OpenAI is acquiring open source Python tool-maker Astral

OpenAI announced Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Astral, the company behind popular open source Python development tools such as uv, Ruff, and ty, and integrate the company ...
The Verge

AI-generated art can’t be copyrighted after Supreme Court declines to review the rule

The country’s highest judicial court won’t reconsider a decision that determined AI-created art is ineligible for copyright protection. The country’s highest judicial court won’t reconsider a decision ...
PC Magazine

Flipper Zero Hacks for Beginners: 8 Simple Ways to Use It Right Out of the Box

I've used my Flipper Zero to replace lost remotes, open security doors, and more. Here's how to get started with your new favorite hacking tool. I’ve been writing about technology since 2012, focusing ...
Science Daily

Scientists boost lifespan by 70% in elderly male mice using simple drug combo

Scientists found that combining oxytocin with an Alk5 inhibitor revitalized extremely old male mice, boosting their lifespan and strength. Female mice showed only short-term improvements, highlighting ...
Geeky Gadgets

Build a Safer OpenClaw Alternative AI Assistant Using Claude Code

Building a safer alternative to OpenClaw using Claude Code addresses significant security concerns while preserving the core functionality of an AI assistant. OpenClaw is recognized for its automation ...
CNBC

People who are 'easy to talk to' never use these 7 phrases, says public speaking expert

Being easy to talk to may seem like a fixed personality trait. But it's actually something that anyone can easily learn to do: saying things that help people feel included. Beyond simple politeness, ...
Fast Company

Experts warn that Trump’s use of AI images pushes new boundaries

The Trump administration has not shied away from sharing AI-generated imagery online, embracing cartoonlike visuals and memes and promoting them on official White House channels. But an edited — and ...
The New York Times

This A.I. Tool Is Going Viral. Five Ways People Are Using It.

Claude Code generates computer code when people type prompts, so those with no coding experience can create their own programs and apps. By Natallie Rocha Reporting from San Francisco Claude Code, an ...
TechCrunch

Anthropic’s new Cowork tool offers Claude Code without the code

On Monday, Anthropic announced a new tool called Cowork, designed as a more accessible version of Claude Code. Built into the Claude Desktop app, the new tool lets users designate a specific folder ...
IEEE

Secure Spread Spectrum Image Steganography Using a CNN-Based Learned Detector

Abstract: Spread Spectrum Image Steganography (SSIS) represents a promising approach for embedding secret data into a cover image. In conventional methods, a pseudo-noise (PN) sequence functions as a ...
Reuters

Zara turns to AI to generate fashion imagery using real-life models

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Zara has become the latest fast-fashion retailer to use AI to help create new images of real models in different outfits, speeding up the production process as part of an ...