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Want to Buy a Decommissioned Supercomputer? Here’s Your Chance

There’s still time left to bid for a 145,152-core Cheyenne supercomputer that was once the 20th most powerful computer in the world.

Fri May 3, 2024 00:15
Nick Bostrom Made the World Fear AI. Now He Asks: What if It Fixes Everything?

Philosopher Nick Bostrom popularized the idea superintelligent AI could erase humanity. His new book imagines a world in which algorithms have solved every problem.

Thu May 2, 2024 19:06
How Far-Right Extremist Militias Organize on Facebook

In the aftermath of the Capitol riot, far-right militia groups are using Facebook to organize—and they’re not worried about getting banned by Meta.

Thu May 2, 2024 18:55
5 Best Rain Jackets (2024): Cheap, Eco-Friendly, Hiking, and Running

When it rains, it pours. Here are our picks for cold, wet days—plus expert tips on deciphering product specs.

Thu May 2, 2024 18:35
The Breach of a Face Recognition Firm Reveals a Hidden Danger of Biometrics

Outabox, an Australian firm that scanned faces for bars and clubs, suffered a breach that shows the problems with giving companies your biometric data.

Thu May 2, 2024 18:25
7 Best Digital Photo Frames (2024): High-Res and Natural

Get your pictures off your phone and in front of your friends and family with these connected displays.

Thu May 2, 2024 18:06

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