AI can be an ally in rooting out ransomware threats
AI can be used to prevent cybersecurity threats linked to ransomware, says University of Cincinnati researcher Nelly Elsayed.
Jun 26, 2026
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Security
Consumer & Gadgets
Sony discontinues Japan sales of robot puppy 'aibo'
Sony is halting sales of its robotic puppy "aibo" in Japan, the company said, eight years after the latest model of its interactive android pet became an instant hit.
Jun 26, 2026
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Computer Sciences
Western Australia police are scanning faces in public—and the law is not ready for the consequences
In a first for Australian law enforcement, police in Western Australia have deployed live facial recognition technology in marked vans at locations around Perth.
Jun 25, 2026
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Consumer & Gadgets
Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips
Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
Jun 25, 2026
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Machine learning & AI
The art of literary translation exposes the limits of AI
For centuries, people have dreamed of undoing Babel. Sci-fi novelists envisioned universal translators, and linguists devised international languages, all in pursuit of a world where one person could speak and another could ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Security
Medical data of minorities could be more vulnerable to cyberattack
Individuals whose data are used to train medical artificial intelligence (AI) models may be at risk of being identified in cyberattacks, according to a Nature paper. Underrepresented groups may face disproportionately higher ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Robotics
Robots that can identify materials and map unknown environments could aid nuclear and defense sectors
Robots that can see beyond human vision, build live 3D maps of unknown environments and identify what objects are made of are being developed by researchers at the University of Surrey, opening new possibilities for applications ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Machine learning & AI
AI-driven race strategy could give Formula One teams competitive advantage
Scientists believe AI could provide F1 strategists with additional information to inform their decision-making during races—where quick decision-making based on data can improve performance on track. Dr. Antonio Rago, a lecturer ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Robotics
Underwater robots that are always on call pave the way for pipeline and cable security
Growing economic activity in the ocean space is increasing the need for more regular monitoring and inspection of underwater infrastructure and its surroundings. Autonomous underwater vehicles capable of monitoring and inspecting ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
AI-fueled demand boosts US chip producer Micron to record results
American memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology on Wednesday reported record quarterly results, driven by demand from data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI).
Jun 25, 2026
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