Tesla has started testing its autonomous ride-hail service with employees in Austin and the Bay Area ahead of the company’s planned robotaxi launch this summer. “FSD Supervised ride-hailing service is live for an early set of employees in Austin & San Francisco Bay Area,” the company posted Wednesday on X. FSD stands for “Full Self-Driving,” which is Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system available to Tesla owners via subscription that can perform some automated driving tasks. The system, which requires the driver to keep their hands on the wheel, is not yet capable of autonomously driving. Thousands of Tesla owners already drive themselves around with supervised FSD. Tesla’s announcement Wednesday centers on the addition of a “Robotaxi” app that will theoretically be used by non-Tesla owners to hail a vehicle in the fleet. Ferrying employees before a launch is standard procedure in the world of autonomous ride-hail. For example, Waymo uses a similar playbook when it enters a new market. In the lead up to a commercial launch and after weeks of driverless testing, Waymo will open its service to employees before inviting certain members of the public. Tesla plans to launch a robotaxi service in Austin in June, which the company reiterated Tuesday during its first-quarter earnings call. The automaker didn’t share many other details on the call, like when it expects to start charging for rides. The most color CEO Elon Musk provided was to say that he expects to roll out 10 to 20 vehicles on “day one” of service in Austin. And while Tesla made a splash last year after it debuted its Cybercab concept — a futuristic-looking robotaxi built without a steering wheel or pedals — the company is poised to begin operations with its existing portfolio of vehicles. The promotional video Tesla shared Wednesday shows a Model 3 sedan that has been fitted with a screen in the back for passengers that displays information such as estimated time of arrival, climate and music controls, and a button for an emergency stop. A disclaimer at the bottom of the video reads: “Safety driver is present to supervise and only intervene as necessary. FSD (Supervised) does not make the vehicle autonomous.” In January, Musk said there would be no drivers in the cars for Tesla’s Austin launch, which will rely on the yet-to-be-released “unsupervised” version of FSD. He also said at the time that Tesla would deploy the unsupervised FSD software to Tesla owners in California and other markets this year. It’s not clear if Tesla still plans to launch a fully autonomous service in Austin from Day One, or whether Tesla will take a more measured approach by keeping a safety driver in the front seat for safety reasons. In California, autonomous vehicle companies need a range of permits to operate. So far, Tesla only has a permit to test autonomously with a safety driver.

French medical device company PROTEOR has acquired Filament Innovations, a company specializing in 3D printing technologies for the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) industry. The acquisition broadens PROTEOR’s digital solutions portfolio to include scanning, rectification, and 3D printing tools, supporting the development of customized medical device solutions. Man jumping with a 3D prosthesis. Photo PROTEOR. Filament Innovations: Areas of Focus and Key Collaborations Filament Innovations operates primarily in two areas: 3D printing technology and printing materials. The company focuses on extrusion-based, high-speed 3D printing with carbon-filled materials. Its ICARUS 3D printer is used in clinical settings for applications such as producing definitive sockets. In addition, the company manufactures a variety of printing materials, including pellets and filaments made from PETG, TPU, and CPX-Kyrion MAX. In 2024, Filament Innovations collaborated with Dyze Design, a manufacturer of high-performance, pellet-based extrusion systems, to integrate the Aurora motion control system into its platforms. Aurora was developed to streamline professional and industrial 3D printing workflows by generating detailed validation reports and providing more user-friendly interfaces. The system addresses key operational challenges and improves production efficiency for both manufacturers and end users. Industry-Wide Momentum in Digital O&P Solutions The PROTEOR–Filament Innovations deal is one of several strategic moves in the growing digital O&P sector. In early 2024, Qwadra—the digital arm of Eqwal and a global provider of digital O&P solutions—entered a strategic partnership with Danish company Create it REAL, a developer of advanced 3D printing technologies. The collaboration integrates Create it REAL’s patented Programmable Foam technology into Qwadra’s Sona Flex and Sona Edge 3D printers. The development is intended to enhance the ability of clinicians to produce orthopedic devices with improved precision, speed, and material efficiency. Earlier, in 2019, PVA—a global supplier of fluid dispensing and conformal coating systems—acquired Create Orthotics & Prosthetics, a New York-based provider of 3D printed O&P devices. The acquisition led to the formation of PVA’s Medical Device Division, expanding the company’s reach beyond electronics assembly into healthcare applications.  Who won the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards? Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content. Featured image shows man jumping with a 3D prosthesis. Photo PROTEOR. Paloma Duran Paloma Duran holds a BA in International Relations and an MA in Journalism. Specializing in writing, podcasting, and content and event creation, she works across politics, energy, mining, and technology. With a passion for global trends, Paloma is particularly interested in the impact of technology like 3D printing on shaping our future.

