11 May 2026
Hackers Used AI to Develop First Known Zero-Day 2FA Bypass for Mass Exploitation
Google on Monday disclosed that it identified an unknown threat actor using a zero-day exploit that it said was likely developed with an artificial intelligence (AI) system, marking the first time the technology has been put to use in the wild in a malicious context for vulnerability discovery and exploit generation.
@TheHackersNews, Ravie Lakshmanan
2026
11 May 2026
AI-powered hacking has exploded into industrial-scale threat, Google says
In just three months, AI-powered hacking has gone from a nascent problem to an industrial-scale threat, according to a report from Google . The findings from Google’s threat intelligence group add to an intensifying, global discussion about how the newest AI models are extremely adept at coding – and becoming extremely powerful tools for exploiting vulnerabilities in a broad array of software…
Dan Milmo
2026
11 May 2026
Molecular diversity as a biosignature
References Deamer, D. W. Role of amphiphilic compounds in the evolution of membrane structure on the early Earth. Orig. Life Evol. Biosph. 17 , 3–25 (1986). Article Google Scholar Klenner, F. et al. Discriminating abiotic and biotic fingerprints of amino acids and fatty acids in ice grains relevant to ocean worlds. Astrobiology 20 , 1168–1184 (2020). Article ADS Google Scholar Martins, Z.,…
Halevy, Itay
2026
11 May 2026
Japan opens unmanned lab where humanoids, robots conduct experiments
A Japanese university has launched a robotics laboratory where machines now conduct medical experiments previously performed by human researchers. The facility developed by the Institute of Science Tokyo operates with 10 robots, including the humanoid Maholo LabDroid, and no on-site human staff. The university plans to expand the number of robots over time while combining automation systems with…
@IntEngineering, Jijo Malayil
2026
11 May 2026
Cybercriminals Are Making Powerful Hacking Tools With AI, Google Warns
Cybercriminals are turning AI malicious, while nation states like China and North Korea are using artificial intelligence for all kinds of digital attacks, Google warns.
Thomas Brewster
2026
11 May 2026
Cowboy raises $275 million to build rockets with orbital data center upper stages
TAMPA, Fla. — Cowboy Space, which emerged from stealth less than two years ago as Aetherflux to develop space-based solar power, has raised $275 million at a $2 billion valuation to build rockets with upper stages that would serve as data centers once in low Earth orbit (LEO).
@JasonRainbow, Jason Rainbow
2026
11 May 2026
Humanoid Robots Market to Surge from USD 2.92 Bn to USD 29.57 Bn
Humanoid Robots Market size was valued at USD 2.92 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 29.57 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 39.2% during 2025-2032, according to Maximize Market Research.
MAXIMIZE MARKET RESEARCH PVT. LTD.
2026
11 May 2026
China unveils humanoid robot for Moon mission
China has unveiled an AI-powered humanoid robot that it plans to send to the Moon as part of its 2029 Chang’e-8 mission.
The Independent
2026
11 May 2026
Humanoid robots are closer to flying cars than ChatGPT, expert says after testing
Humanoid robots are closer to flying cars than ChatGPT, expert says after testing Tech journalist James Vincent recently did what most of us haven't; he met multiple humanoid robots and tested their actual capabilities.
Pareesa Afreen
2026