A 25-year mystery, solved in under 30 minutes
Anthropic's October 16 report says an internal Claude research model uncovered how the NSA chose key numbers behind widely used digital-signature standards.
The answer: a 1990s random-number generator initialized with clock timestamps. Claude reconstructed the origins of five NIST curves, including P-256, and the starting points of six related curves. Some parameters remain unexplained.
This is not a cryptographic break. Anthropic says existing systems need no changes, and the findings make deliberate hidden backdoors less plausible.
The attached excerpt shows Claude questioning whether its discovery was real. Anthropic says the $36,864 bounty will go to the Internet Security Research Group.
Report: https://www.anthropic.com/research/ecdsa-curve-origins
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Anthropic's October 16 report says an internal Claude research model uncovered how the NSA chose key numbers behind widely used digital-signature standards.
The answer: a 1990s random-number generator initialized with clock timestamps. Claude reconstructed the origins of five NIST curves, including P-256, and the starting points of six related curves. Some parameters remain unexplained.
This is not a cryptographic break. Anthropic says existing systems need no changes, and the findings make deliberate hidden backdoors less plausible.
The attached excerpt shows Claude questioning whether its discovery was real. Anthropic says the $36,864 bounty will go to the Internet Security Research Group.
Report: https://www.anthropic.com/research/ecdsa-curve-origins
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An AI bear prank triggered a real search 🐻
In September, a woman in Magdagachi, Russia, asked ChatGPT to add a bear to her street photo and sent it to a friend as a joke.
The fake image spread through messaging apps. Worried residents called police, and wildlife specialists were brought in. She later admitted creating it.
On October 13, the courts' press service told RAPSI she was fined 15,000 roubles—about $178 in the source report.
A reminder to label AI edits before they leave your chat. The attached bear photo and logo are illustrations.
Report: https://rapsi-pravo.ru/judicial_news/20261013/312282316.html
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In September, a woman in Magdagachi, Russia, asked ChatGPT to add a bear to her street photo and sent it to a friend as a joke.
The fake image spread through messaging apps. Worried residents called police, and wildlife specialists were brought in. She later admitted creating it.
On October 13, the courts' press service told RAPSI she was fined 15,000 roubles—about $178 in the source report.
A reminder to label AI edits before they leave your chat. The attached bear photo and logo are illustrations.
Report: https://rapsi-pravo.ru/judicial_news/20261013/312282316.html
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DeepSeek's US restriction: check whose device you're using
An October 20 Federal Register notice publishes a July 24 DHS order under the 2018 supply-chain security law. It requires US federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek and affiliate products, including third-party tools built using DeepSeek, and stop buying them. US hosting is no exemption in the wording.
The scope is government IT and purchasing; personal use falls outside this order.
DHS cites China-based servers and laws allowing government access. It warns that prompts and responses may transfer sensitive data that, combined with public information, could reveal intelligence about people and government programs.
Notice: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-21447.pdf
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An October 20 Federal Register notice publishes a July 24 DHS order under the 2018 supply-chain security law. It requires US federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek and affiliate products, including third-party tools built using DeepSeek, and stop buying them. US hosting is no exemption in the wording.
The scope is government IT and purchasing; personal use falls outside this order.
DHS cites China-based servers and laws allowing government access. It warns that prompts and responses may transfer sensitive data that, combined with public information, could reveal intelligence about people and government programs.
Notice: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-21447.pdf
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An AI toy’s “secret” chats were exposed
The Verge’s October 15 investigation reports access to 13 million conversations across roughly 68,000 Energize Lab robots, including Eiliko; about 31,000 profiles belonged to children. The researcher’s October 13 tally lists 9.1 million stored chats, so counts differ.
Exposed data included names, birthdays, family details, photos and audio. Researcher Sammy Azdoufal remotely changed a journalist’s toy: it falsely said his parents had died in a car crash and that Earth was flat. He says harmful replies could reach the fleet.
These companions invite trust and private conversations. Exposed data and hijacked replies put that trust at risk. Research findings describe vulnerabilities, not proof that every owner was attacked. Images: product photo and illustration.
