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Stephen A Smith debriefs interview with President Trump, warns Democrats face steep challenge
Stephen A. Smith says President Trump was "immovable" in refusing to accept blame for GOP midterm losses during their wide-ranging White House interview.
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Using AI Agents to Reverse Engineer Undocumented Hardware
Christian F.K. Schaller used Claude to develop Linux drivers for a Plustek scanner and a MIPI camera. He released 'hw-harness' to help others automate the process of diffing USB traffic between Windows and Linux.
Experts: AI Hacking Incidents Caused by Basic Security Failures
Cybersecurity experts argue that recent AI 'rogue' incidents are the result of poor containment and monitoring. They claim frontier labs are ignoring decades-old security basics in favor of internal AI safety definitions.
Websites Block AI Agents from Performing User Tasks
Major platforms including Amazon, Delta, and JPMorgan Chase are restricting autonomous AI agents. These blocks create a conflict between AI developers and site owners over data licensing and security.
49ers executive John Lynch has alarming comment about rampant fighting with Raiders fans
President of football operations and general manager John Lynch curiously addressed the fan brawls after the San Francisco 49ers' 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Protecting failing schools and supporting teachers unions is not a winnable strategy, CEO warns
Tommy Schultz of the American Federation for Children says Democrats' reliance on teachers unions and opposition to school choice is a losing strategy.
Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart handed 3-game ban after swinging at Warriors center Charles Bassey
Marcus Smart faces a three-game NBA suspension after punching Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey in Houston's 115-108 win over Golden State.
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Hacker Uses AI Agents to Breach John Deere and SharkNinja
A security researcher discovered a hacker using autonomous AI agents to breach over 100 websites. Targets included major companies such as John Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins.
Research Shows AI Models Can Provably Hide Arbitrary Capabilities
Researchers developed a method to embed encrypted neural networks within host model weights. These hidden capabilities only activate upon receiving a specific secret trigger.
The Case for Self-Hosted LLM Proxies for Engineering Visibility
Relying on provider-side analytics often leaves engineers without the granular data needed for operational decisions. A self-hosted proxy provides control over logging, API key management, and model pivoting.
Llmspeed Benchmarks Local LLM Performance Across Hardware
Llmspeed provides performance estimates for running local LLMs on various GPUs and CPUs. The tool helps users predict token speeds before purchasing hardware.
PS5LM enables native GGUF model execution on jailbroken PS5
A new project allows jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles to act as private AI servers using llama.cpp. The system leverages the console's GPU to serve models to other devices on the network.
Using AI Agents to Reverse Engineer Undocumented Hardware
Christian F.K. Schaller used Claude to develop Linux drivers for a Plustek scanner and a MIPI camera. He released 'hw-harness' to help others automate the process of diffing USB traffic between Windows and Linux.
Experts: AI Hacking Incidents Caused by Basic Security Failures
Cybersecurity experts argue that recent AI 'rogue' incidents are the result of poor containment and monitoring. They claim frontier labs are ignoring decades-old security basics in favor of internal AI safety definitions.
Websites Block AI Agents from Performing User Tasks
Major platforms including Amazon, Delta, and JPMorgan Chase are restricting autonomous AI agents. These blocks create a conflict between AI developers and site owners over data licensing and security.
Stephen A Smith debriefs interview with President Trump, warns Democrats face steep challenge
Stephen A. Smith says President Trump was "immovable" in refusing to accept blame for GOP midterm losses during their wide-ranging White House interview.
WWE star Brie Bella talks challenges of wine business, describes perfect Las Vegas day
Brie Bella reveals the financial mistakes and hard lessons that shaped Bonita Bonita wine ahead of her Las Vegas appearance at JP Brasserie.
Pete Crow-Armstrong unanimously ends Shohei Ohtani's run as NL MVP, Yordan Alvarez takes AL MVP for Astros
Pete Crow-Armstrong's 10.6-win season with the Chicago Cubs ended Shohei Ohtani's three-year MLB MVP streak with a unanimous NL award vote.
DHS touts highest ICE deportations in history, as Mullin says agency has been ‘unleashed’
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced record ICE arrests and deportations in fiscal 2026, with arrests exceeding three Biden fiscal years combined.
Dan Patrick concedes Texas ‘turned purple’ after Democrats’ historic blue wave
Outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the state has "turned purple" after Democrats swept statewide races but warns the GOP must fight back.
Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate leadership after Democratic election sweep
Chuck Schumer faces a formal challenge from Chris Van Hollen for Senate Democratic leader after Van Hollen accused him of siding with AIPAC.
Toronto Blue Jays apologize after Muslim community outcry over Anthony Santander's Instagram posts
Anthony Santander has not apologized after sharing posts called Islamophobic, leaving the Toronto Blue Jays to issue a corporate apology on his behalf.
Donald Trump calls Barack Obama 'highly overrated' and claims he'd win a third-term matchup
President Donald Trump told Stephen A. Smith he'd "easily" beat former President Barack Obama in a hypothetical third-term election, calling him "overrated."
Cowboys' key in-season acquisition Joey Porter Jr. insists two-week absence is unrelated to contract future
Joey Porter Jr. dismissed contract speculation and revealed the full extent of his foot injury as he eyes a return for the Cowboys vs. 49ers.
