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Must read: "Flight Tracking, OSINT, Roblox: The Cyber frontline of Gen Z's Revolution in Madagascar" by @andrinivo
#Madagascar

""Toy Story was a transitional project. Since Pixar couldn’t send digital data to theaters, every one of the movie’s frames was printed on analog film. When #ToyStory originally hit home video, that 35 mm version was its source. Only years later, after technology advanced, did #Pixar …

The Programmable Liquid-crystal Active Coronagraphic Imager for the 4-m DAG telescope (PLACID) instrument - Discovery Space and Status: #Exoplanet Imaging with PLACID’s LCD Technology: https://www.europlanet.org/epsc-dps2025-bringing-the-digital-revolution-to-direct-exoplanet-imaging-with-placids-lcd-technology/

Generative AI for Critical Infrastructure in Smart Grids: A Unified Framework for Synthetic Data Generation and Anomaly Detection
Aydin Zaboli, Junho Hong
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.08593

Generative AI for Critical Infrastructure in Smart Grids: A Unified Framework for Synthetic Data Generation and Anomaly Detection
In digital substations, security events pose significant challenges to the sustained operation of power systems. To mitigate these challenges, the implementation of robust defense strategies is critically important. A thorough process of anomaly identification and detection in information and communication technology (ICT) frameworks is crucial to ensure secure and reliable communication and coordination between interconnected devices within digital substations. Hence, this paper addresses the …

Goed interview over rekencentra, cloud, digitale autonomie, soevereiniteit ed van de TU-Delft.
https://delta.tudelft.nl/en/article/digital-autonomy-is-unavoidable-but-demands-more-than-a-quick-fix

Digital autonomy is unavoidable, but demands more than a quick fix - Delta
Digital autonomy is not a luxury, it is essential. This was the message communicated this summer by researchers from the Rathenau Institute to Dutch knowledge institutions in a report about digital dependence on foreign technology companies. Delta asked ICT director Erik Scherff about the university’s position on this. His reply: “The current geopolitics forces us to negotiate.”

Enhancing Privacy Preservation and Reducing Analysis Time with Federated Transfer Learning in Digital Twins-based Computed Tomography Scan Analysis
Avais Jan, Qasim Zia, Murray Patterson
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.08018

Enhancing Privacy Preservation and Reducing Analysis Time with Federated Transfer Learning in Digital Twins-based Computed Tomography Scan Analysis
The application of Digital Twin (DT) technology and Federated Learning (FL) has great potential to change the field of biomedical image analysis, particularly for Computed Tomography (CT) scans. This paper presents Federated Transfer Learning (FTL) as a new Digital Twin-based CT scan analysis paradigm. FTL uses pre-trained models and knowledge transfer between peer nodes to solve problems such as data privacy, limited computing resources, and data heterogeneity. The proposed framework allows re…

from my link log —
'The goal is to automate us': welcome to the age of surveillance capitalism.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jan/20/shoshana-zuboff-age-of-surveillance-capitalism-google-facebook

https://apnews.com/article/chinese-surveillance-silicon-valley-uyghurs-tech-xinjiang-8e000601dadb6aea230f18170ed54e88
“Over the past quarter century, American tech companies to a large degree designed and built …

How Silicon Valley enabled China's digital police state
An AP investigation reveals that U.S. technology companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously known. Firms including IBM, Dell, and Cisco sold billions in technology to Chinese police and government agencies, despite repeated warnings that such tools were being used to quash dissent, persecute religious sects and target minorities. Critically, American surveillance technologies allowed a b…

🕶️ Meta launches Hyperscape, technology to turn real-world spaces into VR
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/17/meta-launches-hyperscape-technology-to-turn-real-world-spaces-into-vr/

Meta launches Hyperscape, technology to turn real-world spaces into VR | TechCrunch
Quest device owners will be able to scan a room in a few minutes, then turn it into an immersive and photorealistic world that's like a digital replica of a real-world space.

Leveraging Digital Twin-as-a-Service Towards Continuous and Automated Cybersecurity Certification
Ioannis Koufos, Abdul Rehman Qureshi, Adrian Asensio, Allen Abishek, Efstathios Zaragkas, Ricard Vilalta, Maria Souvalioti, George Xilouris, Michael-Alexandros Kourtis
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.07649 …

Leveraging Digital Twin-as-a-Service Towards Continuous and Automated Cybersecurity Certification
Traditional risk assessments rely on manual audits and system scans, often causing operational disruptions and leaving security gaps. To address these challenges, this work presents Security Digital Twin-as-a-Service (SDT-aaS), a novel approach that leverages Digital Twin (DT) technology for automated, non-intrusive security compliance. SDT-aaS enables real-time security assessments by mirroring real-world assets, collecting compliance artifacts, and creating machine-readable evidence. The prop…

Section 702 Debate: A Call for Digital Privacy Rights
https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/5543090-congress-must-defend-privacy/

Tracxn: funding for Indian digital lending startups fell to $462M between January and August 2025 from $1.1B a year earlier, after RBI tightened lending norms (The Economic Times)
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/t

Clock’s ticking for digital lenders as VC funding plunges 50% in 2025
Funding into digital lending startups slumped to $462 million between January and August 2025 from $1.1 billion a year earlier, according to data from market intelligence platform Tracxn. Only around 50 of the 154 fintech deals reported this year involved digital lenders, the data showed.

