Anthropic’s Mythos cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Yoshua Bengio says
Yoshua Bengio, a computer scientist considered one of the “godfathers of AI” for his help in pioneering the deep learning systems that underpin today’s AI models, has been warning about the risks of the technology he helped to create for years. Now, he says new models like Anthropic’s Mythos demonstrate why international institutions urgently need to work together to address AI’s potential dangers. Anthropic’s newest model, Claude Mythos, is said to represent a major ste...
Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition
China’s leading LED chipmaker and its Malaysian partner have abandoned their US$239 million cash offer to purchase Dutch technology company Lumileds Holding after opposition from US authorities, marking the latest setback for Chinese tech investment overseas following the high-profile Nexperia saga. Sanan Optoelectronics, listed in Shanghai, said in a disclosure announcement on Friday that despite multiple rounds of discussions, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)...
What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLiv McMahon,Technology reporterandJoe Tidy,Cyber correspondent, BBC World ServiceReutersIn recent weeks, the AI world has been a-buzz following claims made by leading firm, Anthropic, regarding its new model, Claude Mythos.The company says it found the tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks, which has prompted discussions by regulators, legislators and financial institutions...
The ‘intelligent’ era and why connectivity in technology ecosystems is no longer enough
For more than a decade, the technology industry has been focused on connecting devices. Smartphones, wearables, tablets and services have been designed to work together seamlessly, forming the foundation of today’s digital ecosystems.However, a new reality is emerging. Connectivity alone is no longer enough. Despite the progress made, many connected experiences still rely heavily on user input. Devices share data, but they do not always interpret it meaningfully. Users remain responsible for man...
SEN TIM SHEEHY: Gold Star families deserve justice. This $15B from Iran is a start
During my time serving in the Middle East, I witnessed firsthand Iran’s role in the systematic targeting and murder of Americans. For 47 years, the Iranian regime has deliberately and systematically killed thousands of American servicemembers and civilians, including good friends of mine, by funding and directing a network of proxy terrorist organizations that have directly benefited adversary states like China and Russia with cheap oil, rocket and drone technology and regional instability.This...
Meet the crypto guru to the Fortune 500
Good morning. Fortune 500 companies are already experimenting with blockchain but many CFOs are still hesitant to move real money on-chain. That topic came up in my conversation with Betsabe Botaitis, the new CFO of P2P.org, a company that helps large institutions earn returns from crypto assets. P2P provides the behind-the-scenes technology, such as like servers and security systems, that lets institutions earn rewards from cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana. Normally, companies would...
Reese Witherspoon warns AI is three times more likely to replace women
Actress Reese Witherspoon warned women that their jobs are three times more likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) than those of men unless they begin learning how to use the technology.The "Morning Show" actress took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a story about meeting with the women in her book club and discovering that out of the 10 women, only three used AI and only one felt that she was using it the right way."So, if three out of 10 women are the only ones using AI, that...
Dark energy survey DESI creates largest 3D map of the universe
Must ReadScience & TechnologyDark energy survey DESI creates largest 3D map of the universeBy Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has produced the largest high-resolution 3D map of the universe. Over five years, it observed more than 47 million galaxies and quasars, along with 20 million stars. Researchers will now analyze this extensive dataset to explore the nature of dark energy. Mounted on the Nicholas U Mayall 4-m Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observat...
HONOR launches ‘Dream Big with HONOR 600’ campaign across GCC
Dubai:HONOR a global AI device ecosystem has kicked off its latest campaign, “Dream Big with HONOR 600,” in celebration of the launch of the HONOR 600 Series, inviting people across the GCC to share their dreams and express their creativity. Running for six weeks from April 15, the campaign combines imagination, technology, and personal storytelling, making it more than just a contest, it’s a celebration of ideas and inspiration.Mustafa Al Agha, a well-known sports journalist and television pres...
Nervous Indian Fintechs Push Anthropic for Access to Mythos
India’s major financial technology firms are pushing Anthropic PBC to give them early access to Mythos, the artificial intelligence model that has sparked global fears about a new era of cyberattacks.
