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Video Platform Kick Investigated Over Streamer's Death

Slashdot.org - Tue, 08/26/2025 - 10:20

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into the Australian video platform Kick over the death of a content creator during a live stream. From a report: Raphael Graven -- also known as Jean Pormanove -- was found dead in a residence near the city of Nice last week. He was known for videos in which he endured apparent violence and humiliation. The Paris prosecutor said the investigation would look into whether Kick knowingly broadcast "videos of deliberate attacks on personal integrity." The BBC has approached Kick for comment. A spokesperson for the platform previously said the company was "urgently reviewing" the circumstances around Mr Graven's death. The prosecutor's investigation will also seek to determine whether Kick complied with the European Union's Digital Services Act, and the obligation on platforms to notify the authorities if the life or safety of individuals is in question. In a separate announcement, France's minister for digital affairs, Clara Chappaz, said the government would sue the platform for "negligence" over its failure to block "dangerous content", according to the AFP news agency.

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TuxCare’s In-Memory CVE Scanner Enhances Linux Security With Radar - LinuxInsider

Linux News - Tue, 08/26/2025 - 10:00

TuxCare’s In-Memory CVE Scanner Enhances Linux Security With Radar LinuxInsider

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Linux Foundation extends AI model leadership with new frameworks - SDxCentral

Linux News - Tue, 08/26/2025 - 09:41

Linux Foundation extends AI model leadership with new frameworks SDxCentral

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AT&T To Buy Wireless Spectrum From EchoStar For $23 Billion Cash

Slashdot.org - Tue, 08/26/2025 - 09:40

AT&T said Tuesday it would buy wireless licenses from EchoStar for $23 billion, after a years-long saga over what the latter would do with its vast spectrum holdings. From a report: EchoStar was reportedly under pressure from regulators and the White House to either start selling its spectrum or potentially lose it. The cash payment is almost three times the size of EchoStar's entire market capitalization. AT&T said the acquired spectrum covers "virtually every" U.S. market, and will let it speed up and expand the deployment of its home wireless Internet service, as well as continue the phase-out of traditional copper phone line service.

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Forget about Windows, macOS, and Linux; these 5 FreeBSD distros are worth checking out - xda-developers.com

Linux News - Tue, 08/26/2025 - 09:30

Forget about Windows, macOS, and Linux; these 5 FreeBSD distros are worth checking out xda-developers.com

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Indian BOSS Linux Under Siege – APT36 Exploits Malicious .desktop Shortcuts - Cyber Press

Linux News - Tue, 08/26/2025 - 09:07

Indian BOSS Linux Under Siege – APT36 Exploits Malicious .desktop Shortcuts Cyber Press

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Image editing in Gemini just got a major upgradeImage editing in Gemini just got a major upgradeMultimodal Generation LeadGemini Image Product Lead

GoogleBlog - Tue, 08/26/2025 - 09:00

Transform images in amazing new ways with updated native image editing in the Gemini app.Transform images in amazing new ways with updated native image editing in the Gemini app.

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AI Is Crushing Young Workers' Employment Prospects, Stanford Study Finds

Slashdot.org - Tue, 08/26/2025 - 09:00

Entry-level workers in AI-exposed occupations have seen employment drop 13% since late 2022, according to Stanford University research analyzing millions of payroll records. The decline affects software developers, customer service representatives, and administrative assistants aged 22 to 25, while employment for older workers in the same roles continued growing. The study [PDF], based on ADP payroll data covering tens of thousands of firms, found the steepest drops in occupations where AI automates tasks rather than augments human capabilities. Among software developers aged 22-25, employment fell nearly 20% from its late 2022 peak. Workers in less AI-exposed fields like nursing saw employment growth across all age groups. The research controlled for firm-level effects and other economic factors, isolating AI's impact from broader trends like interest rate changes and pandemic-era hiring patterns.

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APT36 Hackers Attacking Indian BOSS Linux Systems With Weaponized .desktop Shortcut Files - CyberSecurityNews

Linux News - Tue, 08/26/2025 - 08:02

APT36 Hackers Attacking Indian BOSS Linux Systems With Weaponized .desktop Shortcut Files CyberSecurityNews

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Unlock new loyalty features in Google Ads & Merchant CenterUnlock new loyalty features in Google Ads & Merchant CenterSenior Director, Retail Ads

GoogleBlog - Tue, 08/26/2025 - 08:00

61% of US adults say the top draw of a personalized shopping experience is a loyalty program that’s tailored to their preferences. That’s why we're introducing new loyal…

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AbbVie Targets Psychedelic-Based Depression Drug Market With $1.2 Billion Deal

Slashdot.org - Tue, 08/26/2025 - 08:00

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: AbbVie will buy an experimental depression drug from partner Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals for up to $1.2 billion, the companies said on Monday, seeking to access a fast-growing market for psychedelic-based treatments. The deal is the latest in the more than $20 billion AbbVie has spent on acquisitions since 2023 for drugs that can drive growth as its flagship rheumatoid arthritis treatment, Humira, lost patent protection. The companies had signed a partnership last year to develop therapies for psychiatric disorders, with privately held Gilgamesh set to receive up to $1.95 billion in option fees and milestone payments. The deals with Gilgamesh, which is also developing treatments for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, also launch AbbVie into the race to develop psychedelic compounds for psychiatric conditions -- a potential $50 billion market, according to Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Josh Schimmer. The deal, which includes an upfront payment and development milestones, could also bolster AbbVie's neurological conditions portfolio after its experimental schizophrenia drug, which it gained access to through an $8.7 billion purchase of Cerevel Therapeutics, failed in two mid-stage studies last year. Gilgamesh's lead candidate for depression, bretisilocin, activates the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor -- also targeted by classic psychedelics such as psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, and LSD. The companies said bretisilocin has been shown to exert a shorter duration of psychoactive experience while retaining an extended therapeutic benefit in early and mid-stage studies. AbbVie will advance the drug into late-stage studies. "Large Pharma has been less active exploring psychedelic compounds due to potential regulatory concerns ... making today's deal more significant," said BMO Capital Markets analyst Evan Seigerman.

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