Incentives for Digital Twins: Task-Based Productivity Enhancements with Generative AI
Catherine Wu, Arun Sundararajan
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.08732 https://

Incentives for Digital Twins: Task-Based Productivity Enhancements with Generative AI
Generative AI is a technology which depends in part on participation by humans in training and improving the automation potential. We focus on the development of an "AI twin" that could complement its creator's efforts, enabling them to produce higher-quality output in their individual style. However, AI twins could also, over time, replace individual humans. We analyze this trade-off using a principal-agent model in which agents have the opportunity to make investments into training an AI twin…

6G-Enabled Digital Twin Framework for Real-Time Cyber-Physical Systems: An Experimental Validation with Industrial Bearing Fault Detection
Vaskar Chakma, Wooyeol Choi
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.03807

6G-Enabled Digital Twin Framework for Real-Time Cyber-Physical Systems: An Experimental Validation with Industrial Bearing Fault Detection
Current Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) integrated with Digital Twin (DT) technology face critical limitations in achieving real-time performance for mission-critical industrial applications. Existing 5G-enabled systems suffer from latencies exceeding 10ms, which are inadequate for applications requiring sub-millisecond response times, such as autonomous industrial control and predictive maintenance. This research aims to develop and validate a 6G-enabled Digital Twin framework that achieves ultra…

Pretty fascinating - can a chat app with a #Tamil name really be a threat to #Whatsapp's dominance at the #chatapp in #India

Is Arratai a WhatsApp wannabe or a serious contender?
Arattai, Zoho's messaging app, saw a 100x traffic surge following govt endorsements, positioning it as "India's WhatsApp." Its survival depends on building strong network effects, integrating payments and commerce, and overcoming technical issues, as India has a mixed history with homegrown digital products.

Future G Network's New Reality: Opportunities and Security Challenges
Chandra Thapa, Surya Nepal
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.09006 https://arxiv.org/pdf…

Future G Network's New Reality: Opportunities and Security Challenges
Future G network's new reality is a widespread cyber-physical environment created by Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC). It is a crucial technology that transforms wireless connections into ubiquitous sensors. ISAC unlocks transformative new capabilities, powering autonomous systems, augmented human sensing, and next-generation immersive applications, such as digital twins. However, this new reality fundamentally reshapes the security landscape. The primary security concern shifts from…

Optimizing Phase-Scheduling with Throughput Trade-offs in AQFP Digital Circuits
Robert S. Aviles, Peter A. Beerel
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.03956 https://…

Optimizing Phase-Scheduling with Throughput Trade-offs in AQFP Digital Circuits
Adiabatic Quantum-Flux-Parametron (AQFP) logic is a promising emerging superconducting technology for ultra-low power digital circuits, offering orders of magnitude lower power consumption than CMOS. However, AQFP scalability is challenged by excessive buffer overhead due to path balancing technology constraints. Addressing this, recent AQFP works have proposed design solutions to reduce path balancing overhead using phase-skipping and phase-alignment. Phase-skipping is a circuit-level techniqu…

Product Digital Twin Supporting End-of-life Phase of Electric Vehicle Batteries Utilizing Product-Process-Resource Asset Network
Sara Strakosova, Petr Novak, Petr Kadera
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.02167

Product Digital Twin Supporting End-of-life Phase of Electric Vehicle Batteries Utilizing Product-Process-Resource Asset Network
In the context of the circular economy, products in their end-of-life phase should be either remanufactured or recycled. Both of these processes are crucial for sustainability and environmental conservation. However, manufacturers often do not support these processes enough by not sharing relevant data. This paper proposes use of a digital twin technology, which is capable to help optimizing the disassembly processes to reduce ecological impact and enhance sustainability. The proposed approach …

"In my defense, only three hours on Instagram": Designing Toward Digital Self-Awareness and Wellbeing
Karthik S. Bhat, Jiayue Melissa Shi, Wenxuan Song, Dong Whi Yoo, Koustuv Saha
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.21860

"In my defense, only three hours on Instagram": Designing Toward Digital Self-Awareness and Wellbeing
Screen use pervades daily life, shaping work, leisure, and social connections while raising concerns for digital wellbeing. Yet, reducing screen time alone risks oversimplifying technology's role and neglecting its potential for meaningful engagement. We posit self-awareness -- reflecting on one's digital behavior -- as a critical pathway to digital wellbeing. We developed WellScreen, a lightweight probe that scaffolds daily reflection by asking people to estimate and report smartphone use. In …

