Then, OpenAI quickly announced that it had reached a deal of its own for models to be deployed in classified environments. With Anthropic saying it was drawing red lines around the use of its technology in fully autonomous weapons or mass domestic surveillance, and Altman saying OpenAI had the same red lines, there were some obvious questions: Was OpenAI being honest about its safeguards? Why was it able to reach a deal while Anthropic was not?
In fact, the post pointed to three areas where it said OpenAI’s models cannot be used — mass domestic surveillance, autonomous weapon systems, and “high-stakes automated decisions (e.g. systems such as ‘social credit’).”
The company said that in contrast to other AI companies that have “reduced or removed their safety guardrails and relied primarily on usage policies as their primary safeguards in national security deployments,” OpenAI’s agreement protects its red lines “through a more expansive, multi-layered approach.”
“We retain full discretion over our safety stack, we deploy via cloud, cleared OpenAI personnel are in the loop, and we have strong contractual protections,” the blog said. “This is all in addition to the strong existing protections in U.S. law.”
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The company added, “We don’t know why Anthropic could not reach this deal, and we hope that they and more labs will consider it.”
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After the post was published, Techdirt’s Mike Masnick claimed that the deal “absolutely does allow for domestic surveillance,” because it says the collection of private data will comply with Executive Order 12333 (along with a number of other laws). Masnick described that order as “how the NSA hides its domestic surveillance by capturing communications by tapping into lines *outside the US* even if it contains info from/on US persons.”
In a LinkedIn post, OpenAI’s head of national security partnerships Katrina Mulligan argued that much of the discussion around the contract language assumes “the only thing standing between Americans and the use of AI for mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons is a single usage policy provision in a single contract with the Department of War.”
“That’s not how any of this works,” Mulligan said, adding, “Deployment architecture matters more than contract language […] By limiting our deployment to cloud API, we can ensure that our models cannot be integrated directly into weapons systems, sensors, or other operational hardware.”
“We really wanted to de-escalate things, and we thought the deal on offer was good,” Altman said. “If we are right and this does lead to a de-escalation between the DoW and the industry, we will look like geniuses, and a company that took on a lot of pain to do things to help the industry. If not, we will continue to be characterized as […] rushed and uncareful.”
Microsoft is working to address an ongoing service issue that has intermittently prevented some users from accessing their cloud-based Exchange Online mailboxes via Outlook mobile and Mac desktop clients since Thursday.
After investigating the incident (tracked under EX1256020), Microsoft found that the root cause was a newly introduced virtual account.
On Saturday, began working to revert the change as a possible long-term solution to mitigate the impact, after failing to address the problem by restarting the affected infrastructure.
“This issue may intermittently impact some users who are attempting to access the Exchange Online service through the Outlook mobile apps or the new Outlook for Mac desktop client,” Microsoft said.
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“After further assessment, we’ve confirmed that the identified change within the Exchange Online service intended to introduce a new virtual account resulted in impact. To remediate this issue, we’re disabling the change across the affected environments. Once available, we’ll provide a resolution timeline.”
While Microsoft didn’t share which regions or how many users were affected, it flagged this service outage as an incident, which usually applies to critical service issues with noticeable user impact.
One week ago, Microsoft addressed another Exchange Online outage that was preventing customers from accessing their mailboxes and calendars via Outlook on the web, Outlook desktop, Exchange ActiveSync, and other Exchange Online connection protocols.
On the same day, it fixed a separate issue causing Office.com or Microsoft 365 Copilot web sign‑in access problems due to what the company described at the time as “a high volume of traffic,” affecting the Microsoft Copilot desktop app, Copilot in Microsoft Teams, and Copilot in Office apps.
Thinking of freshening up your home this spring? Good news — IKEA has just launched a huge spring sale with enormous savings on storage, decor, and lighting. As TechRadar’s Homes Editor, I’ve browsed through all the offers on lights and lamps to bring you my pick of the very best bargains.
It’s a particularly good time to get started with smart lighting, with deep discounts on IKEA’s already cheap smart switches (which you can use to control its smart bulbs), plus smart plugs (which let you control your existing lights remotely).
Fancy something fun? There are also great savings on battery-powered string lights for both indoors and out, which would look charming draped over a cabinet, or help set the mood when you’re entertaining outside as the weather gets warmer.
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Unlimited resources truly open up every potential for ocean exploration, and the latest U-Boat Worx innovation elevates a private submarine to new heights. Its most recent offering, the updated Super Sub, has caught up with the speed of aquatic life at depth and can keep up with it. This vessel can carry a pilot and two passengers down to 300 meters at a speed of 10 knots, which is much faster than most other personal submersibles to say the least.
