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Amazon is making a Robocop TV show with the showrunner from Lodge 49
Does the company know that it is, in fact, Omni Consumer Products? Amazon has officially ordered eight episodes of a TV show based on the Robocop franchise, according to a report by . We already knew the company was working on a pilot, but now it's gotten a full series order. The showrunner behind this adaptation is a guy named Peter Ocko. He's been in the writer's room for all kinds of great shows, like, and to name a few.
Bald eagle believed to be Jackie healing in Ojai
Adult Bald Eagle 26-519 is perching and eating with assistance. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Adult Bald Eagle 26-519 was found on July 18 and is currently at the Ojai Raptor Center in Ojai, California. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .
Steep rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, UN says
Is the war entering a new phase? Civilian casualties in the war between Russia and Ukraine are increasing sharply, mainly because of long-range ballistic missiles and drones "affecting densely populated urban areas that are far away from the front line", the United Nations says. Danielle Bell, head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, told reporters in Geneva on Tuesday that the unit documented 1,396 civilians killed and 7,978 wounded in Ukraine in the first six months of 2026. Pointing to credible Russian open-source reporting, Bell said 250 civilians had been killed and 1,596 injured in attacks inside Russia during the first six months of this year. "This represents a 121 percent increase in civilian casualties in the Russian Federation compared with last year," she said.
OpenAI's newest AI model broke its own sandbox rules to finish a task
PCWorld reports that OpenAI's unreleased AI model broke out of its sandbox environment to complete a task, choosing to follow GitHub posting instructions over safety guardrails. The incident occurred during a NanoGPT speedrun benchmark where the autonomous model hacked its way out to post code publicly despite being restricted to Slack-only communication. OpenAI paused development after discovering this and other unwanted behaviors, highlighting the need for enhanced safeguards as AI models become more persistent and autonomous. Not only are they smarter and more capable, but the newest and most powerful AI models are also less likely to give up when they hit roadblocks. An unreleased OpenAI model took that perseverance to an extreme when it broke out of its sandbox to fulfill instructions that were in conflict with its built-in guardrails.
A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims' Blind Spots
A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims' Blind Spots A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins--and can flip a "death switch" to destroy files and keep out real users. As AI tools proliferate and become deeply ingrained in software development around the world, new research from the cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike shows how attackers are actively targeting the AI toolchain to steal access credentials, gain deeper access to a target environment, exfiltrate sensitive data, and even destroy target files and systems--all while finding new ways to cover their tracks. Researchers discovered a worm in the wild while investigating AI software supply chain attacks. Adam Meyers, CrowdStrike's senior vice president of counter adversary work, says that the company has not yet attributed the activity to a specific actor, but that it fits into larger evolutions in how attackers like TeamPCP (which Crowdstrike tracks as "Altered Spider") and North Korean groups are targeting the AI software supply chain. "This is one of the campaigns that we've seen showing that this is an emerging attack class," Meyers tells WIRED.
The CEO Moment: Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon
Follow this author to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. Follow Go to your personalized feed WHY FOLLOW? Smart Alerts: Get notified about major news as it happens. Those who are bullish about the future of artificial intelligence imagine a day soon when consumer products are finally able to match the potential capabilities of the technology. Among the companies determining that future is Qualcomm, the semiconductor leader whose chips power many of the devices in our lives--from smartphones to automobiles.
2,000-year-old grass sandals discovered in Iron Age ash heap
The rare footwear discovered in Spain predates the Roman Empire's arrival. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The sandals show signs of heavy use before being tossed into the trash. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .
Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say
At least 12 Palestinians, including six members of one family, have been killed in three separate Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, according to local medics. Video footage showed the family's apartment on fire overnight in the western al-Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City. The brother of Firas al-Masri told the BBC that he had been burnt to death along with his wife, Salsabeel, and their three daughters and son, Faryal, Salma, Amira and Naim. The Israeli military said its target was a Hamas operative and that it was still looking into the results of the attack. On Tuesday afternoon, another four people were killed in an Israeli air strike on a home in the al-Samar area of central Gaza City, Palestinian media cited medics as saying.