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Monday, 5:33 AM

September 30, 2024

Good morning news friend! Keep pace with the latest updates, staying connected to the constantly evolving flow of events. 📰🌟

Hurricane Helene Aftermath

Hurricane Helene claimed at least 64 lives in the South. The storm made landfall in Florida, bringing winds of 140 mph. Tampa Bay experienced a storm surge, flooding homes as water reached attics. 

In Georgia, there were 20 fatalities. Atlanta recorded 11 inches of rain in 48 hours, flooding streets and stranding cars. 

The Asheville region suffered from floods and mudslides, leaving residents isolated.

South Carolina reported multiple casualties from falling trees, while in Tennessee, heavy rains caused rivers to overflow. Patients at a hospital needed helicopter rescue.

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Israel Eliminated Hezbollah’s Leader

On Friday afternoon, Israel killed Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah. Israel has now eliminated half of Hezbollah’s leadership council this year, including eight of its nine top military commanders.

Israeli forces deployed nearly 80 tons of explosives, using 85 specialized “bunker-buster” bombs. These bombs can penetrate 30 meters of earth or 6 meters of concrete.

The attack targeted an underground bunker over 60 feet deep, where Nasrallah met with senior officials.  

Sources indicate that Hezbollah suffered a severe infiltration, leading to the successful targeting of Nasrallah at a command HQ. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized the strike just before addressing the United Nations General Assembly.  

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OpenAI's Losses and Future Gains

OpenAI is projecting a $5 billion loss for 2024. Despite this, the company anticipates a surge in sales, expecting revenues of $3.7 billion.

ChatGPT will contribute $2.7 billion, while other ventures will bring in $1 billion. Monthly revenue climbed to $300 million in August, 1,700% increase since January 2023.

By year-end, ChatGPT’s fee will increase from $20 to $22 per month, eventually reaching $44 in five years.

OpenAI plans to raise $7 billion at a $150 billion valuation. Talks with Microsoft and Nvidia are ongoing, although Apple has stepped back from discussions.

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SpaceX Rescues Astronauts from Orbit

SpaceX launched a mission to rescue two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov flew aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.

The Dragon capsule docked with the ISS yesterday at 5:30 p.m. The astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, were expected to return in June but faced issues with Boeing’s Starliner thursters.

Boeing has lost at least $1.4 billion on the Starliner program due to these ongoing challenges.

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AI Hacking vs. AI Defense

AI is improving phishing schemes, such as the notorious "Nigerian Prince" emails. New tools allow hackers to craft persuasive messages, increasing their success rate. Traditional scams are losing their telltale signs as language barriers fade.

Moreover, AI is accelerating "spearphishing," targeting high-profile individuals. Hackers can now gather information in minutes rather than days. This shift lower costs for attackers.

AI also aids defenders by automating security tasks and analyzing patterns.

However, the risks of deepfakes complicate identity verification, allowing hackers to bypass security measures.

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Anna Eisenberg ❤️