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fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Animal Welfare: Anthropic Has Failed, at AI Consciousness Research | HackerNoon

Human intelligence underpins the foundation of human rights.
Animals lack the ability to advocate for their own welfare which affects their rights.
AI may achieve better rights due to its ability to advocate for itself.
#national-security
US news
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Former US Army intelligence analyst sentenced for selling sensitive documents to Chinese national

Former US Army analyst sentenced for leaking sensitive military information to assumed Chinese government agent.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jon Ossoff Rips Into John Ratcliffe Over Leaked Text Chain

Sen. Jon Ossoff criticized CIA Director John Ratcliffe for exposing sensitive military information in a leaked text message chain.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Counterintelligence Disaster': CIA Reportedly Sent Trump WH An Unclassified Email Naming All Recent Hires

The CIA's unclassified email listing new hires raises security concerns amid Trump administration efforts to cut the workforce.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

C.I.A. Sends White House an Unclassified Email With Names of Some Employees

CIA's unclassified email listing new hires poses security risks, particularly for junior analysts focusing on China.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US news

The Classified Information John Ratcliffe, Pete Hegseth, and Mike Waltz Sent to Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg - emptywheel

Mike Waltz incorporated journalist Jeffrey Goldberg into a classified chat among Trump officials discussing war strikes, risking sensitive military information.
Top officials shared classified intelligence in a Signal chat, raising concerns over security and accountability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Major-power conflict no longer unimaginable', Australian intelligence review finds

Australia faces heightened global volatility and potential major-power conflict.
The post-Cold War order has collapsed, creating an unstable international environment.
US news
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Former US Army intelligence analyst sentenced for selling sensitive documents to Chinese national

Former US Army analyst sentenced for leaking sensitive military information to assumed Chinese government agent.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jon Ossoff Rips Into John Ratcliffe Over Leaked Text Chain

Sen. Jon Ossoff criticized CIA Director John Ratcliffe for exposing sensitive military information in a leaked text message chain.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Counterintelligence Disaster': CIA Reportedly Sent Trump WH An Unclassified Email Naming All Recent Hires

The CIA's unclassified email listing new hires raises security concerns amid Trump administration efforts to cut the workforce.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

C.I.A. Sends White House an Unclassified Email With Names of Some Employees

CIA's unclassified email listing new hires poses security risks, particularly for junior analysts focusing on China.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US news

The Classified Information John Ratcliffe, Pete Hegseth, and Mike Waltz Sent to Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg - emptywheel

Mike Waltz incorporated journalist Jeffrey Goldberg into a classified chat among Trump officials discussing war strikes, risking sensitive military information.
Top officials shared classified intelligence in a Signal chat, raising concerns over security and accountability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Major-power conflict no longer unimaginable', Australian intelligence review finds

Australia faces heightened global volatility and potential major-power conflict.
The post-Cold War order has collapsed, creating an unstable international environment.
more#national-security
#artificial-intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and the Shape of Reality

String theory and LLMs utilize hidden geometries to define behavior, revealing parallels in high-dimensional structures.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

The Fluid Architecture of Cognitive Possibility

Machines exhibit forms of thought that resemble human cognition, but operate non-linearly in high-dimensional vector spaces.
The emergence of LLMs challenges traditional definitions of intelligence and thought.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Fluid Architecture of Cognitive Possibility

Machines exhibit forms of thought that resemble human cognition, but operate non-linearly in high-dimensional vector spaces.
The emergence of LLMs challenges traditional definitions of intelligence and thought.
more#artificial-intelligence
#education
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Are We Still Getting Intelligence Wrong? A Behaviorist's View

Intelligence should be viewed as a diverse set of learned behaviors rather than a fixed trait.
Labels based on intelligence can hinder educational approaches and student growth.
Observing and teaching diverse skills can support all students' learning.
fromMail Online
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stupidest things footballers said as study claims they're super-clever

