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India's Cybersecurity Agency Flags Unauthorized Access by Autonomous AI Agents
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, said that autonomous artificial intelligence agents had accessed Indian organizations' computer systems without authorization during research and testing, prompting calls for tighter controls on AI tools and stronger cybersecurity measures.
Tesla Unveils Rocket-Powered Roadster as Musk Seeks to Revive Innovation Image
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk unveiled a rocket-powered version of the long-delayed Roadster on Thursday at a SpaceX test site in Texas, showcasing a sports car designed to perform mid-air stunts as the electric-vehicle maker seeks to revive its image as an automotive innovator.
China Launches 10 Satellites aboard Zhuque-2E Rocket to Advance Space-Based AI Computing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China successfully launched 10 satellites aboard a Zhuque-2E Y4 carrier rocket Wednesday, including eight designed to advance artificial intelligence computing capabilities in orbit.
Saudi OpenAI Engineer Arrested over Covert Recording Device
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former Saudi engineer at OpenAI has been arrested in the United States on allegations that he concealed a recording device inside an executive conference room and intended to plant additional devices to secretly capture meetings, according to the US Justice Department.
Scientists Urge Tighter AI Controls As Fears Grow over Global Cyber Risks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 300 scientists from 32 countries have urged stricter controls on artificial intelligence, warning that inadequate security measures and increasingly autonomous systems could expose critical infrastructure to cyberattacks.
Six Iranian Scientists from Royan Institute Make It into Global Top 2% List
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Six Iranian scientists affiliated with the Royan Institute earned places on the latest World’s Top 2% Scientists list, which evaluates researchers worldwide based on citation data and indicators of scientific impact.
Meta Steps Up AI Rivalry with Openai, Anthropic With New Models
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Meta is stepping up its challenge to OpenAI and Anthropic with two new AI models designed to compete in coding, professional services and autonomous AI agents, expanding the company’s effort to secure a stronger position in a market dominated by increasingly capable systems.
US Firm to Cut 270 Jobs amid Backlash over AI-Powered Mass Surveillance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US surveillance technology company Flock Safety plans to lay off about 270 employees, or 18% of its workforce, amid mounting public anger over its AI-powered surveillance cameras and growing online opposition to the collection of Americans’ movements and vehicle data.
South Korea Launches Nuri Rocket Carrying 15 Satellites
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea launched its homegrown Nuri space rocket on its fifth flight Wednesday, placing 15 satellites into orbit, including five microsatellites for the country’s first domestically launched microsatellite constellation.
Cancer Rates Rising Faster among Younger People, International Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Cancer incidence is rising among younger adults with significant increases recorded for several cancer types and researchers warning that obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity and other modifiable risk factors may be contributing to the trend.
Astronomers Catch Dwarf Stars Gobbling Up Their Orbiting Companions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As far as fairytales go, dwarfs can be Bashful, Sleepy, Grumpy or Dopey. But in space, dwarfs might be better called Hungry, according to a pair of studies published Monday in Nature Astronomy.
Russian Anti-Plague Institute Worker Dies amid Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A laboratory technician at an anti-plague research institute in Russia’s Irkutsk Region has died after being diagnosed with pneumonia of unknown etiology, while authorities investigate a possible pneumonic plague infection and place nearly 200 people under medical observation.
Iran Appoints Science Adviser for Levant
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology appointed a new science adviser and head of Iranian students in the Levant, based in Iraq, for a two-year term.
Researchers Turn Eggshell Waste Into Stronger Magnesium Alloys
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers have demonstrated a method for converting discarded eggshells into materials that strengthen magnesium alloys, potentially reducing reliance on mined calcium products while cutting energy use and manufacturing steps.
Iranian Center Unveils Projects to Advance Access to Space
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of the Iranian Space Research Center outlined plans to develop more economical and reliable access to space, saying the country is pursuing projects aimed at expanding space services and reducing mission failures.
OpenAI Pauses Training amid Growing Concerns over AI Agent Behavior
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – OpenAI has paused training of its latest AI models amid growing concerns about agents acting outside their instructions, following several incidents involving searches and interactions with US government websites.
Researchers Find Why Pickles Glow
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – If you mount a pickle on two metal forks and plug it into a socket, one end will light up in a brilliant orange glow. It's a classic K–12 science demonstration, but the exact physics behind the illumination has long remained a mystery.
Tiktok Agrees to $100m Alabama Settlement, Limits Teenage Use
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and introduce new restrictions on teenage users, avoiding a trial over allegations that the company misled parents about safeguards against harmful content.