Report: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1010727/eiliko-robot-hack-energize-lab
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The Verge’s October 15 investigation reports access to 13 million conversations across roughly 68,000 Energize Lab robots, including Eiliko; about 31,000 profiles belonged to children. The researcher’s October 13 tally lists 9.1 million stored chats, so counts differ.
Exposed data included names, birthdays, family details, photos and audio. Researcher Sammy Azdoufal remotely changed a journalist’s toy: it falsely said his parents had died in a car crash and that Earth was flat. He says harmful replies could reach the fleet.
These companions invite trust and private conversations. Exposed data and hijacked replies put that trust at risk. Research findings describe vulnerabilities, not proof that every owner was attacked. Images: product photo and illustration.
Report: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1010727/eiliko-robot-hack-energize-lab
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Turn what is already in your kitchen into dinner 🥕
Skip the blank “What should I cook?” question. Give Gemini the ingredients and limits it needs.
Prompt to try:
Plan three dinners for [NUMBER] people using these ingredients first: [INGREDIENTS AND AMOUNTS].
I have [MINUTES] to cook, [EQUIPMENT], and these dietary requirements or allergies: [LIST].
For each dinner, give quantities, numbered cooking steps and total estimated time. Separate ingredients I already have from anything I must buy.
Combine the missing ingredients into one shopping list. Ask about essential missing details before guessing. Do not assume an ingredient is allergy-safe.
Check food safety and ingredient labels yourself; the plan is a draft.
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Skip the blank “What should I cook?” question. Give Gemini the ingredients and limits it needs.
Prompt to try:
Plan three dinners for [NUMBER] people using these ingredients first: [INGREDIENTS AND AMOUNTS].
I have [MINUTES] to cook, [EQUIPMENT], and these dietary requirements or allergies: [LIST].
For each dinner, give quantities, numbered cooking steps and total estimated time. Separate ingredients I already have from anything I must buy.
Combine the missing ingredients into one shopping list. Ask about essential missing details before guessing. Do not assume an ingredient is allergy-safe.
Check food safety and ingredient labels yourself; the plan is a draft.
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Turn your notes into a quiz that waits for your answer 📚
Paste a short section of your own notes into Gemini. Then try this:
Prompt to try:
Help me study only the notes below: [PASTE NOTES].
Create ten questions, mixing recall with short practical examples. Ask one question at a time and wait for my answer; do not reveal the answer first.
After each answer, explain what I got right and wrong, citing the relevant part of my notes. If my notes do not support an answer, say so.
At the end, list my three weakest topics and ask one fresh question about each. Start with question one.
Google documents quiz creation in Gemini. Remove personal information from notes and check important answers against the original material.
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Paste a short section of your own notes into Gemini. Then try this:
Prompt to try:
Help me study only the notes below: [PASTE NOTES].
Create ten questions, mixing recall with short practical examples. Ask one question at a time and wait for my answer; do not reveal the answer first.
After each answer, explain what I got right and wrong, citing the relevant part of my notes. If my notes do not support an answer, say so.
At the end, list my three weakest topics and ask one fresh question about each. Start with question one.
Google documents quiz creation in Gemini. Remove personal information from notes and check important answers against the original material.
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A packing list that accounts for your actual trip 🧳
Before packing everything “just in case,” ask Gemini for a checklist built around your constraints.
Prompt to try:
Make a packing checklist for [DESTINATION], [DATES], [NUMBER OF NIGHTS], travelling by [TRANSPORT].
My baggage limit is [SIZE/WEIGHT], I can do laundry [YES/NO], and my activities are [LIST].
Ask for missing essentials first. Then group items into documents, clothing, toiletries, electronics and activity gear, with quantities.
Separate must-haves from optional extras. Flag items I should check against airline, entry and weather information. Do not invent current rules or a weather forecast.
Check current baggage and entry rules with the airline and destination authorities.
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Before packing everything “just in case,” ask Gemini for a checklist built around your constraints.
