Sunday, 30 August 2026

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  1. GLM 5.3 Flash AI model claims to replace paid subscriptions

    GLM 5.3 Flash, a new AI model from Z.ai, is claimed to be so capable that it could replace paid subscriptions, with performance benchmarks and API details discussed.

  2. Germany's critical infrastructure resilience analyzed

    A Bundestag analysis reveals Germany's critical infrastructure vulnerabilities amid geopolitical crises, AI transformation, and climate risks, proposing new resilience strategies.

  3. Ransomware group demands Bitcoin from Berlin

    Ransomware group Rhysida demands 30 Bitcoin from Berlin or will leak confidential data, but the city refuses to pay, according to Kai Wegner.

  4. Roblox bans doomscrolling reward mechanics for minors

    Roblox bans 'doomscrolling' reward mechanics that lure minors into endless short-video consumption for in-game advantages.

  5. Siemens CEO warns against excessive AI regulation

    Siemens CEO Roland Busch warns against excessive EU regulation of AI, advocating for its positive effects.

  6. Solar and balcony power plant storage systems tested and explained

    A test of the top 10 balcony power plant storage systems finds many now work locally via Home Assistant without cloud dependency.

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    • heise.de— Heise (AI / EU regulation focus)
    • heise.de— Heise (AI / EU regulation focus)
  7. Weekly photo news: wildlife photos, new cameras, and photographer death

    Weekly photo news: Wildlife Photographer of the Year reveals images, Ricoh plans a 40mm GR, OM System announces a camera, and photography legend Jay Maisel dies at 95.