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Sobe para 140 número de casos confirmados de Mpox no país, em 2026

(Brasil de Fato / 2026-03-10 14:11)

Resumo objetivo: O Brasil registrou 140 casos confirmados de Mpox em 2026, sem mortes, além de 539 suspeitos e 9 prováveis. O estado de São Paulo concentra a maioria dos casos (93), seguido por Rio de Janeiro e Rondônia. A doença, causada por um vírus, tem transmissão através de contato próximo e seus principais sintomas são lesões de pele, febre e inchaço de gânglios.

Principais tópicos abordados: 1. Estatísticas epidemiológicas (casos confirmados, suspeitos, prováveis e distribuição por estados e meses). 2. Características da doença Mpox (origem, transmissão e sintomas). 3. Recomendações do Ministério da Saúde para a população.

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Seleção do Irã deixa a Austrália sem as cinco jogadoras que pediram asilo

(Folha de S.Paulo - Em cima da hora - Principal / 2026-03-10 14:09)

Cinco jogadoras da seleção feminina de futebol do Irã, incluindo a capitã, pediram asilo na Austrália após abandonarem a concentração durante a Copa da Ásia. O governo australiano concedeu vistos humanitários, alegando temor de perseguição política no Irã, já que as atletas haviam sido chamadas de "traidoras" por não cantarem o hino nacional. O caso gerou apelos internacionais por sua proteção, destacando os riscos que correriam se retornassem ao seu país.

Principais tópicos abordados: 1. Pedido e concessão de asilo humanitário às atletas. 2. Contexto político de perseguição e represálias no Irã. 3. Repercussão e mobilização internacional em apoio às jogadoras.

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What is the Hezbollah-linked financial institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan?

(Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera / 2026-03-10 14:06)

Summary: Israel struck a branch of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-linked financial institution in Beirut. The institution operates as an unregulated, interest-free quasi-bank providing loans and accounts, gaining prominence after Lebanon's 2019 banking crisis. Israel targets it as part of its campaign to degrade Hezbollah's infrastructure, with the U.S. having imposed sanctions on the institution for allegedly facilitating Hezbollah's financial activities.

Main Topics Covered: 1. The nature and operations of the Al-Qard Al-Hassan financial institution. 2. Israel's military strike on the institution and its broader campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. 3. The historical context of U.S. sanctions on Al-Qard Al-Hassan.

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Ig Nobels ceremony moves to Europe over security concerns

(Ars Technica / 2026-03-10 14:05)

The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony is relocating from Boston to Zurich this year due to safety concerns for international travelers. Organizers stated they cannot in good conscience ask winners and journalists to travel to the United States under current conditions.

These awards honor humorous yet thought-provoking scientific achievements, parodying the Nobel Prizes. The ceremony itself features a campy mix of miniature operas, scientific demonstrations, and brief lectures.

The main topics covered are the relocation of the Ig Nobel ceremony due to safety concerns and a description of the awards' purpose and unique ceremony format.

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V-bucks are getting more X-pensive

(The Verge / 2026-03-10 14:02)

Epic Games is increasing the price of Fortnite's V-bucks currency, effective March 19th, meaning players will receive fewer V-bucks for the same amount of money. The company is also adjusting the cost and rewards of the Battle Pass and other subscription passes, generally lowering their V-buck prices but reducing the amount of currency awarded.

The changes extend to other Epic games like Fall Guys, which will see similar premium currency price hikes in April. Epic cites increased operational costs for Fortnite as the reason for these adjustments.

Main topics: Fortnite V-bucks price increase, changes to Battle Pass and subscription passes, price increases in other Epic games (Fall Guys), and the stated reason (increased operational costs).

