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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

    • OpenAI released GPT-5.4, its latest frontier model, featuring enhanced reasoning, coding, and agentic workflow capabilities across ChatGPT, API, and Codex. Cyber Security News
    • The U.S. Pentagon formally designated AI company Anthropic as a “supply-chain risk” due to its policies against using AI for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons, leading to questions about OpenAI’s simultaneous deal with the Pentagon. The Verge

    Big Tech & Digital Industry

    • Major tech and AI companies signed a White House pledge to prevent the increased energy demands of data centers from being passed onto consumers through higher electricity costs. TechRadar

    Cybersecurity & Cyberwar

    • Google’s Threat Intelligence Group reported 90 zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in 2025, noting an increase in attacks targeting enterprise technologies and operating systems. Google Cloud
    • Transport for London disclosed that a 2024 cyberattack may have compromised personal information of over 10 million people. TechRadar
    • Cisco Talos revealed that UAT-9244, a China-linked APT actor, has been targeting South American telecommunication providers since 2024 with three new malware implants. Cisco Talos

    Regulation & Digital Policy

    • U.S. House lawmakers advanced several online safety bills, including the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, which would mandate age verification for app stores. The Verge

    Tech Economy & Markets

    • Chinese automaker BYD unveiled its Blade Battery 2.0, promising over 621 miles range on a single charge and 5-minute fast charging, signaling a major advance in EV technology. TechRadar

    Digital Society & Rights

    • Reports indicate that contractors for Meta AI glasses have viewed sensitive user content, raising significant privacy and surveillance concerns about the smart devices. TechRadar

    Federal Employee News

    • The General Services Administration is slated to be designated as the Quality Services Management Office (QSMO) for acquisition, aiming to streamline federal acquisition systems. Federal News Network

    Tech briefing automatically generated on 6 March 2026.