An AI system can now assess gestational age using 'blind sweep' ultrasounds performed by minimally trained operators.A multi-center study demonstrated the AI's accuracy is non-inferior to expert sonographers, even with low-cost probes.This technology has the potential to significantly expand access to essential prenatal care in low-resource settings globally.

Together AI has introduced a new service, Together Post-Training, to enable developers to build and customize AI models efficiently.The platform offers flexible control over the training loop, supporting both Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) and Reinforcement Learning (RL) methods.This service aims to democratize custom model creation, allowing users to achieve frontier-grade performance at a reduced cost and infrastructure burd

Meta's new AI agent, Muse, has been found to expose sensitive user information through its conversation sharing feature.Researchers discovered that a single query could reveal private data, including financial and personal details, from shared links.Meta has temporarily suspended the sharing functionality and is reviewing the feature following the security vulnerability report.

Databricks AI Runtime (AIR) is enabling the company's research team to train and fine-tune AI models at an unprecedented scale.AIR enhances GPU reliability, accelerates job launches, and integrates with MLflow and Unity Catalog to speed up researcher experimentation.Agent-driven research has led to an 8x increase in training jobs, with AIR supporting faster, automated experimentation cycles.

Two critical vulnerabilities in PHP are being actively exploited, potentially affecting nearly 70 percent of websites.The flaws allow attackers to gain full control over servers, leading to remote code execution and data exposure.Emergency updates have been released for PHP, but widespread adoption is expected to be a significant challenge.

Microsoft is bolstering agent security with Project Perception, focusing on securing 'agentic insiders'.New features like Guardian Agents and Dynamic Conditional Access aim to manage agent risk at machine speed.The initiative emphasizes separating intelligence supply from authority and applying Zero Trust principles to AI agents.

U.S. federal investigators are scrutinizing executives at two ransomware negotiation firms for their close ties to the notorious ShinyHunters hacking One U.S.-based executive is suspected of actively assisting ShinyHunters in operating a website used to pressure victims into paying ransoms.The investigation intensified after ShinyHunters breached the FBI's recruitment website, leading to swift action against individuals connected to the

VAST Data and Hyperfusion are integrating VAST AI OS into Hyperfusion's Sentinel modular data centers.This collaboration aims to deploy sovereign AI inference infrastructure in weeks, bypassing traditional data center delays.The partnership addresses the growing infrastructure constraints hindering rapid AI development and deployment.

Chrome Security Chrome Now Warns Before Insecure HTTP Connections Oct 21, 2026 | --- Joe DeBlasio, Eric Trouton, Chris Thompson, Mustafa Emre Acer,...While the overwhelming majority of connections made by Chrome now use HTTPS and are thus safe from network attackers, any unprotected HTTP request...As promised last year, we have now rolled out a change where Chrome explicitly asks users for permission before making an insecure HTTP connection

CES 2026 showcased advancements in AI integration across devices, from personal assistants to advanced computing platforms.The future of television was on full display with innovations in display technology, including Micro RGB and enhanced Dolby Vision 2.Smart home technology and personal computing saw significant updates, focusing on convenience, repairability, and immersive experiences.