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There are users selling their Wrapped data to train AI models. Spotify has not taken it well

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Did you ever think you could make money with your Spotify data? What for many is only an annual summary with favorite songs and artists, for others it is a source of real value. An increasing group of users has decided sell your listening history To train artificial intelligence models. Spotify, which has turned Wrapped In one of its most recognizable brands, it has not taken long to react and the tension is served. Wrapped was born in 2015 as a tool to visualize listening habits and became a global tradition. Today, its popularity has given rise to UNWRappeda collective managed by the decentralized platform Vain. More than 18,000 users have grouped their data to sell them to interested companies. According to Ars Technicain June they achieved their first sale: a portion of data for $ 55,000 to only AI, with an average payment of about five dollars in cryptocurrencies for each participant. Wrapped is no longer just marketing: it is the center of a data control fight The interest in these data is not accidental: Spotify collects a detailed history of each account, searches, devices, approximate locations and technical records. All of that is available to any user through a Official download option, which offers packages in JSON format with years of history and precise data on the use of the platform. But although access is legal, its use has clear limits in the terms of Spotify. The policy for developers It prohibits using Spotify data or contents to train artificial intelligence models, resell information or replicate essential functions of the platform without permission. Spotify confirmed to the aforementioned medium that he sent a letter to those responsible for UNWRAPPed warning that the project could violate its registered trademark and violate these policies. The company insists that users can download their data, but does not authorize that they are monetic through third parties. UNWRAPPED pagethat until recently allowed to register and sell data, is no longer available. At the time of publishing this article, an English message appears that we have translated: “This service is no longer available. We regret the inconvenience. If you have any questions, get in touch with support. ”It is not clear if the closure responds to Spotify actions or a decision of the developers, who have not given explanations about this. Unwrapped was born, according to its creators, so that users had more control over their data, although their future is uncertain. Vana, the platform that drives it, argues that the project allows to group information in a community and collectively bargain its use. They explain that it is unlikely that a user manages to sell their data separately: companies are looking for broad sets, such as those who create vain, and then distribute the income among those who participate. Wrapped continues to be for most users a curious and shared annual summary. But the interest in monetizing this data makes it clear that the discussion about who controls personal information is not yet resolved. Spotify has expressed reservations on projects that use their services out of what is allowed, while decentralized proposals try to gain relevance. It is about to see what will happen finally with this project and others of similar characteristics. Images | Spotify | Xataka with Gemini 2.5 In Xataka | Google has resolved the dilemma of the age on the Internet as disturbing possible: spying on to protect you

We face two of Amazon’s best selling fryers and the result is not as evident as it seems

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The air fryers They have ceased to be a passenger fashion to become a key appliance in many kitchens. His promise to cook with less oil, faster and without sacrificing flavor has made more and more people consider incorporating them into their day to day. But among so many models, prices and characteristics, making a decision can be complicated. Therefore, the big question is clear: what is the best option? After several weeks, one of our favorite formats returns of the Xataka YouTube channel: The versus. In this series we face two face -to -face devices to analyze every detail and decide which one deserves the most. This time we put on the table two very popular air fryers: the Cosori Premium Chef Edition and the Cecotec Cecofry Full Inox Pro 5500. We have tested them thoroughly with the aim of finding the one that best suits the daily use and any kitchen. A mission: find the best fryer Ana Boria has spent several days cooking with the two fryers in her daily routine, trying Equal recipes in both devices and evaluating your performance in real conditions. To leave it in his initial words: “I have here the two best -selling air fryers of Amazon for years and I have decided to try them and face them face to see which of the two is the best purchase option,” he says. Design is the first point that marks differences. Our partner summarized it like this: “The first thing that caught my attention when taking them out of the box is that the Cecotec is much lighter than the Cosori and is not only because it is smaller, but because of construction materials, since it has worse quality plastics.” That initial feeling could anticipate part of the verdict, but let’s not be fooled, that there are surprises. The experience of use goes through the interface and cleaning, two key points when it is cooked daily. “The button is quite similar in bothwith the icons backlighted behind the touch plastic panel. The good thing about this type of botone is that we prevent the buttons from erasing over time, ”says our partner. What system will the usability and maintenance easier? The performance, on the other hand, is measured in speed and cooking uniformity, two key aspects when using a daily fryer. “During all these days with the two fryers I have tried to cook different dishes and there has been one thing that has caught my attention. The Cosori takes much less to cook,” Ana explains. The difference in time is especially noticeable in crispy recipes, but the question is which achieves the best balance between speed and results. During all these days with the two fryers I have tried to cook different dishes and there has been one thing that has caught my attention. The Cosori takes much less to cook. For many users, noise and consumption are decisive when choosing an appliance. In our tests we find Clear differences in the sound generated by each modeland to verify it we turn to precise measurements with a soundometer. These data reveal that, beyond cooking performance, there are practical aspects such as acoustic comfort that incline the balance. Not everything is power. The real price of a fryer is not measured only by the device: official accessories can make a difference. “For 57 euros we have a very complete fryer, with good power and good capacity,” says Ana about the Cecotec, while Cosori costs more even without extras. In this section, each brand plays its letters differently, and understanding that balance between value and cost helps to make a more accurate decision. The comparison leaves a clear winner, but the differences between the two models deserve to be seen in detail. Each round provides nuances that go beyond the numbers and help to understand what is the best option for each type of user. If you want to know how each fryer behaves in real stages and discover the final verdict, you can do it In the new versus on the YouTube channel of Xataka. In Xataka | Cosori Turbo Blaze Chef Edition, Analysis: If you like the kitchen, this is probably the perfect fryer

