Apple on Monday backported fixes for three vulnerabilities that have come under active exploitation in the wild to older models and previous versions of the operating systems.The vulnerabilities in question are listed below -CVE-2025-24085 (CVSS score: 7.3) - A use-after-free bug in the Core Media component that could permit a malicious application already installed on a device to elevate privilegesCVE-2025-24200 (CVSS score: 4.6) - An authorization issue in the Accessibility component that could make it possible for a malicious actor to disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device as part of a cyber physical attackCVE-2025-24201 (CVSS score: 8.8) - An out-of-bounds write issue in the WebKit component that could allow an attacker to craft malicious web content such that it can break out of the Web Content sandboxThe updates are now available for the following operating system versions -CVE-2025-24085 - Fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, and iPadOS 17.7.6CVE-2025-24200 - Fixed in iOS 15.8.4, iPadOS 15.8.4, iOS 16.7.11, and iPadOS 16.7.11CVE-2025-24201 - Fixed in iOS 15.8.4, iPadOS 15.8.4, iOS 16.7.11, and iPadOS 16.7.11The fixes cover the following devices -iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4 - iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation)iOS 16.7.11 and iPadOS 16.7.11 - iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generationiPadOS 17.7.6 - iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th generationThe development comes as the tech giant released iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 to remedy 62 flaws, macOS Sequoia 15.4 to plug 131 flaws, tvOS 18.4 to resolve 36 flaws, visionOS 2.4 to patch 38 flaws, and Safari 18.4 to fix 14 flaws.While none of the newly disclosed shortcomings have come under active exploitation, users are recommended to update their devices to the latest version to safeguard against potential threats.Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.

Apr 01, 2025Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / VulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers are warning of a spike in suspicious login scanning activity targeting Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect gateways, with nearly 24,000 unique IP addresses attempting to access these portals."This pattern suggests a coordinated effort to probe network defenses and identify exposed or vulnerable systems, potentially as a precursor to targeted exploitation," threat intelligence firm GreyNoise said.The surge is said to have commenced on March 17, 2025, sustaining at nearly 20,000 unique IP addresses per day before dropping off on March 26. At its peak, 23,958 unique IP addresses are estimated to have participated in the activity. Of these, only a smaller subset of 154 IP addresses has been flagged as malicious.The United States and Canada have emerged as the top sources of traffic, followed by Finland, the Netherlands, and Russia. The activity has primarily targeted systems in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Russia, and Singapore. It's currently not clear what's driving the activity, but it points to a systemic approach to testing network defenses, which could likely pave the way for later exploitation."Over the past 18 to 24 months, we've observed a consistent pattern of deliberate targeting of older vulnerabilities or well-worn attack and reconnaissance attempts against specific technologies," Bob Rudis, VP of Data Science at GreyNoise, said. "These patterns often coincide with new vulnerabilities emerging 2 to 4 weeks later."In light of the unusual activity, it's imperative that organizations with internet-facing Palo Alto Networks instances take steps to secure their login portals.The Hacker News has reached out to Palo Alto Networks for further comment, and we will update the story if we hear back.Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

Lisa Morgan, Freelance WriterApril 1, 20255 Min ReadDave Meyer, Chief AI Officer, ReveleerIn the healthcare industry, compliance falls short as an AI strategy. Chief AI officers, CIOs, and CISOs need to prioritize responsible AI usage to minimize potential data breaches that could not only lead to fines and litigation, but also reputational damage.Its really a trust factor, says Dave Meyer, chief data and AI officer at value-based care platform Reveleer. [Public healthcare information or] PHI is paramount in healthcare, so we have to treat it responsibly. No one in our organization, including data scientists, has access to anything they dont need to access. Data access needs to be strictly governed.Transparency is also critical because it reduces the risk of relying on what could be a hallucination.When we give AI results, or when we go through our data models, we support it with monitoring, evaluation, assessment and treatment (MEAT). So, for example, not only did we find the term, diabetes, in a patients chart, theres also an explanation of why we suggested this particular ICD [internal classification of diseases] code, says Meyer. That way, when AI provides suggestions, the human still decides whether the suggestion is valid or invalid. We're not trying to [replace] humans. We're trying to make their job easier and more accurate.Related:AI as a Problem-Solving ToolWhile the ability to quickly identify health conditions and find correlations is powerful, its