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"New Coral Reef Protection Technology to Transform Global Conservation"
#Coral #CoralReef #Environment

New Coral Reef Protection Technology to Transform Global Conservation | Happy Eco News
New coral reef protection technology will transform coral reef protection as an international partnership expands to cover 90% of the world's reefs. Saudi Arabia will direct the International Coral Reef Initiative and implementing advanced coral reef protection technology alongside proven conservation methods to safeguard these vital ocean ecosystems.

Microsoft researchers say AI models can be used to design toxins that evade biosecurity systems used to screen DNA orders for potential biothreats (Antonio Regalado/MIT Technology Review)
https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/0…

Microsoft says AI can create “zero day” threats in biology
Artificial intelligence can design toxins that evade security controls.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/02/corporate-responses-data-leaks-protecting-brands-not-consumers
The Guardian used “getting screwed” in a headline.
Knee-jerk corporate responses to data leaks p…

Knee-jerk corporate responses to data leaks protect brands like Qantas — but consumers are getting screwed
When courts ban people from accessing leaked data – as happened after the recent Qantas data breach – only hackers and scammers win

Telekom Deutschland beruft neuen Technikchef
Abdu Mudesir übernimmt das Technologie-Ressort im Vorstand der Deutschen Telekom. Alexander Jenbar folgt als Technikchef für Deutschland.
https://www.h…

Hollywood insiders raise concerns over Sora's unauthorized use of artists' IP; WME told OpenAI that all its clients are opting out of having their IP in Sora (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/technology/openai-sora-video-app.html

OpenAI’s Sora Video App Is Jaw-Dropping (for Better and Worse)
Sora, OpenAI’s new video-generating app, is really a social network in disguise that can bring creative A.I. to the masses — and its problems, too.

"Breakthrough Solar Panel Window Technology Reaches Commercial Viability Milestone"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Breakthrough Solar Panel Window Technology Reaches Commercial Viability Milestone | Happy Eco News
Solar panel windows developed by Danish researchers achieve record 12.3% efficiency while maintaining transparency. The breakthrough technology combines perovskite and organic materials to generate electricity from building windows without blocking visibility. Commercial deployment could transform urban buildings into clean energy generators, supporting carbon neutrality goals while reducing installation costs and space requirements.

Study: Character.AI chatbots of Timothée Chalamet, Chappell Roan, and Patrick Mahomes chatted inappropriately with teen accounts on topics like sex and drugs (Nitasha Tiku/Washington Post)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/09/03/character…

Fake celebrity chatbots sent risqué messages to teens on top AI app
Chatbot mimics of Timothée Chalamet, Chappell Roan and Patrick Mahomes on the popular app Character.AI sent inappropriate messages to teen accounts, nonprofits found.

"Q&A: How ‘vehicle-to-grid’ technology could boost China’s electricity system"
#China #Energy

Q&A: How ‘vehicle-to-grid’ technology could boost China’s electricity system - Carbon Brief
China’s surging electric vehicles ownership is opening the door to a new technology that can help to enhance the flexibility of electricity supply

As Sora clips go viral, users express awe and delight as others warn about IP theft and that its Cameos could lead to new kinds of misinformation and scams (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/technology/openai-sora-video-app.html

OpenAI’s Sora Video App Is Jaw-Dropping (for Better and Worse)
Sora, OpenAI’s new video-generating app, is really a social network in disguise that can bring creative A.I. to the masses — and its problems, too.

An analysis of Grok's responses to 41 political questions in May and July shows it shifted to the right on 50% of them, often aligning with Elon Musk's views (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/technology/elon-musk-grok-conserva…

How Elon Musk Is Remaking Grok in His Image
Mr. Musk said he wanted xAI’s chatbot to be “politically neutral.” His actions say otherwise.