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Thousands of servers hacked in ongoing attack targeting Ray AI framework

Researchers say it's the first known in-the-wild attack targeting AI workloads.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/03/thousands-of-servers-hacked-in-ongoing-attack-targeting-ray-ai-framework/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud

Companies are trying to make the "AI PC" happen with new silicon and software.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/intel-microsoft-discuss-plans-to-run-copilot-locally-on-pcs-instead-of-in-the-cloud/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

“MFA Fatigue” attack targets iPhone owners with endless password reset prompts

Rapid-fire prompts sometimes followed with spoofed calls from "Apple support."

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/03/mfa-fatigue-attack-targets-iphone-owners-with-endless-password-reset-prompts/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the philosophy of self, identity, and memory

The critically acclaimed film remains deeply relevant as it marks its 20th anniversary.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/eternal-sunshine-of-the-spotless-mind-and-the-philosophy-of-self-identity-and-memory/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Testing the 2024 BMW M2—maybe the last M car with a manual transmission

We've tested the three-pedal, stickshift BMW M2 on the road and on track.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/03/testing-the-2024-bmw-m2-maybe-the-last-m-car-with-a-manual-transmission/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Apple’s green bubbles targeted by DOJ in lawsuit over iPhone “monopoly”

RCS and green bubbles in iPhone-to-Android texts play role in Apple/DOJ battle.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/apples-green-bubbles-targeted-by-doj-in-lawsuit-over-iphone-monopoly/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Vernor Vinge, father of the tech singularity, has died at age 79

Vinge won multiple Hugo awards and created a sci-fi concept that drives AI researchers.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/03/vernor-vinge-father-of-the-tech-singularity-has-died-at-age-79/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Super Mario Bros. Wonder devs created 2,000 game-altering “Wonder Effect” ideas

Anyone on the development team could submit on idea on a sticky note.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/03/super-mario-bros-wonder-devs-created-2000-game-altering-wonder-effect-ideas/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Google reshapes Fitbit in its image as users allege “planned obsolescence”

Generative AI may not be enough to appease frustrated customers.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/google-reshapes-fitbit-in-its-image-as-users-allege-planned-obsolescence/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

YouTube rolls out warnings for AI-manipulated videos

YouTube wants "realistic" likenesses or audio fabrications to be labeled.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/youtube-rolls-out-warnings-for-ai-manipulated-videos/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Daily Telescope: A colorful star trail through the largest window in space

Expect more of this later in 2024 as a veteran astronaut heads back into orbit.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/03/daily-telescope-a-colorful-star-trail-through-the-largest-window-in-space/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Sony reportedly halts PSVR2 production amid slow sales

Pricy tethered headset falters after the modest success of original PSVR.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/03/sony-reportedly-halts-psvr2-production-amid-slow-sales/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Apple may hire Google to power new iPhone AI features using Gemini—report

With Apple's own AI tech lagging behind, the firm looks for a fallback solution.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/03/apple-may-hire-google-to-power-new-iphone-ai-features-using-gemini-report/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

USB hubs, printers, Java, and more seemingly broken by macOS 14.4 update

Issues seem to be related to security fixes made in Apple's latest OS.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/usb-hubs-printers-java-and-more-seemingly-broken-by-macos-14-4-update/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Redwoods are growing almost as fast in the UK as their Californian cousins

New study finds that giant sequoias add 70 cm of height and store 160 kg of carbon per year.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/redwoods-are-growing-almost-as-fast-in-the-uk-as-their-californian-cousins/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Finally, engineers have a clue that could help them save Voyager 1

A new signal from humanity's most distant spacecraft could be the key to restoring it.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/03/finally-engineers-have-a-clue-that-could-help-them-save-voyager-1/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

“Really bad timing”: Meta is killing misinformation analysis tool on August 14

Replacement tool will no longer allow access for journalists, public.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/really-bad-timing-meta-is-killing-misinformation-analysis-tool-on-august-14/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Hackers can read private AI assistant chats even though they’re encrypted

All non-Google chat GPTs affected by side channel that leaks responses sent to users.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/03/hackers-can-read-private-ai-assistant-chats-even-though-theyre-encrypted/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Death by neti pot: Why you shouldn’t use tap water to clean your sinuses

An alarming number of Americans think tap water is sterile—it's definitely not.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/death-by-neti-pot-why-you-shouldnt-use-tap-water-to-clean-your-sinuses/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Most mobile subscription apps generate under $1,000/month, study of 30K apps finds

New apps reportedly make median monthly revenue of less than $50.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/most-mobile-subscription-apps-generate-under-1000-month-study-of-30k-apps-finds/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social