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a novel 3D printing technique capable of fabricating ultra-light, structurally complex antennas using a charge-guided multi-material deposition process. The method, called Charge Programmed Deposition (CPD), enables the direct 3D printing of electromagnetic devices with intricate metal-dielectric architectures, eliminating the need for traditional lithographic or subtractive manufacturing steps. Published in Nature Communications, the study presents CPD as a versatile platform for producing a wide range of antenna types, including transmitarrays, Vivaldi antennas, and horn antennas, using commercially available desktop SLA printers. The technique allows for the integration of high-conductivity metals and various dielectrics within a single build, reducing part count, weight, and manufacturing complexity. 3D printing guided by surface polarity At the core of the CPD process is a charge-based material programming method. During stereolithographic printing, the researchers assign different charge polarities, positive, negative, or neutral, to various regions of a printed patterned dielectric substrate. This “charge mosaic” determines where metals adhere during selective electroless plating. Only oppositely charged regions attract the metal ions, enabling precise, toolpath-free patterning of conductive traces in three dimensions. Following printing, the part undergoes a chemical treatment sequence; palladium ions are deposited as a catalyst, then copper is plated onto the charged areas. The process yields smooth, crack-free copper paths with a conductivity of 4.9 × 10⁷ S/m, comparable to annealed copper and well suited for high-frequency applications. A Charge programmed printing and deposition scheme. B–F Photos of charge programmed deposition additive manufactured antennas: B a gradient phase transmitarray with three layers of interpenetrating S-rings and dielectric materials; C a Vivaldi antenna; D a 3D folded electrically small antenna; E a tree fractal antenna; F a horn antenna with a septum polarizer. Image via Nature Communications. Structural and functional complexity The researchers demonstrated the method’s flexibility by fabricating a circularly polarized 19 GHz transmitarray antenna featuring three layers of interpenetrating S-ring unit cells. Weighing just 5 grams, the transmitarray achieved a 94% weight reduction compared to an equivalent PCB-based design, while maintaining high directivity and gain. A horn antenna, also fabricated using CPD, features a septum polarizer and meandered waveguide transition, demonstrating the method’s capability to create complex internal channels. Additional examples included folded miniaturized antennas, fractal geometries, and stretchable designs using elastomers and liquid metal alloys. To overcome build volume limitations, the team designed a modular tiling strategy for antenna arrays, enabling the assembly of larger aperture systems without performance loss. A Schematic of the composition regulated copper deposition. B Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) image showing the cross section of copper cladding on the dielectric material. C Atomic force microscopic image showing the dense and smooth copper deposited on the negative resin. D SEM image showing the smallest feature size of CPD. E–H Demonstration of the enabled complex 3D antenna structures and compatibility with a wide range of materials: E a 3D folded electrically small antenna with interpenetrating metal and dielectric materials based on a commercial ultra-low dielectric loss resin, F polyimide (PI) with selectively patterned copper, G a stretchable patch antenna with liquid metal eutectic gallium-indium alloy as the conducting phase, and H a lead zirconate titanate (PZT) ceramic antenna for global positioning system (GPS) application. Image via Nature Communications. Toward scalable, low-cost antenna production Unlike other multi-material additive methods, CPD does not require multiple printheads, substrate alignment, or high-temperature sintering. Instead, it leverages standard SLA printers with manual resin swapping, making the process both cost-effective and accessible. Materials explored include polymers, polyimide, ceramics, and elastomers, with tailored resin formulations to support charge modulation and copper deposition. This research significantly lowers the barrier to fabricating custom, high-performance antennas for space-limited or weight-sensitive platforms. CPD enables rapid prototyping, design iteration, and on-demand manufacturing without the material waste and complexity of subtractive methods or multi-step assembly.Future developments will focus on automating resin handling, expanding material palettes, and integrating other functional coatings, such as magnetic or piezoelectric films, for next-generation electronic systems.The authors see immediate applications in CubeSats, 6G base stations, and portable or wearable devices, especially where weight, geometry, and performance must be tightly controlled. A, B Schematic comparison of A conventional lithographic transmitarray unit cell with B ultralight transmitarray unit cell printed with CPD. C Weight comparison between the ultralight transmitarray and a traditional PCB process