AWS says it can't restore some data stored exclusively in data centers
AWS says it can't restore some data stored exclusively in data centers across Bahrain and one UAE availability zone after Iranian drone strikes in the spring
TL;DRAWS data in Bahrain and UAE may be permanently lost after spring drone strikes.
Why it matters: Raises questions about data redundancy, geopolitical risk in cloud storage, and customer liability for regional outages.
Snap introduces Specs Intelligence, an AI assistant designed
TL;DRSnap's launching an AI assistant that works on iPhones, Macs, and its AR glasses.
Al Gore says the real AI risk isn’t data centers — it’s what industry
TL;DRAl Gore downplays AI data center environmental concerns, focuses on AI safety risks instead.
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OpenAI Discloses More Safety Incidents and Adopts New Reporting
OpenAI created a new safety reporting system and revealed six recent incidents with its models.
The streamers are fighting over Halloween
Major streamers are competing to premiere horror content at Toronto film festival.
Adafruit's New CircuitPython 'Turbo' Brings Native Code To Tiny Boards
CircuitPython Turbo lets tiny microcontroller boards run native compiled code faster.
Nvidia Partner GMI Cloud Seeks Loan to Buy Chips for Thai Site
Nvidia partner GMI Cloud needs $300M to buy chips for Thailand facility.
Casinos Posing as Beauty Salons, Bakeries Spur Philippine Digital
Philippine banks want stricter checks on businesses using digital payment platforms to stop illegal gambling operations.
Manus Eyes $4 Billion Value in First Round Since Meta Breakup
Chinese AI startup Manus valued at $4B after splitting from Meta due to Beijing's orders.
Generac signs a long-term deal
Generac will supply Amazon with up to $8B in backup generators over a long-term deal.
Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses
Snap is pushing its expensive smart glasses to justify their high price tag.