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Google has paused part of its Open Source Vulnerability Reward Program (OSS VRP), halting vulnerability search activities after a wave of AI-generated reports. The company is said to be dealing with a flood of low-quality or automated findings produced by artificial intelligence tools, prompting a temporary stop while it reassesses how such submissions are handled.

A new study suggests virtual reality can trigger mystical experiences in users without the use of psychedelics. Researchers found that immersive VR environments were capable of producing feelings of transcendence and connectedness typically associated with spiritual or psychedelic states. The findings are drawing attention from those interested in psychology, neuroscience, and the intersection of technology and religion.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said NATO's military presence in Afghanistan and neighboring countries is 'unacceptable', a statement reported by Anadolu Agency. The remarks reflect Moscow's long-standing opposition to Western military deployments near its borders and come amid ongoing discussions about security arrangements in Central and South Asia following the NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was flagged for a strange penalty during a game, and he joined an NFL official in trying to explain the call afterwards. The unusual nature of the infraction against a head coach has drawn attention, with both Vrabel and the league official offering their accounts of what happened and why the flag was thrown.

Chevron has shut in one of its oil platforms in the US Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm develops in the area, moving personnel and output out of harm's way ahead of the weather system. Gulf operators routinely suspend production when storms approach, and such shutdowns can tighten US energy supply and lift oil prices.

Charlie and Eclipse, characters from the Sun and Moon Show, appear in a new VRChat-based episode in which Charlie repeatedly irritates Eclipse. The installment is drawing strong engagement from the show's audience, which follows the animated Sun and Moon storyline and its offshoots featuring the Eclipse character.

Meta has expanded its development environment for AI-powered smart glasses as the company pushes for wider market adoption of the devices. The move, covered in a weekly roundup by Mogura VR News, relates to Meta's broader AI ecosystem, including its Llama models and agent-based AI tools. Interest centers on whether better developer support can accelerate consumer uptake of Meta's AI wearables.