Lossless Compression of Time Series Data: A Comparative Study
Jonas G. Matt, Pengcheng Huang, Balz Maag
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.07015 https://arxiv.org/…

Lossless Compression of Time Series Data: A Comparative Study
Our increasingly digital and connected world has led to the generation of unprecedented amounts of data. This data must be efficiently managed, transmitted, and stored to preserve resources and allow scalability. Data compression has therein been a key technology for a long time, resulting in a vast landscape of available techniques. This largest-to-date study analyzes and compares various lossless data compression methods for time series data. We present a unified framework encompassing two st…

ID.me, a digital ID service used by US agencies like the IRS, raised a $340M Series E led by Ribbit at a $2B valuation, bringing its total funding to $580M (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/technology/idme-tops-…

To my mind the following article suggests that the present day "AI" approach is very wrong.
Why? Because biological RI (Real Intelligence) out performs CI (Computer Intelligence) by orders of magnitude on many dimensions: power required (perhaps 20 to 50 watts for the human brain), weight, size, cooling, and ability to innovate in new ways.
Our present digital computer approach to intelligence seems about as apt as trying to power passenger airplanes using onboard coal…

OpenAI Signs $38 Billion Cloud Computing Deal With Amazon
After signing agreements to use computing power from Nvidia, AMD and Oracle, OpenAI is partnering with the world’s largest cloud computing company.

Another excellent thread from @… I especially agree with this bit:
"The EU needs to get the *hell* off US tech infrastructure. Under Trump, Big Tech and the US government have stopped even pretending that American tech companies are independent of the US government. We know (from China) that Apple will happily backdoor its cloud servers to assuage authoritarian governments"
Not easy for even a motivated person to achieve without a lot of help though. Yet.
https://mamot.fr/@pluralistic/115271300104707706
pluralistic@mamot.fr - Apple has threatened to stop selling iPhones and other devices in the European Union (home to over 500,000,000 affluent consumers) if the bloc doesn't rescind the Digital Markets Act, a democratically accountable anti-monopoly law that bans Apple from blocking third parties from offering services to iPhone owners:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/25/apple-calls-for-changes-to-anti-monopoly-laws-and-says-it-may-stop-shipping-to-the-eu
 
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Potential of Quantum Computing Applications for Smart Grid Digital Twins and Future Directions
Arianne Ornella Lemo, Ahmad Mohammad Saber, Deepa Kundur, Adam W. Skorek
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.18654 …

Potential of Quantum Computing Applications for Smart Grid Digital Twins and Future Directions
The convergence of digital twin technology and quantum computing is opening new horizons for the modeling, control, and optimization of smart grid systems. This paper reviews the current research landscape at the intersection of these fields, with a focus on how quantum algorithms can enhance the performance of digital twins in smart energy systems. We conduct a thematic literature review and identify key research trends, technical challenges, and gaps in real-world adoption. Further, a concept…

Scalable, Technology-Agnostic Diagnosis and Predictive Maintenance for Point Machine using Deep Learning
Eduardo Di Santi (Digital and Integrated Systems, Alstom), Ruixiang Ci (Innovation and Smart Mobility, Alstom), Cl\'ement Lefebvre (Digital and Integrated Systems, Alstom), Nenad Mijatovic (Digital and Integrated Systems, Alstom), Michele Pugnaloni (Digital and Integrated Systems, Alstom), Jonathan Brown (Digital and Integrated Systems, Alstom), Victor Mart\'in (Digital and …

Scalable, Technology-Agnostic Diagnosis and Predictive Maintenance for Point Machine using Deep Learning
The Point Machine (PM) is a critical piece of railway equipment that switches train routes by diverting tracks through a switchblade. As with any critical safety equipment, a failure will halt operations leading to service disruptions; therefore, pre-emptive maintenance may avoid unnecessary interruptions by detecting anomalies before they become failures. Previous work relies on several inputs and crafting custom features by segmenting the signal. This not only adds additional requirements for…

Scaling Digital Twin Models
Deniz Karanfil, Bahram Ravani
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.16209 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2509.16209

Scaling Digital Twin Models
In many industries, the scale and complexity of systems can present significant barriers to the development of accurate digital twin models. This paper introduces a novel methodology and a modular computational tool utilizing machine learning and dimensional analysis to establish a framework for scaling digital twin models. Scaling techniques have not yet been applied to digital twin technology, but they can eliminate the need for repetitive physical calibration of such models in industries whe…

Multi-layer Digital Twin System for Future Mobile Metaverse
Gaosheng Zhao, Dong In Kim
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.03049 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2509.03049

Multi-layer Digital Twin System for Future Mobile Metaverse
In the upcoming 6G era, the communication networks are expected to face unprecedented challenges in terms of complexity and dynamics. Digital Twin (DT) technology, with its various digital capabilities, holds great potential to facilitate the transformation of the communication network from passive responding to proactive adaptation. Thus, in this paper, we propose a multi-layer DT system that coordinates local DT, edge DT, and cloud DT for future network architecture and functions. In our visi…

It is not wise to piss off your partners and allies.
The EU is starting an initiative to define an EU-specific technology stack. There is an impressive set of companies and organizations signing on. If you are a US technology firm you need to start tracking this and figure out a strategy. Caving in to autocrats has its downsides. More here:
https://…

China's Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou showcased robots, EVs, and a self-driving yacht, but questions remain over the US-China trade dispute and profits (Andrew Higgins/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/world/asia/china-tech-trade.html…

A Tech Expo Shows What China Can Make, but Not Who’ll Buy It All
The vast Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou stood as a rebuke to U.S. efforts to hem in China’s technology. But the real competition is internal, and profits are hard to find.

