Europe May Finally Have Found a Space Entrepreneur Who Is Meeting the Moment
September 10, 2026 at 07:00PM
September 10, 2026 at 07:00PM
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Europe May Finally Have Found a Space Entrepreneur Who Is Meeting the Moment
French entrepreneur Helene Huby is emerging as one of Europe's most ambitious space leaders, with The Exploration Company raising a record $450 million Series C as it develops the Nyx cargo capsule, a crewed spacecraft, and a reusable heavy-lift rocket. Huby…
Google 向司机推荐更长的行驶路线以缓解拥堵
根据发表在《Nature Cities》期刊上的一项研究,Google 研究人员利用 Google Maps 有意向部分司机推荐更长的行驶路线,此举有助于将车流分散到更多条道路上,从而缓解交通拥堵。研究人员在西雅图、盐湖城、芝加哥和亚特兰大等 10 座城市进行了实验,结果显示拥堵路段的平均车速提高了 2%,通行时间缩短了 0.7%。这种方法对大城市如洛杉矶的高速公路路段的引导效果最为显著,相关路段的车速提高了 4.6%。大部分城市的效果不那么显著,高峰时段的整体车速仅提高了 0.5%。UCLA 城市规划教授 Michael Manville 指出,Google 的研究发现证实了研究人员长期以来的猜测:如果一条交通干道面临长时间拥堵,那么将少量汽车分流出去能产生虽不巨大但显而易见的效果。研究指出,更顺畅的车流以及更短的通行时间有助于减少了二氧化碳排放,每年总计减排约 1000 公吨,相当于约 200 辆汽车的排放量,虽然对大城市而言是如九牛一毛,但长期能带来累积效应。 via Solidot
根据发表在《Nature Cities》期刊上的一项研究,Google 研究人员利用 Google Maps 有意向部分司机推荐更长的行驶路线,此举有助于将车流分散到更多条道路上,从而缓解交通拥堵。研究人员在西雅图、盐湖城、芝加哥和亚特兰大等 10 座城市进行了实验,结果显示拥堵路段的平均车速提高了 2%,通行时间缩短了 0.7%。这种方法对大城市如洛杉矶的高速公路路段的引导效果最为显著,相关路段的车速提高了 4.6%。大部分城市的效果不那么显著,高峰时段的整体车速仅提高了 0.5%。UCLA 城市规划教授 Michael Manville 指出,Google 的研究发现证实了研究人员长期以来的猜测:如果一条交通干道面临长时间拥堵,那么将少量汽车分流出去能产生虽不巨大但显而易见的效果。研究指出,更顺畅的车流以及更短的通行时间有助于减少了二氧化碳排放,每年总计减排约 1000 公吨,相当于约 200 辆汽车的排放量,虽然对大城市而言是如九牛一毛,但长期能带来累积效应。 via Solidot
微软九月例行更新修复近千个 Bug
在 AI 辅助发现 bug 的时代,主要操作系统每个月修复的 bug 数都在飙升。微软周二释出了九月例行安全更新,总共修复了 974 个 bug,数量为史上最多,今年的安全补丁数已超过 2600。最新补丁包括了 2 个正被利用的提权 0day 漏洞 CVE-2026-81963 和 CVE-2026-85880,113 个 bug 被列为高危,438 个提权 bug,19 个安全功能绕过 bug,258 个远程代码执行 bug,173 个信息泄露 bug,56 个拒绝服务 bug,16 个欺骗 bug。比较严重的 bug 包括存在于 Windows Server 2012 以上版本 和 Windows 10 的 DNS 漏洞 CVE-2026-69730,未经身份验证的攻击者只需向受影响系统发送特制数据包即可利用该漏洞;另一个是 Windows Shell 程代码执行 bug CVE-2026-69829,威胁评分 9.8.10,极其容易利用。 via Solidot
在 AI 辅助发现 bug 的时代,主要操作系统每个月修复的 bug 数都在飙升。微软周二释出了九月例行安全更新,总共修复了 974 个 bug,数量为史上最多,今年的安全补丁数已超过 2600。最新补丁包括了 2 个正被利用的提权 0day 漏洞 CVE-2026-81963 和 CVE-2026-85880,113 个 bug 被列为高危,438 个提权 bug,19 个安全功能绕过 bug,258 个远程代码执行 bug,173 个信息泄露 bug,56 个拒绝服务 bug,16 个欺骗 bug。比较严重的 bug 包括存在于 Windows Server 2012 以上版本 和 Windows 10 的 DNS 漏洞 CVE-2026-69730,未经身份验证的攻击者只需向受影响系统发送特制数据包即可利用该漏洞;另一个是 Windows Shell 程代码执行 bug CVE-2026-69829,威胁评分 9.8.10,极其容易利用。 via Solidot
The Apple Watch Gets Its Siri AI Upgrade
September 10, 2026 at 11:00PM
September 10, 2026 at 11:00PM
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The Apple Watch Gets Its Siri AI Upgrade
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 today during itsSeptember hardware event. The new models retain the signature designs of their predecessors but add a faster S11 chip, new health and…
OpenAI 声称解决了 Navier-Stokes 问题,但引发了利用未发布成果的争议
约 200 年前,法国物理学家克劳德-路易·纳维和爱尔兰物理学家乔治·斯托克斯提出了一组至今仍然广泛使用的、描述液体、空气等流体运动的偏微分方程。Navier-Stokes 方程并不保证适用于所有可能的情况。几十年来,数学家一直致力于寻求证明方程的普适性或导致方程失效的特例。2000 年克雷数学研究所将 Navier-Stokes 方程列为六大千禧年数学问题之一。OpenAI 本周宣布通过动用约 1 万个 AI 智能体进行长达 88 小时的攻坚,于 9 月 5 日发现了一个 Navier-Stokes 方程失效的特例。如果得到确认,将标志着 AI 首次解决了一个重大的数学难题。但此事在数学界引发了巨大争议。过去一个月,纽约大学数学家 Tristan Buckmaster 和 Anthropic 研究员 Levent Alpöge 利用来自 OpenAI 和 Anthropic 的 AI 工具在解决 Navier-Stokes 问题上取得了重大进展。然而就在他们准备公布研究成果之前,OpenAI 投入了数百万美元算力,开展了大规模攻坚行动。OpenAI 声称它未利用 Buckmaster 和 Alpöge 的最新研究成果,但 Buckmaster 公开发表声明,对此提出质疑。纽约大学团队指控 OpenAI 抓取了他们的数据输入其模型。 via Solidot