A quick look at the ten best -selling car brands in the world offers a dramatic conclusion: China has already won

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17.29 million. That is the amount of electric cars and plug -in hybrids that, according to Autovista24they were sold last year. Suppose we take all those cars and reduce them to ten. What brands would be the most popular? Surely, don’t surprise us to find Tesla, Byd or BMW, but what will get attention is that of those ten cars that we have in front, six are Chinese. Of course, it has all the meaning of the world. The cast. According to the data of EV volumeslast year the electric cars represented 62.5% of the total electrified vehicles sold globally. PHEV, AKA plug -in hybrids, 37.5%. It is a sensitive change compared to the previous year, when the percentages were 69.3% and 30.7%, respectively. Why does an electric car have less autonomy than the announcing The list. The crown, of course, is for China byd with a 22.2% market share. It follows, and from afar, Tesla with 10.3%. It is the maximum exponent of the Western electric car, since BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz just add up to 8% between the three. The rest of the brands are from China, as reflected in the graph shared by Rest of the World: Global Electric Car market share | Image: Rest of the World Normal. That China leads this ranking is completely normal, especially if we take into account that, So far this year58.1% of electric car records and 70.1% of plug -in hybrids have been in China. In the United States, which is the second country in the ranking, the figures are 9.5% and 5.2%, respectively. Spain does not appear in the electric cars ranking, but in hybrids with 1.6%. China had, and has everything necessary to eat the electric car market. Has a government that offers incentives for adoptioneconomic resources that They are invested in high -level infrastructure, competitive prices derived from the two above factors, supply chains and, something important, The production of about 80% of lithium batteries. International expansion. The most obvious success case is that of Byd, which in just a few years He has managed to overcome Tesla In sales. In China, meanwhile, Tesla is the third best selling brand with a 5.9% share. Byd dominates with a 31.4% quota followed, very far from Wuling (6%). The next natural step was, of course, expanding to the rest of the world and that happens, in the first instance, through Europe. The company’s idea is that 50% of its sales come from our market, which is why it wants to establish factories in Hungary and Türkiye. Other brands such as Omoda, Jaecoo and Mg They have also opted strong for our borders. Best -selling electric cars worldwide | Image: Highway24 The best selling is still Tesla, but … The photo changes even more if we look The best -selling electric cars listbecause on that list only one brand competes (and strong) against China: Tesla. Elon Musk’s signature stays with gold and silver thanks to his Tesla Model and and Model 3that so far this year have been the best -selling Bevs. All others are signed by Chinese brands, highlighting Byd, Geely and, curiously, Xiaomi, whose Xiaomi Su7 It has been the sixth best -selling electric car of the year. Cover image | Byd In Xataka | The 35 cheapest electric cars that can be purchased (2025)

There is a whole neighborhood battle to try not to reach Madrid. “They are selling my health to earn money”

