Malaysia: Youth on Social Media Shaping the Digital Economy
Malaysian youth are turning social media platforms into engines of commerce, generating an estimated $4.7 billion in gross value added and supporting 147,000 jobs by 2025. The government highlighted this trend at the launch of a socioeconomic impact report, linking it to the 13th Malaysia Plan’s push for digital adoption and inclusive growth. Parallel initiatives such as MyDIGITAL aim to upskill 300,000 Malaysians in AI and related technologies by 2029, reinforcing the nation’s AI‑nation ambition. Together, these efforts position youth‑led digital entrepreneurship as a cornerstone of Malaysia’s future‑ready economy.
JBS, the World’s Largest Meat Company, Opens $37M ‘Superprotein’ Centre in Brazil
JBS has opened a $37 million, 4,000‑square‑meter biotech centre in Florianópolis, Brazil, branded JBS Biotech, to develop "superproteins" – microbial, cultivated and plant‑based functional proteins for supplements and precision nutrition. The facility houses 20 specialised labs that span the entire research‑to‑production...
The Content Moderator’s Dilemma: How Removing Toxic Speech Distorts Online Discourse
A new 2025 study introduces a semantic‑space metric based on Bhattacharyya distance to quantify how removing toxic tweets reshapes online discourse. Analyzing five million U.S. political tweets, the authors find that stricter toxicity thresholds produce measurable shifts, reaching roughly 20%...
Indonesia: Digital Warriors, Village Digitalisation Bridging Gaps
Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka launched the Digital Warriors Alumni Community Service Programme, deploying 150 LPDP alumni to 150 elementary schools across Sumedang, Kupang, North Halmahera and Merauke. The three‑month effort aims to equip teachers with digital tools and shift...
Platform for Precise Cellular Control Uses Non-Genetic DNA Decoupled From Genetic Information
Researchers at POSTECH have engineered a bacterial retron system to produce programmable, non‑genetic DNA inside living cells, allowing the DNA to act as a functional field agent rather than a static blueprint. The synthetic DNA fragments bind specific proteins, enabling...
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[Comment] Targeted Advertising in Generative Artificial Intelligence Chatbots: A New Public Health Risk
OpenAI announced it will embed targeted advertising in the free and low‑cost versions of ChatGPT, pairing the rollout with safeguards such as ad‑response separation, privacy protections, age gating for users under 18, and limits on health‑related ads. The move addresses...
Engineered E. Coli Dependency May Help Contain Microbes to Defined Areas
Researchers at the University of Delaware engineered two E. coli strains to create a self‑contained microbial partnership. One strain synthesizes a non‑standard amino acid, while the other depends on that amino acid for growth and protein production. When co‑cultured, the...
The Best Third-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controllers on Sale Right Noow
Nintendo’s Switch 2 continues the tradition of a premium Pro Controller, but third‑party alternatives now offer comparable performance at lower price points. Reviewers highlight three standout options: the budget‑friendly 8BitDo Ultimate 2C at $29.99, the mid‑range 8BitDo Ultimate 2 for $56.99 with a...
Chrome for Android Gets Material 3 Expressive Settings
Google has refreshed Chrome for Android’s Settings page with a Material 3 Expressive redesign, rolling out in version 146. The new UI arranges each option in padded cards with rounded corners and lighter dynamic‑color backgrounds, improving visual hierarchy. The changes also extend...
YouTube Experiments with TV-Style Channels for CTV Viewing
YouTube is piloting TV‑style channels with the launch of “Coachella TV,” a 24/7 streaming channel that will feature archival performances and highlights from the 2026 festival. The experiment follows earlier tests with roughly 40 musicians and is designed to let creators...
CLPS Companies Excited For NASA’s ‘Opportunity Bomb’ Lunar Plan
NASA released a draft RFP for CLPS 2.0, outlining a $6 billion budget cap, a ten‑year ordering window, larger landers, and support for lunar‑night power and sample return. The agency aims to begin monthly uncrewed lunar deliveries as early as next year,...
When Your Own Eyes Turn Against You: How Compromised Security Cameras and IoT/OT Devices Become Tools for Your Attackers
Security cameras, IoT and OT devices are increasingly being compromised and repurposed as attack vectors, enabling nation‑state reconnaissance, espionage, ransomware pivots, and massive botnets. Recent incidents include Iranian hackers hijacking Hikvision cameras during missile strikes, Russian operatives streaming compromised webcams...
