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European Commission's Metsola Overrides MEPs to Force Through Chat Control
Article URL: https://www.politico.eu/article/president-vs-parliament-roberta-metsola-overrides-meps-bid-force-child-abuse-law/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48657675 Points: 17 # Comments: 7
How to burst the AI bubble: Strike at its roots
Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/06/how-to-burst-the-ai-bubble-strike-at-its-roots/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48657518 Points: 9 # Comments: 2
DoJ Seizes Huione Cloud Account Tied to Cyber Scam Money Laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday announced the seizure of a cloud computing account put to use by subsidiaries of Cambodia-based corporate conglomerate HuiOne Group, as the Treasury unveiled fresh sanctions against nine individuals and 26 entities linked to Prince Group. "These subsi
Cisco Unified CM Flaw Exploited After PoC Reveals File-Write Path to Root
Threat actors have begun to exploit a recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) and Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME). The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20230 (CVSS score: 8.6), is a case of im
RIFT-Bench: Dynamic Red-teaming For Agentic AI Systems
arXiv:2606.23927v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Agentic AI systems powered by large language models (LLMs) are rapidly evolving into autonomous decision-making systems, exposing attack vectors beyond those of traditional LLM vulnerabilities. Existing security evaluations are often tied to specific
Systematic Exploration of 4-Expert Heterogeneous Mixture-of-Experts via Automated Pipeline Search
arXiv:2606.23739v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We present an automated large-scale search pipeline for heterogeneous 4-Expert Mixture-of-Experts (MoE4) architectures within the LEMUR neural network dataset ecosystem. Building on a hand-crafted heterogeneous MoE reference model, we replace manual d
Neuro-Symbolic Drive: Rule-Grounded Faithful Reasoning for Driving VLAs
arXiv:2606.23938v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Driving VLA models incorporating Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning are attractive because they leverage pretrained VLM representations and expose intermediate decisions in natural language, yet current rationales often lack the step-by-step decision se
Weight-Space Geometry of Offline Reasoning Training
arXiv:2606.23740v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Offline reinforcement-learning losses (RFT, RIFT, DFT, Offline GRPO, DPO) are widely used to distill reasoning from large teachers into smaller students, and are typically compared on downstream accuracy alone. We ask whether they are mechanistically
Space Force must prepare for all-out warfare, think tank says
A new Mitchell Institute report looked at wide-ranging war scenarios.
Senate joins House in rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran
Senate approval marked the first time both chambers have voted to end the conflict.
Marines expand use of Maven with new AI operational reporting tool
Officials say the new tool will move the Marine Corps from being data-rich but information-poor to a state of information superiority.
VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
A recently released report catalogs AI uses across the VA, from clinical tools used during patient care to systems that help process benefits.
Army will ‘open up’ ranges for defense vendors to speed up testing, with some sites mimicking Ukrainian frontlines
The service is also planning to establish a range abroad where the Army and industry “can start to do much more aggressive testing,” Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said. The post Army will ‘open up’ ranges for defense vendors to speed up testing, with some sites mimicking Ukrainian frontlines appeared
House passes bill to force SBA’s hand on AI reporting
The legislation directs the agency to deliver an annual report to Congress on its use of the technology following years of noncompliance with inventory reporting requirements. The post House passes bill to force SBA’s hand on AI reporting appeared first on FedScoop.
Outdated, conflicting guidance causes cloud procurement problems, watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office found most agencies had challenges with cloud acquisition cost control and relied on imprecise historical procurement data. The post Outdated, conflicting guidance causes cloud procurement problems, watchdog says appeared first on FedScoop.
Poland buys V-Bat UAVs from Shield AI for naval forces
In Ukraine, V-Bat drones have withstood electronic warfare attacks that have downed other UAVs.
Army launches new low-cost interceptor program, targets fall for first live fire demo
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said the new LCIs are “not intended” to replace any existing, exquisite air defense systems, but are intended to “supplement” such products.
