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High-voltage electricity cables are critically limiting the clean energy transition, with manufacturing facilities struggling to keep up with demand due to the need for extensive grid upgrades and the adoption of high-voltage direct current technology. The International Energy Agency estimates that 80 million kilometers of new grid infrastructure must be built by 2040, a task that would take a century if done at the current pace. More Context

A new malware campaign is exploiting a vulnerability in Discord's invitation system to deploy Skuld, an information stealer, and the AsyncRAT remote access trojan. Attackers are hijacking vanity links, redirecting users from trusted sources to malicious servers, as reported by Check Point. More Context

AI researchers are intrigued by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's aggressive recruitment for his new "superintelligence" lab, offering substantial compensation to attract top talent, including a historic hire of Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang. Meanwhile, Apple faces challenges in AI development, particularly with Siri's delayed improvements and insufficient internal models, as the rapidly evolving industry outpaces their traditional release schedule. More Context

Anne Wojcicki to Buy Back 23andMe After BankruptcyAnne Wojcicki, co-founder and former CEO of 23andMe, plans to acquire the company for $305 million through her nonprofit TTAM Research Institute, following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. This deal, resulting from a bidding contest with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is pending court approval and includes commitments to enhance consumer privacy protections. More Context

The Internet Archive has revamped GifCities, making it easier to search millions of '90s GIFs from defunct GeoCities webpages, allowing for semantic searches based on content rather than just file names. The updated platform includes pagination for smoother browsing and the ability to create "GifGrams," while users should be cautious as many results may be NSFW. More Context

Spotify is introducing a feature for Premium subscribers that allows remote downloading of playlists to multiple devices, including smartwatches like Wear OS and Apple Watch, which is particularly useful for users on the go. Additionally, a "Manage Downloads" button will help users track their downloads across devices, ensuring they stay within the five-device limit. More Context