Report Shows Document Posts on LinkedIn See More Engagement
Socialinsider’s 2026 LinkedIn Benchmarks, analyzing 1.3 million posts from 16,645 business pages (Jan 2024‑Dec 2025), reveal that native document posts—PDFs displayed in a carousel—generate the highest engagement on the platform. Video and image updates trail behind, a reversal of trends seen on most...
Hacks Star Hannah Einbinder Did Not Hold Back About AI (And It's Hilarious)
Hacks star Hannah Einbinder openly condemned generative AI, calling its creators “uncreative losers,” during the press rollout for the series’ final season. Co‑creator Jen Statsky echoed concerns, warning that AI optimization threatens artistic integrity and human storytelling. The show’s fifth...
PSA: Anyone with a Link Can View Your Granola Notes by Default
Granola, an AI‑powered note‑taking app, shares notes publicly by default to anyone with a link, contradicting its claim of private‑by‑default. Users can change the setting to “Only my company” or “Private,” but the default exposes potentially sensitive meeting content. The...
Instagram Allows Creators to Schedule Trial Reels
Instagram introduced a scheduling feature for Trial Reels on April 2, 2026, allowing creators to set future publish times for videos shown to non‑followers. Trial Reels, launched in December 2024, already boosted non‑follower reach by 80 % and prompted 40 % of users to increase...
The Next Interface Is (Almost) Here
Apple is prototyping a suite of AI‑enhanced wearables—including dual‑camera smart pins, camera‑equipped AirPods and next‑gen smart glasses—that will feed sensor data into a Gemini‑powered Siri. The move positions Apple against rivals such as Meta, which sold over seven million Ray‑Ban...
April 2, 2026 Quick Space Links
A daily roundup highlights several space industry updates, from Orion’s crew‑toilet functioning after an early glitch to Japan’s Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft arriving at Tanegashima for a 2026 Phobos sample‑return mission. It also notes Amazon’s stalled acquisition of Globalstar,...
Noninvasive Stimulation “Talks” To the Brain’s Memory Center
Researchers at the University of Iowa have demonstrated that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can non‑invasively engage the deep hippocampus by targeting cortical regions identified through each patient’s functional connectivity map. In eight neurosurgical patients with intracranial electrodes, personalized TMS elicited...
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Token Factory GA: Monetize AI with Token-Based APIs | Rafay
Rafay Systems has launched Token Factory, a token‑metered API layer for AI models that lets neocloud and AI‑factory operators monetize compute without building their own orchestration stack. The announcement coincides with the industry’s pivot to token‑based commerce, a trend underscored...
DOE Labs Develop SYNAPS-I AI Platform for Real-Time Beamline Data Analysis
DOE’s Genesis Mission has produced SYNAPS‑I, an AI‑driven imaging platform that unifies neutron, X‑ray and microscopy data from more than 100 beamlines across seven national labs. The billion‑parameter foundation model can reconstruct ptychography scans in real time, turning 1.3 TB of...
Crowdfunding: Reg CF Contracted Dramatically in Q1 2026
Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) activity plunged in Q1 2026, with total capital commitments dropping 28% year‑over‑year to $87.8 million. New issuers fell 32% to 187 filings, the lowest quarterly count in years, while closed offerings fell from 485 to 258. Despite fewer deals,...
Why Your LinkedIn Outreach Is Getting Ignored (And What to Fix Right Now)
LinkedIn offers unparalleled, real‑time data on prospects, yet many salespeople still send generic, misspelled, or overly automated messages that are deleted instantly. The article outlines the most common outreach errors—name misspellings, pitching in connection requests, mass‑VA blasts, “connect and forget,”...
One-Atom Substitution Successfully Tunes Molecular Heat Transport for the First Time
Researchers at the University of Augsburg and the University of Michigan have demonstrated that swapping a single hydrogen atom in a benzene‑diamines molecule with heavier halogens can dramatically alter its thermal conductance. By replacing hydrogen with fluorine, chlorine, bromine or...