Data-Driven Smart Maintenance of Historic Buildings
Zhongjun Ni (Department of Science,Technology, Link\"oping University, Campus Norrk\"oping, Norrk\"oping, Sweden)
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.03685

Data-Driven Smart Maintenance of Historic Buildings
Digital transformation in the built environment offers new opportunities to improve building maintenance through data-driven approaches. Smart monitoring, predictive modeling, and artificial intelligence can enhance decision-making and enable proactive strategies. The preservation of historic buildings is an important scenario where preventive maintenance is essential to ensure long-term sustainability while protecting heritage values. This thesis presents a comprehensive solution for data-driv…

Architectural Transformations and Emerging Verification Demands in AI-Enabled Cyber-Physical Systems
Hadiza Umar Yusuf, Khouloud Gaaloul
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.00519 https:/…

Architectural Transformations and Emerging Verification Demands in AI-Enabled Cyber-Physical Systems
In the world of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), a captivating real-time fusion occurs where digital technology meets the physical world. This synergy has been significantly transformed by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), a move that dramatically enhances system adaptability and introduces a layer of complexity that impacts CPS control optimization and reliability. Despite advancements in AI integration, a significant gap remains in understanding how this shift affects CPS architec…

London #FT reports on investors that lost billions on #PumpAndDump stock scheme that inflated values of little known traded entities of small US-listed #ChineseStocks that plunged in value shortly after being heavily

Image Encryption Scheme Based on Hyper-Chaotic Map and Self-Adaptive Diffusion
Yiqi Tang
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.06754 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2509.06754

Image Encryption Scheme Based on Hyper-Chaotic Map and Self-Adaptive Diffusion
In the digital age, image encryption technology acts as a safeguard, preventing unauthorized access to images. This paper proposes an innovative image encryption scheme that integrates a novel 2D hyper-chaotic map with a newly developed self-adaptive diffusion method. The 2D hyper-chaotic map, namely the 2D-RA map, is designed by hybridizing the Rastrigin and Ackley functions. The chaotic performance of the 2D-RA map is validated through a series of measurements, including the Bifurcation Diagr…

The Application of Virtual Environments and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Experimental Findings in Philosophy Teaching
Adel Vehrer, Zsolt Palfalusi
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.00110

The Application of Virtual Environments and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Experimental Findings in Philosophy Teaching
This study explores how virtual environments and artificial intelligence can enhance university students' learning experiences, with particular attention to the digital preferences of Generation Z. An experiment was conducted at the Faculty of Pedagogy, Humanities, and Social Sciences at University of Gyor, where Walter's Cube technology and a trained AI mediator were integrated into the instruction of ten philosophical topics. The curriculum was aligned with the official syllabus and enriched …

Generative AI is slowly transforming digital curation, so we've integrated lessons on its technology, ethics, and techniques into our online graduate certificate at https://DigitalCuration.UMaine.edu.
Here's a related job as a Critical Artificial Intelligence Librarian at Dartmouth…

Replaced article(s) found for cs.DL. https://arxiv.org/list/cs.DL/new
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- Automatically Advancing LLM Expertise in Technology Judgment
Siyang Wu, Honglin Bao, Nadav Kunievsky, James A. Evans

Data-Driven Deepfake Image Detection Method -- The 2024 Global Deepfake Image Detection Challenge
Xiaoya Zhu, Yibing Nan, Shiguo Lian
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.11464 https://…

Data-Driven Deepfake Image Detection Method -- The 2024 Global Deepfake Image Detection Challenge
With the rapid development of technology in the field of AI, deepfake technology has emerged as a double-edged sword. It has not only created a large amount of AI-generated content but also posed unprecedented challenges to digital security. The task of the competition is to determine whether a face image is a Deepfake image and output its probability score of being a Deepfake image. In the image track competition, our approach is based on the Swin Transformer V2-B classification network. And o…

You are cordially invited to the #EFF Awards Ceremony in San Francisco on September 10! Read about the winners and how to claim your ticket - and join the mailing list.
https://www.eff.org/event/eff-awards-2025#

EFF Awards 2025
For over 30 years, the Electronic Frontier Foundation has presented awards recognizing key leaders and organizations advancing innovation and championing digital rights. The EFF Awards celebrate the accomplishments of people working toward a better future for technology users, both in the public...

