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FBI publishes first public cyber strategy
The FBI has released its first public cybersecurity strategy, setting out how it will direct its teams and field offices to counter malicious hackers and cybercrime groups.
YESTERDAY, STILL WORTH KNOWING
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A packed day saw Apple debut its first foldable phone and a 2nm chip, while Nintendo teased a Zelda console and a hungry Samus.
Apple's Foldable and Chip Milestones
Apple surprised the tech world with the launch of the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone. The device features a wider form factor than previous foldables and arrives under new CEO John Ternus. Later, the company revealed the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which will house the A20 Pro chip. This processor represents a significant shift as it is the company's first smartphone built using a 2-nanometer manufacturing process. This smaller node is expected to improve performance and energy efficiency, helping the devices handle power-hungry applications. The new phones also include a 48MP camera with a variable aperture and a smaller Dynamic Island.
Hardware Beyond Earth and AI Workstations
Besxar is developing a plan to manufacture semiconductors in orbit by launching specialised equipment on SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets. The company aims to return finished products to Earth, offering an alternative to terrestrial production that could allow for components difficult to make on Earth due to gravity or vacuum conditions. Meanwhile, HP and Red Hat launched the ZGX Fury AI Station, a workstation designed for local AI inference. The system is built around NVIDIA's upcoming GB300 Grace Blackwell architecture and is supported by Red Hat's AI Factory platform. This collaboration aims to provide organisations with a flexible, open option for deploying AI workloads across hybrid environments.
AI Copyright and Dubbing Advances
Suno has launched a new AI music model, v6, built in partnership with Warner Music Group, BMG, and Believe. The company states the new model is not trained using the music used to train previous versions, a move aimed at securing a legal foundation amid ongoing copyright lawsuits. Amazon Prime Video is also testing an AI tool that synchronises dubbed audio with original video footage. The system, currently limited to the English dub of the German series Maxton Hall, aims to reduce the uncanny effect of mismatched lip movements by using human-dubbed audio as a reference.
Security Strategy and Insider Threats
The FBI has published its first public cybersecurity strategy, setting out a high-level framework for how its teams and field offices will direct their efforts against malicious hackers and cybercrime groups. This marks a shift from previous practice, where cyber strategy was largely internal. Separately, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released an updated guide on insider threats. The handbook aims to help organisations recognise and mitigate risks posed by employees who might misuse their access, a challenge that is notoriously difficult to detect because the perpetrator often holds a trusted role.