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Oct 23
Government-backed actors exploiting WinRAR vulnerability
Google's Threat Analysis Group analyzes recent state-sponsored campaigns exploiting the WinRAR vulnerability, CVE-2023-38831.
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Oct 23
What’s Next for Clearpath Robotics?
Now that Rockwell Automation’s acquisition of Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors is complete (at something like $600 million, according to one source), it’s more important than ever to get at least some understanding of what the future holds for those iconic yellow and black research robots. And it’s not just…
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Oct 23
Crushing Plutonium for Nuclear Safety
Deep below the Nevada desert, a machine dubbed Scorpius is under construction that will use high explosives to crush plutonium to states that exist just prior to a nuclear explosion. The aim of the $1.8 billion project is to scan this plutonium with X-rays to help check the accuracy of…
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Oct 23
How to build a secure foundation for American leadership in AI
Google shares the report: Building a Secure Foundation for American Leadership in AI.
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Oct 23
10 schools building cybersecurity skills with Google.org funding
Ten U.S. cybersecurity clinics are receiving support from Google.org to expand their work to build a stronger cybersecurity workforce.
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Oct 23
How can social impact startups influence global change?
Around the world, people are grappling with the impact of climate change at an unprecedented level, with natural disasters and air pollution making the need for action more apparent every day. At the same time, as the global population grows, novel ideas are needed to ensure everyone has equal access…
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Oct 23
UK lost €2.3B in tax from big tech because rules are ‘no longer fit for purpose’
Up to €2.3bn of annual tax from big tech may be missing from the UK’s coffers because of archaic rules. That’s according to TaxWatch, a think tank formed to expose abuses of the taxation system. In new research, the group analysed the finances of seven tech giants: Apple, Microsoft, Meta,…
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Oct 23
Your Life As A Digital Ghost
Eliza Strickland: Hi, I’m Eliza Strickland for IEEE Spectrum‘s Fixing the Future podcast. Before we start, I want to tell you that you can get the latest coverage from some of Spectrum’s most important beats, including AI, climate change, and robotics, by signing up for one of our free newsletters.…
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Oct 23
IEEE’s Honor Society Gave This Boston University Student Tools to Succeed
When Joseph Greene was inducted into IEEE–Eta Kappa Nu almost a decade ago, the undergraduate EE student never imagined the impact IEEE-HKN would have on his life. As a member of the Kappa Sigma chapter at Boston University, he learned leadership and communications skills while accepting different roles. Through his…
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Oct 23
How we test cases, cables and other accessories for your Google devices
Learn how Google tests accessories for its devices with the Made for Google program.