Today’s picks
1. Hackers are running riot with AI. Its makers want to cash in
The article examines how hackers are using AI to intensify cyberattacks while OpenAI and Anthropic see cybersecurity as a major commercial opportunity. It highlights the dual-use tension as the same technology powers both offense and defense. It is worth reading for its clear look at how security threats are becoming a market—and how AI developers are positioning themselves in it.
2. How the Houthis built their war machine
This long read traces how the Houthis moved from relying on external patrons to building their own military-industrial, organizational and combat capabilities. It examines what this shift means for Yemen’s war and regional security, and how the movement’s relationship with Iran is changing. Worth reading for anyone following Middle East conflicts, non-state armed groups and proxy warfare.
3. These tattoos can magically’ disappear—here’s how they work
This article examines tattoos designed to become temporarily invisible and then reappear. It explains how the technology works and what such tattoos could mean for people balancing professional appearances with personal expression. It is worth reading for anyone interested in emerging body-art technologies and the changing boundaries between work and self-presentation.