UK cyber chief says the UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s cyber chief says the U.K. is likely to face artificial intelligence cyberattacks on its critical infrastructure by 2028. On Tuesday, Richard Horne warned that criminals and states like China and Russia will increasingly use AI in their cyber activities. This could include AI-powered malware for ransomware attacks. He emphasized that outdated technology could lead to severe consequences, like empty shelves and power outages. The National Cyber Security Center's report highlights China's sophisticated cyber activity and Russia's strategic campaigns. The report urges U.K. organizations to invest in cybersecurity, noting the annual cost of cyberattacks is nearly $20 billion.

Anthropic posts $17B quarterly revenue but losses continue in fresh IPO filing

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthropic reports quarterly revenue swelling to $17 billion but still posts a net loss for the latest three months. The AI giant released this update in an IPO filing on Monday. The company behind the Claude chatbot has committed to spending $895.4 billion on AI computing and infrastructure, including $70 billion in the next 12 months. This comes about a week after Anthropic's original IPO filing, preparing for a blockbuster Wall Street debut later this month. Despite revenue growing 13 times to $33.2 billion for the year, the company reported a net loss of $104 billion.

Argentina’s Milei pitches a regulation-free AI haven at the end of the world

TRELEW, Argentina (AP) — Data centers are facing a growing backlash in the United States and Europe. Argentina wants to lure them anyway. President Javier Milei is pitching Patagonia to tech giants as a haven for artificial intelligence, touting open land, abundant wind and gas, proposed tax breaks and a promise not to regulate AI. But the plans remain mostly on paper, with investors wary of next year’s election. The biggest test is near Trelew, where a Polish developer plans a $3 billion campus that at full capacity could use nearly three times as much electricity as Buenos Aires. Ranchers who leased the land welcome it. Others fear the environmental toll and question what Argentina will get in return.

Monarch butterflies get tiny trackers to help scientists follow their mysterious migration

Every August, monarch butterflies east of the Rocky Mountains begin their migration from southern Canada and the northern United States to central Mexico to hibernate. In the spring, when temperatures warm, they awaken, mate and begin their migration north again to lay their eggs. In Texas, scientists with the National Wildlife Federation are now tracking monarchs during their migration to understand where they roost and protect the habitats they rely on.

Supermarket freezers in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland and Estonia reported disruptions to their refrigeration systems, apparently caused by cyberattacks. Some of the stores affected by Monday's incident were forced to discard spoiled food. Similar attacks in France last month sent temperatures soaring inside supermarket fridges and freezers. In Sweden, the ICA retail group said a limited number of stores were affected, while Coop reported problems at six stores. Delhaize said an “IT incident” had affected several dozen stores, mostly in Belgium and a few in Luxembourg. Carrefour reported disruptions at 15 Belgian stores. In Estonia, a refrigeration technology company confirmed an attack on a client’s system but said it was addressed within minutes and caused no significant damage.

Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites

Meta is delaying new terms for business accounts after a backlash from media companies and open-web advocates. The terms, set for October 30, would allow Meta to use automated tools to scrape data from business accounts. Critics argue this could lead to Meta building competing services using the scraped content. A Norwegian court recently suspended the terms, and the UK is investigating. Meta insists the terms are about accurate product information, not news scraping. Despite Meta removing the word "train" from the terms, European critics remain unsatisfied, emphasizing the impact on journalism and media diversity.

Mexico bans cellphones in schools, despite opposition from parents worried about violence

CULIACÁN, México (AP) — Starting Tuesday, Mexican schools will ban cellphones in classrooms to limit electronic device use among children and teenagers. This initiative, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to reduce exposure to technology and its effects like attention deficit and anxiety. The ban, effective Nov. 3, faces resistance from parents concerned about communication during ongoing violence. Critics argue it ignores parental authority. The decree allows phone use only for educational purposes or emergencies. Despite concerns, authorities focus on preventing digital addiction. Similar bans exist in over 100 countries, including France and some Latin American nations.

Japanese online service company GMO apologizes for security breaches and promises compensation

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese online service company GMO Internet Group has apologized for security breaches from cyberattacks, and promised to prevent a recurrence and compensate victims. GMO Chief Executive Masatoshi Kumagai and other company executives bowed deeply in apology at a news conference Monday in Tokyo. GMO confirmed that unauthorized access to its Onamae.com Desktop Cloud service resulted in information leaks and transactions customers didn’t recall making, affecting dozens of securities firms and other businesses. It said there were more than 26,000 such cases. GMO offers various internet services related to cybersecurity, online marketing and infrastructure systems, and support for robotics and artificial intelligence.

8 innovative gifts meant to change up how we drive, cook, sleep and more

Some holiday gifts are meant to make life easier in innovative ways. One example this year might be the Sparq AI OBD2 Scanner for car lovers. It plugs into your car and connects to an app to explain diagnostic codes and check vehicle health. Or there's Dremel’s 3-in-1 multi-drill, which combines a power drill, stud finder and laser level. Genicook offers microwave-safe metal containers. And the Surefeed microchip pet feeder ensures that pets eat only their own food and not food meant for another pet. The Anything Speaker turns surfaces into speakers using vibrations. And the BubbaSafe Baby View Camera connects to your car's screen for easier monitoring.

FBI blames North Korea for stolen billions from Binance in biggest hack in history

New York (AP) — The FBI says the billions of dollars stolen from Binance within minutes in the biggest crypto heist in history was orchestrated by North Korean hackers. The bureau says this week's attack was tied to “malicious cyber activity” by an entity known as TraderTraitor. That same entity behind a $1.5 billion Bybit hack last year. The FBI said Saturday that it is advising crypto exchanges, blockchain analytics companies and others to block transactions tied to certian addresses to keep the money from being laundered further. Later Saturday night, President Donald Trump said authorities were still learning about the case, however, and added, “We don't know if it was North Korea.”