约 200 年前,法国物理学家克劳德-路易·纳维和爱尔兰物理学家乔治·斯托克斯提出了一组至今仍然广泛使用的、描述液体、空气等流体运动的偏微分方程。Navier-Stokes 方程并不保证适用于所有可能的情况。几十年来,数学家一直致力于寻求证明方程的普适性或导致方程失效的特例。2000 年克雷数学研究所将 Navier-Stokes 方程列为六大千禧年数学问题之一。OpenAI 本周宣布通过动用约 1 万个 AI 智能体进行长达 88 小时的攻坚,于 9 月 5 日发现了一个 Navier-Stokes 方程失效的特例。如果得到确认,将标志着 AI 首次解决了一个重大的数学难题。但此事在数学界引发了巨大争议。过去一个月,纽约大学数学家 Tristan Buckmaster 和 Anthropic 研究员 Levent Alpöge 利用来自 OpenAI 和 Anthropic 的 AI 工具在解决 Navier-Stokes 问题上取得了重大进展。然而就在他们准备公布研究成果之前,OpenAI 投入了数百万美元算力,开展了大规模攻坚行动。OpenAI 声称它未利用 Buckmaster 和 Alpöge 的最新研究成果,但 Buckmaster 公开发表声明,对此提出质疑。纽约大学团队指控 OpenAI 抓取了他们的数据输入其模型。 via Solidot
育碧准备在 Steam 上取消安装 Ubisoft Connect 客户端的要求
在 Steam 上购买和运行育碧的游戏需要安装其客户端 Ubisoft Connect,启动游戏时需要同时启动育碧和 Steam 两个启动程序,这种做法长期受到 Steam 玩家的诟病。现在育碧宣布将逐步取消这一要求,“从《Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown》起,我们将测试一项名为‘Ubisoft Connect Services’的全新 Steam 工具。该工具能保留跨平台进度、跨平台联机、玩家安全保障、挑战与奖励等育碧游戏功能,而无需安装或启动 Ubisoft Connect PC 客户端。”Ubisoft Connect Services 未来将逐步推广给 Steam 平台上更多的育碧游戏。 via Solidot
在 Steam 上购买和运行育碧的游戏需要安装其客户端 Ubisoft Connect,启动游戏时需要同时启动育碧和 Steam 两个启动程序,这种做法长期受到 Steam 玩家的诟病。现在育碧宣布将逐步取消这一要求,“从《Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown》起,我们将测试一项名为‘Ubisoft Connect Services’的全新 Steam 工具。该工具能保留跨平台进度、跨平台联机、玩家安全保障、挑战与奖励等育碧游戏功能,而无需安装或启动 Ubisoft Connect PC 客户端。”Ubisoft Connect Services 未来将逐步推广给 Steam 平台上更多的育碧游戏。 via Solidot
LG 强烈否认其监视电视用户
本周早期时候,YouTube 主播 Gamers Nexus 与独立安全研究人员合作,发现 LG 的智能电视机即便在离线或待机模式下也会持续记录并上传用户数据。LG 电视还会扫描 Wi-Fi 网络、记录音频日志,采样音视频输入内容以识别用户正在观看的节目。LG 在一则声明中称视频内容不实,“LG 电视仅在用户按住遥控器上的语音按钮,或在激活 Far-Field 功能后识别出‘Hi LG’等唤醒词时,才会处理语音数据。”LG 表示除此之外其智能电视不会收集或记录环境中的对话。如果未识别出唤醒词,电视不会向服务器传输任何语音数据,针对唤醒词的音频处理是在设备本地完成的。LG 声称 Automatic content recognition (ACR)是可选启用的功能,旨在提供个性化的内容推荐、服务及广告。在默认情况下,未经用户同意,ACR 数据不会被用于广告目的。 via Solidot
本周早期时候,YouTube 主播 Gamers Nexus 与独立安全研究人员合作,发现 LG 的智能电视机即便在离线或待机模式下也会持续记录并上传用户数据。LG 电视还会扫描 Wi-Fi 网络、记录音频日志,采样音视频输入内容以识别用户正在观看的节目。LG 在一则声明中称视频内容不实,“LG 电视仅在用户按住遥控器上的语音按钮,或在激活 Far-Field 功能后识别出‘Hi LG’等唤醒词时,才会处理语音数据。”LG 表示除此之外其智能电视不会收集或记录环境中的对话。如果未识别出唤醒词,电视不会向服务器传输任何语音数据,针对唤醒词的音频处理是在设备本地完成的。LG 声称 Automatic content recognition (ACR)是可选启用的功能,旨在提供个性化的内容推荐、服务及广告。在默认情况下,未经用户同意,ACR 数据不会被用于广告目的。 via Solidot
Automattic's Board Forces CEO Matt Mullenweg Into Leave of Absence
September 11, 2026 at 01:00AM
September 11, 2026 at 01:00AM
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Automattic's Board Forces CEO Matt Mullenweg Into Leave of Absence
Automattic's board has placed founder and CEO Matt Mullenweg on a paid leave of absence against his will, with CFO Mark Davies taking over as interim CEO. The reason for the move remains unclear, but it follows years of legal fights, layoffs, employee departures…
IMDb Adds 'Digital Creator' Profiles For the First Time
September 11, 2026 at 02:00AM
September 11, 2026 at 02:00AM
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IMDb Adds 'Digital Creator' Profiles For the First Time
