CLI to find or purge DRM-locked and low-quality music files
CLI that scans a music library and lists or deletes tracks that match your rules: DRM-locked files, low bitrates, and other quality bars. Point it at a file or folder; filters decide what matches.
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What a 23% kernel speedup tells us about whether AI can improve itself and how to quantify the gains. In 2025, Google DeepMind’s AlphaEvolve, an AI system that discovers algorithms, found a way to make a FlashAttention kernel run 23% faster. This was a great …
What a 23% kernel speedup tells us about whether AI can improve itself and how to quantify the gains.
In 2025, Google DeepMind’s AlphaEvolve, an AI system that discovers algorithms, found a way to m… [+11301 chars]
Young adults are finding that dating has become too expensive, between dating app subscription fees, pricey drinks and expensive dinner menus. Business journalist Kristin Myers discusses more.
<ul><li>Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab facility
</li><li>Democratic nominee hopes to flip Kansas Senate seat
</li><li>US air defense stockpiles and offensive weapons significantly depleted: … [+4449 chars]
An HBO Max horror movie that continues one of the genre's most popular franchises has become a huge global hit, and it is perfect for its sequel.
A horror movie that is available on HBO Max worldwide has now become a streaming sensation, which is quite easy to understand, and this new development is perfect for the future of the franchise. 202… [+7326 chars]
Michael Simpson is accused of shutting off an 18-year-old diver’s air supply during a confrontation in Florida.
<ul><li>Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab facility
</li><li>Democratic nominee hopes to flip Kansas Senate seat
</li><li>US air defense stockpiles and offensive weapons significantly depleted: … [+4449 chars]
The tech industry is realizing it needs to build agents based on what regular consumers want, not just what its AI models can do.
Silicon Valley is already convinced that AI agents are the future. In the heart of the tech industry, people are designing payment systems for agents, using them to automate their jobs, and most rece… [+3635 chars]
Even in the age of AI-powered autonomous cyberattacks, the crude, tried and tested, hacking techniques of tricking victims into doing things they shouldn’t are still producing great results.
Groups of unknown hackers are targeting and breaking into large fina…
Even in the age of AI-powered autonomous cyberattacks, the crude, tried and tested, hacking techniques of tricking victims into doing things they shouldnt are still producing great results.Groups of … [+147 chars]
Revelations of OpenAI and Anthropic artificial intelligence agents hacking third parties has drawn the "serious concern" of Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., who is now seeking answers from the two businesses incorporated as public benefit companies (PBC) in…
Revelations of OpenAI and Anthropic artificial intelligence agents hacking third parties has drawn the "serious concern" of Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., who is now seeking answers from the two … [+146 chars]
Connor Riley Moucka of Kitchener was charged with computer fraud, wire fraud, use of stolen credentials and aggravated identity theft, and faces up to 32 years in prison
A Canadian man has pleaded guilty in the U.S. to a computer hacking conspiracy that affected more than 165 companies, involved the theft of over 50 billion consumer records and resulted in the extort… [+4570 chars]
U.S. financial firms and businesses faced phone-based hacking attacks recently. Hackers used fake websites to steal employee passwords and gain access. These attacks targeted private equity, law firms, and financial ratings agencies. Sophisticated social engi…
Dozens of U.S. financial institutions and other businesses over the past month have been targeted by ransom-seeking hackers who use phone calls to compromise their victims, according to Google and in… [+3255 chars]
Ransom-seeking hackers who use phone calls to compromise their victims targeted dozens of prominent U.S. financial institutions and other businesses over the...
By Raphael Satter, AJ Vicens and Anirban Sen
WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Ransom-seeking hackers who use phone calls to compromise their victims targeted dozens of prominent U.S. financial institut… [+3682 chars]
Connor Moucka, a 26-year-old Canadian citizen, has pled guilty to hacking more than 165 companies, stealing billions of records, and extorting several companies and individuals.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the guilty plea in a press…
Connor Moucka, a 26-year-old Canadian citizen, has pled guilty to hacking more than 165 companies, stealing billions of records, and extorting several companies and individuals.On Wednesday, the U.S.… [+146 chars]
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is now urgently investigating how its AI coding bot Muse Spark managed to launch a cyber attack by accessing the open internet.
Meta today became the latest major technology firm to admit one of its artificial intelligence models had connected to the internet and hacked another company.
The Facebook and Instagram owner is no… [+7571 chars]
Richard and Paul join Steve Gibson and Leo for a live episode of Security Now recorded at the Black Hat USA 2026 conference in Las Vegas.
