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Silicon Valley bets big on ‘environments’ to train AI agents

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2025-09-25 03:00:48

For years, Big Tech CEOs have touted visions of AI agents that can autonomously use software applications to complete tasks for people. But take today’s consumer AI agents out for a spin, whether it’s OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent or Perplexity’s Comet, and you’ll quickly realize how limited the technology still is. Making AI agents more robust may take a new set of techniques that the industry is still discovering. One of those techniques is carefully simulating workspaces where agents can be trained

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Live Updates: Shai-Hulud, the Most Dangerous NPM Breach in History

news.ycombinator.com Idan Dardikman 2025-09-25 07:26:32

We are tracking the largest and most dangerous npm supply-chain compromise in history, known as the Shai-Hulud malware campaign, which has now impacted hundreds of packages across multiple maintainers. This includes popular libraries such as @ctrl/tinycolor as well as packages maintained by CrowdStrike. Malicious versions embed a trojanized script (bundle.js) designed to steal developer credentials, exfiltrate secrets, and persist in repositories and endpoints through automated workflows. The ta

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YouTube rolls out Studio updates, ‘likeness’ detection, lip-synced dubs, creator collabs, and more

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-09-25 03:30:00

YouTube on Tuesday announced a suite of new features coming to YouTube Studio, the platform over 30 million creators use to manage their channels and track their analytics and revenue every month. At its Made on YouTube event, the company unveiled new and updated tools like an AI-powered chatbot for support, an inspiration tab, title A/B testing features, auto dubbing, likeness detection tools, and more. Many of these features build on tools previously announced or tested with smaller groups bu

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Rivian breaks ground on $5B Georgia factory ahead of construction in 2026

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2025-09-25 07:03:23

Rivian has officially broken ground on its long-planned factory near Atlanta, Georgia, which will one day allow the company to make as many as 400,000 of its next-generation electric vehicles per year. The company held a shovel ceremony on Tuesday where CEO RJ Scaringe was joined by Georgia officials, including Governor Brian Kemp. But, as TechCrunch first reported in July, the company is still eyeing the first quarter of 2026 for an official construction start-date, with vehicle production sta

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Gemini overtakes ChatGPT on App Store, as its Nano Banana AI model drives downloads up 45%

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-09-25 07:07:40

Gemini’s mobile adoption has been soaring since the August launch of its Nano Banana image editor model, which has received positive reviews, particularly from users who say they can now more easily perform complex edits and create realistic images. The app has climbed to the top of global app stores’ charts and has seen a 45% month-over-month increase in downloads in the month of September so far, according to new data provided by app intelligence firm Appfigures. Though the month is only half

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OpenAI Is Building a Teen-Friendly Version of ChatGPT

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-25 11:23:23

OpenAI announced today that it's developing a "different ChatGPT experience" tailored for teenagers, a move that underscores growing concerns about the impact of AI chatbots on young people's mental health. The new teen mode is part of a broader safety push by the company in the wake of a lawsuit by a family who alleged ChatGPT's lack of protections contributed to the death by suicide of their teenage son. The changes include age-prediction technology to keep kids under 18 out of the standard v

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YouTube rolls out Studio updates, ‘likeness’ detection, lip synced dubs, creator collabs, and more

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-09-25 08:30:00

YouTube on Tuesday announced a suite of new features coming to YouTube Studio, the platform over 30 million creators use to manage their channels and track their analytics and revenue every month. At its Made on YouTube event, the company unveiled new and updated tools like an AI-powered chatbot for support, an inspiration tab, title A/B testing features, auto dubbing, likeness detection tools, and more. Many of these features build on tools previously announced or tested with smaller groups, b

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Self-propagating supply chain attack hits 187 npm packages

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-25 15:46:43

Security researchers have identified at least 187 npm packages compromised in an ongoing supply chain attack, with a malicious self-propagating payload to infect other packages. The coordinated worm-style campaign dubbed 'Shai-Hulud' started yesterday with the compromise of the @ctrl/tinycolor npm package, which receives over 2 million weekly downloads. Since then, the campaign has expanded significantly and now includes packages published under CrowdStrike's npm namespace. From tinycolor to

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Scientists Gather to Confront the Doomsday Risks of ‘Mirror Life’

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-09-25 15:10:48

The prospect of creating “mirror life”—synthetic cells made from molecules that are mirror images of those found in nature—remains completely hypothetical. Still, the potential consequences are so dire that experts from around the world are gathering to discuss how to prevent the worst-case scenario. This week, scientists, engineers, policymakers, and other stakeholders will convene in Manchester, U.K., for Engineering and Safeguarding Synthetic Life 2025. This annual international conference e

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Microsoft: WMIC will be removed after Windows 11 25H2 upgrade

