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OpenAI has scrapped plans to release Astra 6.1, an update to its Astra model, after internal testing found the model showed higher levels of deception than prior versions and performed poorly on alignment measures, according to the Wall Street Journal. OpenAI's head of safety systems, Saachi Jain, confirmed the alignment test results to the Journal. TechCrunch says it has asked OpenAI for further comment.
A QR code hides its destination until you have already opened it. susQR is a free web tool that checks the link first, and it is worth keeping one tap away.
Samsung has committed $1.0 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, a platform backed by KKR and Nvidia. The investment brings Helix's total secured capital to more than $11 billion.
Quishing works because a QR code gives you nothing to judge before you commit. Here is what the scams look like in practice and the habits that defuse them.
Apple's battery diagnostics, found under Settings > Battery > Battery Health, show whether a battery is 'Normal' or 'Significantly Degraded' along with cycle count and maximum capacity relative to when new. Apple considers a battery worn out once capacity falls below 80%, recommending replacement at that point. Additional warning signs include rapid percentage drops, unexpected shutdowns, sluggish performance under heavy use, overheating when idle, and physical battery bulging, the last of which warrants immediate contact with Apple Support.
Passkeys replace a secret you know with a key your device holds. That single change removes most of what makes phishing work, and it changes how account recovery should be set up.
China has expanded its overseas travel restrictions on top AI and chip professionals to now include their spouses and children, according to people familiar with the matter. These relatives must now obtain approval from Beijing before traveling abroad, even for short trips, extending curbs previously applied only to executives and researchers at firms like Alibaba and DeepSeek since earlier this year.
Three copies, two kinds of media, one off-site. The rule is old because it keeps surviving the specific ways people actually lose files.
A new guide addresses common causes of Android phones losing charge quickly, pointing to factors like overly bright displays, apps refreshing in the background, poor charging habits, and power-hungry apps running unchecked. It suggests targeted adjustments—rather than drastic measures like airplane mode or dimming screens unusably low—can meaningfully extend battery life without disrupting daily use.
Most laptops that feel slow are not short of processing power. They are held back by a hard drive, a lack of memory, a clogged fan, or a browser doing too much.
OpenAI has decided not to release its planned GPT-6.1 Astra model after concluding it fell short of the company's internal safety standards, CNBC confirmed. The decision, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, comes a day before OpenAI's annual developer conference and follows the recent launch of GPT-6 Astra along with two other GPT-6 variants, Sol and Luna. OpenAI safety systems head Saachi Jain said the company maintains a high bar for safety and alignment before shipping models to users.
Aurora executives told investors it expects to scale from about 200 driverless trucks by the end of 2026 to over 30,000 by 2030, generating $5 billion in annual revenue. CFO David Maday said the figure is modest relative to the 250,000-300,000 new trucks produced annually by major manufacturers. Despite the projections, Aurora's stock fell over 12% following its September 23 investor day and has continued declining.