Texas man executed for beheading 3 children: 'Going to be with my kids'
John Allen Rubio thanked loved ones and said he would soon be with the three children he killed before receiving a lethal injection in Texas.
Kirk Cousins expected a 'mature conversation' to get old Vikings No 8 back but got a big surprise instead
Jakobe Thomas refused money from Kirk Cousins for the No. 8 jersey, saying he just needs the Vikings quarterback to come back and win games.
Dejounte Murray accuses New Orleans Pelicans of inside 'sabotage' in deleted social media posts
Dejounte Murray accused the New Orleans Pelicans of "sabotage" in deleted X posts after a blowout loss, claiming the entire roster is unhappy.
Hacker Uses AI Agents to Breach John Deere and SharkNinja
A security researcher discovered a hacker using autonomous AI agents to breach over 100 websites. Targets included major companies such as John Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins.
Research Shows AI Models Can Provably Hide Arbitrary Capabilities
Researchers developed a method to embed encrypted neural networks within host model weights. These hidden capabilities only activate upon receiving a specific secret trigger.
The Case for Self-Hosted LLM Proxies for Engineering Visibility
Relying on provider-side analytics often leaves engineers without the granular data needed for operational decisions. A self-hosted proxy provides control over logging, API key management, and model pivoting.
Llmspeed Benchmarks Local LLM Performance Across Hardware
Llmspeed provides performance estimates for running local LLMs on various GPUs and CPUs. The tool helps users predict token speeds before purchasing hardware.
PS5LM enables native GGUF model execution on jailbroken PS5
A new project allows jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles to act as private AI servers using llama.cpp. The system leverages the console's GPU to serve models to other devices on the network.
Using AI Agents to Reverse Engineer Undocumented Hardware
Christian F.K. Schaller used Claude to develop Linux drivers for a Plustek scanner and a MIPI camera. He released 'hw-harness' to help others automate the process of diffing USB traffic between Windows and Linux.
Experts: AI Hacking Incidents Caused by Basic Security Failures
Cybersecurity experts argue that recent AI 'rogue' incidents are the result of poor containment and monitoring. They claim frontier labs are ignoring decades-old security basics in favor of internal AI safety definitions.
Websites Block AI Agents from Performing User Tasks
Major platforms including Amazon, Delta, and JPMorgan Chase are restricting autonomous AI agents. These blocks create a conflict between AI developers and site owners over data licensing and security.
Stephen A Smith debriefs interview with President Trump, warns Democrats face steep challenge
Stephen A. Smith says President Trump was "immovable" in refusing to accept blame for GOP midterm losses during their wide-ranging White House interview.
WWE star Brie Bella talks challenges of wine business, describes perfect Las Vegas day
Brie Bella reveals the financial mistakes and hard lessons that shaped Bonita Bonita wine ahead of her Las Vegas appearance at JP Brasserie.
Pete Crow-Armstrong unanimously ends Shohei Ohtani's run as NL MVP, Yordan Alvarez takes AL MVP for Astros
Pete Crow-Armstrong's 10.6-win season with the Chicago Cubs ended Shohei Ohtani's three-year MLB MVP streak with a unanimous NL award vote.
DHS touts highest ICE deportations in history, as Mullin says agency has been ‘unleashed’
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced record ICE arrests and deportations in fiscal 2026, with arrests exceeding three Biden fiscal years combined.
Dan Patrick concedes Texas ‘turned purple’ after Democrats’ historic blue wave
Outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the state has "turned purple" after Democrats swept statewide races but warns the GOP must fight back.
Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate leadership after Democratic election sweep
Chuck Schumer faces a formal challenge from Chris Van Hollen for Senate Democratic leader after Van Hollen accused him of siding with AIPAC.
Toronto Blue Jays apologize after Muslim community outcry over Anthony Santander's Instagram posts
Anthony Santander has not apologized after sharing posts called Islamophobic, leaving the Toronto Blue Jays to issue a corporate apology on his behalf.
Donald Trump calls Barack Obama 'highly overrated' and claims he'd win a third-term matchup
President Donald Trump told Stephen A. Smith he'd "easily" beat former President Barack Obama in a hypothetical third-term election, calling him "overrated."
Cowboys' key in-season acquisition Joey Porter Jr. insists two-week absence is unrelated to contract future
Joey Porter Jr. dismissed contract speculation and revealed the full extent of his foot injury as he eyes a return for the Cowboys vs. 49ers.
Texas man executed for beheading 3 children: 'Going to be with my kids'
John Allen Rubio thanked loved ones and said he would soon be with the three children he killed before receiving a lethal injection in Texas.
Kirk Cousins expected a 'mature conversation' to get old Vikings No 8 back but got a big surprise instead
Jakobe Thomas refused money from Kirk Cousins for the No. 8 jersey, saying he just needs the Vikings quarterback to come back and win games.
Dejounte Murray accuses New Orleans Pelicans of inside 'sabotage' in deleted social media posts
Dejounte Murray accused the New Orleans Pelicans of "sabotage" in deleted X posts after a blowout loss, claiming the entire roster is unhappy.