Impactful Innovations Reshape Learning and Technology at ACC 2026
The American College of Cardiology’s 2026 meeting highlighted AI’s transition from hype to a practical clinical tool, showcasing nearly 200 FDA‑cleared cardiology algorithms and embedding AI into the conference app. Attendees experienced live, mobile CCTA scans with AI‑driven plaque analysis,...
Rooftop Solar Now Accounts for One Fifth of Puerto Rico’s Generation Capacity
Rooftop solar now supplies roughly one‑fifth of Puerto Rico’s total generation capacity, overtaking natural gas as the island’s second‑largest source. Distributed solar accounted for 81% of all new capacity added between 2016 and 2025, bringing the installed rooftop base to...
Biotech Innovation Makes Inroads Against Bleeding Disorders
Biotech breakthroughs have transformed bleeding disorders from fatal diagnoses into manageable chronic conditions, with extended‑half‑life clotting factors, subcutaneous non‑factor drugs, and emerging gene therapies extending dosing intervals to weeks or months. The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation’s Pathway to Cures fund...
Moving Target Indication, Orbital Warfare Among Areas Needing Increased Investment, Space Force Official Says
U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Dennis Bythewood told a Mitchell Institute forum that the defense industrial base must receive more funding for moving‑target indication, launch infrastructure, orbital warfare, and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT). He emphasized the need to expand...
Agentic Development Security: Why AppSec Needs A New Operating Model
Application security is being reshaped by faster exploit cycles and the rise of AI‑driven coding agents. Traditional testing tools now detect vulnerabilities but struggle to provide real‑world context such as exploitability and business impact. Large language models are enabling richer...
Why Australia’s Tech Sovereignty Needs Smart Partnerships
Mark Hile, Managing Director of Datacom Infrastructure Products, warns that rising cyber threats, geopolitical risk and supply‑chain disruptions are forcing Australia to rethink its digital infrastructure. He argues the country must double down on regionally‑owned, sovereign technology or cede strategic...
Amazon Middle East Datacenter Suffers Second Drone Hit as Iran Steps up Attacks
Iranian drones struck Amazon's ME‑SOUTH‑1 data center in Bahrain for the second time this month, igniting a fire and prompting AWS to label the incident as the lowest level of service disruption. The attack follows a March strike on the...
Introducing MirrorBot, a Robot Designed to Foster Human Connection
Cornell University researchers unveiled MirrorBot, a four‑foot robot equipped with dual mirrors that creates eye contact between strangers. In a waiting‑room experiment with 32 participants, the robot sparked conversations and playful exchanges, with 12 of 16 pairs reporting that their...
AI Is Now Deciding Which Emails Get Seen. Here’s How to Stay in the Inbox in the Gemini Era
Google’s Gemini integration turns Gmail into an AI‑driven inbox assistant that decides which messages surface for users. The change means email volume alone no longer guarantees delivery; engagement signals now dictate placement. Marketers must prioritize segmentation, human‑like copy, and continuous...
How Do NHIs Build Trust in Cloud Security?
Machine (non‑human) identities are becoming the backbone of cloud security, requiring end‑to‑end lifecycle management from discovery to remediation. Organizations that integrate NHI controls into a unified cybersecurity strategy can close gaps that expose sensitive data, especially in regulated sectors like...
Mirror Visibility in Accounts Payable: Why Government Data Must Match Your ERP
Compliance risk now resides in accounts payable, making mirror visibility essential. Mirror visibility ensures an organization’s ERP records align exactly with what tax authorities receive in real time, automatically flagging discrepancies. Without this capability, mismatches trigger payment holds, audit escalations,...
Why People With Chronic Illness Are Turning to AI Chatbots for Health Advice
Patients with complex chronic conditions are increasingly turning to AI chatbots like Claude for diagnostic clues after traditional specialists failed to provide cohesive care. A 70‑year‑old woman from North Carolina used Claude to piece together symptoms, concluding she suffered long...
NCSA, MechSE Develop GenAI Workflow for Metamaterial Design on DeltaAI
Researchers from the University of Illinois Mechanical Science & Engineering department and NCSA have unveiled a generative AI workflow that designs multi‑material metamaterials directly from target stress‑strain curves. The system leverages a video diffusion model trained on the DeltaAI supercomputer...