Engineering Automotive Digital Twins on Standardized Architectures: A Case Study
Stefan Ramdhan, Winnie Trandinh, Istvan David, Vera Pantelic, Mark Lawford
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.18662

Engineering Automotive Digital Twins on Standardized Architectures: A Case Study
Digital twin (DT) technology has become of interest in the automotive industry. There is a growing need for smarter services that utilize the unique capabilities of DTs, ranging from computer-aided remote control to cloud-based fleet coordination. Developing such services starts with the software architecture. However, the scarcity of DT architectural guidelines poses a challenge for engineering automotive DTs. Currently, the only DT architectural standard is the one defined in ISO 23247. Thoug…

Towards AI-based Sustainable and XR-based human-centric manufacturing: Implementation of ISO 23247 for digital twins of production systems
Huizhong Cao, Henrik S\"oderlund, Qi Fang, Siyuan Chen, Lejla Erdal, Ammar Gubartalla, Paulo Victor Lopes, Guodong Shao, Per Lonnehed, Henri Putto, Abbe Ahmed, Sven Ekered, Bj\"orn Johansson
https://

Towards AI-based Sustainable and XR-based human-centric manufacturing: Implementation of ISO 23247 for digital twins of production systems
Since the introduction of Industry 4.0, digital twin technology has significantly evolved, laying the groundwork for a transition toward Industry 5.0 principles centered on human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience. Through digital twins, real-time connected production systems are anticipated to be more efficient, resilient, and sustainable, facilitating communication and connectivity between digital and physical systems. However, environmental performance and integration with virtual re…

Development and Potential of new Micro-Mirror Devices Optimized for Astronomy
Massimo Robberto (Space Telescope Science Institue, Johns Hopkins Univerisity), Cuiling Gong (Texas Christian University), Jim Huffman (Texas Christian University), Zoran Ninkov (Rochester Institute of Technology), Ivan Puchades (Rochester Institute of Technology), Mario Gennaro (Space Telescope Science Institue, Johns Hopkins Univerisity), Susan A. Kassin (Space Telescope Science Institue, Johns Hopkins Univ…

Development and Potential of new Micro-Mirror Devices Optimized for Astronomy
We introduce our new program to develop two-dimensional MEMS arrays of individually addressable micro-mirrors (''Micro-Mirror Devices'', MMDs) specifically optimized for astronomy, multi-slit spectroscopy in particular. After reviewing the main characteristics and performance of the currently available options, Micro Shutter Arrays by NASA/Goddard and Digital Micromirror Devices by Texas Instruments, we present our planned first generation/baseline devices with 30 micron x 30 miron pixel size a…

The UK has ramped up the use of facial recognition, AI, and internet regulation to address crime and other issues, stoking concerns of surveillance overreach (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/t…

Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls?
British authorities have ramped up the use of facial recognition, artificial intelligence and internet regulation to address crime and other issues, stoking concerns of surveillance overreach.

Balancing Compliance and Privacy in Offline CBDC Transactions Using a Secure Element-based System
Panagiotis Michalopoulos, Anthony Mack, Cameron Clark, Linus Chen, Johannes Sedlmeir, Andreas Veneris
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.25469

Balancing Compliance and Privacy in Offline CBDC Transactions Using a Secure Element-based System
Blockchain technology has spawned a vast ecosystem of digital currencies with Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) -- digital forms of fiat currency -- being one of them. An important feature of digital currencies is facilitating transactions without network connectivity, which can enhance the scalability of cryptocurrencies and the privacy of CBDC users. However, in the case of CBDCs, this characteristic also introduces new regulatory challenges, particularly when it comes to applying estab…

Digital-GenAI-Enhanced HCI in DevOps as a Driver of Sustainable Innovation: An Empirical Framework
Jun Cui
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.13185 https://arxiv.o…

Digital-GenAI-Enhanced HCI in DevOps as a Driver of Sustainable Innovation: An Empirical Framework
This study examines the impact of Digital-GenAI-Enhanced Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in DevOps on sustainable innovation performance among Chinese A-share internet technology firms. Using panel data from 2018-2024, we analyze 5,560 firm-year observations from CNRDS and CSMAR databases. Our empirical framework reveals significant positive associations between AI-enhanced HCI implementation and sustainable innovation outcomes. Results demonstrate that firms adopting advanced HCI technologies…

Meta rolls out Hyperscape Capture in early access, letting developers and creators use Quest 3 devices to scan a room and turn it into a VR space in minutes (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/17/meta-launches-hyper…

Meta launches Hyperscape, technology to turn real-world spaces into VR | TechCrunch
Meta launches Hyperscape into beta, allowing users to turn real world spaces into digital spaces for VR.

