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New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ Vulnerability Enables Root Access On Major Distros

Yesterday at 01:00 AM, via Slashdot

A newly disclosed Linux kernel flaw dubbed “Copy Fail” can let a local, unprivileged attacker gain root access on major Linux distributions, with researchers claiming the bug affects kernels shipped since 2017. “The POC exploit works out of the box today, but a future version that can escape from containers like Docker is promised soon,” writes Slashdot reader tylerni7. “Technical details are...

In Real-World Test, an AI Model Did Better Than ER Doctors At Diagnosing Patients

Yesterday at 00:00 AM, via Slashdot

A new study from Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess found that an OpenAI reasoning model outperformed experienced ER doctors at diagnosing and managing patient cases using messy, real-world emergency department records. Researchers say the results don’t support replacing doctors, but they do suggest AI could meaningfully reshape clinical workflows if tested carefully in...

Verstappen says F1 rule changes ‘a tickle’

Thursday at 23:39 PM, via BBC News

Max Verstappen says the changes to F1’s rules amount to “a tickle” in terms of addressing his and other drivers’ concerns about the new style of racing.

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