manufactured transmitarray of a similar design at the same frequency (estimated based on the design in ref. 36). D, E Photos showing the complex metal-dielectric structure of copper and acrylate polymer. F The transmission coefficient (|TLR|: left-hand; |TRR|: right-hand) of the unit cell under right-hand circularly polarized incidence with different incident angles (θinc). G Transmitarray simulation (Simu.) and measured (Meas.) results at 19 GHz for the co-polarized (Co-pol) left-hand circularly polarized (LHCP, solid lines) and cross-polarized (X-pol) right-hand circularly polarized (RHCP, dashed lines) components. H Horizontally tiling scheme. I, J The assembly of the 12-cm and 20-cm diameter transmitarray antenna. K LHCP (Co-Polarized) and RHCP (Cross-Polarized) experimental data in 0°-cut of AIOP and tiled 12-cm transmitarray at 19 GHz. Image via Nature Communications. Advancements in 3D printed antenna research As antenna demands evolve, 3D printing continues to emerge as a key enabler of design flexibility and performance improvements. For instance, researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed 3D printed 5G and 6G antennas  that can be manufactured faster and more cheaply than current aerials, demonstrating radio frequency performance akin to that of conventionally produced antennas.  Similarly, the US Navy Research Laboratory has utilized 3D printing to fabricate optimized cylindrical antenna arrays, achieving more compact and lightweight designs compared to traditional methods. ​ These advancements underscore the growing role of 3D printing in producing efficient, cost-effective, and customizable antenna solutions for various applications.​ Schematic for all 3D printed antenna system consisted of a horn antenna and a transmitarray. B Photo of the assembled 20-cm transmitarray being measured. C The comparison between the simulated pattern and the measured pattern of the 20-cm transmitarray, at 19 GHz (solid line: the co-polarized LHCP pattern; dashed line: the cross-polarized RHCP pattern). D The measured directivity and axial ratio of the 20-cm transmitarray over frequency. E Schematic for a beam steerable RPA comprised of a gradient-phase transmitarray (GPTA) and a gradient-phase feed array (GPFA). F Photo of the printed RPA being measured for its radiation pattern. G Representative measured RPA patterns showing beams at 0° and 60°, when using different panel orientations. Image via Nature Communications. What 3D printing trends should you watch out for in 2025? How is the future of 3D printing shaping up? Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news. You can also follow us onLinkedIn and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content. Featured image shows CPD-printed horn antenna with integrated polarizer. Image via Nature Communications / UC Berkeley.

Pratt Institute will celebrate its 136th commencement on Tuesday, May 20, with graduating students gathering at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan to receive their degrees. The Institute will celebrate the accomplishments of approximately 1,400 graduating students, conferring degrees during a ceremony starting at 10 a.m. This year, acclaimed poet and cultural critic Claudia Rankine will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary degree, while esteemed alumni Annabelle Selldorf (Bachelor of Architecture, 1985), renowned architect; and Stefan Sagmeister, (Master of Fine Arts, Communications Design, 1998), visionary designer and typographer, will also receive honorary degrees. Claudia Rankine’s honorary degree will be conferred in recognition of her extraordinary achievements as a poet, playwright, essayist, and educator. Her fearless body of work—spanning poetry, plays, essays, and video collaborations—explores themes of race, power, and class with clarity and urgency. A former chancellor of the Academy of American Poets and a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, Rankine is the author of Citizen: An American Lyric, cofounder of The Racial Imaginary Institute, and a professor at NYU’s Creative Writing Program. Annabelle Selldorf (Stephen Kent Johnson/Courtesy Selldorf Architects) Annabelle Selldorf’s honorary degree will be conferred in recognition of her distinguished career as an architect. A graduate of Pratt’s undergraduate architecture program, Selldorf is the principal of Selldorf Architects, the internationally acclaimed New York–based firm known for its humanist approach to design. With a portfolio that includes museums, galleries, and public buildings around the world, Selldorf is a Fellow of the AIA, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the recipient of the AIA New York Medal of Honor. Stefan Sagmeister (James Braund) Stefan Sagmeister’s honorary degree will be conferred in recognition of his groundbreaking achievements as a designer and typographer. A graduate of Pratt’s School of Design, Sagmeister is a two-time Grammy winner whose clients have included The Rolling Stones, HBO, and the Guggenheim Museum. He is known for exploring themes like happiness and beauty through design. His exhibition The Happy Show became the most visited graphic design exhibition in history, and his TED Talks have made him one of the most invited speakers in TED history.

