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Google DeepMind introduces AlphaGenome 2 for cell-specific DNA predictions
Google DeepMind says AlphaGenome 2 can model how genetic variants may affect particular cell types, though its results are not clinically validated.
Felix Aranda
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4d ago
Lubrizol outlines AI approach for specialty chemicals research
Lubrizol says it is linking technical data, cloud tools and scientist-led validation to speed specialty-chemicals resear...
By Theo Lindgren
4d ago
Data center backlash centers on electricity, but not only electricity
Power costs, grid upgrades and on-site generators are making data centers a local political fight, alongside broader con...
By Felix Aranda
1w ago
Qualcomm targets $15 billion in data-center sales by 2029
Qualcomm’s data-center strategy spans CPUs, AI inference chips and custom silicon, but its $15 billion sales goal remain...
By Riley Okafor
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Perry Johnson settles with four states over 2023 patient data breach
Mara Chen-Doyle / 6d ago
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EU issues preliminary finding against TikTok over harmful recommendation loops
Dana Voss / 6d ago
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DigiCert reports data breach involving archived customer records
Mara Chen-Doyle / 6d ago
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Ahmad Umar Agha sentenced to 42 months for Assad-linked hacking campaign
Mara Chen-Doyle / 1w ago
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desk_04 / internet
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view all ↗Shure lists the MV7+ microphone at $255, down $44
Riley Okafor / 6d ago
Energy permitting reform bill faces Senate vote amid post-election doubts
Riley Okafor / 1w ago
SpaceX maps Starlink Mobile carrier buildout, with key pieces still pending
June Castellano / 1w ago
Salon says it is ending publication after 31 years
Dana Voss / 1w ago
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Daring Fireball lists Christmas and 2027 sponsorship openings
John Gruber listed a $11,000 Christmas-week site slot and 2027 openings, while The Talk Show had November and December inventory.
June Castellano
Platforms & Power Reporter
WorkOS launches auth.md for AI agent registration
WorkOS says its open auth.md protocol lets apps define agent sign-up flows, though only one route avoids user code confirmation.
June Castellano
Platforms & Power Reporter
GM agrees to $220 million settlement over Smart Driver data allegations
GM will pay $220 million to settle multistate allegations that Smart Driver data reached insurers without the consent it promised.
Theo Lindgren
Columnist
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What is a packet forwarding engine? How routers move traffic
A packet forwarding engine applies prepared forwarding information to move packets through a router.
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