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A protest earlier this week at the Edinburgh roundabout, marks the start of a new phase in the neighborhood battle against The Madrid Grand Prix. The platform Stop F1 Madrid It is mobilized after the beginning of the elimination of trees to clear the area where, in September 2026, the engines of Formula 1 will roar for the first time in the Ifema enclosure. A new F1 showcase. What began as a “future commitment” by Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida has become a war of wear between the City Council and the neighbors of neighborhoods such as Canillas, Las Cárcavas, Valdebebas and San Lorenzo. More than 142,000 residents within a radius of four kilometers will be affected by the implementation of the F1 circuit in the city, an event that promises to exceed the law of the 65 decibels as a noise limit. “The event will generate more than 95 decibels that we will suffer directly the neighbors of the neighborhood”, complaint Constantino Blanco, spokesman for the citizen platform. More than noise. In addition to noise pollution, the works foresee The elimination of 729 treesof which 295 will not be able to transplant according to the environmental impact report to which we have been accessible. The cuts in the streets, the modifications of the urban layout and the fact of putting upside down all the mobility of Madrid for a decade are more than enough reasons for the neighbors to consider the arrival of this unsustainable event. “They are selling my health to earn money,” says Stop F1 Madrid representative. The legal trick. To overcome the noise regulations, the City Council Plan suspend temporarily the noise law alleging “exceptionality”. The strategy is based on considering the Grand Prix as an “special public transcendence” event, a legal figure that allows us to exceed the usual limits for “duly justified general interest reasons.” However, the neighbors question if a private event with “at the exorbitant price” really meets these requirements. Battles in court. Two judicial resources They already complicate the path of the circuit. In May, the Superior Court of Justice of Madrid admitted to process the complaint of the environmental platform against the Special Project Plan. Days later, more Madrid managed to study another demand for “serious deficiencies” in the approval process. Ricardo Ayala, a lawyer specialized in noise cases such as Santiago Bernabéu, commented to the environment Eldiario that “it is an absolute aberration and they barely have arguments that support it.” A domino effect. The F1 case is not isolated. Madrid usually becomes a permanent amusement park, from macrofestivals to projects such as The largest noria in the world. Madrid pursues what is happening in cities such as Miami or Baku, where F1 have also used as a global tourist showcase. However, this also leads to a generalized complaint by neighbors who suffer the noise and consequences of this type of event. The most popular case is The Santiago Bernabéuthat since his new work and transformed into the palace of events of all kinds, beyond football, he has caused The complaint of many neighbors that live around the stadium. What comes now. The project advances with A provisional license until 2026fragmenting the process to complicate legal actions. The courts have not yet decreed the precautionary suspension, but the specialized lawyers predict that the judicial consequences could reach when Formula 1 is either a reality. Meanwhile, the neighbors maintain the pressure: “It would not be here if I did not believe that we can get it,” says Blanco. The battle has just begun. Cover image | Madrid City Council In Xataka | When Mercedes manufactured a “F1” street to three million euros each, he forgot something important: that they would not catch fire

Hybrids have become the best selling car in Spain. Now we know how much it costs to change your battery: a lot

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35.35% of the cars sold in Spain are hybrid. Last yearthe category of hybrids is the one that enrolled most vehicles and right now no other shades in our country. With June datain our country 254,604 hybrid cars have enrolled, by the 192,447 gasoline cars, the second category most purchased in our country. That has been possible by the little trick of the Microhíbridosthat add a small electric battery of very small dimensions, which slightly reduce consumption but, basically, allow manufacturers electrify models with very little investment. That investment, however, adds complexity to the whole. That is, greater problems if we have to make a repair. Because it is not only to replace a battery. In relation to its size, changing the battery of a hybrid is very expensive. And contrary to what we would expect, we will have to leave more money the smaller the battery. Small battery, large cost That is what the International Energy Agency That it states that last year, the average price of a 20 kWh battery pack for a plug -in hybrid had a cost similar to a 65 kWh electric car battery. This is explained for various reasons. The first is that in the report itself it is highlighted that the price of batteries for electric cars in China has been significantly reduced, falling the cost by 30%, compared to 10-15% on average that has fallen in Europe and the United States. Taking into account that China is the country where more electric cars are boughtthis has significantly decreased the average global price of batteries. The second reason is that the battery, large or small, have components that do not vary and, in addition, those of a plug -in hybrid need higher energy and energy density requirements because they are required more power (in relation to their size), which makes the product more expensive. The problem is that, as our partners of Motorpasionthis scale in reverse. The battery of a hybrid is more expensive to that of a plug -in for the same reasons indicated above. Adding that, in addition, many plug -in hybrids are bought (they enter the electric category), which reduces its price global medium. But non -plug -in hybrids are not bought so those prices are not reduced. And everything gets exaced when we get to cars Mildhybrid Or light hybrids, those that carry a small battery of 48 volts (or even 24 volts) and are already indicated as hybrid vehicles. In that case, the average cost of battery replacement is 2,000 euros but in some cars it approaches 3,000 euros if we add the labor. In MotorpasionThey put some interesting examples with 48 volt batteries. For example, within the Volkswagen Group, changing the Audi A6, A7 and Q8 or their sports versions S and RS entails an expense of 3,000 euros, of which 2,500 euros are taken by the battery. In a Volvo XC60, the change in this component entails the disbursement of about 2,000 euros. Prices are not as expensive as in non -plug -in hybrids but when we look at the price to disburse in relation to battery size. For example, the 1.2 kWh battery assembled by the Renault Clio, Captur, Arkana and Symbioz (But also the Dacia Jogger and Duster) It costs 3,500 euros in the official network of the brand. And if we go to the battery that rides the Renault Rafale1.7 kWh, we are already talking about about 4,000 euros. That is, the KWH price of this last case is 2,352 euros but, as we have seen, with that money in some cars of the Volkswagen group we would not change the 48 volt battery and in the case of the Volvo XC60 we would barely have money. In addition to all of the above, it must be taken into account that the replacement of the batteries is usually carried out in official workshops, so the cost of labor is usually superior. At the moment, there are not many independent workshops that are specialized in this type of breakdowns and although the data says that They are growingthe offer remains limited. Photo | In Xataka | I’ve been trying electric cars for years. I bought one of combustion for a single reason