Hystercine Rankin (1929– 2010), “Memory Quilt” (ca. 1994), fabric; appliquéd, hand-embroidered, and hand-quilted, 88 x 82 inches. All images courtesy of Mississippi Museum of Art, shared with permission ‘Of Salt and Spirit’ Celebrates the Legacy of Black Southern Quilters April 23, 2025 ArtCraft Kate Mothes You may have heard of the remarkable quilters of Gee’s Bend, but do you know about the Crossroads Quilters, like Gustina Atlas? Or Hystercine Rankin? Mary Mayfair Matthews? You’re in luck if you have a chance to visit Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South at the Mississippi Museum of Art, which shines a light on dozens of incredible Black Southern quilters and takes a celebratory approach to showcasing their myriad styles and techniques. MMA is home to one of the South’s largest collections of quilts, from which more than 50 handmade and machine-stitched examples were drawn for this expansive exhibition. Merging research, interpretation, and community engagement, curator Dr. Sharbreon Plummer aimed for “a cohesive, experiential study of American art through a Black feminist lens.” The show parses cultural narratives around the art form, spotlighting the impact of the craft across generations and geography. Emma Russell, “Star Quilt” (1978), cotton blend; hand-pieced, appliquéd, and hand-quilted, 81 x 77 inches A wide range of contemporary and historic pieces converge in Of Salt and Spirit, including figurative and narrative works alongside vibrant geometric compositions. Many of the works were acquired by the museum from Roland L. Freeman (1936-2023), a photographer who documented African-American craftspeople and guilds in his work as a stringer for Time magazine and Magnum Photos. Freeman collected more than 100 quilts, made several of his own, and published a couple of books on the subject. “Quilts have the power to create a virtual web of connections—individual, generational, professional, physical, spiritual, cultural, and historical,” he says in his second book, A Communion of the Spirits (1996). In conjunction with the exhibition, the museum also highlights the large-scale, ongoing AIDS Memorial Quilt project, which was initiated in 1985 at the height of the epidemic. Paralleling Of Salt and Spirit’s focus on creative expression, identity, and strength, the AIDS quilt—which will be on display at MMA for a two-week period beginning May 5—honors quilting for its role in resistance and remembrance. Of Salt and Spirit continues through May 18 in Jackson. Plan your visit on the museum’s website. You may also enjoy a look back at Souls Grown Deep Like the Rivers, a monumental survey recognizing the artistic traditions of Black artists. Mary Mayfair Matthews, “Folk Scenes Quilt” (1992), rayon, cotton polyester blend, lace, lamé, and buttons; hand-pieced and appliquéd, 86 1/4 x 74 inches Annie Dennis (designed by Roland L. Freeman), “Voodoo Quilt” (1987), fabric; hand-pieced, appliquéd, hand-embroidered, and hand-quilted, 83 1/2 x 64 inches Detail of “Voodoo Quilt” Gustina Atlas, “Variation on Dresden Plate Quilt” (1998), cotton; machine- pieced and hand-quilted, 81 1/2 x 80 inches Clancy McGrew, quilted and appliquéd by Jeraline Nicholas, “Storytime at the Library” (2004), fabric; machine-pieced, appliquéd, embroidered, and hand-quilted, 41 3/4 x 83 1/8 inches Mabel Williams, “Improvisational Strip Quilt” (1968), cotton, polyester, wool, twill; hand-pieced and hand- quilted with appliquéd and embroidered backing, 85 x 65 inches Clancy McGrew, quilted by Tammy McGrew, “Clancy’s Beauty Salon” (2004), fabric; machine-pieced, appliquéd, and hand-quilted, 67 5/8 x 49 1/2 inches Roland Freeman, “Maya Angelou, Author, Educator, and Quilter (top left and bottom right); Dolly McPherson, Maya Angelou, and Beverly Guy-Sheftall (top right and bottom left), Winston-Salem, North Carolina, November 1992” (1992), Chromogenic print with quilted mat (1996) by Anita Knox, 36 x 36 inches Roland Freeman, “Catherine Gill with Sunburst Quilt (left) Made by Her Mother, Classy Blaylock, fromDecatur, Mississippi, Flagstaff, Arizona, April 1993″ (1993), Chromogenic print, 27 x 38 inches Next article

Attackers exploit human nature, making authentication a prime target. The Snowflake data breach is a clear example – hackers used stolen customer credentials, many which lacked multi-factor authentication (MFA), to breach several customer accounts, steal sensitive data and reportedly extort dozens of companies. This incident highlights how one seemingly small, compromised credential can have severe consequences. Phishing scams, credential stuffing, and account takeovers all succeed because authentication still depends on users making security decisions. But no amount of security training can completely stop people from being tricked into handing over their credentials, downloading malware that steals login information, or reusing passwords that can be easily exploited. The problem isn’t the user; it’s the system that requires them to be the last line of defense. With agentic AI set to introduce a surge of non-human identities (NHIs) - bringing an added layer of complexity to an already complicated IT environment - enterprises need to rethink