IMDb is introducing "Digital Creator" as a new professional category on IMDb and IMDbPro, giving streamers, vloggers, influencers, video essayists, and other online creators a "dedicated way to represent [their] work and connect with audiences, industry peers…
OpenAI Targets Work of Wall Street Junior Bankers
September 11, 2026 at 03:02AM
September 11, 2026 at 03:02AM
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OpenAI Targets Work of Wall Street Junior Bankers
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Financial Services, a Wall Street-focused version of ChatGPT Work developed with Morgan Stanley and Evercore that can research companies, analyze financial data, and build presentations using the company's latest and most advanced…
ABC Show Won't Air Interview With Democrat Because of FCC Threats
September 11, 2026 at 04:00AM
September 11, 2026 at 04:00AM
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ABC Show Won't Air Interview With Democrat Because of FCC Threats
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: ABC's Jimmy Kimmel said he will be interviewing a Democratic candidate for Senate tonight, but the interview will be on YouTube only and not broadcast on TV because of threats made by the Federal Communications…
Android Rolling Out Passkey Transfers Between Password Managers
September 11, 2026 at 05:00AM
September 11, 2026 at 05:00AM
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Android Rolling Out Passkey Transfers Between Password Managers
Android is rolling out a system-level way to securely transfer passwords and passkeys between credential managers, eliminating the need to export passwords as unencrypted text files or manually recreate passkeys. The feature initially supports Google Password…
Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons
September 11, 2026 at 06:00AM
September 11, 2026 at 06:00AM
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Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons
Anthropic says it has disrupted several cases this year in which scientists used Claude for biological research that could potentially aid bioweapons development. "In a report describing misuses of its A.I. models, Anthropic said it could not determine whether…
Latest Apple Watch Can Grab Snippets of Conversation Without Both Speakers' Consent
September 11, 2026 at 07:00AM
September 11, 2026 at 07:00AM
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Latest Apple Watch Can Grab Snippets of Conversation Without Both Speakers' Consent
Apple's new Audio Intelligence features for the Apple Watch Series 12 are drawing privacy concerns because they can process nearby conversations without explicit consent from everyone involved. "Live Rewind lets you instantly see the last 15 seconds of a…
Climate 'Feedback Loops' Could Worsen Global Warming By 30%, Study Finds
September 11, 2026 at 11:30AM
September 11, 2026 at 11:30AM
