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An inside look at how Netflix's use of data led to generic "algorithm films" intended for broad appeal, with AI set to further entrench the production style (Phil Hoad/The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/media/20…

> Two years ago, the Flemish Roads Agency (AWV) announced the introduction of the new system: via an app on your smartphone, you can get a traffic light to turn green more quickly.
https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2025/07/24/200-000-flemish…

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem fires 24 FEMA IT staffers, including the CIO and CISO; DHS says they failed security protocols and let hackers access FEMA networks (David DiMolfetta/Nextgov/FCW)
https://www.nextgov.com/people/2025/08/noe

Noem terminates 24 FEMA workers for failing to address cyber vulnerabilities
An internal FEMA email obtained by Nextgov/FCW ordered all agency employees to change their passwords “due to recent cybersecurity incidents and threats.”

The Number of Parts in the (Distinct) Partitions With Parts From a Set
A. David Christopher
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.22618 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2509.226…

The Number of Parts in the (Distinct) Partitions With Parts From a Set
The number of parts in the partitions (resp. distinct partitions) of $n$ with parts from a set were considered. Its generating functions were obtained. Consequently, we derive several recurrence identities for the following functions: the number of prime divisors of $n$, $p$-adic valuation of $n$, the number of Carlitz-binary compositions of $n$ and the Hamming weight function. Finally, we obtain an asymptotic estimate for the number of parts in the partitions of $n$ with parts from a finite se…

Eagles vs. Cowboys prediction, odds, time: 2025 NFL Kickoff Game picks by expert on 24-10 roll

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-vs…

Constraining Inflationary Particle Production with CMB Polarization
Luca H. Abu El-Haj, Oliver H. E. Philcox, J. Colin Hill
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.23123 https://

Constraining Inflationary Particle Production with CMB Polarization
Inflation generates correlated temperature ($T$) and polarization ($E$-mode) fluctuations in the cosmic microwave background (CMB), which differ only by their transfer functions. Following Philcox et al. (2025), we investigate a scenario with a massive partner to the inflaton ($\mathcal{O}(100)$ times the inflationary Hubble scale), in which particles are produced during a narrow time period, leaving characteristic hot- or cold-spots in the CMB. Using tools developed for thermal Sunyaev-Zel'dov…

TikTok suspends its live feature for the "next few days" in Indonesia, citing "increasing violence in protests" over lawmakers' pay (Stefanno Sulaiman/Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific

A coalition of European writers, publishers, and others warns that Europe's AI Act is not properly protecting copyrights and is selling out the creative sector (Scott Roxborough/The Hollywood Reporter)
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business

European Creators Slam AI Act Implementation, Warn Copyright Protections Are Failing
Europe’s writers, actors, musicians and producers accuse the EU of selling out creative industries in favor of GenAI giants and demand urgent reforms to safeguard IP rights.

ESPN parts ways with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of rape lawsuit: Sources https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6525499/2025/07/30/shannon-sharpe-lawsuit-settlement-espn-first-take/

UMG and Stability AI announce a partnership to develop music creation tools powered by "responsibly" trained AI (Marc Schneider/Billboard)
https://www.billboard.com/pro/umg-stability-ai-partnership-develop-music-creation-tools/

UMG Partners With Stability AI to Develop Music Creation Tools for Artists, Producers
Following its Udio settlement, UMG teams up with Stability AI to build responsibly trained AI tools that empower artists and protect copyrights.