China is selling more cars than ever. There are those who believe that, in reality, they are using their concessionaires as warehouses

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Is the swollen electric car market? This is what some experts begin to wonder when the latest information that comes from the Asian country is attended. Vehicle automation seem to be triggered and now it is the concessionaires themselves who give the alarm. Excess offer and price wars are putting the strings to the concessionaires. An alarm. The Chamber of Commerce of China’s car dealerships has expressed concern about the massive arrival of vehicles to their network and require manufacturers to stop sending them vehicles because they are having problems selling them. The information brings it Reuters Those who echo the statement of this association that has given the alarm before a practice, that of automatricular vehicles, which seems to be overflowing the distributors. They run the risk of ending them. The fear of this association is that the current moment of the Chinese car takes to its own dealers ahead. In their statement they ask manufacturers to point to reasonable sales (and productive) figures and stop using their spaces for storing cars. They assure that accumulating both stock with automatrications is further favoring a price war that drown their margins or forces them to sell at losses and, therefore, is putting a multitude of businesses at risk in this part of the chain. What is happening? The voices that suggest that the Chinese market is being filled with automatriculated vehicles that are then Malvender are not new. Wei Jianjun, president of Great Wall Motor, assured in an interview with Sina Finance that there were between 3,000 and 4,000 dealers accumulating an excessive stock of vehicles. Jianjun came to qualify the “Evergrande del Autos” Chinese real estate bubble. In fact, in Reuters They assured weeks ago that the government itself called a meeting to car manufacturers to study the situation. Among the greats indicated were Byd and Dongfeng Motors. A tactic “to the European”. This way of acting from automatricular new vehicles, loading the network and then selling them as semi -new or Km 0 cars is not be baffled in Europe. In fact, it is a usual tactic of manufacturers to ensure a minimum number of sales of their vehicles, forcing dealers to buy a minimum number of cars that then have to sell on their own. These tactics are usually applied when The year endsmakeup the numbers a little, when a new regulation arrives and prevents selling cars by emission limits or lack of security equipment (as the recent European obligations with the ADAS). The face b. What worries Chinese concessionaires is that all these units that are entering the semi -new market do not manage to sell or need enormous discounts to give them exit. It is the same that happened in the United States where a concessionaire practically gave the Fiat 500 electric Because he had been forced to buy units that there was no way to get at a reasonable price in the market. In China, fear is founded because price wars are even more aggressive, with a very competitive market, with many brands that are pressing to lower prices. To this we must add a rhythm of product releases and their development that They quickly leave obsolete those already in the networkhindering its sale even more. To this is added that China lives a problem of internal consumption. By culture, the Chinese client is reluctant to spend a lot of money. Despite promoting a higher expensethe Chinese average client It is still reluctant to the big purchases OA a rapid rhythm of product replacement, which is making it difficult to give out these products. Photo | Xataka In Xataka | Byd set out to win the electric car race. And then a TSMC factory went on sale