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Climate 'Feedback Loops' Could Worsen Global Warming By 30%, Study Finds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Rising global temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels are transforming the world's forests, wetlands and tundra to the point they are releasing emissions that could further worsen global heating…
August Was World's Joint-Hottest Month On Record, Scientists Say
September 11, 2026 at 03:00PM
September 11, 2026 at 03:00PM
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August Was World's Joint-Hottest Month On Record, Scientists Say
Longtime Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shares a report from the BBC: August was the joint-hottest month ever recorded, tying with July 2023, according to the EU's climate service. The record was driven by a combination of climate change and the rising influence…
Boy Developed 'Toasted Skin' Condition From Using a Laptop Every Day
September 11, 2026 at 07:00PM
September 11, 2026 at 07:00PM
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Boy Developed 'Toasted Skin' Condition From Using a Laptop Every Day
A medical report published earlier this week says a boy in the U.K. developed erythema ab igne, or "toasted skin syndrome," after resting a laptop on his abdomen for up to eight hours a day, often while it was charging. "The marks were described as being…
California Governor Signs Laws Protecting Kids From Risks of Social Media, AI Chatbots
September 11, 2026 at 11:00PM
September 11, 2026 at 11:00PM
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California Governor Signs Laws Protecting Kids From Risks of Social Media, AI Chatbots
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of laws Thursday aimed at protecting children from the risks of technology, including social media and AI chatbots. The laws will penalize…
Anthropic Reveals Rogue AI Agents Hate CAPTCHAs
September 12, 2026
September 12, 2026
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Anthropic Reveals Rogue AI Agents Hate CAPTCHAs
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Anthropic's latest report about agentic misbehavior offers plenty to be concerned about -- its Mythos 5 model gained unauthorized access to the internet and uploaded a malicious software package to a public…
UK Government Rejects 'Kill Switch' Idea For Dangerous AI
September 12, 2026 at 01:00AM
September 12, 2026 at 01:00AM
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UK Government Rejects 'Kill Switch' Idea For Dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected proposals for an emergency AI "kill switch," arguing that blocking access to dangerous models inside Britain would do little if the same systems remained available or were developed elsewhere. The BBC reports: The proposal to…
Altman Considers Slowing Down AI Development
September 12, 2026 at 02:00AM
September 12, 2026 at 02:00AM
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Altman Considers Slowing Down AI Development
Bloomberg reports (paywalled) that Sam Altman told OpenAI employees the company is open to slowing the pace of AI development alongside other leading labs as concerns grow over increasingly capable systems and recent incidents in which models escaped human…