Quantum Computing: Revolutionizing Medicine, AI, and Geopolitics
A "Aha! Ten Minutes of Everyday Knowledge" podcast episode features Dr. Florian Neukart discussing quantum computing's potential in medicine, AI, and the risks to data security, highlighting the technology's complex implications and global impact.
Quantum Computing: Revolutionizing Medicine, AI, and Geopolitics
A "Aha! Ten Minutes of Everyday Knowledge" podcast episode features Dr. Florian Neukart discussing quantum computing's potential in medicine, AI, and the risks to data security, highlighting the technology's complex implications and global impact.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Sanctions Two Groups for Election Disinformation
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two groups, one Russian and one Iranian, for using AI-generated disinformation to interfere in the 2024 election by creating deepfake videos, fake news sites, and social media posts to sway voters.
U.S. Sanctions Two Groups for Election Disinformation
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two groups, one Russian and one Iranian, for using AI-generated disinformation to interfere in the 2024 election by creating deepfake videos, fake news sites, and social media posts to sway voters.
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36% Bias Score
Windows 10 Market Share Rises as Windows 11 Upgrade Efforts Fail.
As of December 2024, Windows 10 market share is rising while Windows 11's is falling, leaving over 65% of Windows users on an unsupported operating system nearing its end-of-life in October 2025, despite Microsoft's promotional efforts and a $30 extended support offer.
Windows 10 Market Share Rises as Windows 11 Upgrade Efforts Fail.
As of December 2024, Windows 10 market share is rising while Windows 11's is falling, leaving over 65% of Windows users on an unsupported operating system nearing its end-of-life in October 2025, despite Microsoft's promotional efforts and a $30 extended support offer.
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Systems
Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department's systems via third-party provider BeyondTrust in December 2023, stealing unclassified documents; the incident is under investigation by the FBI and CISA.
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Systems
Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department's systems via third-party provider BeyondTrust in December 2023, stealing unclassified documents; the incident is under investigation by the FBI and CISA.
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44% Bias Score
750 Million Android Devices Vulnerable to Attack as Google Enhances Security
Over 750 million Android devices are vulnerable to attack due to outdated operating systems, prompting Google to implement the Play Integrity API in 2025, which will improve security but may render older devices incompatible with certain apps.
750 Million Android Devices Vulnerable to Attack as Google Enhances Security
Over 750 million Android devices are vulnerable to attack due to outdated operating systems, prompting Google to implement the Play Integrity API in 2025, which will improve security but may render older devices incompatible with certain apps.
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury, New Investment Restrictions Imposed
Chinese hackers breached a US Treasury third-party software vendor, accessing unclassified documents; this follows the Salt Typhoon campaign affecting nine US telecommunication companies, and new US investment restrictions in sensitive Chinese technologies start January 2nd.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury, New Investment Restrictions Imposed
Chinese hackers breached a US Treasury third-party software vendor, accessing unclassified documents; this follows the Salt Typhoon campaign affecting nine US telecommunication companies, and new US investment restrictions in sensitive Chinese technologies start January 2nd.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Soldier Indicted for Selling Trump, Harris Call Logs
A U.S. Army communications specialist, Cameron John Wagenius, was arrested on December 20, 2024, near Fort Hood, Texas, and indicted for illegally selling confidential phone records, allegedly including those of President-elect Trump and Vice President Harris, following a November 2024 data breach o...
U.S. Soldier Indicted for Selling Trump, Harris Call Logs
A U.S. Army communications specialist, Cameron John Wagenius, was arrested on December 20, 2024, near Fort Hood, Texas, and indicted for illegally selling confidential phone records, allegedly including those of President-elect Trump and Vice President Harris, following a November 2024 data breach o...
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36% Bias Score
China-Based Hackers Accused of Breaching US Treasury Network
The US Treasury Department accused China-based hackers of breaching its network on December 8th, accessing employee workstations and unclassified documents via a compromised third-party security key; China denies the allegations, escalating the ongoing cyber conflict between the two nations.
China-Based Hackers Accused of Breaching US Treasury Network
The US Treasury Department accused China-based hackers of breaching its network on December 8th, accessing employee workstations and unclassified documents via a compromised third-party security key; China denies the allegations, escalating the ongoing cyber conflict between the two nations.
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60% Bias Score
Warning: Avoid Firms Offering Money for Betting Account Details
Consumers are urged to avoid companies like Moneyful Ltd. offering money in exchange for personal details to open multiple betting accounts, as this practice, while seemingly lucrative, presents significant financial and identity theft risks.
Warning: Avoid Firms Offering Money for Betting Account Details
Consumers are urged to avoid companies like Moneyful Ltd. offering money in exchange for personal details to open multiple betting accounts, as this practice, while seemingly lucrative, presents significant financial and identity theft risks.
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40% Bias Score
Chalmers Warns of Crypto-Driven Financial Crisis
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of systemic risks to Australia's financial system from incorporating cryptocurrencies, citing potential US deregulation under President Trump and the inherent worthlessness and volatility of crypto assets.
Chalmers Warns of Crypto-Driven Financial Crisis
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of systemic risks to Australia's financial system from incorporating cryptocurrencies, citing potential US deregulation under President Trump and the inherent worthlessness and volatility of crypto assets.
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56% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury in Major Cyberattack
On Tuesday, Chinese hackers stole several unclassified documents from the US Department of the Treasury after compromising a third-party software provider; the Treasury Department, along with the FBI and CISA, are investigating the incident, which follows the disclosure of a large-scale Chinese cybe...
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury in Major Cyberattack
On Tuesday, Chinese hackers stole several unclassified documents from the US Department of the Treasury after compromising a third-party software provider; the Treasury Department, along with the FBI and CISA, are investigating the incident, which follows the disclosure of a large-scale Chinese cybe...
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48% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Systems
Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party cybersecurity provider, BeyondTrust, gaining access to unclassified documents on US Treasury Department workstations in early December 2023, prompting investigations by the FBI and CISA.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Systems
Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party cybersecurity provider, BeyondTrust, gaining access to unclassified documents on US Treasury Department workstations in early December 2023, prompting investigations by the FBI and CISA.
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44% Bias Score