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Skild AI Releases ‘Skild Brain’ Model for Multi‑Purpose Robots While Self‑Repairing Robots Debut in Labs

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A humanoid robot powered by advanced AI

On July 29, Skild AI—backed by Amazon, SoftBank and others—unveiled Skild Brain, a general‑purpose AI model capable of powering diverse robots including humanoids and industrial machines. The model enables navigation, manipulation and adaptation across chaotic environments. (Reuters) In parallel, Columbia University scientists introduced a modular robot prototype that can grow, repair and reconfigure itself by … Read more

Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS Detected Again as It Traverses the Solar System

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interstellar object 3IATLAS passes through solar system

A newly confirmed interstellar comet, officially known as 3I/ATLAS, continues its journey through our solar system at over 130,000 mph. Observations began in early July, confirming its status as only the third known interstellar object alongside ‘Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. (Live Science; NASA) The comet is currently passing near Jupiter’s orbit and will reach its closest point to … Read more

Fermilab Hit in Microsoft SharePoint Cyberattack Amid Ongoing Global Vulnerability Campaign

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Fermilab SharePoint cyberattack Microsoft zero-day

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) was targeted in a recent cyberattack exploiting known flaws in Microsoft SharePoint server software. Attackers attempted to access Fermilab’s SharePoint servers, though no classified or sensitive data was accessed. (Reuters) The breach is part of a wider campaign leveraging a critical SharePoint vulnerability. Microsoft issued … Read more

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 and Motorola Razr Ultra Set a New Standard in Foldables at Galaxy‑Era

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Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 Motorola Razr Ultra foldable smartphones

Xiaomi and Motorola have pushed foldable phone innovation forward in mid‑2025. The newly announced Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 targets the premium mainstream with powerful optics and AI software. Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2025 delivers a refined user experience with flagship specs and luxury materials. (Reuters) Xiaomi unveiled the Mix Flip 2 on June 26, positioning it to challenge Samsung … Read more

EU Solar Growth Slows as Subsidies Drop, Yet Solar Hits 22 % of Power Mix in June

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EU solar slowdown subsidy cuts record solar share June 2025

The European Union installed 64.2 GW of new solar capacity in 2025, a 1.4 % decrease from 65.1 GW in 2024. This marks the first annual decline in over a decade, largely driven by reduced subsidies for rooftop installations. (Reuters) Despite the slowdown in growth, solar power produced 22.1 % of total EU electricity in June—making it the largest … Read more

Chinese AI Firms Form Alliances to Build Domestic Ecosystem Amid U.S. Export Curbs

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Chinese AI firms alliances build domestic AI ecosystem

Chinese artificial intelligence firms have launched two major industry alliances designed to reduce reliance on foreign chip and AI software providers. The move comes as U.S. export restrictions tighten access to advanced Nvidia processors. (Reuters) The alliances were unveiled at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, which showcased competitive offerings including a Huawei AI … Read more

Gene Therapy Fallout: Elevidys Crisis Deepens as Llama Nanobody Discovery Offers New Hope

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Elevidys gene therapy deaths nanobody schizophrenia

Sarepta Therapeutics is under intense scrutiny after the **FDA investigated the death of an eight‑year‑old boy** treated with its Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Elevidys. This marks the third reported fatality related to the therapy or its experimental counterpart. (Reuters) The U.S. FDA has now **requested a full pause of Elevidys shipments** across the U.S., … Read more

Major Microsoft SharePoint Zero‑Day Hack Hits U.S. Nuclear Security Agency and Hundreds of Organisations

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Microsoft SharePoint zero‑day hack NNSA breach

A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server has been exploited in a widespread cyberattack affecting over 50 organisations—including the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Department of Energy. (Windows Central) Security researchers report that the exploit—referred to as “ToolShell” (CVE‑2025‑53770 and CVE‑2025‑53771)—has compromised around 100 organisations worldwide, with victims spanning government agencies, … Read more

Microsoft Backs EU AI Code of Practice as Meta Stays Out Ahead of Compliance Deadline

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EU AI Code of Practice Microsoft Meta stance

Microsoft has signaled its intention to sign the European Union’s voluntary Code of Practice for general-purpose AI (GPAI), while Meta has formally rejected the framework. This divergence occurs as companies gear up for the AI Act compliance deadline starting August 2, 2025. (Reuters) The GPAI Code of Practice, published on July 10, 2025, is intended to help firms … Read more

EU Finalizes Voluntary AI Code of Practice and Systemic Risk Guidelines Ahead of August 2025 Deadline

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EU AI Code of Practice systemic risk guidelines

The European Commission has published its final voluntary Code of Practice for general‑purpose AI on July 10, 2025, alongside binding guidelines clarifying obligations for models deemed to pose systemic risk. These releases precede the August 2 enforcement deadline under the EU’s AI Act. The Code of Practice aims to help providers meet transparency, copyright, and safety … Read more