considerably less helpful if users must then manually wade through volumes of information, which could be several hundred or more pages, to locate the references. Instead, AI can surface the references quickly, such as by identifying on what pages of a document, or pages within a set of documents, those references can be found.That sort of use case opens the door to GenAI, however, like in many other industry sectors, GenAI tends to be misunderstood. People who lack a foundational understanding of AI tend to believe that GenAI is the latest and greatest version of single technology called, AI versus another AI technique.I think people view GenAI as a panacea, and it is not a panacea, especially in the healthcare industry where you cannot just have a black box that says, Heres the answer, but were not going to tell you how we got there,' says Meyer. Were using it for evidence extraction from the chart which we can then double check for hallucinations. We take that evidence and run it through our models.However, Reveleer also uses AI for other techniques, such as rules, to pull evidence.Related:A lot of people think they can upload a chart and then ask GenAI for the answer. It will give you an answer that looks okay on the surface, but they are not production level, customer trustworthy answers that are in the percentile of accuracy that [is necessary] in the healthcare industry, says Meyer. Healthcare is a high stakes industry where youre trying to drive patient outcomes, and I dont think that GenAI can be trusted on its own to provide that answer.Some Healthcares Challenges and How to Address ThemOne of healthcares biggest challenges is failing to understand that the accuracy of a prediction can, and often does, vary with use cases. Since healthcare organizations need highly sensitive patient information to provide diagnoses and treatment, the confidence level matters greatly.Trust is a big factor, so being given a suggestion that is 70% accurate isnt good enough. The stakes are too high. You have to balance the sensitivity and security of the data with who has access to it, says Meyer.Of course, trust must be earned by a vendor, particularly when patient records are involved. In Reveleers case, customer trust in its AI capabilities has been earned in a stair-step fashion over time. Specifically, the company began by automatically routing patient charts, then later NLP techniques were added so patient information could be surfaced faster and validated. Now its AI provides automatic pointers to where critical information can be located.Related:One of the biggest challenges is getting the data in an organized format that is usable, says Meyer. In order to build any AI model, you need to have a large quantity of data, and you need to govern that data appropriately. Managing your data is really the foundation of everything before you start building models. You also need to make sure that you know how to handle the data well.In addition to getting the foundational elements right, its important to choose the right tool for the right job.Data science still is a good method for solving a lot of these problems. Everybody's trying to jump to GenAI as the solution. Don't force that if youre getting good results from data science, says Meyer. The same is true for rules-based systems. For example, if you see the word, blood pressure and the reading next to it says 120 over 80, you don't need a GenAI model to pull that out for you. Or, if the data is in a structured format, and you can pull it out without any AI.However, dont overlook the need for a human in the loop when it comes to AI.In the healthcare industry, machines need to be partnered with humans, because healthcare is too high stakes for a lack of human oversight. One suggestion may have a better than 90% confidence score while another only has a 50% conference score, says Meyer. AI can help you cut through the noise and surface the good stuff quickly, but its always going to need the human element. Were not trying to replace humans; were just trying to make them more efficient.About the AuthorLisa MorganFreelance WriterLisa Morgan is a freelance writer who covers business and IT strategy and emergingtechnology for InformationWeek. She has contributed articles, reports, and other types of content to many technology, business, and mainstream publications and sites including tech pubs, The Washington Post and The Economist Intelligence Unit. Frequent areas of coverage include AI, analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, mobility, software development, and emerging cultural issues affecting the C-suite.See more from Lisa MorganWebinarsMore WebinarsReportsMore ReportsNever Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.SIGN-UPYou May Also Like