Altruist's Hazel AI Tax Planning Tool Sparks Market Selloff in RIA Custodians
Altruist introduced an AI‑driven tax‑planning add‑on to its Hazel note‑taking tool, prompting a sharp sell‑off in the shares of incumbent RIA custodians. Within days, Schwab, LPL and Raymond James saw stock declines ranging from 10% to over 20%. The reaction underscores...
Former Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice to Lead Astrion
Tom Vice, former Sierra Space chief executive, has been appointed CEO and executive chair of Huntsville‑based defense contractor Astrion. The company also named former Lockheed Martin Space vice president Eric Brown as president of space operations and ex‑RTX executive Conn...
The Walls Are Coming Down Between Open and Closed Systems
The security industry is witnessing a convergence of open and closed platforms as cloud‑based APIs enable formerly siloed systems to interoperate. Manufacturers that expose open, channel‑friendly cloud APIs are unlocking new partnership opportunities and expanding market reach. Integrators, once feared...
Jump and Zocks Raise Dueling Series B Funding Rounds
Jump and Zocks, the two leading standalone AI meeting‑note tools for financial advisors, announced Series B funding this month—$80 million for Jump and $45 million for Zocks. Their rapid adoption, with Jump serving about 27,000 advisors (≈10 % of U.S. advisors), has positioned them...
'Unlimited 5G Data': HP's Latest AI PC Ultraslim Laptop Promises Superfast WiFi-Killer Broadband and Built-In Antivirus — Just Make Sure...
HP announced the EliteBook 6 G2q, an ultraslim laptop powered by Snapdragon X2 processors that delivers up to 85 TOPS of AI performance. The device includes HP Go 5G, marketed as unlimited data, but the service requires a built‑in eSIM, works only on Windows 11 commercial PCs,...
FMG Acquires Testimonial iQ to Add Another Piece to Its Offering
FMG announced the acquisition of Testimonial iQ, a client‑testimonial platform launched in 2023, and will rebrand it as FMG Testimonials. The tool will be sold both as a standalone product and as part of FMG’s broader digital‑marketing suite, which already spans website...
I Was a Broke American Living in New Zealand. A Viral TikTok Turned My Taco Stand Into 3 Restaurants.
American expatriate Sean Yarbrough turned a TikTok‑fueled taco stand into three New Zealand restaurants within three years. After quitting a burger‑flipping job, he launched Broke Boy Taco with a three‑item menu and leveraged a revenue‑share kitchen partnership. A viral TikTok...
Tarana Says Starlink’s BEAD Antics “Pulled the Rug Out” From NTIA
Tarana Wireless has accused Starlink of undermining the BEAD program by demanding upfront payments, installation fees, and relief from its minimum 100/20 Mbps service commitment for awarded projects. Tarana says the move "pulled the rug" from under the NTIA and state...
Florida SBA Nears AI Vendor Selection to Streamline Data Workflow for Private Markets
The Florida State Board of Administration (SBA) is close to selecting an artificial‑intelligence vendor to automate its private‑market data workflow. The proposed tool will ingest, cleanse, and standardize investment data, reducing manual processing. By offloading routine tasks, the SBA expects...
How Raiffeisen Bank International Is Thinking About Digital Catch-Up
Raiffeisen Bank International is tackling its digital lag by focusing on process redesign rather than chasing GenAI hype. Vanja Tokic, head of Digital Channels and Conversational AI, stresses the difficulty of moving AI from proof‑of‑concept to regulated production. The bank...
Changemaker Spearheads Ohio's AI Center of Excellence
John Paganini, president of Paguar Informatics and former HIMSS employee, spearheaded the creation of the Northern Ohio HIMSS chapter’s AI Center of Excellence. The new hub now counts 140 members ranging from clinicians to IT leaders. Its mission is to...
Lack of Oversight Threatens AI Pilots as Spending Falls Under Scrutiny
A Solvd survey of 500 U.S. CIOs and CTOs finds 80% blame lack of visibility and oversight for AI pilot failures. More than half expect to shut down underperforming pilots this year as boards intensify scrutiny of AI spend. Despite...
New Agentic AI Tool Analyzes Oracle Fusion and Workday Releases
Opkey has unveiled Release Advisor, an agentic AI platform that automates analysis of Oracle Fusion and Workday release notes. The tool promises to slash manual review time by 60‑80% and enable certification of updates in as little as three days....