Elite footballers, though often stereotyped as less intelligent, are actually highly intelligent individuals focused on their sport.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Are We Still Getting Intelligence Wrong? A Behaviorist's View

Intelligence should be viewed as a diverse set of learned behaviors rather than a fixed trait.
Labels based on intelligence can hinder educational approaches and student growth.
Observing and teaching diverse skills can support all students' learning.
fromMail Online
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stupidest things footballers said as study claims they're super-clever

Elite footballers, though often stereotyped as less intelligent, are actually highly intelligent individuals focused on their sport.
more#education
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Women in technology

Aliza Magen, Highest-Ranking Woman in the Mossad, Dies at 87

Aliza Magen, the highest-ranking woman in Mossad's history, passed away at 87, having significantly influenced Israeli intelligence operations.
fromemptywheel
1 week ago
US news

Tulsi Gabbard's NIE Lies Make Dick Cheney Look Honest by Comparison - emptywheel

Tulsi Gabbard misrepresents U.S. intelligence findings regarding Tren De Aragua and its relation to the Maduro regime.
Mental health
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Theory of mind: What chess and drug dealers can teach you about manipulation

Effective forward thinking is vital in strategic interactions, revealing a common trait among successful leaders and tacticians.
#technology
fromtime.com
3 months ago
US politics

Senate Confirms John Ratcliffe to Lead CIA, Giving Trump His Second Cabinet Member

John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director, emphasizing the need for improved tech use and human intelligence against adversaries.
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, giving Trump his second Cabinet member

John Ratcliffe emphasizes the need for the CIA to enhance technology use to confront global adversaries effectively.
fromHackernoon
6 months ago
DevOps

Modern Engineering Tools Are Designed to Punish System Thinkers | HackerNoon

The modern tech system is designed to suppress unconventional intelligence, not to reward it.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
US politics

Senate Confirms John Ratcliffe to Lead CIA, Giving Trump His Second Cabinet Member

John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director, emphasizing the need for improved tech use and human intelligence against adversaries.
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, giving Trump his second Cabinet member

John Ratcliffe emphasizes the need for the CIA to enhance technology use to confront global adversaries effectively.
fromHackernoon
6 months ago
DevOps

Modern Engineering Tools Are Designed to Punish System Thinkers | HackerNoon

The modern tech system is designed to suppress unconventional intelligence, not to reward it.
more#technology
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago
Paris food

French Phrase of the Day: Pas le pingouin qui glisse le plus loin

The phrase "pas le pingouin qui glisse le plus loin" humorously suggests someone is not very bright.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Wednesday Briefing

U.S. intelligence chiefs testified that no classified information was leaked regarding Yemen strike plans despite a messaging app incident.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Intelligence officials acknowledge the sensitivity of the military strike information.

Spy chiefs denied sharing classified information during Signal chat despite sensitivity of military discussions.
#security-breach
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Trump's top team slammed for unbelievably stupid' security breach after leak

The article discusses an embarrassing security breach involving the Trump administration, highlighting the need for accountability in national security matters.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Top US officials weigh in on the unprecedented security leak to The Atlantic

A journalist was mistakenly added to a sensitive military group chat, raising alarms about security protocols in the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Trump's top team slammed for unbelievably stupid' security breach after leak

The article discusses an embarrassing security breach involving the Trump administration, highlighting the need for accountability in national security matters.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Top US officials weigh in on the unprecedented security leak to The Atlantic

A journalist was mistakenly added to a sensitive military group chat, raising alarms about security protocols in the Trump administration.
more#security-breach
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Justice Department Charges 12 Chinese Contract Hackers and Law Enforcement Officers in Global Computer Intrusion Campaigns

China's hacker-for-hire ecosystem is being used to suppress global dissent and commit cyber theft.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hierarchies and the human factor: key takeaways from US security leak

Senior US officials used unapproved apps for sensitive communication, undermining operational security and revealing vulnerabilities in Washington's administration.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

