US Army sends memo to two of the biggest Silicon Valley companies; memo says: Should be treated as ‘very high risk’

The US Army’s chief technology officer issued a memo labeling the new NGC2 battlefield communications network, developed by Palantir and Anduril, as “very high risk” due to fundamental security flaws. Concerns include uncontrolled data access, unmonitored user actions, and unverified software security, potentially allowing adversaries persistent access and misuse of classified information.

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US market today: Wall Street edges higher as record-setting week nears end; AI optimism drives tech gains amid shutdown

US stocks continued to climb, nearing record highs, fueled by optimism around artificial intelligence and hopes for easier interest rates. A partial government shutdown delayed the jobs report, yet the AI sector saw significant boosts from new partnerships alongside warnings of a potential bubble and revenue impacts from export restrictions.

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IND vs WI: ‘Keep doing same things every day’ – How Joe Root shaped Dhruv Jurel’s batting

Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel struck his maiden Test century on Friday, scoring 125 runs and forging a crucial 206-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja, giving India a commanding lead against the West Indies. Jurel credited extensive visualisation and discipline for his readiness, also acknowledging mentorship from England’s Joe Root.

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