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China hits back after US bans DeepSeek AI from government systems
Retrieval-augmented generation pairs a language model with a search step so answers can draw on documents the model was never trained on.
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Damages Russian Finance Ministry Data Center
Ukrainian drones have struck a data center linked to Russia's finance ministry, according to reports. The facility is said to be one of three operated by the ministry and to hold tax databases as well as other state registry data.
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Nvidia Weighs $2,000-Per-GPU Annual Fee for Enterprise AI Agent Software
Nvidia is exploring an annual software fee of around $2,000 per GPU aimed at enterprise customers running AI agents on its infrastructure. The pricing model and any launch timeline remain unconfirmed, but analysts suggest it could generate substantial recurring revenue for the company.
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YouTube Spotted Moving Dislike Button Out of Plain Sight in Apparent Test
Several users have shared screenshots suggesting YouTube may be testing a change that removes the dislike button from its standard position next to the like button. The button appears to have been relocated to a three-dots submenu for at least some viewers.
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Chrome Gains ClickFix and Scam-Site Warnings Backed by Gemini AI
Google has begun deploying enhanced security features in Chrome that warn users about ClickFix attacks and suspected scam websites. The protections are tied to the browser's Enhanced Protection mode and draw on Gemini-powered detection.
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Nvidia Weighs $2,000-Per-GPU Annual Fee for Enterprise AI Agent Software
Nvidia is exploring an annual software fee of around $2,000 per GPU aimed at enterprise customers running AI agents on its infrastructure. The pricing model and any launch timeline remain unconfirmed, but analysts suggest it could generate substantial recurring revenue for the company.
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Google Extends Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto and Built-In Car Systems
Google is rolling out its Personal Intelligence feature for Gemini to vehicles running Android Auto and cars with Google built-in. The update lets the AI assistant access data from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, Photos, YouTube, and Search to give context-aware answers while driving.
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ChatGPT Adds PIN-Protected Chat Locking for Private Conversations
ChatGPT has introduced a chat locking feature that allows users to protect individual conversations with a four-digit PIN. The feature is aimed at users who want to keep personal or sensitive chats hidden when sharing their device with others.
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Chrome Gains ClickFix and Scam-Site Warnings Backed by Gemini AI
Google has begun deploying enhanced security features in Chrome that warn users about ClickFix attacks and suspected scam websites. The protections are tied to the browser's Enhanced Protection mode and draw on Gemini-powered detection.
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Eight eMudhra Certificate Authority Keys Found Compromised, Browsers and Software Rush to Respond
Eight intermediate certificate authority keys belonging to eMudhra have been confirmed as compromised, allowing anyone with access to forge trusted certificates for any website. Mozilla, Google's Chrome Root Program, and other software projects are issuing emergency fixes in response.
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Go Runtime Blocks Eight eMudhra CA Keys in Emergency Security Release
The Go team shipped emergency patch releases on October 20 that cause Go's built-in certificate verifier to reject any chain passing through eight specific intermediate CA keys. The keys have been identified as belonging to certificate authority eMudhra, and the fixes are part of a broader response that includes browser updates from Firefox and others.
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Damages Russian Finance Ministry Data Center
Ukrainian drones have struck a data center linked to Russia's finance ministry, according to reports. The facility is said to be one of three operated by the ministry and to hold tax databases as well as other state registry data.
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YouTube Spotted Moving Dislike Button Out of Plain Sight in Apparent Test
Several users have shared screenshots suggesting YouTube may be testing a change that removes the dislike button from its standard position next to the like button. The button appears to have been relocated to a three-dots submenu for at least some viewers.
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The Prestige to Return to Cinemas in IMAX and 70mm for Its 20th Anniversary
Christopher Nolan's The Prestige is set for a theatrical re-release on January 29, 2027, marking the film's 20th anniversary. The run will include IMAX and 70mm presentations, both formats new for the title.