The Super Sub’s body was literally expanded from nose to tail, and side wings were added to increase the overall width to 3.27 metres. That’s essentially a revolutionary body shape designed to cut through the water with minimal resistance. An acrylic pressure hull in the front provides passengers with a practically unobstructed view in all directions because it is free of tanks and other equipment.Passengers relax in quality leather seats inside a climate-controlled cabin with all the amenities, including air flow controls to keep things just right, a Bluetooth music system, and even space to store chilled drinks.
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Four electric thrusters in the back provide a total of 100 kilowatts of forward power. A handful of smaller thrusters installed on the wings provide a further 12 kilowatts of control. They run on a 62-kilowatt-hour battery, which provides 8 hours of operation or around 18 kilometers at cruise speed. Hydrofoils attached to the rear thrusters may tilt to direct the force precisely, allowing the submarine to bank around curves of up to 30 degrees or climb and descend at steep angles of up to 45 degrees.
The pilot uses a joystick controller called the SHARC system, which connects the thrusters and hydrofoils for quick response at any angle. For surface navigation, there is a wireless remote called MARLIN, which allows you to position the sub over a dive site or direct it away from the support yacht before beginning your dive. The screens inside provide real-time tracking data from a wide-angle sonar capable of scanning 130 degrees ahead for 100 meters. It has auto-tweak functionality, which allows it to avoid obstacles in real time.
If you want to take a break from the controls, the sub includes automated depth and direction hold functions that will keep you stable. A maximum depth protector prevents the sub from diving deeper than 300 meters and returns it to the surface if it approaches the limit. To be safe, there is a deadman switch that will automatically surface the sub if the pilot stops responding after a certain amount of time. The backup life support system will keep you alive for 96 hours by providing oxygen, food, water, and other necessities. In an emergency, there’s a manual drop-weight release that adds extra buoyancy to assist you go back to the surface quickly, as well as a line that marks your position once you’ve resurfaced. To top it all off, the independent DNV organization certifies that all of these safety elements meet the tightest criteria after testing the Super Sub in the waters near Curaçao.
The Super Sub weighs 9,000 kg and still has room to slip into the water from a yacht deck or dock thanks to the handy sliding freeboard extension, which allows you to lift the hatch in turbulent circumstances without fear of it getting caught. Let’s not forget those strong lights on the outside; when you’re diving, they light up the seafloor or wrecks and provide a magnificent view down into the depths, transforming what was once a boring old view out to sea into a true window into the secret world beneath the waves.
When you look at the price tag, it’s roughly 5.2 million euros, or around 6 million dollars, which covers the entire vessel from the moment it leaves the factory floor to the day it’s delivered with all of the documentation completed. U-Boat Worx, the Dutch business behind dozens of these submarines since 2005, has refined its design over the years, and the latest Super Sub is their fastest model yet. [Source]
Before LaGuardia and JFK, New York City had Floyd Bennett Field, its first dedicated airport. From the moment it opened in 1931, it served as the location in Brooklyn for modern aviation to get off the ground (literally and figuratively). Eventually, the aforementioned LaGuardia Airport was built in 1939 and became the global hub for travel that it is today. That didn’t mean the Floyd Bennett Field no longer served a purpose, however.
Floyd Bennett Field was purchased by the United States Navy in 1941 as World War II kicked into high gear in Europe. Even before the United States formally entered the war after the attacks on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the U.S. Navy was using the space to train ground crews. Later, the Navy flew anti-submarine patrols from Floyd Bennett to protect American and British ships that were crossing the Atlantic. This old airport was also home to aircraft like the PBY Catalina seaplane that were hugely instrumental to the Allied war effort.
The Catalina was essentially a flying gunboat and patrol platform with four total machine guns and the ability to carry upwards of four bombs totaling 4,000 pounds for taking out German U-boats. That kind of firepower flying out of a convenient location like New York City was instrumental to the Allies in the early stages of the war.
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Floyd Bennet Field’s role in WW2 and beyond
While patrols were ongoing in the North Atlantic, Floyd Bennett Field was also instrumental to carrier operations in the Pacific theater. A number of aircraft manufacturers had factories in New York City, including Grumman. This company was responsible for making planes like the F6F Hellcat, one of the top World War II fighter aircraft. The Hellcat pummeled the Imperial Japanese Navy, scoring a total of 5,155 air “kills” over the span of just two years. Hellcats were flown and tested at Floyd Bennett Field and then transferred to the West Coast for deployment to carrier groups.
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Just being the home of the PBY Catalina and F6F Hellcat would cement the airport’s place in U.S. Navy history. However, it also served as the first ever testing and training ground for the then-bleeding edge helicopter in 1943. After the war, operations at the park slowed down, and it was closed entirely as a military airport in 1971. It is now preserved as part of the National Park Service.
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned network defenders that Iranian hackers linked to the country’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) are using Telegram in malware attacks.