The post Security Now 1090: Black Hat appeared first on Thurrott.com.
Richard and Paul join Steve Gibson and Leo for a live episode of Security Now recorded at the Black Hat USA 2026 conference in Las Vegas.At Black Hat Las Vegas, the Security Now crew digs into how AI… [+1594 chars]
A U.S. court sentenced Ransom Cartel founder Maksim Silnikau to 16 years for running a ransomware-as-a-service operation. Maksim Silnikau (aka “J.P. Morgan,” “lansky,” and “xxx,”) built a ransomware business the way a franchise owner builds a chain: he never …
Ransom Cartel Leader Sentenced to 16 Years in U.S.
Maksim Silnikau (aka “J.P. Morgan,” “lansky,” and “xxx,”) built a ransomware business the way a franchise owner builds a chain: he never had to tou… [+4222 chars]
というJournal of Economic Perspectives論文をMostly Economicsが紹介している。原題は「AI and Our Economic Future」で、著者はCharles I. Jones（スタンフォード大）。 これはAIと我々の経済的将来 - himaginary’s diaryで紹介した論文の掲載版だが、要旨が当時と変わっている。 Artificial intelligence (AI) will likely be the most transformative te…
というJournal of Economic Perspectives論文をMostly Economicsが紹介している。原題は「AI and Our Economic Future」で、著者はCharles I. Jones（スタンフォード大）。
これはAIと我々の経済的将来 - himaginary’s diaryで紹介した論文の掲載版だが、要旨が当時と変わっている。
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Experts now warn that artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to expose everyone's darkest secrets.
Whether it's a sordid affair or a deeply private medical problem, everyone has some things they'd rather keep safely hidden from public view.
But experts now warn that artificial intelligence (AI) i… [+10583 chars]
New CEO Dave Lewis lifts investors’ spirits by promising strategic overhaul worthy of his nickname ‘Drastic Dave’
Diageo’s new chief executive has unveiled plans to double Guinness production while hacking back a “significant” proportion of its 30,000-strong …
New CEO Dave Lewis lifts investors spirits by promising strategic overhaul worthy of his nickname Drastic DaveDiageos new chief executive has unveiled plans to double Guinness production while hackin… [+139 chars]
Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI have all had incidents of AI models hacking other companies during cybersecurity testing.
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., one of the authors of the "AI Kill Switch Act," said Thursday that the ongoing hacks by rogue artificial intelligence agents are adding urgency to getting the bill passed.
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Recognizing local, regional, and global achievements that strengthen enterprise cybersecurity, cyber resilience, risk management, and organizational security across industries SAN FRANCISCO, August 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Globee® Awards, organizers of mer…
Recognizing local, regional, and global achievements that strengthen enterprise cybersecurity, cyber resilience, risk management, and organizational security across industries
SAN FRANCISCO, August … [+3183 chars]
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester demands security logs and transcripts from OpenAI and Anthropic after AI agents allegedly hacked third parties during testing.
Revelations of OpenAI and Anthropic artificial intelligence agents hacking third parties has drawn the "serious concern" of Sen. Lisa Blunt Blunt Rochester, D-Del., who is now seeking answers from th… [+8789 chars]
Supermicro's Seventh Annual Open Storage Summit Brings Together 21 Ecosystem Partners to Share Practical Guidance on Deploying Enterprise AI at Scale
SAN JOSE, Calif. , Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Enterprise, Storage, and 5G/Edge featuring Data Center Building Block S… [+4184 chars]
Connor Moucka pleads guilty over sprawling 2024 campaign that looted billions of records
A Canadian who helped orchestrate the sprawling Snowflake-linked data theft campaign has pleaded guilty in the US, admitting that he and his co-conspirators returned to squeeze at least one victim a … [+2526 chars]
Baldwin didn't hold back in her criticisms of Hilton for sexualizing her 'from a young age' and commenting on her 'weight and body (as a child).'
Ireland Baldwin has responded to Perez Hilton's hospitalization after a disturbing livestream in which he self-harmed with a knife.
On Wednesday, the day after Hilton was rushed to a hospital, the 3… [+11768 chars]
Meta AI Model Hacked Outside Company, Adding to Concerns Over Rogue BotsWSJ OpenAI Didn’t Notice Its AI Agents Using a Message Board to Plan Their Hacking SpreeWIRED BusinessThe Economist OpenAI warns autonomous hacks are ‘watershed moment for computer securi…
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