Alexander Buran

Alexander Buran

Founder and Editor-in-Chief
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Founder and Editor-in-Chief of XAB.info. Received his education at the Odessa Polytechnic. Has been involved in web development and programming for over twenty years. Thanks to his technical background, he perfectly understands how algorithms, artificial intelligence, and the modern internet work.

In the publication, he is responsible for strategy, editorial policy, and the final decision on controversial materials. He personally writes about technology, the internet, artificial intelligence, and politics — where it is important to separate real changes from loud headlines.

XAB.info is designed as a publication that saves the reader's time: only verified essence, links to primary sources, and no clickbait.

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Cybersecurity analysts in a private firm's control room reviewing global attack maps, illustrating the privatization of cyberwarfare and offensive operations abroad.

Privatization of Cyberwar: Trump Authorizes Private Companies to Conduct Offensive Operations Abroad

Technology 08/17/2026, 03:48
🇺🇸 **Trump Launches Private Cyberattack Program** The US President signed a memorandum allowing private companies to conduct offensive operations against foreign hackers under government control. 🔹 **Goal:** Combat ransomware and fraudsters. 🔹 **Conditions:** $1 million bond and strict oversight. 🔹 **Reaction:** Experts are debating — some see salvation, others see the commercialization of war. #CyberSecurity #Trump #USA #Hacking
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Artistic illustration of space collapse: thousands of satellites and debris in Earth orbit, symbolizing the threat of blocking access to space due to orbital congestion from 1.7 million satellites

Space Collapse: Why 1.7 Million Satellites Could Permanently Block Access to Earth's Orbit

Science 08/17/2026, 03:39
🚨 Space Collapse: 1.7 Million Satellites Could Block Earth's Orbit. A new study by the University of Birmingham shows that 6 major constellations (including those of the US and China) have already exceeded the critical safety threshold. Cascade collisions could create an unmanageable avalanche of debris, permanently cutting humanity off from space. 📉 30,000 satellites are already in orbit. 📈 Applications submitted for another 1 million. ⚠️ 6 constellations in the zone of uncontrolled debris growth. #space #technology #disaster #satellites
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Specialists in a server room analyze data on monitors, next to a sign 'Open Weight Model Weights' and a 'Pre-release Evaluation' diagram, illustrating the process of auditing open AI models

White House plans to extend cyber checks to open AI models: new rules for 'open weights'

Technology 08/17/2026, 03:34
🇺🇸 The White House plans to extend the voluntary cyber-verification system to open AI models. 🔍 As soon as open models reach the power level of closed systems (like GPT-5.6), they will enter the pre-release evaluation program for 30 days. ⚖️ Officially, this is not licensing, but it will effectively become a security standard. ⚠️ The main goal is to check models before publishing weights, as after release, they escape the developer's control. 📅 Official rules and thresholds will be published in the coming months.
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Satellites in Earth orbit showcasing the concept of space servicing and satellite refueling

Space servicing market: why satellite refueling will become a $3 billion industry

Technology 08/17/2026, 03:25
🚀 **Space servicing market to soar to $3 billion**: Novaspace analysts predict a boom in on-orbit satellite servicing services. The core of the market will be refueling ($1.2 billion) and extending the life of spacecraft ($860 million). The main drivers will be military departments requiring flexibility and resilience of space systems. Space is transitioning from a "launch and forget" model to an era of active service. 🛰️🔧 #SpaceEconomy #Satellites #Novaspace
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X Square robots sort parcels at a speed of 1816 per hour, demonstrating record performance

Sorting Speed Record: X Square Robot Surpasses Figure AI with 1,816 Parcels Per Hour

Technology 08/17/2026, 03:20
🚀 X Square Robot sets a new sorting speed record: 1,816 parcels per hour! 📦 During a continuous broadcast on August 12, a system with two manipulators showed a result 45% higher than Figure AI humanoids (1,247.8/hr). 🤖 However, experts point out the lack of an independent audit and differences in testing methodology. 🧐 #Robotics #Logistics #XSquare #FigureAI #TechNews
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Launch of Rocket Lab's Electron rocket against a night sky with bright engines and clouds

Rocket Lab Enters the European Market: Mobile Launch Sites and Financial Superiority Over Local Startups

Technology 08/17/2026, 03:01
🚀 Rocket Lab enters the European market with mobile launch sites and financial superiority. In 2026, the company is already outpacing local operators in launch rates, while the GHOST system allows for the deployment of launch pads anywhere. European startups face delays and competition but are trying to find their niche through pricing policies. #RocketLab #Space #Europe #Technology
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Modern data center in Ontario with substation and transformers, illustrating new rules for AI giants to connect to the power grid

Ontario introduces strict rules for data centers: new AI giants must pay for grid connection

Technology 08/17/2026, 02:55
🇨🇦 Ontario introduces strict rules for data centers: new AI giants must pay for grid connection and infrastructure upgrades. Premier Doug Ford stated there will be no free energy. Municipalities (Oakville, Mississauga) dispute with authorities over ecology and noise, but will not get veto power over projects. Rule discussions will last until September 12. #Ontario #DataCenters #AI #Energy
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Conceptual illustration of a US Space Force network integrating commercial and military satellites connected by laser links above Earth

End of Monopoly: US Space Force Launches Program to Integrate Private Satellites into a Unified Military Network

Technology 08/17/2026, 02:47
🚀 The US Space Force has launched a $60 million program to integrate satellites from Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rocket Lab, and York Space Systems into a unified military network. SpaceX created the network foundation (SDN) with a $2.29 billion contract, but the military wants to avoid a monopoly. Companies will receive funding to develop "space exchange points" and test compatibility. The goal is to create a resilient network capable of rerouting traffic during attacks. 🛰️🇺🇸
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System administrator in a server room analyzing data on monitors, illustrating the topic of ChatGPT-User bypassing robots.txt prohibition in 54% of cases

Ignoring the Rules: ChatGPT-User Bypasses robots.txt Ban in 54% of Cases

Technology 08/17/2026, 02:42
🤖 **AI Ignores Bans:** In the first half of 2026, ChatGPT-User bypassed robots.txt rules in 54% of cases. The situation in Europe is critical: violations are recorded for most bots. OpenAI explains this by stating that requests are initiated by users, not bots. Experts warn: robots.txt no longer protects content; real technical barriers are needed. #AI #CyberSecurity #OpenAI #TollBit
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Humanoid UBTECH robots in a futuristic setting, symbolizing the delay of mass adoption until 2030

The Renaissance Illusion: Why Mass Adoption of Humanoid Robots is Delayed Until 2030

Technology 08/17/2026, 02:29
🤖 The Renaissance Illusion: Why Mass Adoption of Humanoid Robots is Delayed Until 2030 Despite a boom in shipments in 2026, the actual use of robots in industry accounts for only 15%. The rest go to demonstrations and software tests. 📉 Forecasts: from 60k to 100k robots per year, but mass production — no earlier than 2027. 💰 Price tag: up to $40k (currently more expensive), payback period unclear. 🛑 Barriers: safety, training complexity, and data fragmentation. #Robots #Technology #AI #Industry #XABinfo
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