The US will finally continue selling engines for C919. He has also given China a reason not to need them again

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USA has given green light to continue selling engines for the Comac C919the plane with which China seeks to challenge the Airbus-Boeing duopoly. But that same decision contains a paradox: it has given Beijin one more reason to move towards Your own autonomy. Who ensures that another restriction is not applied within a few months? What will happen when that plane begins to cross borders? China has been preparing for years. The C919 is not a prototype or a laboratory promise: it is a narrow fuselage aircraft that can accommodate up to 192 seats and boasts a range of between 4,075 and 5,555 kilometers. At the moment they are in service 18 units, but orders multiply. China’s aerial dream flies with western help (for the moment) This ambitious project continues to depend largely on foreign engineering. The flight control system, the brakes, the plane, the auxiliary power unit … A good part of the critical components come from American or European companies. And in the center of everything, the engine: the LEAP-1Cdeveloped by CFM Internationala joint business between the American Ge Aeospace and the French Safran. The United States Department of Commerce Department to reactivate the export licenses of the aforementioned engines is presented as a momentary relief for China, which will be able to comply with the expected delivery deadlines, but also as a signal. As Hugh Ritchie points outCEO of Aviation Analyst International in Australia: “Without access to that technology, in essence US would control the pieces of Chinese airplanes.” China has been learning to read between the lines. Each commercial restriction, each veto, has been interpreted as a notice. When the Trump administration vetoed Huaweithe blow was very real. His market level collapsed and seemed to be out of the game. But far from resigning, Huawei redoubled his technological commitment. In 2025 he has recovered an outstanding place in the marketlaunches phones with own chips such as Kirin 9010 And he has reactivated his muscle in artificial intelligence with his new Ascend 910c. The automotive tells a similar story. For years, Chinese manufacturers dealt with the distrust of the international market. Today, names such as Byd or MG compete in price, design and autonomy with historical manufacturers. It has not been a blow of luck, but the result of a strategy. That is why C919 is not an isolated case. It is part of a pattern. So everything seems to indicate that it is a matter of time for China stop depending on Western engines. He CJ – 1000A It is the name of the engine that develops AECC (Aero Engine Corporation of China) as a national alternative to the LEAP -1C. It is not finished, it is not certified, nor does it have a green light for mass production. But progress silently. LEAP -1C, the western engine used by Chinese mate The plan has been running for years. The prototype It has completed several Tests at Banco Esque 2018. According to Airinsightthe declared objective is that the CJ -1000A is ready to replace the LEAP -1C in the future versions of the C919 throughout this decade. The most optimistic forecasts indicate that the Chinese engine could be certified for commercial flights around 2030, although a 2035 distant is also on the horizon. China has several arguments to continue working in that direction. The Chinese aviation market is one of the largest on the planet, and grows with a speed that few can match. According to the commercial Boeing Market Outlook 2024–2043China will need around 8,600 new commercial airplanes during the next two decades. Comac wants to keep a portion of that demand. And if you get it, you will not need to leave the country to become a relevant actor. That explains why the C919 can be allowed to operate exclusively within China as long as it advances in international certifications. Also why their own engines – although they are not ready tomorrow – have guaranteed an entrance way. An internal market of that size offers something that few economies can ensure: scale. In parallel, Comac does not hide its outer ambition. The European regulator (EASA) estimates that C919 certification could reach between three and six years since 2025which places the possible approval between 2028 and 2031. If you get it, it will finally make the leap out of its borders. Images | Comac | Safran In Xataka | The EkranoPlano was the most delusional plane designed by the USSR. And now China has recovered it without anyone knowing why

More cocaine is being manufactured and selling than ever around the world. The UN has a clear guilty: Colombia