Prompt to try:
Make a packing checklist for [DESTINATION], [DATES], [NUMBER OF NIGHTS], travelling by [TRANSPORT].
My baggage limit is [SIZE/WEIGHT], I can do laundry [YES/NO], and my activities are [LIST].
Ask for missing essentials first. Then group items into documents, clothing, toiletries, electronics and activity gear, with quantities.
Separate must-haves from optional extras. Flag items I should check against airline, entry and weather information. Do not invent current rules or a weather forecast.
Check current baggage and entry rules with the airline and destination authorities.
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Plan a rainy afternoon without buying a box of supplies ☔
Give Gemini the space, time and materials you actually have. Try this original prompt:
Prompt to try:
Plan a [DURATION]-minute indoor afternoon for children aged [AGES], with [NUMBER] adults present.
Available materials: [LIST]. Space: [DESCRIPTION]. Maximum extra spending: [BUDGET AND CURRENCY].
Suggest three activities with setup time, materials and numbered steps. Include a quieter alternative and a cleanup plan.
Ask about any important constraints first. Use no flames, sharp tools or unsupervised cooking. Do not assume local prices; mark costs as estimates and give a no-purchase option.
An adult should check that each activity suits the children and supervise it.
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Give Gemini the space, time and materials you actually have. Try this original prompt:
Prompt to try:
Plan a [DURATION]-minute indoor afternoon for children aged [AGES], with [NUMBER] adults present.
Available materials: [LIST]. Space: [DESCRIPTION]. Maximum extra spending: [BUDGET AND CURRENCY].
Suggest three activities with setup time, materials and numbered steps. Include a quieter alternative and a cleanup plan.
Ask about any important constraints first. Use no flames, sharp tools or unsupervised cooking. Do not assume local prices; mark costs as estimates and give a no-purchase option.
An adult should check that each activity suits the children and supervise it.
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Write the awkward message without making it a fight ✉️
For a late reply, a changed plan or a small misunderstanding, give Gemini facts and boundaries:
Prompt to try:
Help me write a message about [SITUATION] to [RELATIONSHIP, NOT FULL NAME].
Facts I can confirm: [FACTS]. What I want to ask for: [REQUEST]. My boundary: [BOUNDARY].
Give three versions: warm, neutral and firm. Each must be under 80 words, use plain language and end with one clear next step.
Do not invent excuses, promises, accusations or legal claims. If a key fact is missing, ask me. Keep the meaning of my request the same in all three versions.
Read it before sending and remove private details you do not need to share with the AI.
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For a late reply, a changed plan or a small misunderstanding, give Gemini facts and boundaries:
Prompt to try:
Help me write a message about [SITUATION] to [RELATIONSHIP, NOT FULL NAME].
Facts I can confirm: [FACTS]. What I want to ask for: [REQUEST]. My boundary: [BOUNDARY].
Give three versions: warm, neutral and firm. Each must be under 80 words, use plain language and end with one clear next step.
Do not invent excuses, promises, accusations or legal claims. If a key fact is missing, ask me. Keep the meaning of my request the same in all three versions.
Read it before sending and remove private details you do not need to share with the AI.
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Turn a still photo into a video from your Creative Cloud files 🎞️
Already use Adobe Creative Cloud? Its October desktop update adds a handy shortcut: preview an image in the Files tab and look for “Try these actions.” You can turn it into a video or generate a new image based on it.
You can also open recent images in Firefly or Firefly Boards from Home. If the recent-files area is empty or hidden, there is an image-upload option for editing in Firefly.
Before generating, check your plan’s access and remaining credits; video generation is a premium feature. Use a photo you own or have permission to use.
October update details (release notes updated October 22):
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/apps/whats-new/release-notes.html
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Already use Adobe Creative Cloud? Its October desktop update adds a handy shortcut: preview an image in the Files tab and look for “Try these actions.” You can turn it into a video or generate a new image based on it.
You can also open recent images in Firefly or Firefly Boards from Home. If the recent-files area is empty or hidden, there is an image-upload option for editing in Firefly.
