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Building a Zero-Cost Approval Workflow With AWS Lambda Durable Functions

When AWS announced Lambda Durable Functions at re: Invent 2025, my first reaction was, "Okay, but how is this different from Step Functions?" I have been building serverless workflows on AWS for a while now, and Step Functions has always been my go-to service for orchestrating multi-step pipelines. So naturally, I wanted to put this new capability to the test. I decided to build a simple document processing workflow, an ETL pipeline with human-in-the-loop approval using both Durable Functions an

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Google Cloud Blog

How the University of Central Oklahoma is using AI to streamline analysis of complex criminal cases

In the high-stakes world of forensic science, time is the enemy of justice. The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Forensic Science Institute (FSI) was looking for an innovative AI solution that could help reduce the time required to analyze complex criminal case documents and construct clear timelines. In early tests, this solution, which can typically take criminal investigators months, has been demonstrated to significantly reduce this time. This collaboration between Google Public Sector a

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AWS Security Blog

Simplifying policy management with URL and Domain Category filtering on AWS Network Firewall

Network administrators face a persistent challenge: maintaining domain blocklists and allowlists that keep pace with the internet. New websites and services emerge daily, and keeping these lists current requires constant manual updates that leave gaps in coverage. This challenge intensifies when managing access to rapidly evolving categories like AI services, where new tools launch on […]

Advanced (300)AWS Network FirewallSecurity, Identity, & Compliance
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SecurityWeek

Russia-Linked ‘GreyVibe’ Attackers Use AI to Supercharge Cyberattacks

Researchers warn GreyVibe’s extensive use of ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools offers a glimpse into how future cybercriminal and state-aligned groups will operate. The post Russia-Linked ‘GreyVibe’ Attackers Use AI to Supercharge Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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The Verge Tech

Motorola’s last-gen Razr Ultra is almost half off

Motorola’s latest Razr Ultra proves that its flip foldable format has evolved to become more than just a nostalgic gimmick. I’d understand if you’re not interested in shelling out $1,499.99 for the 2026 model, but the similar 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra with 512GB of storage is a much more palatable $699.99 unlocked at Best Buy (was $1,299.99) in all colors, while just the green color is available at this price at Amazon. Those may not feel as luxurious in the hand as the 2026 model’s Alcantara fin

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