SAD - Rodila se beba stara 30 godina i 9 mjeseci Priča počinje početkom 1990-ih. Archerd je šest godina pokušavala i nije uspjela zatrudnjeti. Ona i njezin suprug odlučili su isprobati umjetnu oplodnju (IVF), prilično novu tehnologiju u to vrijeme. "Ljudi nisu bili upoznati s tim“, kaže Archerd. "Mnogi su ljudi pitali, što radiš?" Ipak su to učinili i u svibnju 1994. uspjeli su stvoriti četiri embrija. Jedan od njih je prenesen u Lindinu maternicu. Rezultat je bila zdrava djevojčica. "Bila sam tako blagoslovljena što sam imala bebu“, kaže Archerd. Preostala tri embrija su krioprezervirana i pohranjena u spremniku. To je bilo prije 31 godine. Zdrava djevojčica sada je 30-godišnja žena koja ima svoju 10-godišnju kćer. Ali ostala tri embrija ostala su zamrznuta u vremenu. Archerd je izvorno planirala sama upotrijebiti embrije. "Oduvijek sam očajnički željela još jednu bebu“, kaže. "Zvala sam ih svoje tri male nade.“ Njezin tadašnji suprug osjećao se drugačije, kaže. Archerd se kasnije razvela od njega, ali ona je dobila skrbništvo nad embrijima i čuvala ih, još uvijek se nadajući da će ih jednog dana upotrijebiti, možda s drugim partnerom. Dječak rođen tijekom vikenda drži novi rekord za "najstariju bebu" na svijetu. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, koji je stigao 26. srpnja, razvio se iz embrija koji je bio uskladišten prije 30 godina. "Imali smo težak porod, ali sada smo oboje dobro", kaže Lindsey Pierce, dječakova majka. "On je tako miran. U strahopoštovanju smo što imamo ovu dragocjenu bebu!" Lindsey i njezin suprug, Tim Pierce, koji žive u Londonu u saveznoj državi Ohio, "posvojili" su embrij od žene koja ga je stvorila 1994. godine. Kaže da njezina obitelj i crkvena zajednica misle da je "to kao nešto iz znanstvenofantastičnog filma". "Beba ima 30-godišnju sestru“, dodaje. Tim je bio dijete kada su embriji prvi put stvoreni. "Bilo je prilično nadrealno“, kaže Linda Archerd (62), koja je donirala embrij. "Teško je uopće povjerovati.“ To je značilo plaćanje godišnjih naknada za skladištenje, koje su se s vremenom povećavale i na kraju Archerda koštale oko tisuću dolara godišnje, kaže ona. Za nju se isplatilo. "Uvijek sam mislila da je to ispravna stvar“, kaže. Stvari su se promijenile kada je počela prolaziti kroz menopauzu, kaže. Razmotrila je svoje mogućnosti . Nije htjela odbaciti embrije niti ih donirati za istraživanje. I nije ih htjela anonimno donirati drugoj obitelji. Htjela je upoznati roditelje i sve bebe koje će iz njih nastati. "To je moj DNK; došao je od mene... i to je brat/sestra moje kćeri“, kaže. Tada je saznala za "posvojenje embrija". To je vrsta doniranja embrija u kojoj i donori i primatelji imaju pravo odlučiti kome će "postaviti" svoje embrije ili od koga će ih "posvojiti". Nadziru ga agencije, obično izričito vjerske, koje vjeruju da je embrij moralno ekvivalentan rođenom čovjeku. Archerd je kršćanka. "Toliko mjesta nije htjelo ni uzeti moje podatke", kaže Archerd. Tada je naišla na program Pahuljice koji vodi agencija Nightlight Christian Adoptions. Agencija je bila spremna prihvatiti njezine embrije, ali im je bila potrebna Archerdina medicinska dokumentacija iz vremena kada su embriji stvoreni, kao i laboratorijski podaci o embrijima. Stoga je Archerd nazvala liječnika za plodnost koji ju je liječio desetljećima prije. "Još uvijek sam napamet pamtila njegov telefonski broj", kaže. Taj liječnik, sada u sedamdesetima, još uvijek radi u klinici u Oregonu. Iskopao je Archerdine kartone iz svog podruma, kaže. "Neki od njih bili su pisani rukom", dodaje. Njezini embriji ušli su u Nightlightov "bazen za podudaranje" 2022. godine. https://dnevnik.hr/vijesti/svijet/kao-da-je-putovao-kroz-vrijeme-djecak-iz-1994-rodjen-2025---927193.html

Incendie dans un centre de données en Oregon : le coupable ? Une armoire électrique en quête de notoriété ! Qui aurait cru qu’un simple boîtier pourrait devenir la star du jour ? Alors qu’on parle de l’intelligence artificielle générative comme si c’était la solution à tous nos problèmes, voilà que l’âme d’un centre de données s’enflamme littéralement. Apparemment, les besoins énergétiques en pleine montée font plus qu’élever la température : ils déclenchent des feux d’artifice inattendus. Qui aurait pensé qu'une armoire électrique avait un tel potentiel pyrotechnique ? Peut-être qu’elle voulait juste attirer l’attention au milieu de toutes ces machines qui se battent pour le titre de « plus grand générateur de données ». Mais ne vous inquiétez pas, les autorités sont là pour nous rassurer. Oui, tout est sous contrôle… tant que vous ne vous trouvez pas à proximité de l’armoire en question. C’est un peu comme si on avait confié la sécurité incendie à celui qui a déjà oublié d’éteindre son barbecue. Le monde de la technologie est vraiment fascinant : d’un côté, on développe des intelligences qui peuvent dessiner des œuvres d’art, et de l’autre, on laisse une armoire électrique prendre feu comme si c’était un spectacle de rue. Et pendant que l'humanité s'extasie sur les avancées de l'IA, il semble que les infrastructures ne suivent pas le rythme. Après tout, un centre de données qui s'embrase à cause d'une armoire électrique, c’est tout un symbole de notre époque : toujours plus d’énergie, mais à quel prix ? L’électrique devient le nouveau feu d’artifice et, visiblement, il y a encore beaucoup à apprendre sur la gestion des risques. Alors, chers amis, la prochaine fois que vous vous rendez dans un centre de données, n'oubliez pas de vérifier si l'armoire électrique a pris son petit déjeuner ! Qui sait, elle pourrait avoir des envies de flambée à tout moment. En attendant, restons attentifs aux prochaines nouvelles : peut-être que les générateurs de données se mettront à danser la salsa pour éviter la chaleur ! #Incendie #CentreDeDonnées #IntelligenceArtificielle #Oregon #Énergie

