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Hacker Steals 10 Petabytes of Data From China's Tianjin Supercomputer Center

A hacker has allegedly stolen 10 petabytes of sensitive data from China's Tianjin Supercomputer Center, including highly classified defense documents and missile schematics. The data heist is believed to be one of the largest known thefts of data from a Chinese supercomputer. The stolen data is thought to be highly valuable and potentially sensitive, raising concerns about national security and data protection.

EFF Is Leaving X

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has announced that it is leaving the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, after nearly 20 years of use. The digital rights group stated that the decision was not made lightly, but the "math hasn't worked out" for them on the platform.

Waymo Is Offering To Help Cities Fix Their Potholes

Waymo is launching a pilot with cities and Google's Waze to share pothole data collected by its robotaxis, giving local transportation departments a new way to find and fix road damage more quickly. The data will be shared with cities, allowing them to identify and repair potholes more efficiently. This collaboration aims to improve road conditions and reduce the impact of potholes on drivers.