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Zcash Developers Recommend Upgrading Nodes to Ironwood Fork

The Zcash Foundation has released Zebra 6.0.0 and recommends all node operators upgrade to the Ironwood fork. This update introduces a new shielded pool and version 6 transaction format. The change was prompted by a vulnerability discovered in the old Orchard pool that could have allowed an attacker to create counterfeit $ZEC undetected. Developers patched the vulnerability in June, finding no evidence of exploitation, though Zcash's privacy architecture prevents absolute certainty. Ironwood utilizes the Orchard action structure and Halo2 proof system. It adds a separate note commitment tree, a nullifier set, a network value pool, and network history data. After activation, nodes can track the new pool independently from Orchard. Zebra also updates node commands for operators to verify pool and commitment tree states. This upgrade is critical, as older software will not follow the correct chain post-activation. Ironwood's key protection mechanism is a "turnstile" between the Orchard and new pools. Once activated, Orchard will stop accepting new outputs and internal transfers. Funds can be withdrawn, but an accounting rule prevents withdrawing more $ZEC from Orchard than was legitimately deposited. This design allows public auditing of the circulating supply without revealing private balances or transaction details, with any excess capital becoming locked inside Orchard. Zcash had scheduled this hardfork for July 28 after developers confirmed the patched bug raised inflation concerns.

cryptonews.ruYesterday 16:36

Zcash Developers Recommend Upgrading Nodes to Ironwood Fork

cryptonews.ruYesterday 16:36

ChatGPT Finally Can 'Search Itself': Nearly Four Years of Conversations, Retrieved with One Click

ChatGPT, nearly four years old, has long lacked a functional way for users to search their own accumulated history. This changed on July 14th, when OpenAI launched a comprehensive "Unified Search" feature across all platforms and plans. This new search allows users to find and instantly access past conversations, uploaded documents, generated images, and projects within their own ChatGPT account, all from a single sidebar entry. This update signifies a major shift in ChatGPT's role, transforming it from a transient chat tool into a personal knowledge base or "file system" for users' AI-generated content. It completes a critical missing piece as OpenAI expands ChatGPT's capabilities with features like Projects, Memory, Work, and Sites, aiming to make it a central hub for work and creativity. The ability to easily retrieve years of personal data makes that data more valuable as a unique, irreplaceable asset in the AI era. However, it also highlights the increasing weight and potential sensitivity of this data, given default settings that allow conversations to be used for model training and legal precedents involving user logs. While a significant improvement over the previous ineffective search, this move is seen as addressing an industry-wide oversight. As the competition between AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) moves beyond raw model power, the new battleground is becoming which platform can best organize, retain, and leverage the valuable data co-created by users and AI.

marsbit07/20 00:29

ChatGPT Finally Can 'Search Itself': Nearly Four Years of Conversations, Retrieved with One Click

marsbit07/20 00:29

Today, Claude Cowork Major Update: Close Your Laptop, It Works for You Overnight

Anthropic's Claude Cowork has received a major upgrade, officially launching on mobile and web platforms. This allows users to manage and monitor tasks from any device, freeing them from needing to stay at their computers. The key innovation is that tasks now run in the cloud on Anthropic's servers, meaning work continues even when a user's personal device is offline or closed. The update merges Chat and Cowork into a single interface and extends usage quotas. Engineers highlight three core capabilities now unified: precise context understanding, support for long-running tasks, and complete independence from a user's physical device. The workflow is described as a full cycle: a user assigns a complex task (e.g., preparing a meeting summary, drafting emails, post-meeting analysis). Claude Cowork autonomously breaks it down, connects to necessary tools like Slack and email, gathers information, and executes. It pauses only for critical user decisions, sending a notification to the user's phone for approval before proceeding. Product managers share use cases like monitoring AI agents during a soccer game or resuming a cloud-based task seamlessly after a flight, emphasizing the new flexibility. The article frames this as part of a larger trend where tech giants (OpenAI, Microsoft, Google) are competing to bring AI agents into the daily workflows of general knowledge workers, not just developers. The ultimate battleground is becoming an indispensable, seamless part of everyday productivity.

marsbit07/08 00:54

Today, Claude Cowork Major Update: Close Your Laptop, It Works for You Overnight

marsbit07/08 00:54

Fable 5 Begins Gradual Rollout? Countdown to the June 26th Deadline

Exciting news has emerged in the AI community: Fable 5, which was previously disabled, appears to be undergoing a partial, gradual rollout. Users are reporting sightings of the model in the Claude mobile app's model selector and through specific commands, accompanied by messages about weekly usage limits. Code strings in recent Claude updates hint that Fable 5 might be permanently integrated into existing subscriptions as a weekly quota, rather than a separate purchase. The rollout seems inconsistent—available only in specific chat threads for some users, with indications that previous geographic restrictions may be loosening. A brief appearance on AWS, requiring U.S. ID verification and use-case approval, was later clarified as a UI bug. Simultaneously, rumors are circulating about the imminent launch of Claude Sonnet 5 (codenamed Fennec), which is speculated to offer performance nearing that of Opus 4.8. This would represent a significant generational leap. Anthropic has also quietly removed usage limits for the current Claude Sonnet model, fueling speculation about an upcoming major release. This flurry of activity comes just before a critical June 26th deadline. U.S. lawmakers have demanded that the Department of Commerce clarify its standards and timeline for potentially modifying export controls on such AI models. The recent testing and leaks are seen as high-stakes maneuvers ahead of this regulatory decision. The AI world is now watching closely to see if a wider reinstatement of advanced models will follow.

marsbit06/26 02:36

Fable 5 Begins Gradual Rollout? Countdown to the June 26th Deadline

marsbit06/26 02:36

WWDC26 Ultimate Preview: The All-New Siri is the Main Course, iOS 27 is Another Year of Refinements

Apple has confirmed WWDC26 will begin on June 8, with the keynote at 10 AM PT (1 AM Beijing Time, June 9). This year's focus is expected to shift significantly from routine OS updates to Apple's progress in AI, particularly a major overhaul of Siri. Reports indicate the highlight will be a new Siri, reportedly powered by Google's Gemini technology. This upgraded assistant is expected to appear as a lightweight bubble from the Dynamic Island and be accessible via a unified "Search or Ask" system-wide entry point. It aims to deeply integrate with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, accessing personal data like messages, photos, and documents, with a potential standalone Siri app also in development. For iOS 27, leaks suggest incremental improvements rather than major redesigns. Key updates may include a redesigned, more customizable Camera app, enhanced photo editing tools within the Photos app, and potential early system optimizations for a future foldable iPhone. The update is also rumored to prioritize bug fixes, stability, and performance optimization. iPadOS 27 is anticipated to focus on improving productivity features like window management, file systems, and external display support to better utilize the iPad's hardware. macOS 27 is seen as a core platform for Apple Intelligence, likely receiving an optimized Siri, new AI features, and continued refinement of the "Liquid Glass" design language. Notably, macOS 27 may finally drop support for Intel-based Macs. The overarching theme for WWDC26 is whether Apple can effectively integrate AI across its ecosystem. The success of the new Siri and Apple Intelligence will be judged on their ability to move beyond standalone features and become a cohesive, context-aware system layer that understands user workflows across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices, while maintaining Apple's emphasis on privacy and stability. The conference represents Apple's critical attempt to catch up and redefine the AI assistant experience after a perceived slow start in the generative AI era.

marsbit06/03 23:26

WWDC26 Ultimate Preview: The All-New Siri is the Main Course, iOS 27 is Another Year of Refinements

marsbit06/03 23:26

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