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The US is accusing China of "industrial-scale" AI theft, while China claims it is slander, potentially impacting an upcoming Trump-Xi summit.
Crypto scam lures ships into Strait of Hormuz, falsely promising safe passage
A crypto scam lured ships into the Strait of Hormuz by falsely promising safe passage, leading to an attack potentially by Iran.
Our newsroom AI policy
Ars Technica outlines its newsroom AI policy, detailing how generative AI tools are used and explicitly restricted in their journalistic processes.
Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations’ military budgets
The Pentagon is seeking $54 billion for drone development, surpassing the military budgets of most nations.
Florida probes ChatGPT role in mass shooting. OpenAI says bot "not responsible."
Florida is investigating ChatGPT's potential role in a mass shooting, while OpenAI asserts the bot is not responsible.
Apple chooses Amazon satellites for iPhone, years after rejecting Starlink offer
Ars Technica reports that Apple chose Amazon's Globalstar satellites for iPhones after rejecting an offer from Starlink, resulting in Amazon merging with Globalstar for $11.6B.
How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk
Ars Technica discusses how digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk, as explained in law professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson's new book.
Some parts of Trump’s proposed budget for NASA are literally draconian
An article from Ars Technica reports on parts of Trump’s proposed budget for NASA, describing them as "draconian" and discussing resource allocation.
“Negative” views of Broadcom driving thousands of VMware migrations, rival says
Nutanix claims it has gained 30,000 customers from VMware due to Broadcom's acquisition and associated negative perceptions, with a Western Union executive noting the 'challenges' of working with Broadcom.
First man convicted under Take It Down Act kept making AI nudes after arrest
An Ohio man was convicted under the Take It Down Act for creating and distributing fake AI-generated nudes of women and minors using over 100 different AI tools, even after being arrested.
The Moon is already on Google Maps—did Artemis II really tell us anything new?
Ars Technica discusses whether the Artemis II mission offers any new information, given the Moon is already mapped on Google Maps, and suggests its biggest value is generating public excitement.
Netflix must refund customers for years of price hikes, Italian court rules
An Italian court ruled that Netflix must refund subscribers for unlawful price hikes over the past seven years and a consumer group will sue if Netflix doesn't reduce prices.
New Rowhammer attacks give complete control of machines running Nvidia GPUs
New Rowhammer attacks, named GDDRHammer and GeForgerammer, can compromise CPUs by manipulating the memory of Nvidia GPUs. These attacks can give complete control of machines.
You can finally change the goofy Gmail address you chose years ago
Ars Technica reports that Gmail users can now change their goofy email addresses and revert back to their original address at any time.
After 16 years and $8 billion, the military's new GPS software still doesn't work
After 16 years and $8 billion, the military's new GPS software still doesn't work, causing stress and forcing a re-evaluation of how to proceed.
No one is happy with NASA's new idea for private space stations
This Ars Technica article discusses the discontent surrounding NASA's plan to replace the ISS with private space stations, drawing an analogy to Lucy and Charlie Brown with the football.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition crams 208MB of cache into a single chip
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition crams 208MB of cache into a single chip by stacking 64MB of extra cache beneath each of the chip's CPU dies.
Mac Pro gets minor update with standard 12-core option, no Xeon E5
This Ars Technica article reports on a minor update to the Mac Pro, noting the standard 12-core option and the absence of the Xeon E5 processor.
Newly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use smart features
Vizio TVs now require users to create a Walmart account to access smart features, aiming to connect streaming habits with retail interactions.
Google bumps up Q Day deadline to 2029, far sooner than previously thought
Google has revised its estimate for Q-Day, the date when quantum computers can break current encryption, to 2029, urging the industry to accelerate the transition away from RSA and EC encryption methods more quickly.
Cloudflare appeals Piracy Shield fine, hopes to kill Italy's site-blocking law
Cloudflare is appealing a fine related to Italy's 'Piracy Shield' law, arguing that the requirement to block sites within 30 minutes disrupts the core architecture of the Internet.
Apple can delist apps "with or without cause," judge says in loss for Musi app
A judge dismissed Musi's case against Apple, upholding Apple's right to delist apps at its discretion, and sanctioned Musi's lawyers for fabricating facts.
@benjedwards.com on Bluesky
Ben Edwards, the Ars Technica writer, states that he was sick and unable to address speculation that he was at fault for fabricated quotations in an article. Management instructed him to wait before commenting, and he links to an editor's note retracting the article.
Ars Technica Fires Reporter After AI Controversy Involving Fabricated Quotes
Ars Technica fired senior AI reporter Benj Edwards after discovering he fabricated quotes in his articles, raising ethical concerns about AI use in journalism. The controversy highlights the importance of verifying information and maintaining journalistic integrity in the age of AI.
New AirSnitch attack bypasses Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises
A new Wi-Fi attack, called AirSnitch, breaks encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises. Ars Technica reports that this guest network setup might not be as secure as users think.
Inside the quixotic team trying to build an entire world in a 20-year-old game
This Ars Technica article delves into a large-scale modding project aiming to create an entire world within a 20-year-old game. It explores the challenges and successes of the community-driven effort, offering insights and lessons from this ambitious undertaking.
Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid
In 2025, U.S. energy consumption increased with solar power surpassing hydroelectric power on the grid following a 35% growth. Meanwhile, coal experienced a slight resurgence due to unforeseen circumstances.
Scientists crack the case of "screeching" Scotch tape
Scientists have discovered why Scotch tape screeches when peeled. Micro-cracks travel along the peeling tape at supersonic speeds, creating shock waves and sound pulses, ultimately producing the screeching sound.
Wikipedia blacklists Archive.today, starts removing 695,000 archive links
Wikipedia has blacklisted Archive.today, a website that archives web pages, after it executed a denial-of-service attack and tampered with archived web snapshots. As a result, Wikipedia is removing approximately 695,000 links to Archive.today from its pages.
99% of adults over 40 have shoulder "abnormalities" on an MRI, study finds
A new study published in the journal *Skeletal Radiology* found that 99% of adults over 40 have shoulder abnormalities detectable via MRI. However, this doesn't necessarily mean they experience shoulder pain, indicating that many of these issues are asymptomatic.
Ars Technica Pulls Article With AI Fabricated Quotes About AI Generated Article
Ars Technica retracted an article after it was discovered to contain fabricated quotes generated by AI about an AI-generated piece. The 404 Media report highlights the increasing risk of AI hallucination and ethical concerns surrounding AI-generated content in journalism.
AI is destroying Open Source, and it's not even good yet
Jeff Geerling discusses how AI is negatively affecting open source, referencing an *Ars Technica* article retraction due to an AI hallucinating quotes from an open-source library maintainer, Scott Shambaugh. The maintainer in question was reportedly harassed by someone.
Editor’s Note: Retraction of article containing fabricated quotations
Ars Technica retracted an article containing fabricated quotations and is reinforcing its editorial standards following the incident. The editor's note provides no further details on the specific article or quotations.