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Microsoft is finally deprecating the obsolete RC4 encryption cipher, defaulting to the more secure AES-SHA1 by mid-2026. RC4's vulnerabilities have been exploited for decades, leading to significant security breaches, including a major Ascension health network hack.
Concerns about AI-driven mass layoffs and increasing income inequality are rising. Experts argue for a "pro-worker" AI development to enhance workers' skills instead of maximizing automation and job cuts. Government policies are crucial in directing AI development to protect job security and economic stability.
Recipe bloggers are struggling as Google’s AI Mode generates inaccurate and unattributed recipes, harming their ad revenue and trust in their content. Many now consider moving to subscription models or traditional cookbooks, despite the challenges.
Fusion startup Thea Energy aims to revolutionize fusion power with its pixel-inspired reactor, circumventing millimeter precision requirements through specialized control software. Using a simplified stellarator design with small, identical superconducting magnets, Thea seeks to make fusion more cost-effective and streamline construction.
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