IT executives are under ever-increasing levels of strain. Chief information officers, chief information security officers, and chief technology officers are responsible for managing growing threat levels while juggling skill gaps and talent shortages. Even as awareness of the very real threats cyberattacks pose grows, the average C-suite remains indifferent until a crisis occurs.Studies indicate that people in leadership positions are expected to be more resistant -- perhaps even immune -- to the stressors that result in mental health problems. But IT execs appear to be particularly vulnerable given the novel and tenuous nature of their roles.The narrative emerging from both academic research and media reports suggests that they are being crushed by unrealistic job expectations.According to one report, 78% of CISOs were seeking a new role due to the stresses of their job. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse and even suicidality are rampant at both the executive level and among their subordinates.Industry leaders and external observers are now looking at how to address these issues -- through both systemic change and individual effort. Here, InformationWeek investigates the state of mental health among IT execs and their teams. Andrew Shatt, chief knowledge officer and co-founder of meQuilibrium; and Lincoln Stoller, a software company founder and psychotherapist, offer their insights on the nature of the problem and how to address it.Related:The State of IT Exec Mental healthIT execs have begun to raise the alarm -- they are not OK. A toxic conflagration of factors has resulted in a typical work environment that frequently results in severe mental strain.An onslaught of cyberattacks, severe staffing, and skills shortages combined with indifferent C-suites have created a set of stressors that are nearly impossible to cope with.A 2024 report on CISO burnout released by Vendict found that 80% of CISOs were highly stressed and 61% felt overwhelmed by the expectations placed on them. The problem has been brewing for some time -- even a 2020 report by Nominet found that 91% of CISOs were suffering from moderate to severe job stress.These problems run downhill -- 50% of respondents in the Vendict report said that team members had left due to stress. A 2024 Hack the Box report found that 90% of CISOs were concerned about stress affecting their teams. Per a report by Yerbo, 42% of IT professionals are burning out and considering quitting their jobs.Causes of Mental Health DeclineRelated:An enormous suite of issues have contributed to the mental health crisis among IT execs.Working conditions are of course a major factor. Their leadership positions are often lonely. They are part of the C-suite but often have little in common with their executive peers -- who are more likely than not to dismiss their concerns. And they are responsible for hugely consequential aspects of the business, keeping it secure from threats and managing highly technical projects with little support.We may understand that theyre more important than we thought they were, Shatt says. But the distance between them and the rest of the organization creates a greater mental health risk.Their personalities also play into the equation. CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs are highly independent people -- and some lack interpersonal skills. And they may view their ability to meet punishing deadlines and crushing workloads as a badge of honor.I see the CIO -- and the whole tech department -- as needing to become more personally capable in dealing with people, because theyre not really able to be isolated behind a computer anymore, Stoller says. Too many people are involved. If you go to school to be a computer engineer, they dont teach you about mental health, they dont teach you about management.Related:Theyre probably less people people than most others in the organization. Theyre more perfectionistic. They have to be very precise in what they do, Shatt adds. That can put them at greater risk of burnout, because theyre really giving more resources than they have.Vendicts report suggests that funding and staffing difficulties play a huge role in driving mental health decline -- both for these execs and their subordinates. The challenges of maintaining functional technological ecosystems are complicated by resource shortages, leading to long hours and an increased likelihood of errors.Easy solutions are in short supply, but a number of steps can be taken to address this crisis.Increased Funding and StaffingWhile it is likely the most challenging ask for current CIOs, CISOs and CTOs, increasing their funding and staff resources would likely go the furthest in mitigating the factors afflicting their mental health. According to Vendict's report, 45% of respondents said that increasing their resources would alleviate some of their stress.Funding for parsimonious solutions, such as AI programs that might be able to automate tasks that must be done manually by analysts, might serve as a compromise. If AI programs are able to eliminate the need to analyze every report manually, cyber teams are then able to turn their attention to the most pressing issues.Investment in both technological and human resources has a cascading effect. Alleviating strain on staff by improving the tools they have to execute their tasks and compensating them at fair rates reduces turnover rate. Encouraging them to stay through regular training opportunities can further facilitate a cooperative and enthusiastic workforce.Their bosses can then concentrate on big-picture issues.Open DiscussionIT execs can start the conversation themselves -- encouraging the discussion of mental health issues among their peers and subordinates. By sharing their own struggles, they can create an atmosphere where others can do the same.A CIO at a Minnesota insurance company shared a video describing his mental health challenges and found that his colleagues began sharing theirs as well.These discussions need not be limited to mental health -- dialogue about working