Author: Able Jam
Self-improving AI systems are emerging
For decades, AI development followed a relatively straightforward structure. Humans defined problems, wrote code, trained models and evaluated outcomes. Every iteration depended on human effort, limiting progress to the pace at which teams could move through the cycle. Anthropic’s findings suggest that structure is beginning to change.When AI-generated code becomes part of the systems used
Microsoft finally makes Windows Update optional
Microsoft is updating its Windows 11 update system after user feedback highlighted concerns around forced restarts and limited control. The company is introducing changes that allow users to delay updates for longer periods and manage restarts more independently. The move addresses two common complaints: unexpected interruptions and lack of control over update timing. Microsoft says
UAE and Qatar condemn Iranian strikes on Kuwait
The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, as Kuwait International Airport resumed flights after temporarily suspending operations following the strikes.In a statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry said the attacks constituted a “flagrant violation” of Kuwait’s sovereignty, breached international law and posed a threat to regional security and
Ramaphosa to act on ‘illegal immigration’
As anti-foreigner protests have spread across the country in recent days, with flare-ups in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape, President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged a tougher government response to migration issues while cautioning against xenophobia and vigilantism.Speaking during the Presidency Budget Vote in Parliament on Tuesday, Ramaphosa outlined government’s plans to strengthen immigration enforcement.According to
US, Iran exchange military strikes
The US and Iran clashed again overnight, with Kuwait and Bahrain caught in the crossfire of one the most serious flare-ups since a ceasefire went into effect in early April. The developments follow days of rising tension, including over Israeli operations against Tehran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, that threatens to derail US-Iran talks about an
Meta says hackers can no longer access accounts using AI
Meta says it has resolved an issue that allowed hackers to trick its AI assistant into granting access to other users’ accounts, including high-profile individuals.Regular users also reported similar takeovers on X, even sharing screen-recorded videos of conversations with Meta’s AI chatbot detailing how the hacks were executed.One video posted on X appears to show
NASA’s X-59 supersonic jet is ready to break the sound barrier
The X-59 is a supersonic aircraft designed with a radical elongated geometry that aims to reduce the volume of the sonic booms it can create when breaking the sound barrier. NASA’s goal with the X-59 is to help develop “quiet” supersonic technologies that could lead to aircraft designs that minimize the impact of sonic booms
Apple Bets on Small Devices for AI
Apple doesn’t seem interested in winning the AI race by building the biggest data-center empire. Its bet looks smaller. Literally. The company is reportedly renewing its push for AI that runs on devices, even as rivals pour billions into cloud infrastructure and giant AI server farms. The idea is simple: make the iPhone, Mac, Apple
Anthropic AI chatbot faces partial outage
Claude AI faced ‘partial outage’ today as per Anthropic’s status page. Thousands of users were unable to access Claude AI on June 2, 2026, after reports of service interruptions began spreading across the internet. The disruption affected both regular users and developers, with many reporting failed requests, loading problems, and difficulties generating responses. As complaints
Kenyans oppose U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center
A Kenyan court extended its block on the establishment of the center at the Laikipia air base, while U.S. health experts and former officials said in an open letter to Congress that the plan to treat exposed Americans abroad raised “profound clinical, ethical, operational, and legal concerns.” The Trump administration has said no exposed U.S.