Search-capable AI agents may cheat on benchmark tests Data contamination can make models seem more capable than they really are Researchers with Scale AI have found that search-based AI models may cheat on benchmark tests by fetching the answers directly from online sources rather than deriving those answers through a "reasoning" process.… #theregister #IT
Search-capable AI agents may cheat on benchmark tests
: Data contamination can make models seem more capable than they really are
VirtualBox 7.2 fixes flaky 3D guests and adds Arm-on-Arm support Oracle-backed FOSS hypervisor a worthy rival to Hyper-V and VMware hands on  VirtualBox 7.2 is here, bringing improved Arm-on-Arm virtualization features and better 3D acceleration support.… #theregister #IT
VirtualBox 7.2 fixes 3D guests, adds Arm-on-Arm support
hands on: Oracle-backed FOSS hypervisor a worthy rival to Hyper-V and VMware
The Unix Epochalypse might be sooner than you think Museum boffins find code that crashes in 2037 A stark warning about the upcoming Epochalypse, also known as the "Year 2038 problem," has come from the past, as National Museum Of Computing system restorers have discovered an unsetting issue while working on ancient systems.… #theregister #IT
The Unix Epochalypse might be sooner than you think
: Museum boffins find code that crashes in 2037
US government snaps up 10% of Intel for $8.9B The funds were already allocated under the CHIPS Act and Secure Enclave program Congratulations America, your government now owns 10 percent of troubled domestic chipmaker Intel.… #theregister #IT
US government snaps up 10% of Intel for $8.9B
: The funds were already allocated under the CHIPS Act and Secure Enclave program
Short circuit: Electronics supplier to tech giants suffers ransomware shutdown Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft among major customers Data I/O, a major electronics manufacturer whose customers include Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft, notified federal regulators that it fell victim to a ransomware infection on August 16 that continues to disrupt its business operations… #theregister #IT
Data I/O ransomware attack ‘temporarily impacted’ operations
: Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft among major customers
Google games numbers to make AI look less thirsty Datacenters' drinking habit exaggerated, claims report comparing apples to oranges AI's drinking habit has been grossly overstated, according to a newly published report from Google, which claims that software advancements have cut Gemini's water consumption per prompt to roughly five drops of water — substantially less than prior estimates.… #theregister #IT
Google games numbers to make AI look less thirsty
: Datacenters' drinking habit exaggerated, claims report comparing apples to oranges
AI giants call for energy grid kumbaya Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI researchers warn of uneven power usage associated with AI training, and propose possible fixes Researchers at Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI have issued a call to designers of software, hardware, infrastructure, and utilities for help finding ways to normalize power demand during AI training.… #theregister #IT
AI giants call for energy grid kumbaya
: Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI researchers warn of uneven power usage associated with AI training, and propose possible fixes
Thunderbird 142 lands with modest upgrades – plus talk of Pro service ahead Bug fixes, message links, and hints of Exchange support in the pipeline Mozilla-owned subsidiary MZLA has released a new version of the Thunderbird messaging client and shared details on the forthcoming paid Thunderbird Pro service.… #theregister #IT
Thunderbird 142 lands with talk of Pro service ahead
: Bug fixes, message links, and hints of Exchange support in the pipeline
New Yorkers will soon be able to yell 'I'm walkin here!' to Waymo robotaxis But it's just a test, as NYC still doesn't allow driverless for-hire cars Waymo robotaxis are set to return to the streets of New York City after a four-year absence. But with a list of caveats longer than a Midtown bagel shop brunch line, Waymo's return isn't something for pedestrians to get nervous about yet. … #theregister #IT
Waymo robotaxis returning to NYC with lots of restrictions
: But it's just a test, as NYC still doesn't allow driverless for-hire cars
Saved you a click: Firefox 142 offers AI summaries of links CRLite, link previews, and a llama-shaped surprise for devs Good news, everyone! The new version of Mozilla's browser now makes even more extensive use of AI, providing summaries of linked content and offering developers the ability to add LLM support to extensions.… #theregister #IT
Saved you a click: Firefox 142 offers AI summaries of links
: CRLite, link previews, and a llama-shaped surprise for devs