Space Force sets another record with rapid launch of Victus Haze mission
The Victus Haze launch shattered the Space Force's previous record of how quickly it could launch a satellite after giving orders. The post Space Force sets another record with rapid launch of Victus Haze mission appeared first on DefenseScoop.
Build real agentic apps using CUGA: two dozen working examples on a lightweight harness
Build real agentic apps using CUGA: two dozen working examples on a lightweight harness
Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Labor
What GAO Found In May 2025, GAO identified 12 priority recommendations for the Department of Labor (DOL). Since then, DOL has implemented two of those recommendations, bringing the total to 10 priority recommendations in June 2026. GAO is highlighting the following three areas that warrant timely a
Government Performance Management: OMB and Selected Agencies Need to Fully Address New Requirements
What GAO Found The Federal Agency Performance Act of 2024 (FAPA) amends statutory requirements for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and federal agencies to manage performance and address crosscutting issues, such as improving food safety and ensuring cybersecurity. For example, OMB is now
Anthropic’s Fable 5 Model Jailbroken Within Days
Fable 5 is the supposed safe version of Anthropic’s Mythos Preview, with guardrails to ensure that it can’t be used to create cyberattacks. Well, that restriction was bypassed within days.
Crypto in 2026: Oh, This Is the Bad Place
Article URL: https://www.stephendiehl.com/posts/bad_place_2026/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48642699 Points: 69 # Comments: 45
After financial agencies’ ‘Herculean effort’ on joint data standards, the wait begins
Data experts say the regulators’ final rule as part of the Financial Data Transparency Act is a boon for transparency and accuracy, but there’s still a ways to go before implementation. The post After financial agencies’ ‘Herculean effort’ on joint data standards, the wait begins appeared first on F
The Traditional Vi
Article URL: https://ex-vi.sourceforge.net/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48642232 Points: 12 # Comments: 2
Malicious npm Packages Pose as PostCSS Tools to Deliver Windows RAT
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of malicious npm packages that are designed to deliver a Windows-based remote access trojan (RAT). The list of identified packages, is below - aes-decode-runner-pro (145 downloads) postcss-minify-selector (256 downloads) postcss-minify-selecto
WhatsApp VBScript Campaign Uses Fake Documents to Install ManageEngine RMM Tool
Direct messages sent via WhatsApp are being used to distribute malicious Visual Basic Script (VBScript) files that lead to the installation of legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software. Per findings from Kaspersky, the active campaign is targeting users of WhatsApp Desktop and What
If Iran accepts new inspections, can the US even make them work?
Hidden centrifuges, “technical incompetence,” and other obstacles make nuclear inspectors’ job harder than ever.
'A huge grab of power': Trump is defying Congress on foreign aid
Experts say administration officials have largely refused to follow many Congressional orders, likely in violation of the law.
Shipping huggingface_hub every week with AI, open tools, and a human in the loop
Shipping huggingface_hub every week with AI, open tools, and a human in the loop
Executive order jumpstarts Pentagon’s quantum sensor projects
Two executive orders signed today direct the Defense Department to field three new types of quantum sensors by 2028, assist the Energy Department in building a quantum supercomputer, and advise other agencies on defeating quantum hackers.
Run isolated sandboxes with full lifecycle control: AWS Lambda introduces MicroVMs
AWS launches a new serverless compute primitive, AWS Lambda MicroVMs. VM-level, isolated sandboxes with no shared kernel or resources between sessions. Rapid launch and resume, full lifecycle control, state preservation up to 8 hours, no infrastructure to manage.
Army taps Anduril as lead for NGC2 common data layer baseline as service sets ‘groundwork for rapid scaling’
Now, as the Army looks to scale NGC2 across the force, it has settled on Anduril to help shepherd data, applications, AI models and other military systems through the company’s Lattice software. The post Army taps Anduril as lead for NGC2 common data layer baseline as service sets ‘groundwork for ra
Over 1,000 pages on FAR overhaul heads to formal rulemaking process
Public comment will open on Tuesday on four proposed rules to update the federal acquisition process. The post Over 1,000 pages on FAR overhaul heads to formal rulemaking process appeared first on FedScoop.