Government workers are using encrypted messaging apps like Signal to avoid hacks and data leaks As a devastating wildfire burned through a Maui town, killing more than 100 people, emergency management employees traded dozens of text messages, creating a record that would later help investigators piece together the government’s response to the 2023 tragedy. One text exchange hinted officials might also be using a second, untraceable messaging service. “That’s what Signal was supposed to be for,” then-Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya texted a colleague. Signal is one of many end-to-end encrypted messaging apps that include message auto-delete functions. While such apps promise increased security and privacy, they often skirt open records laws meant to increase transparency around and public awareness of government decision-making. Without special archiving software, the messages frequently aren’t returned under public information requests. An Associated Press review in all 50 states found accounts on encrypted platforms registered to cellphone numbers for over 1,100 government workers and elected officials. It’s unclear if Maui officials actually used the app or simply considered it — a county spokesperson did not respond to questions — but the situation highlights a growing challenge: How can government entities use technological advancements for added security while staying on the right side of public information laws? How common is governmental use of encryption apps? The AP found accounts for state, local and federal officials in nearly every state, including many legislators and their staff, but also staff for governors, state attorneys general, education departments and school board members. The AP is not naming the officials because having an account is neither against the rules in most states, nor proof they use the apps for government business. While many of those accounts were registered to government cellphone numbers, some were registered to personal numbers. The AP’s list is likely incomplete because users can make accounts unsearchable. Improper use of the apps has been reported over the past decade in places like Missouri, Oregon, Oklahoma, Maryland and elsewhere, almost always because of leaked messages. What’s the problem? Public officials and private citizens are consistently warned about hacking and data leaks, but technologies designed to increase privacy often decrease government transparency. Apps like Signal, WhatsApp, Confide, Telegram and others use encryption to scramble messages so only the intended end-user can read them, and they typically aren’t stored on government servers. Some automatically delete messages, and some prevent users from screenshotting or sharing messages. “The fundamental problem is that people do have a right to use encrypted apps for their personal communications, and have those on their personal devices. That’s not against the law,” said Matt Kelly, editor of Radical Compliance, a newsletter that focuses on corporate compliance and governance issues. “But how would an organization be able to distinguish how an employee is using it?” Are there acceptable government uses of end-to-end encryption apps? The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, has recommended that “highly valued targets” — senior officials who handle sensitive information — use encryption apps for confidential communications. Those communications are not typically releasable under public record laws. CISA leaders also say encrypted communications could be a useful security measure for the public, but did not encourage government officials to use the apps to skirt public information laws. Journalists, including many at the AP, often use encrypted messages when talking to sources or whistleblowers. What are states doing? While some cities and states are grappling with how to stay transparent, public record laws aren’t evolving as quickly as technology, said Smarsh general manager Lanika Mamac. The Portland, Oregon-based company helps governments and businesses archive digital communications. “People are worried more about cybersecurity attacks. They’re trying to make sure it’s secure,” Mamac said. “I think that they are really trying to figure out, ‘How do I balance being secure and giving transparency?’” Mamac said Smarsh has seen an uptick in inquiries, mostly from local governments. But many others have done little to restrict the apps or clarify rules for their use. In 2020, the New Mexico Child, Youth and Families Department’s new division director told employees to use the app Signal for internal communications and to delete messages after 24 hours. A 2021 investigation into the possible violation of New Mexico’s document retention rules was followed by a court settlement with two whistleblowers and the division director’s departure. But New Mexico still lacks regulations on using encrypted apps. The AP’s review found at least three department or agency directors had Signal accounts as of December 2024. In Michigan, State Police leaders were found in 2021 to be using Signal on state-issued cellphones. Michigan lawmakers responded by banning the use of encrypted messaging apps on state employees’ work-issued devices if they hinder public record requests. However, Michigan’s law did not include penalties for violations, and monitoring the government-owned devices used by 48,000 executive branch employees is a monumental task. What’s the solution? The best remedy is stronger public record laws, said David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida. Most state laws already make clear that the content of communication — not the method — is what makes something a public record, but many of those laws lack teeth, he said. “They should only be using apps if they are able to report the communications and archive them like any other public record,” he said. Generally, Cuillier said, there’s been a decrease in government transparency over the past few decades. To reverse that, governments could create independent enforcement agencies, add punishments for violations, and create a transparent culture that supports technology, he said. “We used to be a beacon of light when it came to transparency. Now, we’re not. We have lost our way,” Cuillier said. #signal #message #messaging #encryption #encrypted #secure #texting #Communication -(Fortune)