conditions, conflicts and management of projects is also helpful. These conversations are unlikely to be easy and result in immediate solutions, though, Stoller is quick to note.Were in the stage where were moving toward manifest failure. In that process, there will be some people who will be raising their hands and saying, We have a better way. But most people wont be listening to them, because they haven't gotten to the point of giving up their authoritative roles, he says.Still, attempting to dissolve top-down methodologies is likely a good starting point for addressing pain points for both execs and their staff.Encouragement of Healthy HabitsAs IT ecosystems adjust to the increasing strain, it is incumbent upon leaders to both adopt mindfulness in their work and encourage it among their subordinates. According to the Splunk report, only 36% of UK businesses provide mental health support to their cyber teams.In the absence of formal programs, IT leaders can facilitate discussions about proper sleep habits, taking breaks when needed, and awareness of symptoms of stress. Organizing workshops to discuss these approaches -- and what additional steps may be needed -- can create space for employees at all levels to figure out what works best on both the individual and team level.This should be approached carefully, though, Shatt cautions. If anyone is going to get turned off by the concept of self-care, its going to be people in an IT role, he says. He suggests framing advice in terms of lifts and drags: what reduces their working capabilities and what increases them.I would encourage people to engage with disorder, because thats where things are happening that you dont understand, and thats where you need to be involved, Stoller adds.

Jooble is a Ukrainian product IT company that ranks in the top 10 most visited websites in the world in the Jobs and Employment segment. The company's main product is a job search website, which is used by around 90 million users in 67 countries around the world each month, both employers and job seekers. In addition, Jooble is developing an ecosystem of related products and investing in startups based on employment through Jooble Venture Lab.Jooble is a remote-first company with 355 professionals who live in 24 countries and speak 25 languages. We believe that talented people can create cool projects no matter where they are!We are looking for a Regional Head of Sales (Europe market) to implement business strategy for a country, to coordinate the overall corporate strategy with customer success managers who are also responsible for the development of this region and to reach the target metrics. The role is fully responsible for revenue growth in the country, growth potential and is aware of clients` pains, needs and targets. A bit more about the company:"We believe that work is one of the main components of human life. Every year, our service is used by about 1 billion people, so your work in Jooble will affect the lives of hundreds of millions of people and help them make an important choice in life - Roman Prokofiev, o-founderResponsibilities:Develop and execute the business strategy for the region (Europe)Lead a team of several Customer Success and BizDev managers, who are also responsible for this marketCreate a monthly, quarterly, and annual customer development planDevelopment of current clients: revenue growth, bids increase, develop strong relationshipsDevelopment and implementation of new sales strategies and services to attract new customers.Know the market-growth potentialTrack key metrics and blockers of client growthCollaboration with other teams with the aim to of leveling blockers, find new mechanisms for growthCollaborate with the Country Managers in order to find common points, create a product backlog together and determine priorityKeeping up-to-date with country trends and developmentsCreate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress and development for stakeholdersWork to ensure deadlines are met and goals are reachedRequirements:Experience in the position of Sales Lead/ BizDev Lead/ Head of Sales for over 3+ years in the B2B industry.Advanced proficiency in English.3+ years experience in creating comprehensive customer development plans on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Ability to strategically outline revenue growth in the region3+ years experience in leading and managing a team of customer success/sales managers. Ability to guide the team towards achieving client growth objectives.Successful cases of developing strong and long-term relationships with clients. Experience in maximizing growth potential in the market.In-depth knowledge of the market growth potential, obtaining information about trends and events in this country to make informed decisions.Proficient in tracking key metrics and identifying blockers in client growth. Proactive in finding solutions to overcome challenges and enhance growth.Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with leaders of other teams. Focus on identifying and eliminating blockers, while exploring new mechanisms for growth.Ability to contribute to the development of further business strategy for the region, particularly in identifying points for growth.Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and evolving market conditions.What makes work at Jooble comfortable?Work from anywhereAll employees can work in the office or remotely. Also, we have hubs and offices. Everyone who is abroad can visit our space in Warsaw. For those in Ukraine, you can visit offices in Kyiv, Lutsk. The company provides all the necessary work equipment, whether you work in the office or remotely.Flexible working hoursChoose when to start your 8-hour workday (between 8:00 and 10:00 Kyiv time). EducationWe cover the cost of trainings: professional courses, webinars, and language courses.HealthcareWe provide health insurance for everyone who has worked for more than 3 months. For colleagues who are abroad, financial support is provided in case of medical expenses.Mental HealthWe are cooperating with the well-being service. It provides employees with psychological consultations or a 50% discount on different psychologists services.Vacation and Sick Leave24 days of annual leave, paid sick days, + the possibility to take 4 additional sick days without a medical certificate.Our cultureThere is always a fantastic team behind a successful project. We'd really like our people to feel that Joobles workplace promotes freedom, respect, support, and honesty. We always give feedback to each other, and we believe it helps us develop personally and our products in general.Ukraine is the capital of great people! From the first day of the war, Jooble actively supports and organizes fundraisings. Our colleagues protect our country and volunteer what is, for sure, important efforts for Ukraine today. If, in the job description, you see yourself and really want to become a member of our team, please send us your CV, and our recruiter will reach you.More information about our life:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/joobleInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jooblelife/Careers http://hiring.jooble.org/

DescriptionFull-Time LMFT Role | CaliforniaJoin a progressive organization that prioritizes patient care and clinician well-being. We offer a supportive environment where you can provide virtual therapy services without the added stress of administrative tasks. Enjoy the benefits of remote work while making a difference in peoples lives.Job Type: Full-timeSchedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM 5 PMSalary:$110,000 $130,000 per year + benefitsResponsibilities:Offer virtual counseling to individuals and families in need of professional support.Act as a primary resource for clients, ensuring their therapy goals are met.Educate patients on mental health strategies to improve well-being.Keep accurate records of patient progress and care plans.Coordinate with healthcare providers as needed.RequirementsQualifications:Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field.LMFT license in California (active and in good standing).Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to thrive in a digital work environment.BenefitsBenefits:Competitive PayComprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage401k with Company MatchLife InsuranceThis is your chance to work with a forward-thinking team. Apply now!

The must-reads Ive combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Tech companies are warning their immigrant workers not to leave the US Employees on high-skilled visas could be denied entry back into the States. (WP $)+ Officials are considering collecting citizenship applicants social media data. (Associated Press)2 OpenAI has closed one of the largest private funding rounds in historyIt plans to put the $40 billion cash injection towards building AGI. (The Guardian)+ The deal values OpenAI at a whopping $300 billion. (CNBC)+ The company also teased its first open-weight model in years. (Insider $)3 SpaceX has launched a mission thats never been attempted before Its taking private customers on an orbit between Earths North and South poles. (CNN)+ Crypto billionaire Chun Wang is footing the bill for the mission. (Reuters)+ Europe is finally getting serious about commercial rockets. (MIT Technology Review)4 Some DOGE workers are returning to their old jobsTheyre quietly heading back to their roles at X and SpaceX. (The Information $)+ Top staff were placed on leave after denying DOGE access to their systems. (Wired $) + Can AI help DOGE slash government budgets? Its complex. (MIT Technology Review)5 Amazon is going all-in on AI agents Its new AI model Nova Act is designed to complete tasks such as online shopping. (The Verge)+ Why handing over total control to AI agents would be a huge mistake. (MIT Technology Review)6 DeepMind is making it harder for its researchers to publish studies Its reluctant to share innovations that rivals could capitalize on. (FT $)7 Meet the protestors staking out Tesla dealershipsProfessors and attorneys have taken to the streets to fight back. (New Yorker $) + Far-right extremists are turning up to defend the company. (Wired $)

