ReHacked vol. 286: LinkedIn does not use European users’ data for training its AI, LHC experiments at CERN observe quantum entanglement at the highest energy yet and more

The LinkedIn AI saga shows us the need for EU-like privacy regulations | TechRadar #privacy #software #ai

After Austria's digital rights advocacy group Noyb filed 11 privacy complaints to various Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) in Europe, the Irish DPA requested that the company pause its plans to use EU/EEA users' data.

Meta was said to be disappointed about the decision, dubbing it a "step backward for European innovation" in AI, and decided to cancel the launch of Meta AI in Europe, not wanting to offer "a second-rate experience."

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LHC experiments at CERN observe quantum entanglement at the highest energy yet | CERN #nature

Entanglement has remained largely unexplored at the high energies accessible at particle colliders such as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). In an article published today in Nature, the ATLAS collaboration reports how it succeeded in observing quantum entanglement at the LHC for the first time, between fundamental particles called top quarks and at the highest energies yet. First reported by ATLAS in September 2023 and since confirmed by a first and a second observation made by the CMS collaboration, this result has opened up a new perspective on the complex world of quantum physics.

Qualcomm wants to buy Intel - The Verge #hardware

The Wall Street Journal reports Qualcomm approached Intel about a possible takeover — is this how Arm vs. x86 ends?

OpenAI Threatening to Ban Users for Asking Strawberry About Its Reasoning #software

OpenAI claims that its latest AI model, code-named "Strawberry" and released as o1-preview, is supposed to be capable of "reasoning." But understanding how its thought process works, apparently, is something that the ChatGPT maker is serious about keeping off-limits.

As Ars Technica reports, OpenAI is now threatening to ban users that try to get the large language model to reveal how it thinks — a glaring example of how the company has long since abandoned its original vision of championing open source AI.

Is Tor still safe to use? | The Tor Project #security #privacy

Long story short: Tor users can still use Tor Browser securely. Tor network is fine. Keep Tor Browser and relays updated. One Ricochet user was de-anonymized by an old version without protection.

Physics - Signatures of Gravitational Atoms from Black Hole Mergers #nature #physics

Gravitational-wave signals from black hole mergers could reveal the presence of “gravitational atoms”—black holes surrounded by clouds of axions or other light bosons.

The History of Tsukimi: Japan's Timeless Tradition of Moon Viewing #culture #nature

The moon has captivated humans since the dawn of our existence, and Japan has partaken in lunar reverence for centuries. Japan’s tradition of tsukimi (or otsukimi), which literally means moon-viewing, commonly occurs during the full moon in September. People, often dressed in a yukata, gather at moon-viewing points, eat mochi and partake in all kinds of autumnal activity. The purpose of tsukimi is to show appreciation for the year’s harvest and to pray for a safe winter ahead. The custom of appreciating the otsukisama dates back over 1,000 years in Japan, and is still a thoroughly-enjoyed festival in Japan to welcome fall.

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