authentication, removing users from the process as much, and as soon, as possible. The explosion of cloud applications, systems and data has made identity security more complex and critical than ever before. Today, the average enterprise manages multiple cloud environments and around 1,000 applications, creating a highly fragmented landscape, which attackers are actively capitalising on. In fact, IBM’s 2025 Threat Intelligence Index  found that most of the cyber attacks investigated last year were caused by cybercriminals using stolen employee credentials to breach corporate networks. With AI-driven attacks set to make this problem even worse, identity abuse shows no signs of a slowdown. Large language models (LLMs) can automate spear-phishing campaigns and scrape billions of exposed credentials to fuel automated identity attacks. With AI enabling attackers to scale their tactics, the transition away from credential-based security must become a priority for businesses. The future of secure modern authentication requires reducing the user burden from the identity paradigm by moving away from passwords and knowledge-based authentication. Passwordless authentication, based on the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standard replaces traditional passwords with cryptography keys bound to a user’s account on an application or website. Instead of choosing and remembering a password, users authenticate with biometrics or a hardware-backed credential, this is typically provided by the device (laptop or mobile device) and their operating system. These credentials (passkeys) are protected by the operating systems, browsers and password managers, significantly reducing the risk of phishing attacks and stolen credentials.  A modern way to authenticate, passkeys are phishing resistant, offer a better user experience and improve security posture. While not a new or novel concept, passwordless is slow to gain traction because of perceived complexity and lack of clear migration paths. However, the FIDO alliance announced in late 2024 new resources that are set to help accelerate the adoption of passkeys by making them easier for organizations and consumers to use. For example, FIDO’s new proposed specifications enable organisations to securely move passkeys and other credentials from one provider to another. This helps provide flexibility to organisations by removing vendor lock-in. Digital credentials are another technology that helps remove the burden of security decisions from users. While passwordless authentication provides a secure way to access resources, digital credentials (sometimes referred to as verifiable credentials) provide a secure way to share private data. Digital credentials – such as digital employee badges or mobile driver’s licences – allow organisations to validate users without exposing unnecessary or sensitive personal data. For example, a digital driver’s licence lets users prove their age for restricted purchases without revealing unnecessary personal information like their home address or even their actual birthday. Similarly, digital paystubs allow users to confirm salary requirements for a loan without disclosing their actual salary. This solution also helps put the power of data sharing back into the users’ hands – allowing them to choose what type of information is provided, to who and when. Read more about IAM IAM is critical to an organisation's data security posture, and its role in regulatory compliance is just as crucial. Does your IAM program need OAuth or OpenID Connect? Or maybe both? Let's look at the various standards and protocols that make identity management function. If it is deployed correctly, identity and access management is among the plethora of techniques that can help to secure enterprise IT. The move towards passwordless and digital credentials is not just about stopping today’s attackers – it’s about preparing for what’s next. AI-powered attacks: Attackers are already using generative AI (GAI) to create phishing campaigns that are nearly as effective as human-generated ones, automate social engineering at scale, and bypass traditional security controls. Passwordless eliminates one of the most common attack vectors – phishable credentials – making AI driven attacks much harder to execute. Non-human Identities – As agentic AI advances and takes on more roles in the enterprise – whether in software design or IT automation – identity security must evolve in tandem. Digital credentials allow organisations to authenticate NHIs with the same level of cryptographic security as human users, ensuring that AI agents interacting with corporate systems are verifiable and authorised.   Organisations must start preparing now for what lies ahead. While passwordless and digital credentials are not the only steps that should be taken to combat the surge in identity attacks, by deploying these technologies organisations can modernize a strained model – removing security decisions from users, enhancing the user experience and ultimately helping IAM take back its role as gatekeeper. Patrick Wardrop is executive director of product, engineering and design for the Verify IAM product portfolio at IBM Software. 