North Korea launches new unit with a focus on AI hacking, per report | TechCrunch

North Korea is forming a new hacking group focused on offensive cybersecurity strategies to enhance its digital theft capabilities.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Information security

Biden Admin Reports China Hacked Treasury Department In Major' Breach

Chinese intelligence agency breached the Treasury Department, accessing unclassified documents and workstations, focusing on information-gathering rather than infrastructure sabotage.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Justice Department Charges 12 Chinese Contract Hackers and Law Enforcement Officers in Global Computer Intrusion Campaigns

China's hacker-for-hire ecosystem is being used to suppress global dissent and commit cyber theft.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hierarchies and the human factor: key takeaways from US security leak

Senior US officials used unapproved apps for sensitive communication, undermining operational security and revealing vulnerabilities in Washington's administration.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

North Korea launches new unit with a focus on AI hacking, per report | TechCrunch

North Korea is forming a new hacking group focused on offensive cybersecurity strategies to enhance its digital theft capabilities.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Information security

Biden Admin Reports China Hacked Treasury Department In Major' Breach

Chinese intelligence agency breached the Treasury Department, accessing unclassified documents and workstations, focusing on information-gathering rather than infrastructure sabotage.
more#cybersecurity
#cognition
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Thinking About Thinking-How AI Reshapes Cognition

Cognition may be a human phase, not the endpoint of intelligence.
AI reveals that thinking can emerge beyond the human mind.
We may be witnessing the quiet dissolution of cognition itself.
fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Miscellaneous

What Are The Seven Hidden Triggers of Stupidity? | HackerNoon

Intelligence can lead to mistakes in complex environments, showcasing how even the smartest individuals can overlook basic elements.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Thinking About Thinking-How AI Reshapes Cognition

Cognition may be a human phase, not the endpoint of intelligence.
AI reveals that thinking can emerge beyond the human mind.
We may be witnessing the quiet dissolution of cognition itself.
fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Miscellaneous

What Are The Seven Hidden Triggers of Stupidity? | HackerNoon

Intelligence can lead to mistakes in complex environments, showcasing how even the smartest individuals can overlook basic elements.
more#cognition
#espionage
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Oleg Gordievsky obituary

Oleg Gordievsky's espionage significantly impacted Cold War dynamics by informing the West about Soviet intentions, ultimately aiding in nuclear war prevention.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Former KGB double agent Oleg Gordievsky dies in Surrey aged 86

Oleg Gordievsky, a pivotal Cold War double agent, has died at 86, leaving behind a legacy that significantly influenced UK intelligence efforts.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

The 21 Coolest Facts About the CIA (That We're Allowed to Know)

The CIA has a hidden history filled with both successes and notorious operations, from Cold War espionage to innovative tactics that are often kept secret.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Oleg Gordievsky obituary

Oleg Gordievsky's espionage significantly impacted Cold War dynamics by informing the West about Soviet intentions, ultimately aiding in nuclear war prevention.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Former KGB double agent Oleg Gordievsky dies in Surrey aged 86

Oleg Gordievsky, a pivotal Cold War double agent, has died at 86, leaving behind a legacy that significantly influenced UK intelligence efforts.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

The 21 Coolest Facts About the CIA (That We're Allowed to Know)

The CIA has a hidden history filled with both successes and notorious operations, from Cold War espionage to innovative tactics that are often kept secret.
more#espionage
#cia
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump offers deferred resignation to national security and intelligence workers

The Trump administration is downsizing the national security workforce, sending deferred resignation offers to employees of intelligence agencies.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Far Is John Ratcliffe Willing to Go?

A historically partisan individual will soon lead the CIA, raising concerns over the politicization of intelligence.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Business intelligence

Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead CIA

John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director, emphasizing objective intelligence collection without political bias.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

New JFK assassination files: What was revealed about Oswald and CIA plots?

