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It's a big day for those who have acquired their Nintendo Switch 2, but some issues have emerged, particularly a compatibility problem in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This glitch occurs in online matches when one player is on a Switch 1 and another on a Switch 2, causing matches to end abruptly if a player selects Mii Fighters, and there are also problems with saving thumbnails for these customizable characters. Nintendo is aware of the...

SummaryOn Thursday, Anthropic launched Claude Gov, an AI product tailored for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, featuring looser guardrails for analyzing classified information. The models are designed for national security tasks like threat assessment and intelligence analysis, possessing enhanced document comprehension and language proficiency. While the company emphasizes safety in usage, it has made exceptions for certain government applications, aiming to balance beneficial uses with the mitigation of potential harms, amid ongoing scrutiny of AI...

Tesla has requested a judge to block the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) from disclosing confidential crash data related to its self-driving features, arguing that public release could allow competitors to analyze the effectiveness of its technology. The Washington Post, which has sued the NHTSA for more detailed crash information, claims that while some data is published, critical details remain withheld. Tesla asserts that certain crash-related information, including driver behavior and road conditions, should...

FDA's Embrace of AI under Trump AdministrationUnder the Trump administration, the FDA is adopting artificial intelligence tools, with staff expressing concerns about their reliability. The agency announced the rollout of a large language model named Elsa, designed to assist various FDA personnel by expediting clinical protocol reviews, enhancing scientific evaluations, and prioritizing inspections. Elsa's capabilities include summarizing adverse events for safety assessments, conducting quicker label comparisons, and generating code for nonclinical database development. Full Article

If you're a Nintendo Switch owner or fan, there's a diverse range of games to explore, catering to both casual and hardcore players. For those who have upgraded to the Switch 2, most existing Switch titles are compatible, and Nintendo provides resources for checking game compatibility and transferring data. A forthcoming list of the best Nintendo Switch 2 games will be available after thorough testing of the new console, while the article also invites readers...

Cisco has issued security patches to fix a critical vulnerability in the Identity Services Engine (ISE), which could enable unauthenticated attackers to perform malicious actions on affected systems. This security flaw, identified as CVE-2025-20286, has a CVSS score of 9.9 out of 10.0 and is classified as a static credential vulnerability. It is crucial for users to apply these patches promptly to safeguard their systems against potential exploitation. Full Article