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-25 19:58:59

Microsoft has announced that the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) tool will be removed after upgrading to Windows 11 25H2 and later. WMIC is a legacy built-in Windows command-line tool that allows users to interact with the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) system using text commands. In a Microsoft 365 message center update, Microsoft now advises IT administrators to switch to Windows PowerShell for WMI, scripts, and other tools because later Windows releases will

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‘Fantastic Four’ Takes Its First Steps Home Next Week

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-09-25 19:00:53

If you didn’t see Fantastic Four: First Steps in theaters or just want to see it again, you can on digital starting September 23. The latest Marvel Studios will arrive on all the usual platforms, followed by a physical launch on October 14. Along with the standard deleted scenes, special features include a gag reel, commentary track with director Matt Shakman and production designer Kasra Farahani, and three featurettes centering the heroes, their comic book villains, and the film’s retrofuturi

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Feds Launch Investigation Into Faulty Tesla Doors

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-09-25 19:25:41

U.S. regulators just launched an investigation into faulty door handles on certain Tesla cars, after receiving several reports of exterior handles glitching and leaving children trapped inside. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Tuesday that it’s opening a preliminary probe into Tesla’s electrically powered door handles, focusing on 2021 Model Y vehicles. The review covers nearly 175,000 cars and will gauge how widespread and serious the problem is. “At this time,

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Salesforce launches ‘Missionforce,’ a national security-focused business unit

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-09-25 18:00:00

Salesforce is increasing its focus on national security. The customer relationship management giant announced the creation of a new business unit called Missionforce on Tuesday. It will be focused on incorporating AI into defense workflows in three main areas: personnel, logistics, and decision making, according to a company press release. Missionforce will be helmed by Kendall Collins, who joined Salesforce in 2023 and is currently the chief business officer and chief of staff to Salesforce C

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Self-Replicating Worm Hits 180+ Software Packages

krebsonsecurity.com Unknown 2025-09-25 23:08:02

At least 187 code packages made available through the JavaScript repository NPM have been infected with a self-replicating worm that steals credentials from developers and publishes those secrets on GitHub, experts warn. The malware, which briefly infected multiple code packages from the security vendor CrowdStrike, steals and publishes even more credentials every time an infected package is installed. The novel malware strain is being dubbed Shai-Hulud — after the name for the giant sandworms

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Salesforce launches ‘Missonforce,’ a national security-focused business unit

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-09-25 23:00:00

Salesforce is increasing its focus on national security. The customer relationship management giant announced the creation of a new business unit called Missionforce on Tuesday. It will be focused on incorporating AI into defense workflows in three main areas: personnel, logistics, and decision making, according to a company press release. Missionforce will be helmed by Kendall Collins, who joined Salesforce in 2023 and is currently the chief business officer and chief of staff to Salesforce C

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YouTube rolls out Studio updates, ‘likeness’ detection, lip synced dubs, creator collabs and more

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-09-25 23:30:00

YouTube on Tuesday announced a suite of new features coming to YouTube Studio, the platform over 30 million creators use to manage their channels and track their analytics and revenue every month. At its Made on YouTube event, the company unveiled new and updated tools like an AI-powered chatbot for support, an inspiration tab, title A/B testing features, auto dubbing, likeness detection tools, and more. Many of these features build on tools previously announced or tested with smaller groups, b

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Apple Watch Ultra 3: A closer look at its satellite communications tools

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-26 02:00:12

The latest generation of smartwatches is looking to the skies to expand their connectivity capabilities. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will be the second mainstream smartwatch (not counting the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro) to support satellite communications, and the new connectivity feature is one of a few changes coming to the device. Other upgrades include the S10 chip, a slightly larger display, bigger battery that lasts up to 42 hours, support for 5G, as well as the hypertension and sleep score features c

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One of our favorite Samsung microSD cards drops to only $20

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-26 03:27:13

If there's one thing devices don't have, it's enough memory. No matter how much your phone or console comes with, it's never too long before you need to start deleting stuff. With that in mind, we're always happy to see one of our favorite memory cards go on sale. Right now, you can buy the Samsung Evo Select MicroSD card for $20, down from $27. The 26 percent discount brings it to only $2 more than its all-time low price. This model is a new generation with 256GB and read and write speeds up t

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Google's new open protocol secures AI agent transactions - and 60 companies already support it

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-09-26 03:00:37

Hassel/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google announces Agent Payments Protocol (AP2). AP2 helps companies carry out agent-led payments securely. The protocol is launched with the support of more than 60 organizations. The next level of AI assistance in e-commerce is agent-led AI transactions, where your agent can place orders on your behalf, saving you time as a consumer and connecting your product to buyers if you're a merchant. A

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Apple Sports App Is Granting Your Wish: Widgets for iPhone, iPad and Mac

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-26 03:00:06

Ever since it first launched in Feb. 2024, the Apple Sports app has undergone a series of upgrades, additions and improvements. Apple announced the rollout of two new features for the app on Tuesday, including widgets for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Additionally, Apple Sports is coming to eight countries across Europe: Spain, Portugal, Austria, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland and Italy. The updates arrive in time for the bulk of the NFL season and weeks ahead of the NBA and NHL kickoffs, providing f