Financially-motivated threat actors – including ransomware crews – remain the single biggest source of cyber threat in the world, accounting for 55% of active threat groups tracked during 2024, up two percentage points on 2023 and 7% on 2022, demonstrating that cyber crime really does, to a certain extent, pay. At least, this is according to Google Cloud’s Mandiant, which has this week released its latest M-Trends report, an annual, in-depth deep dive into the cyber security world. The dominance of cyber crime is not in and of itself a surprise, and according to Mandiant, cyber criminals are becoming a more complex, diverse, and tooled up threat in the process. “Cyber threats continue to trend towards greater complexity and, as ever, are impacting a diverse set of targeted industries,” said Mandiant Consulting EMEA managing director, Stuart McKenzie. “Financially motivated attacks are still the leading category. While ransomware, data theft and multifaceted extortion are and will continue to be significant global cybercrime concerns, we are also tracking the rise in the adoption of infostealer malware and the developing exploitation of Web3 technologies, including cryptocurrencies.  McKenzie added: “The increasing sophistication and automation offered by artificial intelligence are further exacerbating these threats by enabling more targeted, evasive, and widespread attacks. Organisations need to proactively gather insights to stay ahead of these trends and implement processes and tools to continuously collect and analyse threat intelligence from diverse sources.” The most common means for threat actors to access their victim environments last year was by exploiting disclosed vulnerabilities – 33% of intrusions began in this way worldwide, and 39% in EMEA. In second place, using legitimate credentials obtained by deception or theft, seen in 16% of instances, followed by email phishing in 14% of incidents, web compromises in 9%, and revisiting prior compromises in 8%. The landscape in EMEA differed slightly to this, with email phishing opening the doors to 15% of cyber attacks, and brute force attacks representing 10%. Once ensconced within their target environments and able to get to work, threat actors took a global average of 11 days to establish the lay of the land, conduct lateral movement, and line up their final coup de grace. This period, known in the security world as dwell time, was up approximately 24 hours on 2023, but down significantly on 2022, when cyber criminals hung out for an average of 16 days. Anecdotal evidence suggests that technological factors including, possibly, the adoption of AI by cyber ne’er-do-wells, may have something to do with this drop. Interestingly, median dwell times in EMEA were significantly higher than the worldwide figure, clocking in at 27 days, five days longer than in 2022. When threat actors were discovered inside someone’s IT estate, the victims tended to learn about it from an external source – such as an ethical hacker, a penetration testing or red teaming exercise, a threat intelligence organisation like Mandiant, or in many instances an actual ransomware gang – in 57% of cases. The remaining 43% were discovered internally by security teams and so on. The EMEA figures differed little from this. Nation-state threat actors, or advanced persistent threat (APT) groups create a lot of noise and generate a lot of attention in the cyber security world by dint of the lingering romance associated with spycraft, and in more practical terms, the fractious global geopolitical environment. However, compared to their cyber criminal counterparts, they represent just 8% of threat activity, which is actually a couple of percentage points lower than it was two years ago. Mandiant tracked four active advanced persistent threat (APT) groups in 2024, and 297 unclassified (UNC) groups – meaning not enough information is really available to make a firm bet on what they are up to, so this could include potential APTs. Indeed there is significant overlap in this regard and, Mandiant has on occasion upgraded some groups to full-fledged APTs – such as Sandworm, which now goes by APT44 in its threat actor classification scheme. APT44 is one of the four active APTs observed in 2024. Infamous for its attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure in support of Russia’s invasion, APT44 has long supported the Kremlin’s geopolitical goals and was involved in some of the largest and most devastating cyber attacks to date, including the NotPetya incident. Also newly-designated in 2024 was APT45, operating on behalf of the North Korean regime and described by Mandiant as a “moderately sophisticated” operator active since about 2009. Read more about current security trends The growth of AI is proving a double-edged sword for API security, presenting opportunities for defenders to enhance their resilience, but also more risks from AI-powered attacks, according to a report. Many businesses around the world are taking the decision to alter their supplier mix in the face of tariff uncertainty, but in doing so are creating more cyber risks for themselves. As directors increasingly recognise the threats posed by increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven cyber attacks, risks are being mitigated by changes in physical infrastructure networks, research finds.

