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Baby giraffe learns to walk with custom leg braces

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Here’s a tall tale that has proved to be an impressive stand-up job

A baby giraffe named Msituni born in a U.S. zoo with leg-related abnormalities is thriving after bring fitted with custom leg braces.

The unusual disorder made her front legs bend the wrong way – making it difficult for her to walk or stand on her own, posing a threat to her survival.

Safari park staff feared she could die if they did not take immediate action to correct her condition.

This proved especially challenging given that she was a 178-centimetre newborn weighing 55-kilograms and they had no experience at fitting a brace onto a baby giraffe before.

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance partnered up with orthotists from Hanger Clinic to create moldings of the calf’s legs and then eventually the orthotic braces to help the baby giraffe.

 “We are so glad to have the resources and expertise to step in and provide this young calf the opportunity for a full life,” said Matt Kinney, DVM, senior veterinarian at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

“Without these lifesaving braces to provide support, the position of her legs would have become increasingly more painful and progressed to a point she would not have been able to overcome.”

Hanger Clinic worked with a company that makes horse braces to make the custom braces that work, as they would need to have a range of motion but be durable as well.

It took eight days to make the carbon graphite braces that featured the animal’s distinct pattern of crooked spots to match her fur using the cast mouldings of the giraffe’s legs.

In the end, Msituni only needed one brace as the other leg corrected itself with the medical-grade brace.

After ten days in the custom brace, the problem was corrected.

Msituni was in braces for 39 days from the day she was born and stayed in the animal hospital for the duration of this time.

Following this, she was slowly introduced to her mum and others in the herd.

Unfortunately, her mum rejected her but then different female giraffe has adopted her, so to speak, and now she runs around with other giraffes in the 60-acre habitat at Safari Park.

Danaya Malenda contributed to this report.

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Importance of AI governance for business competitiveness and security

AI governance essential for businesses to manage risks and ensure compliance as AI integration accelerates across industries

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AI governance essential for businesses to manage risks and ensure compliance as AI integration accelerates across industries.

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– Effective AI governance is vital for ensuring trust and compliance in business practices.
– Companies must establish clear AI use policies to balance innovation and safeguard sensitive data.

As AI transforms industries, effective governance and data risk strategies are crucial for business competitiveness and compliance. Broderick Smith from Transform LogiQ discusses the urgent need for AI governance as it becomes prevalent in products and services. This governance helps mitigate risks, ensuring that clients receive trustworthy information and organisations adhere to ethical guidelines in AI development.Banner

AI governance is essential as many companies struggle to keep pace with rapid advancements. Smith notes that organisations often perceive AI as a technical issue rather than a human one, creating significant governance challenges.

Future-Proofing AI

Establishing a simple policy for AI use is critical. Companies should define permissible use cases and develop governance structures, engaging staff in dialogue regarding AI integration. Addressing the balance between innovation and responsibility ensures that AI enhances organisational effectiveness while safeguarding sensitive data.

For more insights, follow Broderick Smith on LinkedIn or visit Transform LogiQ.


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North Korea exploits ChatGPT for military ID forgery

North Korean hackers use ChatGPT to forge deepfake military IDs in targeted phishing campaign against South Korean defense entities

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North Korean hackers use ChatGPT to forge deepfake military IDs in targeted phishing campaign against South Korean defense entities

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– North Korea’s Kimsuky group used ChatGPT to create deepfake military IDs for a phishing campaign against defence organisations.
– Genians Security Centre detected the attack in July 2025, raising concerns about AI misuse in national security.
North Korea’s Kimsuky hacking group has utilised ChatGPT to forge sophisticated deepfake South Korean military identification cards in a phishing campaign targeting defence organisations.
It marks a notable advancement in the regime’s cyber espionage tactics. South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians Security Center first detected the attack in July 2025.Banner

Researchers confirmed that the fake IDs were generated using OpenAI’s GPT-4o model, following metadata analysis.

The hackers bypassed safeguards by requesting ID “mock-ups” rather than actual documents. Malicious emails impersonated South Korean defence communications, misleading recipients into downloading malware disguised as ID cards.

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North Koreans have been increasingly using AI for intelligence gathering and evading sanctions. According to Anthropic’s recent report, North Korean workers have exploited the Claude AI model to obtain fraudulent employment at technology firms.

Genians’ director highlighted that AI is instrumental in planning attacks, crafting malware, and impersonating recruiters, demonstrating its implication in global intelligence missions.

The phishing primarily affected South Korean journalists and activists, with the sophisticated deepfake technology introducing serious concerns regarding AI misuse in national security.

Genians urged the implementation of enhanced security measures to combat these AI-driven threats.


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Chinese auto brands dominate, taking one in five Aussie sales

Chinese car brands surge in Australia, capturing 20% market share with diverse offerings and aiming for expansion despite challenges

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Chinese car brands continue to rise in Australia, capturing 20% market share with a diverse range of EV offerings.

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– Over 20 Chinese car brands, including BYD and MG, are now available in Australia, with four in the top ten.
– Traditional automakers are adapting to increased competition and concerns about the quality of new Chinese entrants.

Australia is witnessing a significant increase in the presence of Chinese car brands, with over 20 names currently available, including BYD, GWM, and MG. In August, four Chinese brands ranked in the top ten for the first time, indicating a growing market share.Banner

Australia’s low trade barriers facilitate the entry of these brands, which view the market as an opportunity for growth and learning. Most electric vehicles sold outside of Tesla are Chinese, showcasing their dominance even in models from other manufacturers.

Industry analyst Mike Costello from Cox Automotive joins to discuss the latest developments in the EV space, and answers the big question: who was the dominate force at this year’s Munich Motor Show?

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