Mpox Can Infect and Replicate in the Brain, US Health Researchers Say in Fatal HIV Case
U.S. researchers reported that mpox virus replicated in the brain of a 38‑year‑old man with advanced HIV, marking the first documented neuroinvasion of the pathogen. Autopsy findings revealed drug‑resistant viral strains, including mutations linked to reduced efficacy of tecovirimat. The case underscores how mpox can persist beyond skin lesions, especially in immunocompromised hosts, and highlights concerns as global health funding for HIV and outbreak response wanes. The study calls for intensified surveillance and novel therapeutics to curb the emerging public‑health threat.
What You Should Know About CCPA Compliance After the California Attorney General’s 2024 Investigative Sweep
The California Attorney General’s 2024 investigative sweep spotlighted widespread failures in CCPA opt‑out compliance, especially among streaming and ad‑tech firms. The audit revealed deceptive, dysfunctional, inadequate, and fragmented opt‑out mechanisms that left consumers’ data exposed across devices and platforms. Companies...
Ready to Fill Last‑Minute Artemis III Spot
Standing by, @NASA 👨🚀 If someone drops out last minute for Artemis III, I’m ready.
Inside The Trade Desk's Programmatic Power Struggle
In this episode, Digiday’s Kamiko McCoy and Tim Peterson dissect the escalating power struggle between The Trade Desk and major ad agencies. They explore agencies’ pullback on spending via OpenPath, citing concerns over hidden fees and loss of control, while...
Stanford AI Index Reveals Growing Public Hostility Toward AI
Today's Stanford AI Index shows that people hate AI. The attacks on Sam Altman's home over the weekend show what's at stake. https://sources.news/p/ai-reputational-crisis
AI Model Regression Mirrors iPhone Slowdown Before Upgrade
It’s been shocking to see Claude go from an AI model that seemed one upgrade away from taking over most of the routine tasks in my day job to not even being able to reliably download a webpage without lots...
Nissan to Trim Global Car Lineup, Boost Use of AI Driving Tech
Nissan announced it will trim its global model range from 56 to 45 vehicles, focusing on higher‑margin products. The automaker plans to embed its artificial‑intelligence driving technology in 90% of its lineup over the long term. It set ambitious sales...
Beware: QR Code Texts Mimic Traffic Tickets
A new phishing scam using QR codes in text messages, pretending to be traffic or toll violations.
AI Tools Boost Security for Lean FinTech Teams
Excellent write up on what a leading FinTech (with a compact, but good security team) can do to improve security with AI tooling.
Amazon Nears Deal for Globalstar in Push to Rival Musk’s Starlink
Amazon.com Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire satellite operator Globalstar Inc., a move that would accelerate its Project Kuiper satellite broadband rollout. The deal, expected to be announced as early as Tuesday, would give Amazon access to Globalstar’s low‑Earth‑orbit...
AI Creates as Many New Jobs as It Replaces
Hot take: Businesses will need just as many new hires to manage, update, and babysit the constantly evolving AI systems as the ones it's displacing. Corporate America isn't exactly built for speed. Good luck with that.
Beyond Rating Scales: AI Brings Natural Language to Depression Screening, Improving Accuracy and User Experience
Researchers at Zhengzhou Normal University introduced BDI‑FS‑GPT, a ChatGPT‑powered interface that embeds the Beck Depression Inventory Fast Screen into a conversational format. In a trial of 115 adults, including 28 diagnosed with depression, the AI tool identified 89.3% of cases...
FCC Names ioXt Alliance Lead Administrator for Cyber Trust Mark Program
The Federal Communications Commission appointed the non‑profit ioXt Alliance as lead administrator of its Cyber Trust Mark program, replacing UL Solutions, which stepped down after a probe into its Chinese ties. The move is intended to give consumers a clear...
UK Releases Upper 6 GHz Band to Bolster 5G Capacity and Seed 6G
The UK government announced today that the upper 6 GHz band (6425‑7125 MHz) will be split between Wi‑Fi and mobile use, giving operators an extra 540 MHz of spectrum for 5G and future 6G deployments. The plan balances growing urban data demand with...
Third Point Q1 2026: -0.6% Return, Beats S&P by 400bps on Semiconductor and Aerospace Gains
Third Point’s flagship Offshore Fund posted a modest -0.6% return for Q1 2026, yet outperformed the S&P 500 by roughly 400 basis points. The outperformance stemmed from diversified wins in semiconductors, aerospace, power infrastructure and related sectors, while the fund...
