including Apple's Tim Cook, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and Elon Musk — as he heads into high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The move signals just how much economic firepower Trump needs behind him at the negotiating table. The summit could push the administration to soften its stance on semiconductor tariffs and recalibrate its position on Taiwan.
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The Verge
Android’s latest AI feature predicts what you’ll do next
Google's new "contextual suggestions" feature uses AI to anticipate user behavior, surfacing relevant app actions based on location and routine — like queuing up a workout playlist the moment you walk into the gym. Currently rolling out on Pixel 10 devices, the system learns from daily habits to serve up timely recommendations without manual input. It marks another step in Google's push to make Android feel less reactive and more predictive.
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New Nginx Exploit
A newly disclosed exploit targeting Nginx has surfaced on GitHub, drawing attention from the security community. The repository, dubbed "Nginx-Rift," suggests an active vulnerability in one of the world's most widely deployed web servers. Given Nginx's ubiquity in production infrastructure, administrators should monitor the disclosure closely and assess exposure as details develop.
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Cerebras raises $5.5B, then stock pops $108%, in the first huge tech IPO of 2026
Cerebras defied a turbulent path to market, raising $5.5 billion in what marks the first major tech IPO of 2026. Shares surged 108% on debut, signaling renewed investor appetite for AI infrastructure plays. The listing represents a significant vindication for the AI chip startup after a prolonged and uncertain road to going public.
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