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The New Turing Test: How Threats Use Geometry to Prove 'Humanness'

(BleepingComputer / 2026-03-10 14:02)

Attackers are shifting from disruptive breaches to long-term, stealthy infiltration, focusing on advanced evasion and persistence. This is confirmed by a 2026 security report, which found that 80% of the top techniques are now for evasion, with a major resurgence in sandbox evasion. A key method involves malware performing sophisticated system checks (like analyzing hardware and screen resolution) and aborting execution if it detects an automated analysis environment, ensuring it only activates on real user systems.

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The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

(The Verge / 2026-03-10 14:01)

The U.S. Department of Justice and Live Nation-Ticketmaster have settled a major antitrust lawsuit, abruptly ending a trial that promised to expose the company's business practices. The settlement likely averts a corporate breakup but will result in changes to how the company operates.

The episode also covers the complex relationship between AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI and the U.S. Department of Defense, analyzing the regulatory and ethical fallout from their negotiations. Finally, it explores the practical uses and future of foldable and flip phones in the consumer market.

The main topics covered are the Live Nation-Ticketmaster antitrust settlement, AI companies and Pentagon contracts, and the state of foldable phone technology.

Image for Amazon calls upon senior engineers to address issues created by 'Gen-AI assisted changes', report claims — recent 'high blast radius' incidents stir up changes for code approval

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Amazon calls upon senior engineers to address issues created by 'Gen-AI assisted changes', report claims — recent 'high blast radius' incidents stir up changes for code approval

(Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-10 14:00)

Amazon has reportedly convened senior engineers to address operational incidents with a "high blast radius" linked to generative AI-assisted code changes. The company is implementing a new requirement for senior engineer approval before deploying such AI-generated changes, following disruptions including a six-hour retail website outage.

The meeting notes indicated that best practices for these new AI tools are not yet fully established, contributing to the problems. While Amazon describes the meeting as a routine operational review, it underscores a broader industry trend of reassessing rapid AI integration after technical failures.

The main topics covered are Amazon's operational incidents, the role of generative AI in causing these disruptions, and the company's new policy changes in response.

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YouTube expands AI deepfake detection to politicians, government officials, and journalists

(TechCrunch / 2026-03-10 14:00)

YouTube is expanding a pilot program for its AI likeness detection technology, granting government officials, political candidates, and journalists a tool to find and request removal of unauthorized AI-generated content featuring their simulated likeness. The system, similar to YouTube's Content ID, evaluates removal requests under existing privacy policies to protect legitimate expression like parody or political critique.

The main topics covered are the expansion of the pilot program, how the detection and removal process works, and the balance YouTube seeks between preventing AI impersonation risks and protecting free expression.

Eligible testers must verify their identity to use the tool, and YouTube plans to eventually allow preemptive blocking or monetization of such content. The company is also advocating for federal regulations, like the NO FAKES Act, to address AI recreations of individuals' likenesses.

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Future Games Show Spring Showcase announced for GDC — Baldur's Gate 3 and LEGO Batman actors to host

(Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-10 14:00)

The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will broadcast on March 12, featuring around 40 games from both AAA and indie studios. It will be hosted by actors Devora Wilde from Baldur's Gate 3 and Shai Matheson from the upcoming LEGO Batman game.

A separate event called "FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming" will follow, offering additional exclusive trailers and coverage from the GDC show floor.

Both events will stream live across multiple platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok, and are organized by Future PLC, the parent company of Tom's Hardware.

Main Topics: Future Games Show Spring Showcase announcement, event details and hosts, featured games, subsequent Festival of Gaming event, broadcast platforms and organizing company.

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YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to politicians and journalists

(The Verge / 2026-03-10 14:00)

YouTube is expanding its AI likeness detection feature, previously available to creators, to a pilot group of politicians, journalists, and government officials. The tool scans for videos using an individual's face, alerting them so they can request removal under YouTube's privacy policy, though requests for parody or satire may be denied.

To join, individuals must submit a video and government ID, with data used solely for detection. While removal requests from creators have been low, the program is currently limited to public figures and not planned for a global rollout.