Before generating, check your plan’s access and remaining credits; video generation is a premium feature. Use a photo you own or have permission to use.
October update details (release notes updated October 22):
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/apps/whats-new/release-notes.html
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Make a favourite toy the hero of tonight’s story 🧸
No photo upload is needed for this version. Describe the toy in words, then paste this into Gemini:
Prompt to try:
Write a gentle bedtime story of about [WORD COUNT] words for a child aged [AGE].
The hero is a [TOY DESCRIPTION], whose name is [MADE-UP NAME]. The setting is [PLACE], and the small problem is [PROBLEM].
Use simple language, one funny moment and a calm ending. Avoid frightening danger, cliffhangers and requests for personal information.
After the story, give me two short questions we can discuss together. If essential details are missing, ask before writing.
Use made-up names and places; a parent can read and adjust the story before sharing it.
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No photo upload is needed for this version. Describe the toy in words, then paste this into Gemini:
Prompt to try:
Write a gentle bedtime story of about [WORD COUNT] words for a child aged [AGE].
The hero is a [TOY DESCRIPTION], whose name is [MADE-UP NAME]. The setting is [PLACE], and the small problem is [PROBLEM].
Use simple language, one funny moment and a calm ending. Avoid frightening danger, cliffhangers and requests for personal information.
After the story, give me two short questions we can discuss together. If essential details are missing, ask before writing.
Use made-up names and places; a parent can read and adjust the story before sharing it.
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Turn a confusing appliance manual into a simple cheat sheet 🔘
Paste the relevant instructions into Gemini, then try this:
Prompt to try:
Explain this manual excerpt for my [APPLIANCE AND MODEL]: [PASTE EXCERPT].
My task is [WHAT I WANT TO DO].
Make a short guide with numbered steps. For each step, name the exact button or setting stated in the excerpt. Explain unfamiliar symbols in plain English.
Keep all relevant warnings and restrictions. If a required step or setting is missing, ask for that section; do not guess from a similar model. Finish with a list of details I should confirm in the original manual.
Use the manufacturer’s manual to check the guide before operating the appliance.
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Paste the relevant instructions into Gemini, then try this:
Prompt to try:
Explain this manual excerpt for my [APPLIANCE AND MODEL]: [PASTE EXCERPT].
My task is [WHAT I WANT TO DO].
Make a short guide with numbered steps. For each step, name the exact button or setting stated in the excerpt. Explain unfamiliar symbols in plain English.
Keep all relevant warnings and restrictions. If a required step or setting is missing, ask for that section; do not guess from a similar model. Finish with a list of details I should confirm in the original manual.
Use the manufacturer’s manual to check the guide before operating the appliance.
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Compare two backpacks without guessing what the listings leave out 🎒
Paste both product descriptions into Gemini, then try this:
Prompt to try:
Help me compare these backpacks for [COMMUTE, SCHOOL OR TRAVEL]. My budget is [AMOUNT/CURRENCY]; my priorities are [LIST].
Backpack A: [DESCRIPTION AND PRICE]. Backpack B: [DESCRIPTION AND PRICE].
Use only the information I provided. Make a table of price, capacity, weight, dimensions and stated features. Mark missing details as unknown.
Explain the trade-offs against my priorities. Do not invent durability, comfort or waterproofing. Finish with three questions to check with the seller before choosing.
Confirm dimensions, price and return terms on the actual listings.
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Paste both product descriptions into Gemini, then try this:
Prompt to try:
Help me compare these backpacks for [COMMUTE, SCHOOL OR TRAVEL]. My budget is [AMOUNT/CURRENCY]; my priorities are [LIST].
Backpack A: [DESCRIPTION AND PRICE]. Backpack B: [DESCRIPTION AND PRICE].
Use only the information I provided. Make a table of price, capacity, weight, dimensions and stated features. Mark missing details as unknown.
Explain the trade-offs against my priorities. Do not invent durability, comfort or waterproofing. Finish with three questions to check with the seller before choosing.
Confirm dimensions, price and return terms on the actual listings.