Chinese ministry focuses on car standards to put industry in global driving seat
To sharpen its competitive edge in the world’s next-generation vehicle market, China has pledged to fast track automotive technical standards to build its status as a global rule-setter. The carmaking powerhouse would drive high-quality development of the auto sector through the formulation and enhancement of core standards during the next five years, officials from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) told state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing on...
Nancy Guthrie case: Fresh evidence gives a new look to the case
LifestyleNancy Guthrie case: Fresh evidence gives a new look to the caseBy Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance case took a new turn as fresh DNA evidence was recovered from her home and sent to the FBI for advanced testing. According to investigation reports, they recently uncovered new samples, including strands of hair, inside Guthrie’s Tucson residence. The evidence is now being analysed using more sophisticated forensic technology after earlier testing reportedly produced mixe...
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang warns Huawei chips for DeepSeek AI models would be ‘horrible’ for US
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on a recent podcast that if Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek optimised its new models on chips from Huawei Technologies, it would be “a horrible outcome” for the US. If “future AI models are optimised in a very different way than the American tech stack”, and as “AI diffuses out into the rest of the world” with Chinese standards and technology, China “will become superior to” the US, Huang said on the Dwarkesh Podcast on Wednesday. The conversation.....
How Isro's space technology is powering the hospital's operating theatre
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WhatsApp tests new feature to automatically separate business chats and reduce spam
Must ReadScience & TechnologyWhatsApp tests new feature to automatically separate business chats and reduce spamBy Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026WhatsApp is working on an innovative new feature for Android users that will automatically organize chat lists by separating business messages into a dedicated section. According to recent reports from WABetaInfo, this upcoming update aims to significantly reduce the daily clutter and spam often created by a heavy influx of promotional and corporate communi...
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 as its most intelligent public AI model
Must ReadScience & TechnologyAnthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 as its most intelligent public AI modelBy Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026Anthropic continues its rapid product releases in 2026, launching Claude Opus 4.7 this Thursday. As the latest in a series of hybrid reasoning models, Opus 4.7 is now the most advanced AI system made publicly available by Anthropic. It offers notable improvements in multi-step reasoning and coding capabilities. However, the company stated in a press release that the...
Hong Kong-flagged oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz in test of US blockade
An oil tanker sailing under the flag of Hong Kong has passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Gulf of Oman in what appears to be a test of the US blockade targeting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, according to a maritime data firm. The tanker, AVA 6, departed from a port in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, Beijing time. It passed through the Strait of Hormuz sometime between 4am and 2pm on Thursday, according to data from Mingkun Technology, a Chinese maritime...
7 arrested in crackdown on party rooms offering copyright-infringing karaoke sets
Hong Kong customs has arrested seven people in a citywide crackdown on party rooms offering suspected illegal karaoke sets with songs that infringed copyright. The operation, code-named Magpie, took place between March 16 and April 15 and involved more than 100 officers, who raided 14 party rooms, a bar and the residences of two online sellers. Ng Ka-chun, divisional commander of customs’ intellectual property technology crime investigation, said on Friday that authorities seized 28 suspected...
OMODA&JAECOO offers exclusive deals to mark third anniversary, 1m global sales milestone
OMODA&JAECOO, one of the world’s fastest-growing smart mobility and technology brands, has launched exclusive UAE offers to celebrate its third anniversary and approaching the one-million global sales milestone. The offers for customers include flexible payment plans, substantial savings, and premium benefits across the range of vehicles.Deals on SHS modelsOMODA&JAECOO’s Super Hybrid System (SHS) models in the UAE are positioned with a strong, value-driven ownership package, featuring 0...
Netflix co-founder Hastings exits as streaming pioneer hunts for growth
LifestyleScience & TechnologyNetflix co-founder Hastings exits as streaming pioneer hunts for growthBy Reuters -Apr 17, 2026LOS ANGELES: Netflix Reed Hastings is quitting the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago. The departure of Hastings, 65, comes at an inopportune time. The company is searching for new avenues of growth as sales slow due to competition, and after a potentially transformative merger with Warner Bros Discovery fell through in February. Netflix on Thursday forecast...