Cyware Launches Open-Source AI Server to Secure Threat Intelligence
At the Black Hat USA 2025 conference, cybersecurity firm Cyware announced the launch of its open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server. This new tool is designed to securely connect large language models (LLMs) with threat intelligence and automation systems. The MCP Server allows security teams to use natural language inputs to initiate real-world actions and investigations while maintaining full context and control. The move reflects a broader trend of viewing AI as a practical tool for improving security operations by reducing investigation times and improving data correlation. By open-sourcing the server, Cyware aims to foster collaboration and interoperability within the cybersecurity community.
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Dartmouth Unveils Shape-Shifting Modular Robots for Disaster Relief
Researchers at Dartmouth have developed innovative modular robots capable of changing their form to suit various tasks in outdoor environments. These robots are constructed from cube-shaped blocks that utilize a combination of rigid rods and adjustable, soft strings to alter their shape. In demonstrations, the robotic modules assembled into a bridge to cross a stream and even transported a human dummy on a stretcher. A drone was also used to assist the modules in rescuing a broken unit and forming scaffolds for temporary shelters. The developers suggest these versatile robots could be particularly useful in disaster relief scenarios, where they could be air-dropped and quickly assembled for support structures. The research, detailed in Nature Communications, represents a significant step in creating adaptable robotic systems for real-world applications, though further development is needed to increase their weight-bearing capacity and autonomy.
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Meta Introduces AI Dubbing and Lip-Syncing for Facebook and Instagram Reels
Meta is expanding its AI-powered translation tools to automatically dub and lip-sync videos on Facebook and Instagram Reels. This new feature is designed to help creators reach international audiences more effectively. The tool will allow creators to have their video content translated and synchronized with their lip movements in other languages. This development is part of a broader trend of integrating generative AI into social media platforms to enhance content creation and user engagement.
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Oracle Building Massive Data Centers for OpenAI in Multi-Billion Dollar AI Push
Oracle is making a significant investment in the artificial intelligence sector by constructing massive data centers for OpenAI, a deal valued at tens of billions of dollars. This major push into AI infrastructure includes facilities designed to be operational as early as summer 2026, with a target completion of early 2027. The contract with OpenAI encompasses over 5 gigawatts of computing power, optimized for training and running advanced AI models that require thousands of Nvidia GPUs. This move follows Oracle’s strategic shift towards cloud infrastructure, highlighted by a 2022 agreement for all U.S. TikTok traffic to be routed through Oracle servers. To support its cloud expansion, Oracle has reportedly hired over 600 employees from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the past two years.
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CNCF Hosts Inaugural KCD SF Bay Area to Unite Cloud Native Community
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is hosting the first-ever Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) in the San Francisco Bay Area. The event aims to bring together developers, engineers, and other professionals from the cloud-native community. The CNCF supports a wide range of fast-growing, cloud-native projects, including foundational technologies like Kubernetes, Envoy, and Prometheus.
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Oak Ridge National Lab to Integrate IQM Quantum Computer with HPC Systems
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) will be acquiring its first-ever on-premises quantum computer from IQM. The selected system, the IQM Radiance, is a 20-qubit quantum computer based on superconducting technology. This acquisition is part of ORNL’s strategy to tightly integrate quantum computing hardware with their existing high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. The IQM Radiance is scheduled for delivery by the third quarter of 2025 and is designed to be upgradable to a higher number of qubits in the future. Jan Goetz, co-founder and co-CEO of IQM, stated that their long-term objective is to collaborate with ORNL researchers on quantum applications in fields such as fluid dynamics, particle physics, and electronic structure simulations.
Orientom and Deep In Sight to Develop Quantum AI for Defense
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Orientom and Deep In Sight to collaborate on the development of a 3D spatial information-based quantum AI model for the defense sector. The partnership will leverage Orientum’s expertise in quantum platforms and algorithms and Deep In Sight’s AI-based 3D sensing solutions. The collaboration will involve joint research and the creation of a platform that integrates the technologies of both companies. Beyond defense, the companies see potential applications for their combined technologies in the finance and smart city sectors.
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Okta Releases Open-Source Threat Detection Rules for Auth0 Platform
Okta has released an open-source catalog of threat detection rules for its Auth0 identity and access management platform. The ‘Customer Detection Catalog,’ available on GitHub, provides ready-to-use rules in the generic Sigma format to help customers more quickly identify suspicious activities within their event logs. This allows organizations to enhance their security monitoring without needing to develop their own complex detection logic. The catalog covers a range of scenarios, including unusual user behavior, potential account takeovers, misconfigurations, and specific attacks like SMS bombing and token theft. By open-sourcing these rules, Okta aims to create a community-driven resource that will grow with the evolving threat landscape.
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