Transmitter-Side Beyond-Diagonal RIS-Enabled Integrated Sensing and Communications
Kexin Chen, Yijie Mao, Wonjae Shin
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.26333 https://

Transmitter-Side Beyond-Diagonal RIS-Enabled Integrated Sensing and Communications
Beyond diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (BD-RIS) have emerged as a promising technology for 6G wireless networks, offering more advanced control over electromagnetic wave propagation than conventional diagonal RIS. This paper proposes a novel integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) framework that incorporates BD-RIS at the transmitter. This not only opens the door to enhanced sensing and communication performance, but also alleviates the need for large-scale fully digital radio …

Soft Error Probability Estimation of Nano-scale Combinational Circuits
Ali Jockar, Mohsen Raji
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.12345 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2508.…

Soft Error Probability Estimation of Nano-scale Combinational Circuits
As technology scales, nano-scale digital circuits face heightened susceptibility to single event upsets (SEUs) and transients (SETs) due to shrinking feature sizes and reduced operating voltages. While logical, electrical, and timing masking effects influence soft error probability (SEP), the combined impact of process variation (PV) and aging-induced degradation further complicates SEP estimation. Existing approaches often address PV or aging in isolation, or rely on computationally intensive …

Towards a general diffusion-based information quality assessment model
Anthony Lopes Temporao, Mickael Temporao, Corentin Vande Kerckhove, Flavio Abreu Araujo
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.13927

Towards a general diffusion-based information quality assessment model
The rapid and unregulated dissemination of information in the digital era has amplified the global "infodemic," complicating the identification of high quality information. We present a lightweight, interpretable and non-invasive framework for assessing information quality based solely on diffusion dynamics, demonstrated here in the context of academic publications. Using a heterogeneous dataset of 29,264 sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and social science papers from Arnet…

🎎 AI can create game characters with realistic personalities
#games

AI can create game characters with realistic personalities
When Jake Klinkert was growing up, his father suggested that since he loved video games, he should make them. Klinkert took those words to heart and went on to earn a Master of Interactive Technology in Digital Game Development from SMU Guildhall. Now a Ph.D. student in the Computer Science Department at SMU's Lyle School of Engineering, he is testing large language models (like ChatGPT) to create non-playable characters (NPCs) that act and respond more like real people.

Evaluating Citizen Satisfaction with Saudi Arabia's E-Government Services: A Standards-Based, Theory-Informed Approach
Mohammed O. Alannsary
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.17912

Evaluating Citizen Satisfaction with Saudi Arabia's E-Government Services: A Standards-Based, Theory-Informed Approach
As digital government platforms become central to public service delivery, understanding citizen assessment is crucial for enhancing usability, trust, and inclusivity. This study investigates citizen satisfaction with the e-government services in Saudi Arabia through a quality-in-use framework based on ISO/IEC 25010 and ISO/IEC 25022 standards, interpreted through the lens of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). A structured questionnaire was administered to 500 citiz…

A profile of digital microlender Tala, which has an annualized revenue of $340M but remains unprofitable 11 years in, as it plans to double its lending in 2027 (Jeff Kauflin/Forbes)
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2

Inside Microlender Tala's Big Bet On Global Expansion
After 11 years, Tala still isn’t profitable. But it has revamped its technology and developed a new underwriting approach, and it aims to enter six new countries and break even by early 2026.

PRZK-Bind: A Physically Rooted Zero-Knowledge Authentication Protocol for Secure Digital Twin Binding in Smart Cities
Yagmur Yigit, Mehmet Ali Erturk, Kerem Gursu, Berk Canberk
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.17913

PRZK-Bind: A Physically Rooted Zero-Knowledge Authentication Protocol for Secure Digital Twin Binding in Smart Cities
Digital twin (DT) technology is rapidly becoming essential for smart city ecosystems, enabling real-time synchronisation and autonomous decision-making across physical and digital domains. However, as DTs take active roles in control loops, securely binding them to their physical counterparts in dynamic and adversarial environments remains a significant challenge. Existing authentication solutions either rely on static trust models, require centralised authorities, or fail to provide live and v…

A Network Digital Twin of a 5G Private Network: Designing a Proof-of-Concept from Theory to Practice
Cristina Emilia Costa, Tatenda Horiro Zhou, Fabrizio Granelli
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.12458

A Network Digital Twin of a 5G Private Network: Designing a Proof-of-Concept from Theory to Practice
Network Digital Twins represent a key technology in future networks, expected to provide the capability to perform accurate analysis and predictions about the behaviour of 6G mobile networks. However, despite the availability of several theoretical works on the subject, still very few examples of actual implementations of Network Digital Twin are available. This paper provides a detailed description about the characteristics of Network Digital Twin and provides a practical example about real de…

SCOR: A Framework for Responsible AI Innovation in Digital Ecosystems
Mohammad Saleh Torkestani, Taha Mansouri
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.10653 https://arx…

