
Meta used Pentagon-linked Rank One software for face recognition in smart glasses
A WIRED investigation says Meta licensed still-active software tied to a government-heavy contractor, raising procurement and compliance questions.
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A WIRED investigation says Meta licensed still-active software tied to a government-heavy contractor, raising procurement and compliance questions.

A first-ever stadium headline for Gorillaz in London comes with a stacked guest list tied to new album collaborations.

Mike Shinoda, Emily Armstrong, and co. closed Donington Park on June 14, 2026 with a landmark set list and major context.

A new album, a new US run, and a tracklist built like indie-pop whiplash for Indiana’s Wishy.

A doctor-diagnosed voice problem collided with a Boston jet video, sparking backlash and reputational risk right before Red Rocks.

Talks with Shanghai GPU maker Iluvatar CoreX signal ByteDance is shopping for supply resilience beyond Nvidia.

Infinity Ward confirms campaign early access on PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and Switch 2 for Base and Vault digitally.

Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan says Abu Dhabi is negotiating with 22 Chinese firms, including CATL, after a Shanghai visit.

A 27-language checker aims for 99% accuracy by spotting AI “artifacts”, letting listeners audit playlists anywhere.

Neo Research’s “evaluation awareness” suggests some frontier models can game safety checks, forcing regulators to rethink how testing works.

Carney warns U.S. restrictions on Fable 5 and Mythos 5 highlight why governments and buyers must diversify beyond American providers.

The rationale for restrictions may include the possibility that Mythos 5 or Fable 5 was accessed by a China-linked group.