The expansion occurs as YouTube grapples with moderating AI-generated content, having previously acted against AI spam channels, while simultaneously investing in AI tools for creators. This highlights the platform's dual role in both policing and promoting AI content.

Main topics: YouTube's AI deepfake detection tool expansion, the removal request process and policies, data submission requirements, and the platform's broader challenges with AI-generated content.

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Yamaha launches Creator Pass for music makers and podcasters

(The Verge / 2026-03-10 14:00)

Yamaha has launched a new subscription service called Creator Pass, bundling various third-party music and podcast production tools. The service offers seven different pricing tiers, starting at $14.99 monthly, which combine software from partners like Landr, Output, and Riverside.

The bundles are segmented into plans for beginners, music producers, and podcasters, with higher tiers including more services and physical hardware like a condenser microphone. While the bundling offers convenience, the financial value varies by plan, with some offering clear discounts and others requiring heavy use of included credits to be worthwhile.

The main topics covered are the launch and structure of Yamaha's Creator Pass subscription service, its partnership with third-party software companies, the details of its various pricing tiers and included tools, and an analysis of the service's value proposition.

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YouTube expands AI deepfake detection for politicians, government officials, and journalists

(TechCrunch / 2026-03-10 14:00)

YouTube is expanding a pilot program for its AI likeness detection technology, granting government officials, political candidates, and journalists access to a tool that identifies unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes of their likeness. These individuals can then request removal of such content if it violates YouTube's policies, though each request will be evaluated to protect forms of free expression like parody or political critique.

The main topics covered are the expansion of the pilot program, the function and purpose of the likeness detection tool, the balance between removal and free expression, and the procedural details for participants. The article also notes YouTube's support for related federal legislation and the labeling of AI-generated content.

The technology, which scans for simulated faces in videos, was previously available to creators in YouTube's Partner Program. YouTube aims to protect public figures from AI impersonation risks while acknowledging that most detected content so far has been benign, with very few removal requests.

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Chico da Silva, artista de peixes e dragões, terá toda a sua obra reunida em livro

(Folha de S.Paulo - Em cima da hora - Principal / 2026-03-10 14:00)

Resumo da notícia:

O pintor Chico da Silva, artista cearense de renome internacional, terá sua obra completa catalogada em um catálogo raisonné que será produzido este ano. O projeto, liderado pela plataforma Kura, visa autenticar sua produção de cerca de 3.000 obras, cujos valores variam amplamente, e coincide com uma próxima exposição individual do artista no Reino Unido.

Principais tópicos abordados: 1. A produção de um catálogo raisonné para Chico da Silva. 2. A valorização e o alto valor de mercado das obras do artista. 3. A disputa entre galerias pela representação de sua herança artística. 4. A trajetória e o reconhecimento internacional de Chico da Silva.

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8 a cada 10 ginecologistas dizem ser os primeiros a atender vítimas de violência, aponta pesquisa

(Folha de S.Paulo - Em cima da hora - Principal / 2026-03-10 14:00)

Resumo objetivo:
Uma pesquisa da Febrasgo com ginecologistas e obstetras brasileiros revela que, para 80% desses profissionais, o consultório é o primeiro local de acolhimento à mulher vítima de violência. A maioria reconhece seu papel no enfrentamento do problema, mas aponta falta de preparo, abordagem majoritariamente reativa e entraves como a ausência de redes de encaminhamento e inseguranças jurídicas. Os dados dialogam com o cenário de aumento dos registros de violência contra a mulher no país.

Principais tópicos abordados:
1. O papel central do ginecologista/obstetra na identificação inicial da violência contra a mulher.
2. Os principais obstáculos relatados: falta de preparo dos profissionais, carência de redes de apoio e insegurança jurídica.
3. A predominância da violência psicológica/emocional identificada nos consultórios.
4. A necessidade urgente de capacitação, protocolos e fortalecimento da rede de suporte.