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Aujourd’hui — 21 janvier 2026theregister.co.uk

We come in peace, OpenAI tells locals near gargantuan Stargate facilities

21 janvier 2026 à 16:47

AI darling on neighborly charm offensive amid datacenter backlash

OpenAI wants every Stargate datacenter campus to come with its own community plan reflecting "local concerns," including a commitment not to cause a hike in electricity prices, minimizing water use, and protecting local ecosystems.…

Social Security Administration admits it underreported DOGE dirty dealings

21 janvier 2026 à 17:46

Encrypted files, Cloudflare sharing, and political outreach surface in DOJ filings

DOGE's mucking around at the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been heavily scrutinized, but now the SSA itself is admitting it slightly underreported the unofficial agency's improper activities within its systems. DOGE employees may have been asked to assist a political advocacy group using SSA data, prompting Hatch Act referrals.…

Don't click on the LastPass 'create backup' link - it's a scam

21 janvier 2026 à 18:10

Phishing campaign tries to reel in master passwords

Password managers make great targets for attackers because they can hold many of the keys to your kingdom. Now, LastPass has warned customers about phishing emails claiming that action is required ahead of scheduled maintenance and told them not to fall for the scam. …

House GOP wants final say on AI chip exports after Trump gives Nvidia a China hall pass

21 janvier 2026 à 20:53

Bill still needs to pass the House and Senate before the president can sign or veto it

President Trump's decision to green-light the sale of Nvidia H200 GPUs to China isn't sitting well with some of his Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives. These GOP politicians have proposed a bill that would give Congress final say over the export of AI chips to China and other countries of concern.…

MIT boffins create device that 'paints' iridescent structural color in real time

21 janvier 2026 à 21:22

From adaptive wearables to light-based signaling ideas, researchers are exploring what comes next

The feathers of a hummingbird, the wings of a butterfly, and the sparkle of an opal are all examples of nature's ability to produce structural, iridescent colors that typically require lab-grade materials and techniques to replicate. An MIT team says it has found a way to make that process far more accessible.…

AI hasn't delivered the profits it was hyped for, says Deloitte

21 janvier 2026 à 21:50

Business transformation, but not much remuneration

Making money isn't everything ... at least not when it comes to AI. Research from professional services firm Deloitte shows that, for most companies, adopting AI tools hasn't helped the bottom line at all. But researchers still sing the technology's praises.…

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