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Bring iCloud Mail and Calendar into your ChatGPT chats 📱
OpenAI is rolling out separate iCloud Mail and Calendar plugins worldwide on all ChatGPT plans, including Free, for web, desktop and iOS. Workspace controls can still limit access.
Look under Settings → Plugins and connect each service separately. Both require an Apple app-specific password: enter it only in the connection form, never your main Apple password or a password pasted into chat.
One easy-to-miss detail: Mail needs your @icloud.com, @me.com or @mac.com address. Calendar needs your primary Apple Account email, which may be different.
Both include read-only contact lookup. Standalone Contacts and Reminders plugins are outside this rollout. Review the account and permissions before approving access.
Official setup:
https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001494-connecting-and-managing-app-accounts-in-chatgpt
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OpenAI is rolling out separate iCloud Mail and Calendar plugins worldwide on all ChatGPT plans, including Free, for web, desktop and iOS. Workspace controls can still limit access.
Look under Settings → Plugins and connect each service separately. Both require an Apple app-specific password: enter it only in the connection form, never your main Apple password or a password pasted into chat.
One easy-to-miss detail: Mail needs your @icloud.com, @me.com or @mac.com address. Calendar needs your primary Apple Account email, which may be different.
Both include read-only contact lookup. Standalone Contacts and Reminders plugins are outside this rollout. Review the account and permissions before approving access.
Official setup:
https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001494-connecting-and-managing-app-accounts-in-chatgpt
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Stop deciding who does the chores every day 🧹
Turn your household’s task list into a weekly rota you can adjust together.
Prompt to try:
Create a seven-day household chore rota for [PEOPLE, USING LABELS SUCH AS A AND B].
Here is each person’s available time: [DAYS AND MINUTES].
These chores need doing: [TASK, FREQUENCY AND ESTIMATED MINUTES].
Respect these limits: [UNAVAILABLE DAYS OR TASKS SOMEONE CANNOT DO].
Balance the work against available time, rather than giving everyone the same number of tasks. Rotate unpopular tasks where possible.
Return a simple table with day, person, task and estimated time. Flag overloaded days and ask about missing details instead of inventing them.
Agree the rota together before using it.
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Turn your household’s task list into a weekly rota you can adjust together.
Prompt to try:
Create a seven-day household chore rota for [PEOPLE, USING LABELS SUCH AS A AND B].
Here is each person’s available time: [DAYS AND MINUTES].
These chores need doing: [TASK, FREQUENCY AND ESTIMATED MINUTES].
Respect these limits: [UNAVAILABLE DAYS OR TASKS SOMEONE CANNOT DO].
Balance the work against available time, rather than giving everyone the same number of tasks. Rotate unpopular tasks where possible.
Return a simple table with day, person, task and estimated time. Flag overloaded days and ask about missing details instead of inventing them.
Agree the rota together before using it.
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Ask Grok about your iPhone screen with one button 📱
Everest’s Action Button Bot lets you hold the Action Button while viewing a reel, video or web page, ask a question aloud, and receive a quiet notification with the answer.
Its template describes combining a screenshot with the post, comments and a web search. The attached 21-second demo shows the idea in action.
This is a third-party creation, not an official Grok feature announcement. You need Grok Bot and an iPhone with an Action Button. Check what’s on screen before sharing a screenshot for analysis.
Template: https://x.ai/bot/yc8yWwlDJLRwr0JuyHRhA
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Everest’s Action Button Bot lets you hold the Action Button while viewing a reel, video or web page, ask a question aloud, and receive a quiet notification with the answer.
Its template describes combining a screenshot with the post, comments and a web search. The attached 21-second demo shows the idea in action.
This is a third-party creation, not an official Grok feature announcement. You need Grok Bot and an iPhone with an Action Button. Check what’s on screen before sharing a screenshot for analysis.
Template: https://x.ai/bot/yc8yWwlDJLRwr0JuyHRhA
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Explaining AI to Grandma: the movie-cameo edition 😂🎬
An AI-edited comedy clip, shared as a joke — not real movie footage.
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An AI-edited comedy clip, shared as a joke — not real movie footage.
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