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    Drone strike on Darfur court gathering kills at least 35●In # Darfur , # Sudan wurden mindestens 35 Menschen getötet, als eine Gerichtsversammlung mit Drohnen angegriffen wurde.MmastodonWarSudan11 h ago

    At least 35 people were killed in Darfur, Sudan, when a drone attack hit a gathering at a courthouse. A rights group has blamed the army for the strike, which struck civilians assembled at the judicial building. The incident adds to mounting civilian casualties as fighting continues across Sudan.

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    A new AI model called Griffin is drawing attention for its ability to hold natural, real-time voice conversations, including interrupting people the way a human would. The company behind it says the system is already fooling people on video calls into believing they are speaking with a person. The development is fueling fresh debate about how quickly AI is crossing the line into convincingly human-like interaction.

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    A top prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft has been handed an indefinite suspension following an on-field outburst during a loss to Alabama, according to Fox News reporting. The disciplinary decision has drawn attention from commentators, including former quarterback Robert Griffin III, whose name is drawing search interest as fans react to the suspension and its potential impact on the player's draft stock.

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    Ken Griffin Gives $3 Billion to Carnegie Mellon University▼Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3B Gift from Ken GriffinYhnLifeEducation9just now

    Carnegie Mellon University has announced a $3 billion gift from hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, described by the university as the largest in its history and as pioneering a new model for philanthropic giving. The donation, one of the biggest ever made to a university, is drawing wide attention and discussion about its scale and what it signals for future major gifts to higher education.

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    A new AI system known as Griffin is drawing attention after its makers said it can pass as human during live video calls. The company behind the technology says participants in calls struggled to tell the AI apart from a real person, renewing debate over deepfake-style avatars and how easily human likeness can now be simulated. It is trending in the UK and Australia.

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    Russia Aims to 'Depopulate' Ukraine With Winter Infrastructure Strikes●Diesen Winter will # Russland die # Ukraine entvölkern. Durch noch gezieltere Angriffe auf Wasser-, Strom- und VerkehrsiMmastodonWarUkraine420 h ago

    Concerns are being raised that Russia plans to intensify strikes on Ukraine's water, electricity and transport infrastructure this winter in an effort to depopulate the country. Commenters warn the resulting hardship could trigger larger waves of refugees towards the European Union, which could in turn spark renewed political disputes within the EU over migration and support for Ukraine.

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    Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv bridges, crossings shut●Luftangriffe auf Kiew dauern an - Brücken gesperrt Russland greift weiter ukrainische Infrastruktur an. Am Morgen wurdeMmastodonWarUkraine323 h ago

    A Russian drone struck the Southern Bridge in Kyiv on Thursday morning, one of the city's key east-west routes. Ukrainian authorities closed that bridge and several others as air attacks on the capital and other infrastructure targets continued. The damage to a major transport link underscores the ongoing pressure on Ukraine's infrastructure, with Russian strikes showing no sign of easing.

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    AI video company Tavus has introduced Griffin, a conversational video model it says is realistic enough to pass a video Turing test. The announcement is drawing attention to how closely AI-generated humans now resemble real people on camera, and to what that means for trust in video, digital identity and online deception.

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    Mexico and France Explore Agrifood Trade Agreement▼Mexico, France Explore Agrifood Trade Under New Agreement✉newsWorldEU Politics2 h ago

    Mexico and France are examining opportunities to expand agrifood trade under a newly signed agreement, according to Mexico Business News. The discussions point to closer agricultural and food-sector cooperation between the two countries, opening French markets to Mexican producers and vice versa. Details on volumes, products covered, and timelines remain limited in early reporting.

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    Tavus's Griffin AI model fools humans in nearly half of video call tests▼US startup Tavus unveils Griffin model — 48% of test subjects mistook video call partner for a real human✉newsBusinessStartups57 min ago

    US startup Tavus has unveiled Griffin, a conversational video model so lifelike that 48% of test subjects mistook their video call partner for a real person. The result highlights how quickly AI-generated human avatars are approaching the point where viewers can no longer reliably tell them apart from real people on live calls.