DIA considering new AI-powered platform to streamline procurement system
The release of the RFI comes as the Pentagon and IC are on the hunt for new AI tools to eliminate drudge work for their employees and streamline back-office functions. The post DIA considering new AI-powered platform to streamline procurement system appeared first on DefenseScoop.
France and Germany commit to equal shareholding in KNDS as potential IPO nears
Germany is seeking a 40 percent stake in the European land manufacturer, subject to approval by its budget committee.
VA Medical Facility Security: Actions Needed to Address Longstanding Risks
What GAO Found The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is responsible for securing its facilities. GAO has identified security challenges at VA medical facilities and made recommendations to help manage related risks. In January 2018, for example, GAO found limitations with VA’s risk assessment me
The unlikely role of Operation Epic Fury in a Mississippi AI data center lawsuit
The lawsuit argues that the data centers are operating illegally and polluting surrounding areas, but the DOJ said they’re needed for national security.
AWS Weekly Roundup: NY Summit recap, Local Zone in Hanoi, Grok 4.3 in Bedrock, price reductions, and more (June 22, 2026)
Last week AWS Summit New York City brought together thousands of customers, partners, and builders for a free, one-day event showcasing the latest in cloud and AI innovation. Dr. Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of Agentic AI at AWS unveiled a stack of AI launches in his keynote, all built around one thesi
Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
[Sponsored] While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
New OXLOADER Loader Uses Malicious Google Ads to Deliver CastleStealer
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that delivers CastleStealer by means of a previously unreported malware loader dubbed OXLOADER. According to Elastic Security Labs, the campaign leverages malicious Google Ads as a starting point to distribute the malware. Evidence
PP-OCRv6 on Hugging Face: 50-Language OCR from 1.5M to 34.5M Parameters
PP-OCRv6 on Hugging Face: 50-Language OCR from 1.5M to 34.5M Parameters
Google Sets Sept. 30 Deadline for Android Developer Verification in Four Countries
Google has set September 30, 2026, as the day it begins enforcing Android developer verification in the first four countries, and the major device-maker app stores are in from the start. On that date, certified Android phones in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand will block normal
window.showDirectoryPicker opens up a whole new world
Article URL: https://steveharrison.dev/showdirectorypicker-opens-up-a-whole-new-world/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48629387 Points: 7 # Comments: 1
Why Trump invoked the Defense Production Act now
“It’s a way for us to communicate and leverage industry,” said Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy.
Why Drawing Tablet Brands Won't Collaborate on Linux Floss Drivers
Article URL: https://www.davidrevoy.com/article1154/why-drawing-tablet-brands-wont-collaborate-on-linux-floss-drivers Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48629064 Points: 16 # Comments: 0
Priority Open Recommendations: Environmental Protection Agency
What GAO Found In April 2025, GAO identified 9 priority recommendations for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Since then, EPA has implemented one of those recommendations, bringing the total to 8 as of May 2026. GAO is highlighting the following two areas that warrant timely and focused a
Professional Athletes and Wearables
I haven’t thought about the privacy issues surrounding professional athletes and wearables. Wearables present serious privacy issues for “Average Joe” consumers, who are entrusting tech companies to safely store and protect their biometric data. Imagine the stakes for a professiona
Ukraine launches ‘TrophyLab’ platform to share captured Russian weapons with allies
Among the listed items available for study are, for example, a Kinzhal hypersonic missile and a T-90M tank.
CTOs Agree: Cognitive Debt Is the New Technical Debt
Article URL: https://shiftmag.dev/ctos-agree-cognitive-debt-is-the-new-technical-debt-10229/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48617323 Points: 19 # Comments: 6
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