In a flash alert issued on Friday, the FBI says Telegram is being used as command-and-control (C2) infrastructure by malware targeting journalists criticizing the Iranian government, Iranian dissidents, and various other oppositional groups worldwide.
The bureau linked these attacks to the Iranian-linked and pro-Palestinian Handala hacktivist group (also known as Handala Hack Team, Hatef, Hamsa) and the Iranian state-sponsored Homeland Justice threat group tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
In these attacks, the Iranian hackers are using social engineering to infect targets’ devices with Windows malware that enables them to exfiltrate screenshots or files from compromised computers.
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“Due to the elevated geopolitical climate of the Middle East and current conflict, the FBI is highlighting this MOIS cyber activity,” the bureau said.
“This malware resulted in intelligence collection, data leaks, and reputational harm against the targeted parties. The FBI is releasing this information to maximize awareness of malicious Iranian cyber activity and provide mitigation strategies to reduce the risk of compromise.”
Iranian malware attacks abusing Telegram (FBI)
This warning was published one day after the FBI seized four domains (handala-redwanted[.]to, handala-hack[.]to, justicehomeland[.]org, and karmabelow80[.]org).
The websites available via the seized clearnet domains were used by the Handala and Homeland Justice threat groups, and a third threat actor tracked as Karma Below, during their attacks and to leak sensitive documents and data stolen in cyberattacks targeting victims in the United States and around the world.
These actions follow Handala’s cyberattack on U.S. medical giant Stryker, in which they factory reset approximately 80,000 devices (including employees’ personal computers and mobile devices managed by the company) using the Microsoft Intune wipe command after compromising a Windows domain administrator account and creating a new Global Administrator account.
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Last week, the FBI also warned that Russian intelligence-linked threat actors are targeting Signal and WhatsApp users in phishing campaigns that have already compromised thousands of accounts.
“The activity targets individuals of high intelligence value, such as current and former U.S. government officials, military personnel, political figures, and journalists,” said the FBI in a public service announcement issued after Dutch and French cybersecurity authorities described similar account-hijacking operations.
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In what’s probably the culmination of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, maybe we’ll get to see Tim Cook dance again at a large-scale party now being planned at Apple Park.
Apple Park is to host an elaborate 50th anniversary party
The anniversary celebrations were started by Tim Cook writing an open letter about Apple’s five decades, and since then events have followed in New York, China, South Korea, France, and Thailand. More are expected in the UK, Canada, and Australia, but probably the biggest one will be at Apple Park. According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning what’s described as “an elaborate 50th birthday party” at its Cupertino, California headquarters. There are no further details in the article, and not even confirmed dates, but there is supposition that John Ternus will be center stage as the most likely next CEO of the company. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Xiaomi has been out of the laptop game for a few years, but the Book Pro 14 (2026) completely outperforms their previous offerings with cutting-edge technology that manages to deliver everyday comfort and a serious punch in an impressively small chassis, rivaling Apple’s MacBook Air.
The Book Pro 14 weighs a sleek 1.08kg and is only slightly thicker than 15mm, making it easy to sneak into your luggage without drawing notice. The entire design revolves around a single huge piece of die-cast magnesium alloy that acts as the main frame, which is then encased in a carbon fiber bottom panel and a titanium support beneath the keyboard. The idea behind all of this was to minimize weight while yet having a structure robust enough to withstand being bunged in a travel bag, and there are a variety of color possibilities, including blue, grey, pink, and white, which is a nice change from the usual bland neutrals.
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The screen is 14.6 inches and features an OLED panel with a resolution of 3,120 x 2,080, which is refreshed 120 times per second. Oh, and it’s touch-sensitive and bright enough to see in almost any setting. Overall, it provides a really fluid experience whether you’re seeing documents or watching videos, and the colors appear accurate for creators.
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Intel basically provides the CPUs, and there are a few solid options to select from, ranging from the Core Ultra 5 325 to the Core Ultra X7 358H, which has an incredible 16 cores. Meanwhile, the top models have 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, with an internal slot for adding another drive for a total of 4TB.
Power management is handled by a huge 10,000 square millimetre vapor chamber, which works in tandem with dual fans and three independent airflow channels to keep the whole thing nice and cool even when running solely on battery power. The battery has an amazing 72WH capacity, and estimations range from 19.8 hours of mixed use to 12 hours of uninterrupted video playback or over 16 hours of online meetings. It’s also easy to recharge; simply plug in a 100w charger and you’re ready to go.