SCOR: A Framework for Responsible AI Innovation in Digital Ecosystems
AI-driven digital ecosystems span diverse stakeholders including technology firms, regulators, accelerators and civil society, yet often lack cohesive ethical governance. This paper proposes a four-pillar framework (SCOR) to embed accountability, fairness, and inclusivity across such multi-actor networks. Leveraging a design science approach, we develop a Shared Ethical Charter(S), structured Co-Design and Stakeholder Engagement protocols(C), a system of Continuous Oversight and Learning(O), an…

Hierarchical Deep Fusion Framework for Multi-dimensional Facial Forgery Detection - The 2024 Global Deepfake Image Detection Challenge
Kohou Wang, Huan Hu, Xiang Liu, Zezhou Chen, Ping Chen, Zhaoxiang Liu, Shiguo Lian
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13107

Hierarchical Deep Fusion Framework for Multi-dimensional Facial Forgery Detection - The 2024 Global Deepfake Image Detection Challenge
The proliferation of sophisticated deepfake technology poses significant challenges to digital security and authenticity. Detecting these forgeries, especially across a wide spectrum of manipulation techniques, requires robust and generalized models. This paper introduces the Hierarchical Deep Fusion Framework (HDFF), an ensemble-based deep learning architecture designed for high-performance facial forgery detection. Our framework integrates four diverse pre-trained sub-models, Swin-MLP, CoAtNe…

"Hollywood’s Environmental Tools Make Filmmaking Green and Affordable"
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Hollywood's Environmental Tools Make Filmmaking Green and Affordable | Happy Eco News
Hollywood's environmental tools are revolutionizing film production through digital platforms that replace wasteful traditional methods. Cloud-based editing, digital script management, and integrated collaboration software reduce carbon emissions while cutting costs. These innovations make filmmaking more accessible globally while demonstrating how technology can improve both creative processes and environmental sustainability.

Defining a classification system for augmentation technology in socio-technical terms
Isabel Pedersen, Ann Hill Duin
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13340 https://

Defining a classification system for augmentation technology in socio-technical terms
This short paper provides a means to classify augmentation technologies to reconceptualize them as sociotechnical, discursive and rhetorical phenomena, rather than only through technological classifications. It identifies a set of value systems that constitute augmentation technologies within discourses, namely, the intent to enhance, automate, and build efficiency. This short paper makes a contribution to digital literacy surrounding augmentation technology emergence, as well as the more speci…

Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu have raised $5B via bonds this month for AI and digital infra; with JD.com, their combined 2025 AI capex is projected to top $32B (Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-17…

China’s AI Funding Spree: Why Alibaba, Baidu Are Tapping Bond Markets
Companies in China’s technology sector have been raising billions in capital to advance their artificial intelligence capabilities and other digital infrastructure.

Literature Review of the Effect of Quantum Computing on Cryptocurrencies using Blockchain Technology
Adi Mutha, Jitendra Sandu
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.17296 https://

Literature Review of the Effect of Quantum Computing on Cryptocurrencies using Blockchain Technology
With the advent of quantum computing, cryptocurrencies that rely on blockchain technology face mounting cryptographic vulnerabilities. This paper presents a comprehensive literature review evaluating how quantum algorithms, specifically Shors and Grovers, could disrupt the foundational security mechanisms of cryptocurrencies. Shors algorithm poses a threat to public-key cryptographic schemes by enabling efficient factorization and discrete logarithm solving, thereby endangering digital signatur…

Data-driven Smile Design: Personalized Dental Aesthetics Outcomes Using Deep Learning
Marcus Lin, Jennifer Lai
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.12001 https://arx…

Data-driven Smile Design: Personalized Dental Aesthetics Outcomes Using Deep Learning
A healthy smile plays a significant role in functional as well as esthetic considerations, improving confidence. It is difficult for dental professionals to strike a balance between esthetic requirements and functional requirements. Traditional smile design has had heavy reliance on dentist expertise and used plaster models and hand drawings, raising questions about the outcome for patients. Digital technology, led by Dr. Christian Coachman in 2007, allows photographic and videographic assessme…

Digital Twin-Assisted Resilient Planning for mmWave IAB Networks via Graph Attention Networks
Jie Zhang, Mostafa Rahmani Ghourtani, Swarna Bindu Chetty, Paul Daniel Mitchell, Hamed Ahmadi
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.12499

Digital Twin-Assisted Resilient Planning for mmWave IAB Networks via Graph Attention Networks
Digital Twin (DT) technology enables real-time monitoring and optimization of complex network infrastructures by creating accurate virtual replicas of physical systems. In millimeter-wave (mmWave) 5G/6G networks, the deployment of Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) nodes faces highly dynamic urban environments, necessitating intelligent DT-enabled optimization frameworks. Traditional IAB deployment optimization approaches struggle with the combinatorial complexity of jointly optimizing covera…

Immutable Digital Recognition via Blockchain
Zeng Zhang, Xiaoqi Li
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.18750 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2508.18750

Immutable Digital Recognition via Blockchain
The process integrates the decentralised management and centralised operation models, aligning them with the national policy directives. The developed solution enables the full utilisation of blockchain technology's advantages while also fostering community participation. Consequently, it establishes a secure, legal, reliable, and dynamic electronic certification system.