The newly released files do not alter the consensus on JFK's assassination or support conspiracy theories.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump offers deferred resignation to national security and intelligence workers

The Trump administration is downsizing the national security workforce, sending deferred resignation offers to employees of intelligence agencies.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Far Is John Ratcliffe Willing to Go?

A historically partisan individual will soon lead the CIA, raising concerns over the politicization of intelligence.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Business intelligence

Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead CIA

John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director, emphasizing objective intelligence collection without political bias.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

New JFK assassination files: What was revealed about Oswald and CIA plots?

The newly released files do not alter the consensus on JFK's assassination or support conspiracy theories.
more#cia
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Humor

22 Subtle Signs That Someone Is Much, Much Smarter Than They're Letting On

Intelligence is multifaceted and should not be judged by uniform standards.
Digital life
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

No Critical Thought Required': FT Reporter Digs Into How Digital Media Is Crushing People's Capacity to Process Information'

Human intelligence may be declining, as tests show a drop in processing capacity, reasoning, and problem-solving skills since the mid-2010s.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Adviser Mocks AOC's Bartender Past: You Were in a Bar Not to Have a Drink, But to Serve One'

Alina Habba mocked AOC's past as a bartender, challenging her credibility and emphasizing Republican attacks on her intelligence.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

IDF admits grave failures over Hamas' October 7 attack DW 03/02/2025

The IDF's report reveals intelligence failures in underestimating Hamas ahead of the October 7 attacks.
#evolution
fromDefector
2 months ago
Science

Which Pests Shall Inherit The Earth? | Defector

Rats, raccoons, and gulls may inherit the earth if humans become extinct, due to their intelligence and adaptability.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
OMG science

How a popular model of cosmic life and intelligence got it wrong

Intelligence is rare in the universe according to the Hard Steps Model, but new critiques challenge this notion.
fromDefector
2 months ago
Science

Which Pests Shall Inherit The Earth? | Defector

Rats, raccoons, and gulls may inherit the earth if humans become extinct, due to their intelligence and adaptability.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
OMG science

How a popular model of cosmic life and intelligence got it wrong

Intelligence is rare in the universe according to the Hard Steps Model, but new critiques challenge this notion.
more#evolution
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard probes UK demand for Apple's encrypted data | Computer Weekly

The US warns the UK against compelling Apple to create a data access backdoor, highlighting potential violations of privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 months ago

100+ US spies fired after kinky chat on NSA Intelink emerge

Over 100 US intelligence employees were fired for inappropriate use of NSA's secure messaging system for personal chatter instead of professional communication.
fromNature
2 months ago
Data science

Learning produces an orthogonalized state machine in the hippocampus - Nature

Intelligence involves dynamic interaction with the environment using internal models for navigation and task execution.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK news

Former justice minister Charlie Flanagan voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry

Government commitment to cooperate with UK inquiry raises concerns about access to vital Irish intelligence.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Navy ops centers need AI to sift through troves of intel data

Future naval battles will rely heavily on quick information processing from maritime operations centers.
AI can assist in operations but requires trusted data sources to be effective.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Kash Patel Confirmation Hearing: FBI Director Nominee Bluffs and Blusters For Ill Effect

Kash Patel's rise within U.S. intelligence raises concerns about conspiracy theories influencing law enforcement and accountability for media involvement.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Many are called but few are chosen: secrets of MI5 watchers revealed | Computer Weekly

Becoming a successful watcher in MI5 is rare, requiring patience and a distinct set of skills for effective surveillance.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Miscellaneous

The Crypto Curve: Left, Right, and Center | HackerNoon

Success in crypto is defined by intelligence as measured by portfolio performance, with average participants at risk of failure.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

There are so many drones in Ukraine that operators are stumbling onto enemy drone feeds and picking up intel

The chaotic drone environment in Ukraine has led to accidental intelligence sharing between opposing forces, complicating the drone warfare landscape.
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