Tech companies are always trying out new ways for people to interact with computersconsider efforts like Google Glass, the Apple Watch, and Amazons Alexa. Youve probably used at least one. But the most radical option has been tried by fewer than 100 people on Earththose who have lived for months or years with implanted brain-computer interfaces, or BCIs. Implanted BCIs are electrodes put in paralyzed peoples brains so they can use imagined movements to send commands from their neurons through a wire, or via radio, to a computer. In this way, they can control a computer cursor or, in few cases, produce speech. Recently, this field has taken some strides toward real practical applications. About 25 clinical trials of BCI implants are currently underway. And this year MIT Technology Review readers have selected these brain-computer interfaces as their addition to our annual list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies, published in January. BCIs won by a landslide to become the 11th Breakthrough, as we call it. It beat out three runners-up: continuous glucose monitors, hyperrealistic deepfakes, and methane-detecting satellites. The impression of progress comes thanks to a small group of companies that are actively recruiting volunteers to try BCIs in clinical trials. They are: Neuralink, backed by the worlds richest person, Elon Musk; New Yorkbased Synchron; and Chinas Neuracle Neuroscience. Each is trialing interfaces with the eventual goal of getting the fields first implanted BCI approved for sale. I call it the translation era, says Michelle Patrick-Krueger, a research scientist who carried out a detailed survey of BCI trials with neuroengineer Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal at the University of Houston. In the past couple of years there has been considerable private investment. That creates excitement and allows companies to accelerate. Thats a big change, since for years BCIs have been more like a neuroscience parlor trick, generating lots of headlines but little actual help to patients. Patrick-Krueger says the first time a person controlled a computer cursor from a brain implant was in 1998. That was followed by a slow drip-drip of tests in which university researchers would find a single volunteer, install an implant, and carry out studies for months or years. Over 26 years, Patrick-Krueger says, she was able to document a grand total of 71 patients whove ever controlled a computer directly with their neurons. That means you are more likely to be friends with a Mega Millions jackpot winner than know someone with a BCI. These studies did prove that people could use their neurons to play Pong, move a robot arm, and even speak through a computer. But such demonstrations are of no practical help to people with paralysis severe enough to benefit from a brain-controlled computer, because these implants are not yet widely available. One thing is to have them work, and another is how to actually deploy them, says Contreras-Vidal. Also, behind any great news are probably technical issues that need to be addressed. These include how long an implant will last and how much control it offers patients. Larger trials from three companies are now trying to resolve these questions and set the groundwork for a real product. One company, Synchron, uses a stent with electrodes on it thats inserted into a brain vessel via a vein in the neck. Synchron has implanted its stentrode in 10 volunteers, six in the US and four in Australiathe most simultaneous volunteers reported by any BCI group. The stentrode collects limited brain signals, so it gives users only a basic on/off type of control signal, or what Synchron calls a switch. That isnt going to let a paralyzed person use Photoshop. But its enough to toggle through software menus or select among prewritten messages. Tom Oxley, Synchrons CEO, says the advantage of the stentrode is that it is as simple as possible. That, he believes, will make his brain-computer interface scalable to more people, especially since installing it doesnt involve brain surgery. Synchron might be ahead, but its still in an exploratory phase. A pivotal study, the kind used to persuade regulators to allow sales of a specific version of the device, has yet to be scheduled. So theres no timeline for a product. Neuralink, meanwhile, has disclosed that three volunteers have received its implant, the N1, which consists of multiple fine electrode threads inserted directly into the brain through a hole drilled in the skull. More electrodes mean more neural activity is captured. Neuralinks first volunteer, Noland Arbaugh, has shown off how he can guide a cursor around a screen in two dimensions and click, letting him play video games like Civilization or online chess. Finally, Neuracle says it is running two trials in China and one in the US. Its implant consists of a patch of electrodes placed on top of the brain. In a report, the company said a paralyzed volunteer is using the system to stimulate electrodes in his arm, causing his hand to close in a grasp. But details remain sparse. A Neuracle executive would only say that several people had received its implant. Because Neuracles patient count isnt public, it wasnt included in Patrick-Kruegers tally. In fact, theres no information at all in the medical literature on about a quarter of brain-implant volunteers so far, so she counted them using press releases or by e-mailing research teams. Her BCI survey yielded other insights. According to her data, implants have lasted as long as 15 years, more than half of patients are in the US, and roughly 75% of BCI recipients have been male. The data cant answer the big question, though. And that is whether implanted BCIs will progress from breakthrough demonstrations into breakout products, the kind that help many people. In the next five to 10 years, its either going to translate into a product or itll still stay in research, Patrick-Krueger says. I do feel very confident there will be a breakout.

