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Meta trials Purple Llama project for AI developers to test safety risks in models

Thu, 2023-12-07 23:37
Security boosted and inappropriate content blocked in large language models

Meta has launched Purple Llama – a project aimed at building open source tools to help developers assess and improve trust and safety in their generative AI models before deployment.…

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Broadcom to 'divest' VMware’s end-user computing and Carbon Black units

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:50
Warns of $1.3 billion charge for cutting Virtzilla's costs

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan has announced his intention to divest VMware's end-user computing and Carbon Black units.…

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Attacks abuse Microsoft DHCP to spoof DNS records and steal secrets

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:11
Akamai says it reported the flaws to Microsoft. Redmond shrugged

A series of attacks against Microsoft Active Directory domains could allow miscreants to spoof DNS records, compromise Active Directory and steal all the secrets it stores, according to Akamai security researchers.…

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Chinese boffins pitch quadcopter for Mars sample return mission

Thu, 2023-12-07 20:30
In the race for the Red Planet, NASA is falling behind

Inspired by the success of NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter, Chinese boffins are proposing a more capable extraterrestrial flier for a planned Mars sample return mission. …

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Fairphone 5 scores a perfect 10 from iFixit for repairability

Thu, 2023-12-07 19:31
Middling performance, but check out the longevity

Fairphone has retained top marks for repairability, with the Dutch manufacturer's fifth iteration scoring high for software longevity, even if some components are starting to get a little more "conventional."…

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US and EU infosec authorities pen intel-sharing pact

Thu, 2023-12-07 18:28
As Cyber Solidarity Act edges closer to full adoption in Europe

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has signed a working arrangement with its EU counterparts to increase cross-border information sharing and more to tackle criminals.…

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Raspberry Pi OS goes goth

Thu, 2023-12-07 17:31
First post-Pi 5 update brings dark mode among numerous bug fixes

As many users wait for their Raspberry Pi 5 units to arrive, a fresh version of the Raspberry Pi OS has just landed, complete with fixes and that most essential of operating system add-ons – dark mode.…

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Google releases fix for missing Drive for desktop files

Thu, 2023-12-07 16:29
Just install the latest client and follow the instructions, but don't ask questions

Google has released an updated version of the Google Drive app for Windows and macOS that, along with some simple manual work, should resolve missing file issues.…

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