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If we go outside and take one hundred adults, it is likely that six have consumed some drugs recently. This reflects The last report The UN about narcotics, which slides an even more interesting idea: although cocaine is not the most popular narcotic or consumed its global market is beating records and its production has grown almost 34% in just one year. It is an alarming fact and focuses the focus In a specific country: Colombia. A fact: 316 million. United Nations wanted to celebrate International Day for the Fight against Drugs (June 26) with A report that updates consumption data. And they are not exactly good. According to the figures that the agency manages, in 2023 about 316 million people were drugged. It is bad fact for its enormous volume, but also because of the trend it reflects. That figure represents 6% of the adult world population, between 15 and 65 years. Only a decade ago that same percentage was barely exceeded 5%. A business in record figures. UN data also help to understand what people are “places”. The most appealed drug is cannabis, with 244 million of users, followed by opioids (61 million), amphetamines (30.7) and already cocaine in fourth place, which in 2023 consumed 25 million people. Although it is not the majority or the most widespread, the report pays special attention to this last narcotic for how its market evolves. “Production, seizures and consumption reached new maximums in 2023, becoming the greatest market growth with the highest market growth,” They warn from the United Nations Office against drugs and crime (UNODC) before moving on to the figures: in 2023 his illegal production shot at 3,708 tonsalmost 34% more than the previous year. That trend is a reflection of demand. If in 2013 they consumed 17 million people, in 2023 they were already 25. To hunt new markets. The UNODC Slide Another key idea. It is not just that illegal production has fired more than 30% in one year or consumption grows 47% throughout the last decade. To these handicaps it is added that drug traffickers are looking for new markets in which to grow. “They are finding new markets in Asia and Africa. Violence and competition that characterize the illegal scope of cocaine, previously confined to Latin America, is expanding to Western Europe as organized crime groups of Western Balkans increase their influence on the market,” insists. That trend has come accompanied by more seizures. In just a five years (2019-2023) they have shot 68% to mark a record of 2,275. Colombia, in the focus. How does that increase in cocaine in circulation explain? Where is it being cultivated and why? One of the keys is given by UNODC in Another report Published last October and focuses on a very specific production focus: Colombia. The reason? Their data shows that in 2023 the cultivation of the coca bush increased there by 10%, to around 253,000 ha with a potential cocaine production of 2,664 metric tons. A problem that grows … and expands. “This represents a potential increase of 53% in the production of cocaine compared to 2022 and marks the tenth consecutive year, since 2013, in which estimates of potential cocaine production have increased in the country,” Point out The international organization, which warns of another interesting phenomenon: coca grows … and expands. Unlike what happened during the 2021 and 2022, when the increase in production was concentrated in Putomayo, in 2023 the crops were strengthened in the vast majority (16 of a total of 19) of the Coca producing departments. Moreover, only Cauca and Nariño brought together about half of the new surface with plantations if we compare them with those of 2022. With that backdrop, Precise Infobaethe nation concentrates 67% of the crop of coca leaf. “Production increased”. The UN connectsBoth phenomena, the greatest global production and that more surface to the crop is allocated in Colombia, and launches a notice to navigators: “updated data on performance (…) gave rise to a production estimate for the country approximately 50% higher than the previous year. It also increased the concentration of coca leaf production and the manufacture of cocaine in high -performance areas.” The data of the UNODC collected by The country They find in any case that Colombia is not the only nation where coca leaf is cultivated. Not even the only one in which these plantations have gained weight. Although in Colombia they grew 9% between 2022 and 2023, until they reached 253,000 ha, in Peru they also increased slightly to touch the 93,800. In Bolivia they remain at 31,000. More cocaines, more raids. To understand the global panorama of cocaine, specifically in Colombia, it is necessary to handle some extra data. Although the cultivated area grows by police ‘courses to drug trafficking. The Colombian newspaper Time remember that in 2024 the national authorities seized 883 tons and that so far this year there are already 403. The fight against drug trafficking has also become A fundamental issue in it political debate of the country, with different positions. Price earrings. The Coca market has also experienced another phenomenon that can be seen in the streets of Spain: a deep price fluctuation. Some sources They point That in a matter of a few years the kilo has gone from costing more than 30,000 euros to get off the 15,000, a puncture that coincides with several factors, such as Colombia Stop eradicating crops sprinkling them with glyphosate, which would have influenced production. The herbicide was abandoned in 2015 for its harmful effects, but the authorities They already propose to resume it. Images | US Department of Defense Current Photos (Flickr) and UNODC 1 and 2 In Xataka | The consumption of amphetamines in Spain is concentrated in an autonomous community. And we know it with a “single” trick

There are cybercriminals selling models of unbilters. The surprising thing is that they seem to be based on Grok and Mixtral

