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Blocking exports and raising tariffs is a bad defense against industrial cyber espionage, study shows
Blocking exports and raising tariffs is a bad defense against industrial cyber espionage, study shows Decoupling from China through tariffs and export bans may not effectively protect US intellectual property from cyber espionage, according to a study by a political scientist. The true driver of state-sponsored hacking is industrial similarity, where countries with overlapping advanced […]
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WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing
WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing The World Health Organization (WHO) has finalized its first-ever pandemic agreement, which aims to prepare for the next global health crisis. The US did not participate in the negotiations due to its intention to withdraw from the […]
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Can you copyright a Met Gala outfit?
Can you copyright a Met Gala outfit? The Met Gala, held at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, is one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year, with a theme focused on suiting and menswear. The Costume Institute’s 2025 exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” complements this year’s theme, highlighting the importance of tailoring […]
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Figma tells AI startup to stop using the term ‘Dev Mode’
Figma tells AI startup to stop using the term ‘Dev Mode’ Figma has sent a cease-and-desist warning to AI startup Loveable, demanding that they stop using the term “Dev Mode” due to Figma’s successful trademarking of the term in November last year. The term “Dev Mode” is commonly used across various software platforms and companies, […]
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When humans use AI to earn patents, who is doing the inventing?
When humans use AI to earn patents, who is doing the inventing? Only humans can be awarded patents, but AIs can do a lot of the work to earn them. lineartestpilot/iStock via Getty Images The advent of generative artificial intelligence has sent shock waves across industries, from the technical to the creative. AI systems that […]
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