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This page is automatically generated daily using an AI automation tool called n8n that pulls news stories from multiple sources, uses Gemini to pick the best stories of the day, and automatically posts them to the website. This is a tool that we deploy on our in-house servers and is maintained by our students.

  • Top Stories

    AI & Machine Learning

    • Fujitsu leverages AI to automate the analysis of COBOL legacy code and generate design documents, significantly reducing the time and expert knowledge required for system modernization. TechRadar
    • The role of “managing AI” is emerging as a distinct new job function, with employees dedicating significant time to prompting, verifying, and refining AI-generated content to ensure accuracy and utility. Fast Company

    Cybersecurity & Cyberwar

    • Fortinet has released emergency out-of-band patches for a critical 0-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-35616) in FortiClient EMS that is actively being exploited in the wild, allowing unauthenticated API access bypass and privilege escalation. Cyber Security News
    • Researchers have identified 36 malicious npm packages disguised as legitimate Strapi CMS plugins, designed to exploit Redis and PostgreSQL to deploy reverse shells and persistent implants on compromised systems. The Hacker News
    • Hackers are weaponizing a recently leaked source code from Anthropic’s Claude AI, using it to spread Vidar and GhostSocks malware through a packaging error in a public npm package. Cyber Security News

    Regulation & Digital Policy

    • The UK faces a growing challenge from cybercrime outpacing police staffing, with new laws on ransomware payments potentially creating a “compliance trap” for businesses and their directors. TechRadar

    Infrastructure, Cloud & Chips

    • Korean startup Rebellions, backed by Samsung and Arm, is launching rack-sized AI inference systems that claim significantly lower power consumption and acquisition costs compared to Nvidia’s offerings. TechRadar
    • Quantum diamond magnetometers are being developed to provide resilient navigation capabilities for aircraft and drones, offering an alternative to GPS and mitigating risks from aging magnetic data. TechRadar

    Tech Economy & Markets

    • Chinese automaker BYD’s “nail test” demonstrating the safety and stability of its EV battery technology is raising significant concerns among Western automotive executives, underscoring its $54 billion innovation lead. Fast Company

    Digital Society & Rights

    • The fitness tracking app Strava continues to pose a national security risk, with recent reports indicating that over 500 UK soldiers have had sensitive military information leaked through their activity data. TechRadar

    Tech briefing automatically generated on 5 April 2026.