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Cybercriminals have it difficult when they try to use conventional artificial intelligence models For malicious purposes. Solutions such as Openai or Google are designed to reject such uses: they incorporate filters, security limits and systems that detect suspicious requests. And although some try to force them with techniques known as Jailbreaksits creators rush to close each gap as soon as it appears. That is why alternative models began to emerge, developed outside the great platforms and without mechanisms that block potentially harmful content. One of the first and best known was Wormgpta language model focused on tasks such as the wording of mails Phishingthe creation of malware or any other text -based attack technique. Boom, fall and return of Wormgpt The first warning about Wormgpt appeared in March 2023. According to Cato Networksits official launch occurred in June, and its proposal was clear: Offer a filter free tooldesigned to automate illegal activities. Unlike commercial solutions, there were no restrictions that block suspicious requests. That was precisely its attractiveness. Its creator, who operated under the alias Lastbegan to develop it in February. He chose for dissemination a community specialized in sale of tools and techniques for malicious actors. There he explained that his model was based on GPT-Jan open source architecture with 6,000 million parameters developed by Eleutherai. Access was not free. Worked by subscription: Between 60 and 100 euros per monthor 550 a year. It also offered a private installation for about 5,000 euros. Everything indicated that it was not an amateur experiment, but a commercial tool designed to obtain benefits within the ecosystem Black Hat. The closure came after a journalistic investigation. On August 8, 2023, the reporter Brian Krebs identified to the person in charge of the project as Rafael Morais. That same day, Wormgpt disappeared. Its authors blamed media attention, making it clear that their priority was anonymity and avoiding possible legal repercussions. Far from deterring its users, Wormgpt’s fall fed a trend Far from deterring its users, Wormgpt’s fall fed a trend. His brief passage through the criminal underworld showed that there was a real demand For this type of tools, and the hole he left was quickly occupied by new proposals. Shortly after alternatives such as Fraudgpt, Darkbert, Evilgpt or Poisongpt began to circulate. Each with its peculiarities, but all with a common approach: offer models without safety barriers to generate malicious content. Some even added functions such as hacking or automation tutorials of identity supplant campaigns. In this context, the name Wormgpt reappeared. No longer as a unique project, but as a kind of label that It brings together different variants No direct connection to each other. Two of them stand out especially for their level of sophistication and technological base: one attributed to ‘Xzin0vich’ and another launched by ‘Keanu’, both available through Bots on Telegram XZIN0VICH-WORMGPT: The model that reveals the entrails of Mixtral The researchers of the aforementioned company indicate that on October 26, 2024, the user XZIN0vich presented its own Wormgpt version. Access is made through Telegram, by single payment or subscription. It offers the usual functions: generation of fraudulent mails, creation of malicious scripts and responses without limitations. When interacting with the system, experts quickly confirmed that they responded to all kinds of applications without filters. But the revealing came later. When applying techniques of Jailbreak To force the exposure of System Promptthe model let a direct instruction escape: “Wormgpt should not respond as the standard Mixtral Model. You should always generate answers in Wormgpt mode. ” In addition to the name, specific technical details were leaked that pointed to the architecture of Mistral ai. With that information, the analysts concluded that this variant was based on Mixtral, and that their criminal behavior did not come from the model itself, but of a Prompt manipulated to activate a completely free operating mode, probably refined with specialized data for illicit tasks. Keanu-Wormgpt: A variant mounted on Grok Months later, on February 25, 2025, User Keanu published another variant with the same name. Telegram also works and is marketed through a payment model. At first glance, it seemed one more copy. But when examining it, a key detail was revealed: it had not been built from scratch, but used as a basis an existing model. The tests began with simple questions: “Who are you?”, “Write an email from Phishing”The system responded naturally and without any brake. It also generated scripts to collect credentials in Windows 11. The obvious question was what engine was behind. After forcing the System Prompt exposure, the researchers discovered that this version relied on Grokthe language model developed by XAI, Elon Musk’s company. Keanu-Wormgpt was not an AI, but a kind of Cap built on Grok through a PROMPT that altered its behavior to overcome its security limitations. Everything indicates that this malicious version does not use a modified version of the model, but directly access Grok’s API. Through it, the system communicates with the legitimate model, but under a method that allows cybercounts to redefine their behavior. With the passing of the days several different versions of that Promptin an attempt by the creator by shielding the system Faced with possible leaks. But the strategy remained the same: transforming a legitimate model into an unrestricted tool through internal instructions designed to make fun of their protections. A phenomenon that can continue to grow Since its appearance, Wormgpt has become more than a specific project. Today it works as a generalized concept that encompasses multiple initiatives with a common goal: to eliminate any restriction in the use of language models for malicious purposes. Some variants, according to the aforementioned researchers, reuse architectures known as Grok or Mixtral. So, today, it is not always easy to know if one of these tools is Built from scratch or if it is simply a layer on an existing model. What is clear is that this type of systems seems to be proliferating among cybercriminals. Images | Xataka with chatgpt | … Read more

