Critical PHP Security Flaws Prompt Urgent Patch Warning
PHP released urgent fixes for two critical remote-code-execution flaws on October 21. Website owners should confirm their hosting environment is patched.
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Tesla Model Y L Gets Faster in India, but U.S. Upgrade Is Unconfirmed
Tesla’s Model Y L now reaches 100 km/h in a claimed 4.5 seconds in India. The performance boost’s availability for U.S. buyers remains unconfirmed.
Perplexity Computer Runs Fully Local on Mac
Perplexity Computer can now run fully on supported Apple silicon Macs. Learn about local mode, its 36GB memory recommendation and privacy caveats.
AI Agents Could Transform Banking — But Who Is Responsible When They Make Mistakes?
Banks, payment firms and regulators are debating who pays when an AI agent errs. Proposals exist, but no U.S. rule yet settles liability for agent-driven transactions.
G7 Plans AI Cyberattack Drills to Protect Banks and Global Financial Systems
G7 finance leaders agreed to run tabletop drills simulating AI-driven cyberattacks on the financial system, after warnings from the IMF and the Bank of England. Many details are still unknown.
China Moves to Restrict Exports of 40 Advanced Technologies, Including AI and Semiconductors
China has proposed export bans or limits on 40 technologies spanning AI, chip design, solar power and biomedicine. The draft is open for public comment through November 15 and could still change.
AI Safety Bill Debate: Can Governments Control the Risks of Powerful AI Models?
Competing AI safety bills are before Congress, but the White House, states and industry disagree on how to oversee frontier AI. Here’s what each would do.