AI In-brief 13 Sept 06:05

2022 brought surge in killings of journalists: UNESCO

Journalist killings surged 50% in 2022, with 86 deaths worldwide, marking one fatality every four days and reversing a three-year decline.
Impunity remains high, with 86% of cases unpunished, as journalists are targeted for reporting on organized crime, conflict, corruption, and sensitive issues.
Latin America and the Caribbean accounted for over half of the killings, with Mexico being the deadliest country; many journalists were killed even when off-duty, highlighting a lack of safe spaces.

AI In-brief Today 13:40

Supermarket freezers in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks

Supermarkets across Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, and Estonia reported widespread freezer and fridge malfunctions due to apparent cyberattacks.
The attacks caused refrigeration systems to overheat, with temperatures soaring to 50 degrees Celsius (122 F), forcing stores to discard spoiled food and limit fresh/frozen product availability.
Major chains like ICA Group, Coop, Delhaize, Carrefour, and SuperValu confirmed impacts, with some incidents quickly resolved, while others experienced temporary disruptions.
These incidents follow a similar pattern to a cyberattack last month in France that targeted older refrigeration systems in hundreds of stores, suggesting a coordinated effort.