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Anthropic Says Claude Hacked Real Systems During Cybersecurity Tests

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Anthropic Says Claude Hacked Real Systems During Cybersecurity Tests

In a review triggered by OpenAI's Hugging Face incident, Anthropic discovered three of its AI models had breached real organizations during third-party evaluations.

Louise Matsakis, Lily Hay Newman 3 weeks ago

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How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums

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How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums

A new restriction on foreign-made mobile robots affects robotic vacuums, pool cleaners, and lawn mowers. Here’s what it means for the bots already in your home—and the ones you may never get to buy.

Nena Farrell 3 weeks ago

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A Leaked Memo Ties Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Utilities to Iran

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A Leaked Memo Ties Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Utilities to Iran

A memo obtained by WIRED, issued by the water utilities information sharing group WaterISAC, links dozens of cyberattacks against Minnesota water utilities to Tehran.

Andy Greenberg 3 weeks ago

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Everyone Is Freaking Out About OpenAI and Anthropic’s Race for Dominance

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Everyone Is Freaking Out About OpenAI and Anthropic’s Race for Dominance

Researchers fear AI is moving too fast, while Mark Zuckerberg is worried about who owns it. Plus: Inside Black Forest Labs’ push into robotics.

Maxwell Zeff 3 weeks ago

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Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Snubs OpenAI and Anthropic

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Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Snubs OpenAI and Anthropic

This week on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the open- vs. closed-source debate in AI, key players in White House AI policy, and how to stop your chatbot logs from showing up in search-engine results.

Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer, Leah Feiger 3 weeks ago

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Back to School Office Chair Deals 2026: $200 and Less

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Back to School Office Chair Deals 2026: $200 and Less

Here are the best back-to-school deals under $200 on comfy, ergonomic chairs for all-nighters and cram sessions

Matthew Korfhage 3 weeks ago

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For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis

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For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis

The temporary exemption from federal safety standards will let Amazon’s Zoox launch a real, paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas.

Aarian Marshall 3 weeks ago

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Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting

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Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting

The two Chrome updates in June patched more bugs than the 23 updates before them. Now, Google is ramping up its patching schedule thanks to AI-assisted vulnerability discovery.

Lily Hay Newman 3 weeks ago

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The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You

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The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You

Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.

Boone Ashworth 3 weeks ago

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Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World

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Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World

The latest version of Google DeepMind's AI model includes a significant jump into “physical AGI.” But plopping AI into the real world comes with risks.

Will Knight 3 weeks ago

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Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon

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Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon

Razer has finally caved and made its first Hall Effect gaming keyboard. I dug into its switches, features, and gaming performance to see if it was worth the wait.

Henri Robbins 3 weeks ago

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DOGE Veterans Are Landing Big Jobs at Prediction Markets

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DOGE Veterans Are Landing Big Jobs at Prediction Markets

Polymarket and Novig have both recently brought ex-DOGE affiliates onboard as scrutiny of the industry intensifies.

Kate Knibbs 3 weeks ago

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4 Best Budget Smartwatch Models for Less Than $250 (2026)

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4 Best Budget Smartwatch Models for Less Than $250 (2026)

From fitness tracking to notifications, the best budget smartwatch can do a lot without costing a fortune.

Boutayna Chokrane 3 weeks ago

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is a Superhero Movie for Yearners

Peter Parker’s isolation lands especially hard in the age of AI, a loneliness crisis, and endless scrolling.

Carla Sertin 3 weeks ago

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Don’t Get Too Attached to Jimothy

Urban wildlife biologists say the stumpy raccoon seems to have adapted well to his environment and spinal condition—but his internet fame presents a new threat.

Miles Klee 3 weeks ago

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OpenAI’s Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake

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OpenAI’s Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake

If the generative AI giant had followed well-known security best practices, it’s likely that its AI agent would never have escaped to the open internet and hacked multiple companies.

Lily Hay Newman 3 weeks ago

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LinkedIn Won’t Be Expanding Its Data Centers in the Next Year

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LinkedIn Won’t Be Expanding Its Data Centers in the Next Year

Despite the ongoing AI boom, LinkedIn is holding the line on compute spending. Instead, it’s challenging engineers to make every GPU count.

Paresh Dave 3 weeks ago

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TCL Tab A1 Plus Review (2026): Cheap Tablet That Doesn’t Feel It

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TCL Tab A1 Plus Review (2026): Cheap Tablet That Doesn’t Feel It

For most people, the Tab A1 Plus checks all the boxes and is the best budget tablet you can buy, but don’t expect power or long-term Android support.

Scott Gilbertson 3 weeks ago

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A Civilian Plane Crashed in New Mexico. Was the Military’s Tech to Blame?

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A Civilian Plane Crashed in New Mexico. Was the Military’s Tech to Blame?

Drone warfare is making the skies more dangerous, even for airplanes far from the battlefield.

Jeff Wise 3 weeks ago

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AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans

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AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans

Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” with others.

Andy Greenberg 3 weeks ago

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I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots

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I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots

A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to my apartment. In exchange for a free lunch, I let them record every chop and stir to train future humanoids.

Reece Rogers 3 weeks ago

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