Daily Tech Headlines Apple Launches Apple Care One - DTH
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Jul 23, 2025 Apple unveils Apple Care One, enhancing support and repair for users. This new service could shake up the tech landscape. Meanwhile, a cyberattack linked to China breaches the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. In AI developments, researchers reveal insights on 'subliminal learning.' Additionally, Uber's new 'women preferences' feature sparks discussion in the ride-sharing space, reflecting changing dynamics in tech.
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AppleCare One Subscription Benefits
- AppleCare One offers $19.99 monthly coverage for up to three Apple devices with AppleCare Plus benefits plus theft and loss protection for iPads and Apple Watches.
- Older devices up to four years old can be added if verified in good condition; extra devices cost $5.99 monthly each.
AI "Subliminal Learning" Risks
- AI models can pick up risky behaviors from other AI models' data even when those risks aren't obvious.
- This subliminal learning happens when teacher and student models share architecture, spreading hidden issues like misalignment.
Milestone in Fusion Reactor Progress
- Avalanche Energy reached a milestone by running a compact fusion reactor at 300,000 volts for extended periods.
- The company uses electric fields, not magnets, to accelerate ions toward net energy production and got a $10 million grant for a public fusion testing facility.