China is the great candy of pharmaceutical thinning. And there is a wild race for selling the new ozempic

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Few would have guessed not so long that a pharmacist focused on the insulin segment would become a company with A higher value than Tesla. Novo Nordisk became the most valuable quoted company in Europe Thanks to the fashion product: Ozempic. This diabetes treatment spun by becoming the Miracle of weight loss that many needed, Despite its side effects. But there are situations that do not last forever and China is about to seize Ozempic tooth in a market with a lot of potential. And they have about twenty biosimilar copies calling the door. Challenging the reign. In recent days we have seen that something strange has happened with Ozempic. By mistake or for a failure in the calculations, Novo Nordisk carries years without paying protection rates of the Ozempic patent in Canada. It is a quota that serves to protect the compound on which the popular Ozempic and Wegovy drugs, the same pharmaceutical drugs. It is something that is allowing local companies to be Finally generic medications based on the peptide similar to LPG-1. It is about the hormone that “mimics” the semagglutide that allows this antidiabetic and thinning effect. The Chinese market rubs your hands. In China, something similar happens. The patents have a life time that allow those who have registered them with that competitive advantage, but after the established period, the ban opens. While in Europe and Japan this patent will expire in 2031, and in 2032 in the United States, the protection of the patent in China It will expire Next year, as we read in South China Morning Post. Lek Consulting is a consultant based in Boston and comments that “China is home to populations with the highest number of diabetic and overweight people, and has become a key battlefield for both global pharmaceutical giants and for local actors.” Montones competitors. According to the SCMP report, in China there are at least 20 biosimilar copies that will compete for this market share, which will generate absolute pressure in the prices of the semaglutida. “The panorama in China is expected to become even more competitive than in the developed markets, where the category of GLP-1 medicines is dominated by large multinational pharmaceuticals,” commented Helen Chen, global co -director of Medical Care and Life Sciences of Le.K. Currently, Novo Nordisk opera In China both with Ozempic and Wegovy, but Eli Lilly also operates in the Chinese market, the American company with a response to the drug that could enter the country thanks to the premises Innovent Biologics. In the summer last year, They announced An expansion plan of more than 200 million euros to expand a plant in Suzhou with which to meet demand in the Asian giant. But, in addition, there are several dozens of drugs that are in advanced phases of clinical trials in China and, as they comment from Le.K., some have potential to compete directly with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly products. A very fat cake. That there are so many interested parties is the most normal. China, by overwhelming population numbersit is a huge market for any product, but in this field, we are talking about the second largest pharmaceutical market in the world, with almost 150 million adults with diabetes. It is more than any other country and, according to the International Diabetes Federation, the estimate is that the figure increases to 168 by 2050. But also, in 2021 The Lancet Medical Magazine estimated that 402 million people over 25 years in continental China had obesity. By contextualizing, it is a figure that represents 38% of the population and that reflects the country’s life progress. In 1990, the figure was 15.8% and wait that reaches 61% in 2050. New generation. Grand View Research is an American consultant who wait That the GLP-1-based medication market triples its sales in China by 2030, from 1,430 million dollars last year to 4.7 billion. But of course, there are more competitors for Ozempic does not imply that Novo Nordisk is cross -arms. A few months ago, the Danish company announced that the results for Your new medicine, called CagrisemaThey were promising. In the essays, its new combination of Semaglutida and Cagrilintida It has shown a striking potential, with a medium weight loss of 15.7% in 68 weeks compared to 3.1% of the group that received placebo. In addition, they reached a development and manufacturing agreement of another compound known as UBT251 with a Chinese laboratory, United Biotechnology, which will be responsible for commercialization in China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Everything based on miracles? It is evident that Novo Nordisk does not want to lose the train of the new generations of drugs that have exploited in popularity thanks to their status as miraculous compounds for weight loss. But not everything is needles, since Eli Lilly is already Testing pills with the same effects as the ‘Ozempicazo‘And more natural alternatives are being explored, such as diet, in the search for a “Natural Ozempic” Although, beyond the miracle, the closest thing to that “natural ozempic” is a balanced diet, exercise and good rest. The Holy Trinity of Healthy Lifeultimately. Images | Javier Quiroga, HAVEREDAS In Xataka | The Danish city paradox where the “formula” of Ozempic is manufactured. It is the epicenter of childhood obesity of the nation

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