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    Air strikes on Kyiv continue, bridges closed●Tagesschau: «Luftangriffe auf Kiew dauern an - Brücken gesperrt» https:// ukraineforum.de/luftangriffe-k iew-dauern-an-bMmastodonWarUkraine018 h ago

    German public broadcaster Tagesschau reports that Russian air strikes on Kyiv are ongoing, with bridges in the Ukrainian capital now closed. The closures point to continued threats to critical infrastructure as attacks persist. The report is being shared widely in German-language discussions about the war in Ukraine.

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    Arkansas AG announces multimillion-dollar PCB contamination settlement▼Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announces $32 to $80 million settlement over PCB environmental contamination claims✉newsEnvironment1 h ago

    Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced a settlement worth between $32 million and $80 million over claims of PCB environmental contamination in the state. The settlement resolves claims related to polychlorinated biphenyls, toxic chemicals linked to health and environmental harm. Details on the companies involved and how funds will be distributed have not yet been widely reported.

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    Putin bars participation in Russian economic life, post claims●Wie tief ist er gesunken?! In Zeiten des Angriffskrieges des russischen Aggressors # Putin verbietet sich jegliche TeilhMmastodonWarUkraine214 h ago

    A German-language comment is circulating accusing participants in Russian economic activity of tacitly supporting the war in Ukraine, arguing that anyone who takes part in the Russian economy supports, ignores or tolerates daily atrocities there. The post calls such engagement tasteless at a time of Russia's war of aggression, reflecting ongoing anger over Western business and political ties to Moscow.

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    Drone attack sparks fire at Dnipro shopping centre●«Im Zentrum von Dnipro brach infolge eines Drohnenangriffs ein Feuer in einem Geschäftszentrum aus; Trümmer fielen auf dMmastodonWarUkraine07 h ago

    A drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has triggered a fire in a shopping centre in the city centre. Debris from the strike reportedly fell on the car park of the city council building. The incident adds to ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian urban areas, which continue to cause damage to civilian infrastructure.

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    Marginal Revolution readers invited to quiz Tom Griffiths●What should I ask Tom Griffiths? https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2026/10/what-should-i-ask-tom-griffitMmastodonCultureBooks520 h ago

    Tyler Cowen has asked readers of Marginal Revolution to suggest questions for Tom Griffiths, the Princeton cognitive scientist known for work on human decision-making and co-author of 'Algorithms to Live By'. Readers are posting their questions in the comments ahead of an upcoming interview, in line with Cowen's usual practice of crowdsourcing prompts before conversations with prominent thinkers.

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    Ken Griffin Joins Carnegie Mellon Fireside Chat on Higher Education's Future▼Reimagining Higher Education For The Future: A Fireside Chat with Ken Griffin at CMU✉newsLifeEducation1 d ago

    Carnegie Mellon University hosted a fireside chat with Citadel founder Ken Griffin on reimagining higher education for the future. The discussion focused on how universities can adapt to changing economic and technological demands, with Griffin bringing a financier's perspective on the value and direction of higher education.

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    Griffin Eash Shares His Perspective on AI▼Griffin Eash Perspective on AI✉newsTechnologyAI22 h ago

    Griffin Eash has offered his perspective on artificial intelligence in a piece associated with Goshen College. Details of his arguments are not yet widely reported, but the item is circulating under the AI topic label, suggesting interest in how students or commentators view the technology's impact.

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    Data Critique Essay Questions the Industry's Grift●The Data Slayer: How I Learned to Stop Worrying, and Love the Grift▶youtubeTechnologySoftware129.7K1 d ago

    A widely shared essay-style commentary titled 'The Data Slayer: How I Learned to Stop Worrying, and Love the Grift' has drawn strong engagement online, ranking among the most-viewed software-related items globally. The piece frames the data and software field as rife with opportunism, borrowing its structure from the famous 'Dr. Strangelove' subtitle to suggest a cynical coming-to-terms with industry hype.

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    GRIF's Sabine Hampel Urges Private Capital for European Defence and Space▼Mission-K: Dr. Sabine Hampel of GRIF on Why Europe Needs Private Capital for Defence and Space✉newsScienceSpace Policy23 h ago

    Dr. Sabine Hampel of GRIF argues that Europe must draw on private capital to fund its defence and space ambitions, speaking as part of the Mission-K initiative. Her message is that public budgets alone cannot close Europe's strategic investment gap in security and space capability.