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The Future with AI is not happening to but because of us. We must walk and shape every step of the ... More way – to be in line with the values that make life desirable.getty The conversation surrounding artificial intelligence has long centered on the future of work – how AI will augment human capabilities, automate tasks, and necessitate new skills. However, as AI technology accelerates, particularly in developing increasingly autonomous "agentic" AI, the discourse must evolve urgently. It is time to confront a more complex and challenging question: not just the future of work but the future of life itself in a world where AI agents may perform a significant portion of tasks currently undertaken by humans. This shift demands fundamental rethinking of societal structures, purpose, and economic models. Recent developments underscore the urgency of this conversation. Companies like Anthropic are already considering safeguards against "rogue agents," a testament to these systems' growing autonomy and potential impact. More pointedly, new ventures are openly pursuing the displacement of human labor; Kortix AI aims to replace a substantial portion of the workforce, while Mechanize explicitly seeks to enable the "full automation of the economy." An Uncertain Future Does Not Prevent Us From Preparation While the scale and speed of this transformation remain subject to debate, the potential for widespread disruption to traditional employment is not a distant hypothetical – it is a scenario for which we must begin to prepare proactively, personally and professionally, individually and as a society. The World Economic Forum, among others, forecasts dramatic changes in the labor market due to automation and AI. We cannot wait until these changes manifest in practice. If AI agents can execute complex tasks, coordinate workflows, and learn autonomously at scale, what becomes of human labor as we know it? Millions could find their current roles obsolete. This presents not just an economic challenge but a societal one, requiring us to consider what individuals will do with their time and, crucially, how their lives will be financially sustained in a world less reliant on traditional employment. Addressing this requires a multi-dimensional approach, examining the potential impacts and necessary responses across different arenas: micro (individual), meso (community), macro (country), and meta (global). Micro: Navigating Individual Purpose And Adaptability At the individual level, the prospect of widespread job displacement raises existential questions. Work has provided income, identity, structure, and social connection for generations. If traditional employment diminishes, individuals must cultivate new sources of purpose and meaning. This might involve greater engagement in leisure, creative pursuits, lifelong learning, caregiving for family and community, or contributing to society in ways not currently classified or compensated as "work." The key for individuals will be adaptability and resilience. Now is the time to identify your strengths and quirky talents to curate a portfolio of uniquely human skills. This should include creativity, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, and complex problem-solving, as these will become quintessential. As humans and as professionals, we have to embrace continuous learning, not as a chore but as a journey of ongoing growth. This is not about competition with AI but an alliance in which humans can thrive by fulfilling their inherent potential. This won't happen automatically. It is up to humans to design the space and mindset to make that happen. The psychological transition from a work-centric identity will be a significant personal challenge for many. Meso: Fostering Resilient Communities Communities can play an essential role in buffering the effects of workforce automation by fostering a new sense of belonging and shared experience. As traditional employment centers potentially shrink, the importance of local networks and initiatives will grow. Neighborhoods may become hubs for new forms of social interaction, shared activities, and mutual support. This could involve strengthening local institutions like libraries, community centers and parks to repurpose them as learning creativity and social engagement spaces. Communities might explore initiatives focused on sustainability, local production, or community care networks that leverage human skills and foster social cohesion. Thinking about local needs that are inherently human-centric – such as elderly care, childhood education, or localized environmental stewardship – can reveal avenues for meaningful contributions outside the traditional market economy. Building substantial local social capital will be essential for community resilience in a changing world. Although it may be tempting for businesses to jump into the quest for efficiency and effectiveness in the long run, investing in employee well-being, cross-skilling and the deliberate design of hybrid teams will pay off. Ultimately, humans create values for humans via humans. Especially in the service industry, agentic AI can automate a lot, but it cannot create the human touch that makes unique businesses stand out. Macro: Rethinking National Economic And Social Structures At the national level, governments face the challenge of redesigning economic and social structures to support a population less reliant on traditional wages. A leading proposal in this context is Universal Basic Income. UBI schemes