Project will see redevelopment of the site which houses the partially-demolished Broad Marsh shopping centreHomes England has agreed a deal to purchase the site of a former shopping centre in Nottingham for a 1,000-home regeneration project designed by BDP.The agency has been confirmed as the buyer of the former Broad Marsh site, along with land to the west of the Green Heart park, a multi-storey car park, the grade II-listed Severns House and a former college site.The Heatherwick-masterplanned development is expected to bring forward around 1,000 homes, 20,000 square metres of retail, office and community spaces. BDP was picked to deliver the original masterplan in 2023.The next stage of the project will include de-risking the site and carrying out demolition and enabling works to attract private developers.The shopping centre was partially demolished and has remained largely derelict since private operator Intu went into administration in 2020, meaning work on a 114m project to revamp the site was halted.A spokesperson for Homes England said Broad Marsh is Nottinghams top priority regeneration project.The shopping centre project is part of the regeneration of the wider Broad Marsh area , which has include the establishment of a new Nottingham College hub, the opening of the Central Library, Broad Marsh bus station, car park, and completion of the Green Heart park.Eamonn Boylan, chief executive of Homes England, said: The acquisition of Broad Marsh is a major milestone in the city councils vision of regeneration for this area of Nottingham.We have worked closely with the council since 2022 to provide professional advice and support. Now that we have acquired the site, our teams will be working with partners to attract the right developer to deliver the new homes, employment spaces and leisure facilities necessary to create a vibrant city centre neighbourhood that the people of Nottingham can be proud of.Neghat Khan, leader of Nottingham City Council, said:This is really positive news for Nottingham and marks the start of a major redevelopment for this key part of our city.We know that people have wanted to see progress here for a long time and we understand that it has been a frustration for some that this hasnt happened.Were excited by the plans that Homes England has, and we look forward to working closely with them to bring these to fruition.

Strategy guide known as the Teal Book containing advice on how to lead big schemes also publishedHS2s Euston terminus site shortly after it was paused by Rishi Sunak in March 2023The government has officially launched the new merger between the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA).The National Infrastructure and Service Authority (NISTA) is aiming to accelerate the delivery of major projects including roads, railways and hospitals by bringing strategy and delivery under one roof.It is currently being led by interim chief executive Jean-Christopher Gray, the former official spokesperson for David Cameron and former private secretary to Prince William.A permanent chief executive will be announced shortly, a spokesperson for the Treasury said.Chief secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, who is acting as responsible minister for NISTA, said the new combined body will get a grip on the delays to infrastructure delivery that for too long have plagued our global reputation with investors.Today we are ushering in a new era for infrastructure delivery, restoring the confidence of businesses to invest and driving a decade of national renewal, powering growth across the country, and delivering on our Plan for Change, he said.The government has also launched a new guide for successful project delivery containing advice on how to lead and manage major programmes.Known as the Teal Book, it is designed to work alongside the Treasury Green Book and other central guidance to make project delivery simpler, more efficient and more productive.The launch of NISTA and the Teal Book is part of a government drive to address what it describes as fundamental constraints to infrastructure investment, sitting alongside a 10-year infrastructure strategy.The plan also includes the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which has proposed a loosening of planning rules to reduce delays and cost overruns on major projects.The creation of NISTA has been welcomed by the institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), which described the body as a huge opportunity to bridge the gap between strategic need and delivery.But the ICE has called for an independent voice to be a key part of the new bodys structure to ensure decision makers do not shy away from difficult questions.Its other recommendations include building cross-party support to enable long-term strategic planning, establishing and overseeing a credible project pipeline, embedding best practice with tools like the Construction Playbook, and improving communication with the public so people are aware of the benefits of infrastructure.The ICEs director of policy Sam Gould said:Ahead of the 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, NISTA has a short window to set out how it is going to approach these tasks. The right expertise to plan and successfully deliver infrastructure existed in the NIC and the IPA, now the focus needs to be on getting the job done.The 10-year Infrastructure Strategy is expected to be published within the next two months alongside the Spending Review in June.Analysis from the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) of 20,000 projects has found those with the best planning at the start of a project had 20% lower costs and were delivered up to 15% faster.