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Researchers from UC San Diego and the University of Maryland discovered that nearly half of geostationary satellites transmit unencrypted sensitive data, risking eavesdropping. Using a $800 satellite receiver, they found exposed consumer, corporate, and military information, alerting some affected organizations to enhance security.
MIT researchers have advanced nuclear fusion technology by predicting plasma behavior in tokamak reactors using physics and machine learning, enhancing reliability. This breakthrough could make fusion a viable, clean, and abundant energy source, although challenges remain.
California's SB 243 mandates safety protocols for AI companion chatbots to protect children and vulnerable users. It holds companies accountable for non-compliance and addresses issues like age verification, crisis intervention, and prevention of explicit content. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.
Nvidia's DGX Spark, a compact "personal AI supercomputer," goes on sale October 15th for $3,999. Powered by the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, it boasts impressive AI capabilities, making advanced AI accessible to researchers and students.
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