A novel attack technique dubbed ”Lies-in-the-Loop” (LITL) has been observed manipulating human approval prompts in agentic AI systems
The joy and resilience of youth light this year’s Hanukkah
Again, during a time of Jewish celebration, the forces of darkness seem ascendant, transforming gatherings into killing fields of intolerance.
Tacoma amended its landlord rules for affordable housing. Seattle, take note
Seattle City Hall needs to step up and finally tackle the hard challenges of an affordable housing market that isn’t functioning properly. Just look at Tacoma.
Iranian actor Hamid Taleghani passes away at 59
Hamid Taleghani, a veteran Iranian film and television actor, has died after a period of illness caused by liver cancer, Iranian media reported.
Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in testimony to Congress
The former US Special Counsel is facing questions about his two defunct criminal investigations into President Donald Trump.
Polar bear mother adopts cub in rarely documented case
It’s only the 13th known case of adoption out of the 4,600 bears studied for nearly five decades in the northern Canadian area.
‘Panda-monium’ in Japan as beloved bears summoned back to Beijing
Japanese fans of cuddly, black-and-white bamboo-eating bears are reportedly in despair as two giant pandas from Tokyo Zoo are prepared to depart for China.
Venezuela’s Machado leaves Oslo after trip to receive Nobel Peace Prize
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado went to Norway despite a travel ban imposed by Venezuelan authorities.
Google sues the Chinese-speaking cybercriminal group known as Darcula, behind an alleged US text message phishing ring, in the US, seeking a restraining order (Kevin Collier/NBC News)
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Google sues the Chinese-speaking cybercriminal group known as Darcula, behind an alleged US text message phishing ring, in the US, seeking a restraining order — Google says the group’s tools enabled scammer…
Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix’s.