AI In-brief 12 Sept 05:51

Thai arrest warrant issued for American academic on royal insult charges

A Thai court issued an arrest warrant for American academic Paul Chambers, citing charges of insulting the monarchy and violating the computer crimes act.
This marks a rare application of Thailand's stringent 'lese majeste' law against a foreigner, a law that carries severe penalties of up to 15 years in jail.
The charges, reportedly linked to an online article posted last year, have drawn strong condemnation from human rights activists, who view it as an alarming assault on academic freedom.
Critics warn that such actions could have a chilling effect on international studies and deter foreign scholars and researchers from working in Thailand.

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.

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