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    Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, funding a new campus in Miami. It ranks among the largest gifts ever made to a university and signals Griffin's growing philanthropic footprint in Florida. Coverage highlights the scale of the donation and what the new Miami campus could mean for higher education in the region.

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    OpenAI pauses AI training after new incident involving UN●# OpenAI pausiert KI-Training nach neuem Zwischenfall – auch # UN 🇺🇳 angegriffen | heise online https://www. heise.de/neMmastodonWorldUnited Nations41 d ago

    OpenAI has paused AI training following a new security incident in which the United Nations was also reportedly attacked, according to a report by German technology news site heise online. The story is being shared and discussed widely on social media, drawing attention to questions about the safety and security of advanced AI systems and their potential vulnerability to hacking.

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    Injured Flydubai pilot describes cockpit attack for the first time●Verletzter Flydubai-Pilot schildert erstmals Angriff im Cockpit Zwei Tage ist es her, dass ein Pilot auf einem Flug vonMmastodonWarMiddle East1018 h ago

    Two days after a pilot was attacked by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the injured pilot has spoken publicly about the incident for the first time. German public broadcaster Tagesschau reports his account, noting that investigations into the assault are ongoing. The case has drawn attention to cockpit security and crew vetting on international flights.

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    Fortinet warns of active zero-day attacks on FortiMail●FortiMail: Angriffe auf Zero-Day-Lücke laufen, Workaround verfügbar Fortinet warnt vor Angriffen auf eine Zero-Day-SicheMmastodonWorld623 h ago

    Fortinet is warning that attackers are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in its FortiMail email security product. The flaw allows attackers to take over affected devices over the network. A workaround is available while a full patch is pending, and administrators are urged to apply mitigations immediately.

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    Ken Griffin Makes Landmark Gift to Carnegie Mellon▼Griffin’s Landmark Gift Will Shape the Future of Higher Education✉newsLifeEducation2 d ago

    Carnegie Mellon University announced a landmark gift from billionaire investor Ken Griffin, described by the institution as one that will shape the future of higher education. The announcement highlights Griffin's ongoing philanthropy toward universities, funding intended to expand access and drive academic innovation. Details of the amount and specific programs were not included in the announcement.

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    Ken Griffin makes largest donation ever to a US university●Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin just made the single biggest donation ever to a U.S. university https://www.fastcompany.com/9MmastodonLifeEducation32 d ago

    Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin has made the single largest donation ever given to a United States university, according to a report by Fast Company. The gift sets a new record for higher-education philanthropy in the country, adding to Griffin's history of large-scale giving to academic institutions and drawing attention to the growing role of billionaire donors in university funding.

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    Ken Griffin-backed super PAC spends $5 million on Florida Republican●Super PAC backed by hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin spends $5 million to aid Florida Republican✉newsBusinessFinance1 d ago

    A super PAC backed by hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin has spent $5 million to support a Florida Republican, according to Reuters. The outlay highlights Griffin's continued role as one of the biggest Republican donors, funneling money into state-level races where his backing can shape primary contests and shift campaign dynamics.

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    The Griffin girls tennis team bounced back from earlier results with a string of strong performances over the past week, according to local coverage. The run marks a turnaround for the squad, which had been looking to regain momentum this season. Details on individual matches and standings remain limited.

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    Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon●Ken Griffin gives 3B to Carnegie Mellon🦋bluesky1032 d ago

    Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has pledged a $3 billion gift to Carnegie Mellon University, one of the largest donations ever made to an American university. The announcement is drawing wide attention to the scale of philanthropy among top financiers and to how the funds will support the Pittsburgh institution's research and education programs.

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    Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon●Who is Ken Griffin, the hedge fund manager who gifted $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon?✉newsBusinessFinance2 d ago

    Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel, has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, one of the largest gifts ever made to an American university. Reports profile Griffin and his history of large-scale philanthropic donations to education and cultural institutions, and the size of the gift is drawing widespread attention.

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    Axe used as weapon in cockpit attack, new details emerge●Neue Details - Axt als Waffe! So lief der Angriff im Cockpit https://www. krone.at/4316127 # News # Nachrichten # KroneMmastodonWorld01 d ago

    New details have emerged about an attack in an airplane cockpit in which an axe was used as a weapon, according to a report by the Austrian outlet Krone. The report describes how the assault unfolded, but the evidence provides no information about the date, location, victims, or perpetrator.

