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AI-driven robots today can do a lot of things, but they’re still a long way from replacing people because they struggle to adapt to new conditions, according to experts.Last month, robotics firm Figure demonstrated humanoid robots doing simple chores like cleaning, while nine straight days of its robots sorting packages fueled debate over how quickly robots might take over jobs.Oliver Obst, an associate professor of robotics at Australia’s University of New South Wales, told Cointelegraph that highly routine roles, especially physical work in structured settings, are currently the most at risk. He added that office-based administrative and document-related work may…

Two recent reports present contrasting perspectives. One argues that security tools are failing to meet the actual needs of security teams. The other contends that the necessary tools already exist but are being poorly managed. Cybercrime has become increasingly industrialized, posing a growing threat to cyber defenses. This trend began before ChatGPT emerged, was dramatically accelerated by the rise of artificial intelligence, and now defines what’s known as the post-Mythos era. In this landscape, defenders must significantly enhance their capabilities—or risk losing ground to adversaries. Applications have become the primary battleground. AI-powered attacks are faster, more widespread, and more sophisticated…

This guide walks you through fine-tuning Liquid AI’s LFM2 using a fully open-source pipeline. We begin by loading the base LFM2 model with QLoRA, then prepare a supervised fine-tuning dataset in a conversational chat format. Next, we train a lightweight LoRA adapter using TRL and PEFT, and merge the adapter weights back into the main model. Additionally, the workflow includes an optional DPO stage to refine output preferences using chosen and rejected responses. By the end, you’ll have an end-to-end pipeline that transforms the original LFM2 model into an SFT-trained, preference-optimized version—ready for evaluation or deployment. Copy CodeCopiedUse a different…

The White House is rolling out fresh federal cybersecurity protocols and launching a new artificial intelligence security “clearinghouse,” as outlined in a long-awaited executive order on AI. Published on Tuesday, the executive order on AI innovation and security instructs government agencies to collaborate with the private sector to upgrade systems and “strengthen them against outside threats.” A key element of the order is its direction to multiple agencies to create an optional system where the government can assess cutting-edge, frontier AI models for cybersecurity threats before they are made available to the public. The order, which has been in development…

David Gewirtz/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s Essential Findings Claude Opus 4.8 manages uncertainty more effectively than 4.7.Several AI systems were used to verify the test outcomes.Even truthful AIs may still rationalize incorrect assumptions.Recently, Anthropic introduced its newest advanced large language model, Claude Opus 4.8. A standout aspect of this update is its increased honesty and “markedly improved judgment” compared to earlier versions.Also: Anthropic introduces Opus 4.8, featuring honesty as its headline capabilityBut does this claim hold up? In this piece, we put that assertion to the test.Before walking you through the entire evaluation process…

# Introduction Databases have evolved far beyond simple data storage. They now drive real-time analytics, embedded SQL processing, caching, monitoring, replication, AI agent memory, and even full application backends. This guide highlights 10 open-source GitHub repositories that are widely adopted, practical, and highly regarded by developers. These tools are free to explore, simple to test locally, and flexible enough to run as self-managed servers when required. Whether you’re developing a web application, analytics dashboard, AI product, or distributed system, these repositories will help you navigate the modern database landscape and select the ideal tool for your next project. # 1.…

SpaceX is scheduled to make its Nasdaq debut under the ticker symbol SPCX as soon as June 12, 2026, following its S-1 filing with the SEC on May 20. Elon Musk has committed to a 366-day lockup period for all of his shares. This arrangement has significantly altered how cryptocurrency platforms are valuing the company prior to its official listing. Exchanges such as Hyperliquid, Binance, OKX, Bitget, and BingX are all offering synthetic SPCX perpetual contracts. Meanwhile, accredited investors can purchase actual shares through platforms like Forge Global and EquityZen, which reflect a $1.75 trillion valuation. Six Investor Questions on…

Cybercriminals have created a ransomware toolkit powered by artificial intelligence that automatically maps out Active Directory environments and sidesteps endpoint detection and response systems. The toolkit and its attack payloads were developed with help from Cursor and Claude Opus AI agents, which were involved throughout every phase – from writing the initial code to debugging and improvement cycles. The AI agents were even instructed to browse security research articles to find bypass strategies they could incorporate. Several AI-generated malware samples were put to the test, pitted against endpoint security platforms from leading vendors including Sophos, CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Defender. Even…

Customer experience has become the real performance metric In today’s federal IT environment, successful service delivery is measured by how well agencies deliver positive customer experiences. Surprisingly, this has less to do with technical expertise and more to do with people skills like empathy and strong communication abilities. I’ve witnessed this truth from both perspectives. Earlier in my career, I worked in digital services at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I played a key role in establishing what those measurements should involve. Today, as a contractor focused on IT service delivery and user experience, I’m the one meeting those…

Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Highlights from ZDNET Microsoft is developing Work IQ for organizations built around AI agents.AI agents can explore and understand data setups on their own, as they go.The main worries involve expenses, oversight, and security.Work IQ is a brand-new tool from Microsoft. It shows off two typical Microsoft strengths: solving tough technical and setup problems with a smart, polished fix, and making something very tricky to explain. Still, I’ll give it a shot.Work IQ comes from Microsoft’s total overhaul of how business software is built. Yes, it’s…