involve providing all citizens with regular, unconditional income and decoupling basic financial security from employment status. The rationale for UBI in an age of automation is straightforward: it could provide a safety net for displaced workers, ensure a basic standard of living, and potentially free individuals to pursue education, training, entrepreneurship, or other non-market valuable activities. Pilot programs and studies in various locations, from Finland to Stockton, California, have explored UBI's potential effects on poverty, health, and employment, offering valuable insights into its implementation challenges and benefits. A growing body of research compiled by organizations like the Basic Income Earth Network and the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration shows that many of the arguments traditionally voiced by critics are not supported by evidence and that UBI overwhelmingly leads to increased quality of life, and meaningful occupation. However, to work at scale it will require significant policy debate regarding funding mechanisms (e.g., taxation on automated industries, carbon taxes, wealth taxes), the level of the basic income, and eligibility criteria. The best time to start these discussions was yesterday, the second best time is now. Beyond UBI, national strategies must reform education systems to prioritize hybrid intelligence, but also critical thinking, and human-centric skills. Investment in solid retraining programs for displaced workers will be necessary, focusing on areas less susceptible to automation or those involving human-AI collaboration. Rethinking social safety nets to be more flexible and less tied to traditional employment and potentially exploring universal basic services (guaranteeing access to healthcare, education, housing, etc.) alongside UBI are also crucial policy considerations. Regulatory frameworks for AI development and deployment are needed to balance innovation with societal well-being, to manage the pace of technological change in a way that builds rather than breaks society. Meta: Navigating Global Transitions And Inequality The transition to an AI-augmented or automated world will have deep global implications, potentially exacerbating existing inequalities between nations. Countries with advanced technological infrastructure may adapt more quickly, while those reliant on industries susceptible to automation could face significant economic disruption. Addressing this requires international cooperation on all fronts. Firstly, there is a need for ongoing global dialogue and potential regulatory frameworks concerning AI safety, ethics, and the management of widespread automation to prevent a global race to the bottom and ever-wider digital divides. Organizations like the OECD and the United Nations have begun to discuss the future of work, ethical implications and overall societal impacts of AI, highlighting the need for coordinated international responses. But seeing the slow nature of gigantic bureaucratic machines such as these, this is not enough to move beyond policy to practice. Secondly, there is a need to drastically reconsider global economic fairness. As wealth will be increasingly generated by automated systems, discussions about global wealth distribution, international aid and support for developing nations in navigating this transition must happen. The question of global redistribution with a holistic understanding of local needs is overdue. Not tackling this “glocal equation” now will backfire. Mass unemployment, an unstable geopolitical landscape and a decentralized communication ecosphere are explosive. The potential for global challenges like mass migration due to economic displacement also necessitates international foresight and cooperation. 4 Practical Steps To Chart A Course Forward If you are reading this, grappling with ways to get ready for this potential future, the M4 framework offers practical points for engagement and consideration: Micro: Begin exploring activities and interests that bring purpose and joy outside your current work. Invest in developing skills that are uniquely human or highly adaptable. Consider what a fulfilling life could look and feel like for you, independent of your job title. Meso: Engage with your local community. Participate in or support local initiatives. Consider how you can contribute to the well-being of your neighbors and local environment in ways that build connection and resilience. Macro: Stay informed about national policy debates surrounding AI, automation, UBI, and education reform. Engage with your elected representatives and advocate for policies to help your community and your country navigate this transition equitably. Meta: Learn about the global implications of AI and automation. Support international organizations working on ethical AI, global economic fairness, or humanitarian issues that these changes may impact. The Future Among AI Is Not Happening To But Because Of Us Individuals, communities, nations, and the global stage each have a role in ensuring that the future is one of shared prosperity, purpose, and well-being. The transition to a world where AI agents perform a wide range of tasks is an invitation to reshape human society and our individual lives. It is a call to rethink what we value and why. It is up to all of us to move the AI conversation beyond the future of work to the hereafter for life. The future is happening now and requires a proactive, imaginative and collaborative effort from all of us. That task cannot be delegated to ChatGTP & Co.