Composable Life: Speculation for Decentralized AI Life
Botao Amber Hu, Fangting
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.20668 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2508.20668

Composable Life: Speculation for Decentralized AI Life
"Composable Life" is a hybrid project blending design fiction, experiential virtual reality, and scientific research. Through a multi-perspective, cross-media approach to speculative design, it reshapes our understanding of the digital future from AI's perspective. The project explores the hypothetical first suicide of an on-chain artificial life, examining the complex symbiotic relationship between humans, AI, and blockchain technology.

A Refined Alternating Optimization for Sum Rate Maximization in SIM-Aided Multiuser MISO Systems
Eduard E. Bahingayi, Shuying Lin, Murat Uysal, Marco Di Renzo, Le-Nam Tran
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.15257

A Refined Alternating Optimization for Sum Rate Maximization in SIM-Aided Multiuser MISO Systems
Stacked intelligent metasurfaces (SIMs) have emerged as a disruptive technology for future wireless networks. To investigate their capabilities, we study the sum rate maximization problem in an SIM-based multiuser (MU) multiple-input single-output (MISO) downlink system. A vast majority of pioneer studies, if not all, address this fundamental problem using the prevailing alternating optimization (AO) framework, where the digital beamforming (DB) and SIM phase shifts are optimized alternately. H…

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Vincent C. M\"uller
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.16658 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2508.16658…

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a digital technology that will be of major importance for the development of humanity in the near future. AI has raised fundamental questions about what we should do with such systems, what the systems themselves should do, what risks they involve and how we can control these. - After the background to the field (1), this article introduces the main debates (2), first on ethical issues that arise with AI systems as objects, i.e. tools made and used by humans; her…

MoveScanner: Analysis of Security Risks of Move Smart Contracts
Yuhe Lu, Zhongwen Li, Xiaoqi Li
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.17964 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2508…

MoveScanner: Analysis of Security Risks of Move Smart Contracts
As blockchain technology continues to evolve, the security of smart contracts has increasingly drawn attention from both academia and industry. The Move language, with its unique resource model and linear type system, provides a solid foundation for the security of digital assets. However, smart contracts still face new security challenges due to developer programming errors and the potential risks associated with cross-module interactions. This paper systematically analyzes the limitations of …

Artificial Intelligence for Optimal Learning: A Comparative Approach towards AI-Enhanced Learning Environments
Ananth Hariharan
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.11755 https://

Artificial Intelligence for Optimal Learning: A Comparative Approach towards AI-Enhanced Learning Environments
In the rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of technology has shifted from an enhancement to a cornerstone of educational strategy worldwide. This transition is propelled by advancements in digital technology, especially the emergence of artificial intelligence as a crucial tool in learning environments. This research project critically evaluates the impact of three distinct educational settings: traditional educational methods without technological integration, those enhance…

Assessing the Impact of Post-Quantum Digital Signature Algorithms on Blockchains
Alison Gon\c{c}alves Schemitt (PUCRS), Henrique Fan da Silva (UNIPAMPA), Roben Castagna Lunardi (PUCRS, IFRS), Diego Kreutz (UNIPAMPA), Rodrigo Brand\~ao Mansilha (UNIPAMPA), Avelino Francisco Zorzo (PUCRS)
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.09271

Assessing the Impact of Post-Quantum Digital Signature Algorithms on Blockchains
The advent of quantum computing threatens the security of traditional encryption algorithms, motivating the development of post-quantum cryptography (PQC). In 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standardized several PQC algorithms, marking an important milestone in the transition toward quantum-resistant security. Blockchain systems fundamentally rely on cryptographic primitives to guarantee data integrity and transaction authenticity. However, widely used algorithms…

Bridging the Mobile Trust Gap: A Zero Trust Framework for Consumer-Facing Applications
Alexander Tabalipa
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.16662 https://arxiv.or…

Bridging the Mobile Trust Gap: A Zero Trust Framework for Consumer-Facing Applications
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) has become a widely adopted model for securing enterprise environments, promoting continuous verification and minimal trust across systems. However, its application in mobile contexts remains limited, despite mobile applications now accounting for most global digital interactions and being increasingly targeted by sophisticated threats. Existing Zero Trust frameworks developed by organisations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and th…

Introducing the A2AJ's Canadian Legal Data: An open-source alternative to CanLII for the era of computational law
Simon Wallace, Sean Rehaag
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13032

Introducing the A2AJ's Canadian Legal Data: An open-source alternative to CanLII for the era of computational law
The Access to Algorithmic Justice project (A2AJ) is an open-source alternative to the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII). At a moment when technology promises to enable new ways of working with law, CanLII is becoming an impediment to the free access of law and access to justice movements because it restricts bulk and programmatic access to Canadian legal data. This means that Canada is staring down a digital divide: well-resourced actors have the best new technological tools and, be…