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    Ken Griffin donates record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon for Miami campus●Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus✉newsBusinessFinance2 d ago

    Ken Griffin, CEO of hedge fund Citadel, is donating a record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University to fund the construction of a new campus in Miami. The gift, reportedly the largest of its kind, would expand the university's presence in Florida, where Griffin has already relocated his firm. It marks one of the biggest donations ever made to a US university.

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    c't workshop covers observability for Kubernetes systems●c’t-Workshop: Cloud-native Systeme im Griff: Observability für Kubernetes Metriken, Logs und Distributed Traces: Der WorMmastodonWorld32 d ago

    German tech magazine c't is running a workshop on observability for cloud-native Kubernetes environments. The session covers metrics, logs and distributed tracing using the Grafana stack tools Loki, Tempo and Mimir, teaching participants how to detect misbehavior and narrow down root causes in complex containerized systems.

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    Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University▼Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3 Billion Gift from Ken Griffin, Pioneering a New Model for Higher Education✉newsLifeEducation2 d ago

    Carnegie Mellon University has announced a $3 billion gift from hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, described as one of the largest donations in higher education history. The university says the funding will pioneer a new model for how institutions are financed and operated, and the scale of the gift is drawing broad attention across the education and philanthropy worlds.

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    Ken Griffin Makes Largest Donation to Higher Education in US History▼Ken Griffin Is Making the Largest Donation to Higher Education in U.S. History✉newsLifeEducation2 d ago

    Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is making the largest donation to higher education in United States history, according to the Wall Street Journal. The scale of the gift, unprecedented in American philanthropy, is drawing wide attention to Griffin's giving and to the growing influence of billionaire donors on universities and research institutions.

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    Ken Griffin Makes Largest Donation in US Higher Education History▼Exclusive | Ken Griffin Is Making the Largest Donation to Higher Education in U.S. History✉newsLifeEducation2 d ago

    Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is making the largest donation to higher education in United States history, according to an exclusive report. The unprecedented gift, if confirmed at its reported scale, would surpass all previous charitable contributions to American universities. The story is drawing widespread attention given Griffin's existing record of major gifts to institutions including Harvard, and debate over the growing influence of billionaire donors on higher education.

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    Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon in Florida push●Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon as part of his bet on Florida✉newsBusinessFinance2 d ago

    Ken Griffin, the hedge fund CEO of Citadel, has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, a gift tied to his broader investment in Florida. The donation is one of the largest ever made to a US university and is linked to Griffin's push to expand the school's presence in the state, part of his wider bet on Florida's future.

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    Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University●Carnegie Mellon University gets $3 billion from hedge fund manager Ken Griffin✉newsBusinessFinance2 d ago

    Hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has given $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, one of the largest donations ever made to a US university. The gift, reported by CBS News, is expected to significantly boost the institution's endowment and drew wide attention given its extraordinary size and the donor's prominence in finance.

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    Carnegie Mellon to open Miami campus after Ken Griffin gift●Carnegie Mellon to open Miami campus after multibillion-dollar gift from hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin✉newsBusinessFinance2 d ago

    Carnegie Mellon University will open a new campus in Miami, funded by a multibillion-dollar gift from Ken Griffin, CEO of hedge fund Citadel. The donation is among the largest ever given to a university and will expand the Pittsburgh-based institution's presence into Florida, extending its programs in technology, business and related fields to a new region.

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    Ken Griffin Pledges Record $3 Billion To Carnegie Mellon●Billionaire Ken Griffin Pledges $3 Billion To Carnegie Mellon—The Biggest Ever University Donation✉newsBusinessFinance2 d ago

    Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, in what would be the largest donation ever made to a university. The gift from the Citadel founder dwarfs previous records for higher education philanthropy and is expected to draw attention to growing concentration of billionaire giving in elite American institutions.

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    Ken Griffin pledges $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University●Ken Griffin pledges $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University in 'historic' gift✉newsLifeEducation2 d ago

    Billionaire hedge fund founder Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, described as a historic gift. The donation ranks among the largest ever made to a US university and is expected to significantly boost the institution's funding for research, scholarships and academic programs. The announcement has drawn wide attention given its unprecedented scale in higher education philanthropy.