School officials altered failing grades in an advanced placement class and then went after the teacher who revealed the issue, according to a lawsuit.
Allegations of Grade Manipulation in Queens Schools A recent lawsuit has emerged accusing principals in Queens of altering students’ failing grades to improve their overall scores. The allegations, raised in a federal lawsuit filed in Brooklyn, center around Susan Muzaffar, a 33-year-old English teacher at an information technology high school. She claims that her supervisor […]
Disturbing reason for the hold-up in advanced trash cans arriving in San Francisco
The rollout of high-tech trash cans in San Francisco has faced another delay. Officials need to redesign the locks to stop people from searching through the bins and littering the streets. As a result, the arrival of the first shipment of around 600 cans has been postponed to September or October instead of July, according […]
Anthropic suggests a plan to Lutnick to lift the US ban on advanced ‘Mythos’ and ‘Fable’ AI models.
Anthropic and U.S. Officials Work on AI Security Concerns World leaders are currently trying to collaborate more closely with the White House on a proposal presented to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. This move comes in the wake of security concerns leading to tighter regulations on powerful AI models, specifically those labeled “myth” and “fable,” […]
Advanced self-operating ships deployed near San Diego to monitor Chinese phantom fleets
New Autonomous Fleet Launched to Track China’s Ghost Ships A new fleet of autonomous boats, supported by the US Navy, has been deployed off California’s coast to locate China’s elusive ghost ships. Developed by the San Diego-based startup Seasats, these boats can carry out intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance tasks at sea without any human crew […]
China may have control over America’s most advanced AI superchips.
Concerns About U.S. AI Chip Export Control System The United States has developed an extensive export control system aimed at preventing its most advanced AI chips from falling into the hands of adversaries. However, there are concerns that this system may have vulnerabilities that could potentially allow countries like China to bypass restrictions. Current U.S. […]
Trump Signs Executive Order to Enhance Advanced AI Innovation and Security
Trump Signs Executive Order on AI Innovation and Security President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at bolstering artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and security. This move reflects a focus on enhancing capabilities within the developed world. The executive order instructs federal agencies to “establish or expand” programs and cybersecurity services to “enhance AI-enabled defensive […]
Disappeared in a minute: How advanced thieves can take your vehicle
Car Theft Trends: A New Approach For a long time, the message has been clear: newer vehicles are harder to steal. With advancements in security features, especially keyless entry, many expected a decline in auto theft. However, things have taken a different turn. It seems that auto theft isn’t just prevalent; it’s evolving into a […]
Houthis, with Assistance from Iran, Creating Advanced Weapons Stockpile
New Report Reveals Houthi Group’s Rapid Arms Expansion A recent report from Conflict Arms Research (CAR) indicates that Yemen’s Houthi group, which is supported by Iran, is quickly rebuilding its weaponry through shipments of missiles, underwater weapons, and various components. Interestingly, these components have been linked to defense companies in several unexpected places like the […]
New smart glasses from ICE offer advanced surveillance capabilities. Could they potentially be used on the public?
Big Tech’s Investment in XR Glasses Major technology companies are increasingly focusing on XR glasses, largely due to the rising popularity of augmented reality. Meta was among the pioneers, collaborating with Ray-Ban to launch smart glasses, and now Apple, Google, and Samsung are anticipated to unveil their own models in the near future. Although smart […]
Stocks with the largest changes after hours: Advanced Micro Devices, Super Micro Computer, Arista Networks, and others
Market Reactions to Earnings Reports Several companies made news after market hours, particularly in the tech and energy sectors. Advanced Micro Devices saw its shares jump by 7% following optimistic guidance. The chipmaker anticipates second-quarter sales of $11.2 billion, which is about $300 million higher than what analysts had predicted, set at $10.52 billion. Additionally, […]