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The Best Ventless Fireplaces for Cozy Vibes (2025)

wired.com Lisa Wood Shapiro 2025-09-26 03:02:00

The Lloyd from Solo Stove pays serious homage to the freestanding mid-century enameled MCM Preway fireplaces that fetch thousands on the vintage marketplace. For less than $1,000 and a few minutes of assembly, the Lloyd may be a solution for those who want a real flicker. The Lloyd comes in five easy-to-love colors and most resembles the OG Malm Zircon. Made of electroplated steel, metal, and glass, the 31-pound Lloyd stands 3.5 feet tall. The Lloyd uses TerraFlame gel fuel, a proprietary blend

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Google launches new protocol for agent-driven purchases

techcrunch.com Russell Brandom 2025-09-26 03:00:00

On Tuesday, Google announced a new open protocol for purchases initiated by AI agents — automated software programs that can shop and make decisions on behalf of users — with backing from more than 60 merchants and financial institutions. Called the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), the system is meant to be interoperable between AI platforms, payment systems and vendors, providing a traceable paper trail for each transaction. In a post announcing the protocol, Google executives emphasized their c

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This new AI voice trainer can help you learn a new language

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-09-26 14:00:25

MirageC/Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Babbel Speaks walks new speakers through language tests. The AI-powered voice trainer targets beginners. Babbel aims to go beyond language knowledge to in-practice use. While learning any aspect of a new language is hard, actually speaking it is often the most intimidating and challenging. Babbel Speak, a new AI-powered feature from language learning platform Babbel, aims to help, ta

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I was struggling to hear TV dialogue until this soundbar fixed everything for cheap

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-26 15:38:00

Creative Stage Pro soundbar ZDNET's key takeaways The Creative Stage Pro soundbar is available on Amazon for $170. This cost-effective soundbar excels at producing clear dialogue. The Stage Pro subwoofer won't blow you away, but it does add some depth to voices. View now at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. This space-saving soundbar/subwoofer combo from Creative might not meet the lofty demands of an audiophile, but for anyone who wants more sound from their movie

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60 years after Gemini, newly processed images reveal details

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-23 17:43:54

Six decades have now passed since some of the most iconic Project Gemini spaceflights. The 60th anniversary of Gemini 4, when Ed White conducted the first US spacewalk, came in June. The next mission, Gemini 5, ended just two weeks ago, in 1965. These missions are now forgotten by most Americans, as most of the people alive during that time are now deceased. However, during these early years of spaceflight, NASA engineers and astronauts cut their teeth on a variety of spaceflight firsts, flying

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Self Propagating NPM Malware Compromises over 40 Packages

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-26 16:22:03

Executive Summary The NPM ecosystem is facing another critical supply chain attack. The popular @ctrl/tinycolor package, which receives over 2 million weekly downloads, has been compromised along with more than 40 other packages across multiple maintainers. This attack demonstrates a concerning evolution in supply chain threats - the malware includes a self-propagating mechanism that automatically infects downstream packages, creating a cascading compromise across the ecosystem. The compromised

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Best Home Security Cameras Without Subscriptions in 2025: No-Fee Favorites

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-26 16:00:00

Does the camera have the ability to listen to audio and initiate a two-way conversation using the app? Does the camera have night vision that can cover the space you have in mind? Is the app easy to understand, control and use to change settings? Does the camera work with your existing home security system or your preferred voice assistant? Can video be stored without fees? Is it local storage under your control or cloud storage? Do you have to purchase your own storage device? Can you share

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In 2 years, half of all service calls will be resolved by AI - survey

zdnet.com Vala Afshar 2025-09-26 17:00:26

PeopleImages/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways AI agents are boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and improving customer satisfaction. By 2027, 50% of service cases are expected to be resolved by AI. 4 out of 5 service leaders say AI agent investment is essential to meet business demands. Seventy-nine percent of service leaders say investment in AI agents is essential to meet business demands, according to

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This beautiful Linux distro deserves to be better known - here's why

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-26 17:00:35

Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Voyager Linux is a brilliant option for new users. With a customized GNOME desktop, anyone can use this OS. The newest release is still in alpha. Voyager Linux is one of those distributions that tends to go under the radar, which is a shame because it's so good. That's why I'm here. I've reviewed Voyager Linux before (back in 2023) and found it to be user-friendly and elegant. N

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Need to modify user accounts in Linux? This is the command for you

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-26 17:00:36

Trevor Williams/DigitalVision via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The usermod command is short for user modification, and, as the name implies, allows you to modify various aspects of a user account. For a Linux administrator, this command is crucial. For Linux users, the command most certainly comes in handy, especially given what it can do. Let's dive down this rabbit hole and see what's what with the Linux usermod command. 1. Change user details When you crea

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