Security researchers uncovered a massive malware operation disguised as AI coding plugins in the JetBrains Marketplace, targeting developers with stolen API keys. Fifteen plugins, under seven fake vendor names, racked up nearly 70,000 downloads by masquerading as helpful AI assistants. The campaign, active since late 2023, slipped past security checks until June 2024. These tools not only tricked users with useful features but also harvested credentials to fuel a black market for stolen compute power—charging users while secretly stealing keys from free accounts. The fallout? Millions in breach costs and a glaring flaw in how we manage digital identities. It’s a wake-up call for tighter oversight and smarter security in developer tools.

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AI’s rapid rise is sparking widespread unease across America, even as people use it daily — from chatbots to deepfakes, blurring the line between real and artificial. Concerns are mounting over its unchecked growth in critical sectors like healthcare and education, with calls for transparency, bans on impersonation, and government oversight. While regulators lag behind, lawsuits and harmful AI content are forcing action. Political divides are deepening, but one thing’s clear: society’s scrambling to keep pace with a technology that’s reshaping reality — and the rules around it.

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Geothermal energy holds the power to fuel the planet multiple times over, yet it’s flying under the radar compared to flashy nuclear startups. Enter Critical Energy, a bold new player with $19 million in seed funding to build modular, factory-built turbines designed for speed and scalability. Led by SpaceX veteran Spencer Jackson, the company aims to outpace nuclear energy in deployment—targeting gigawatts annually by the early 2030s. With data centers increasingly turning to geothermal for clean power, and a critical bottleneck in turbine availability, Critical Energy’s rocket-engine inspired design could revolutionize the industry. Their first plant hits the ground by 2027, with ambitions to hit 300 gigawatts annually by 2045—and maybe even get the oil and gas sector on board once turbines are plentiful.

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