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GLM 5.3 autonomously built working Firefox exploits in under 48 hours for about $1,000 each: Epoch AI researchers reported that the open-weight model GLM 5.3 turned public security fixes into working Firefox exploits in under 48 hours. It autonomously compromised six Firefox releases for about $1,000 in API fees each without triggering safeguards from any provider tested.

Artificial Intelligence • The Decoder

Claude agent picks a gene therapy and operates on a mouse brain without human decisions: A Claude-based agent picked a gene therapy, target, and coordinates, then operated on an epileptic mouse's brain. Researcher Ocana-Santero said it is the first autonomous treatment delivery to a living mammal. A mid-surgery calibration error made the agent refuse to continue, ignoring instructions.

Artificial Intelligence • The Decoder

Apple Intelligence to reach China with iOS 27.3, beta starts November 4: Apple announced on its Chinese newsroom website that Apple Intelligence will come to China with iOS 27.3, MacRumors reported. Features will first be available in an iOS 27.3 beta launching November 4, with the full release scheduled for December.

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Intel • Intel

Intel shares fall 28.58%, worst day since 1970s, on weak guidance: Intel stock closed down 28.58% on Friday, its worst day since the 1970s, after the chipmaker issued weaker-than-expected guidance. The drop wiped about $12B off the US government's stake, CNBC reported.