When it comes to connectivity, we’ve got the essentials without the extras: a single standard USB-A connector adjacent to an HDMI port, two USB-C ports (one of which supports Thunderbolt), and a 3.5mm socket to meet all of your audio demands. The keyboard boasts 1.3mm of key travel and LEDs to help you work late at night or in low-light conditions. The touchpad is a reasonable size at 129 square cm and responds to pressure in a way that allows you to employ a few extra gestures for shortcuts and other purposes. To sweeten the deal, Xiaomi has included a few features that should make life easier, such as seamless file copying between devices and the ability to read documents on whatever tablet or phone you own without having to worry about it.
Prices in China start around 8,500 yuan, which equates to approximately $1,234 for the entry-level model with 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage. The higher-spec models with faster processors and more memory cost around 10,500 yuan. Sales began in China on March 21st, and if you were lucky, you might have gotten one of the early deals that were available.
Salesforce acquired Clockwise’s workers, but not the company itself
Clockwise customers advised to migrate to Reclaim
Agentforce annual recurring revenue up 169%
Clockwise CEO Matt Martin has announced via a LinkedIn post that Salesforce will be hiring the startup’s team as part of its broader Agentforce push.
Because Salesforce is acquiring the workers and not the company, Clockwise has confirmed it will be shutting down from March 27, 2026, leaving customers having to find an alternative.
Martin confirmed that all customer data would be deleted, meaning that Salesforce won’t have access to Clockwise’s database, and that unused subscriptions will be refunded.
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“We believe this move will allow us to have even greater impact,” Martin wrote, explaining the founding team’s success and experience. “We will be bringing our deep expertise building reliable, agentic software to the Agentic Enterprise.”
The 10-year-old company has served major customers, like Uber, Netflix and Atlassian, during its time in market, but now users are being directed to rival app Reclaim in light of the near-immediate shutdown. Reclaim will be matching Clockwise’s prices to make the transition less painful.
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“They’re joining my charter to build Agent Interoperability and Orchestration within Agentforce,” Clockwise co-founder Gary Lerhaupt wrote in a separate LinkedIn post. Lerhaupt joined the Agentforce team as Product Architecture VP a little over a year ago after around eight years at Clockwise. Martin also spent over two years at Saleforce between 2014 and 2016 before departing to create Clockwise.
Although Salesforce has not commented on how the new recruits might drive Agentforce forward, we can at least expect immense growth. The Agentforce business grew 169% in terms of annual recurring revenue, now accounting for $800 million. Total company revenue for the most recent full year stood at $41.5 billion, up 10% year-over-year.
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The team from Auger accepts the Startup of the Year trophy at the 2025 GeekWire Awards. (GeekWire File Photo / Dan DeLong)
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GrapheneOS is doubling down on privacy at a time when most platforms are moving the other way. The security-focused Android alternative says it won’t require personal information from users, even as governments tighten identity and data collection rules.
In a recent public post, the team said the OS will remain usable without accounts or ID checks worldwide. That decision comes with a clear tradeoff. If local laws demand verification, access in those regions could disappear instead of the platform changing its approach
That puts GrapheneOS on a direct collision path with a broader push toward verified online services. While most companies adapt quietly to stay compliant, this project is choosing to stay outside that system entirely.
No ID means no compromise
The position itself isn’t new, but the clarity is. Access to GrapheneOS and its services won’t depend on signing up or proving your identity, regardless of where you are
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GrapheneOS will remain usable by anyone around the world without requiring personal information, identification or an account. GrapheneOS and our services will remain available internationally. If GrapheneOS devices can’t be sold in a region due to their regulations, so be it.
Instead of tailoring rules for each market, the platform keeps a single global standard. If a government requires identity checks to distribute or use it, support in that region stops there.
That approach is rooted in how the OS is built. GrapheneOS strips out unnecessary data exposure wherever possible, including avoiding centralized accounts that can tie activity to a person. Adding identity requirements would break that model at a fundamental level.
Why this stance stands out
There’s a practical downside to that consistency. In regions where stricter rules take effect, users could lose access to GrapheneOS devices or updates tied to the platform
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The limitations go further than availability. Hardware support is deliberately narrow, limited to devices that meet strict security requirements. Broader compatibility options are avoided because they weaken protections. Even setup reflects that thinking, with preloaded devices offered to reduce exposure to standard Android installs
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That tradeoff is hard to ignore. You get stronger privacy guarantees, but you give up flexibility in devices and access.
What happens next
GrapheneOS is still trying to grow without loosening its rules. A long-term partnership with Motorola aims to bring official support to more devices starting in 2027, which could improve availability without lowering its standards
Expansion will stay selective. Devices that don’t meet its requirements won’t be supported, even if that slows adoption.
The project’s funding model also plays a role. It runs entirely on donations, now enough to support a full-time team. That independence gives it room to hold this line while others bend under regulatory or commercial pressure.
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If you’re thinking about switching, the value is straightforward. You get a mobile OS that avoids identity checks entirely, but depending on where you live, access could become harder to maintain over time.
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