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Cloudflare is an internet infrastructure company that provides security and performance services for websites and applications. Cloudflare experienced a major outage that caused widespread disruptions across many websites and online services. The failure began late in the morning UTC when a surge of HTTP 500 errors appeared across systems that rely on the company’s infrastructure. The issue was traced to a change in a database permission that caused a key file used by Cloudflare’s Bot Management system to grow beyond the limits of its routing equipment. The oversized file triggered failures across the network and caused a cascade of service interruptions. The company reported that the outage was not caused by a cyberattack or any malicious activity. Engineers rolled back the problematic change and restored service in stages through the afternoon, with full recovery completed later that day. The event underscored the internet’s dependence on a small number of core infrastructure prov...

Students gather for a group photo at the School of Entrepreneurship, Sripatum University, following the AI workshop. More than 200 students gathered at Sripatum University on August 26, 2025, for a workshop that highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and entrepreneurship. Hosted by RevisionSuccess in partnership with the School of Entrepreneurship, the event continued a collaboration that has already been formalized through an MOU between the two institutions. The workshop was held on the 5th floor of Building 1 and represented another step toward integrating AI-driven learning models into Thailand’s higher education system. The session opened with a keynote from Dr. Kriangkrai Satjaharuthai, Dean of the School of Entrepreneurship, who outlined the transformative potential of AI in reshaping the learning experience. RevisionSuccess representatives Phonlawat Sirajindapirom, Phuwadit Sutthaporn, and Pingkan Rerkpatanapipat then led students through the them...

The Roblox account avatar associated with Schlep, which was banned by the platform. Roblox has ignited widespread controversy by permanently banning the YouTuber known as Schlep , who gained notoriety for exposing alleged child predators on the platform. The 22-year-old content creator, real name Michael, had amassed a large following by conducting sting operations—posing as minors in Roblox to engage with suspected predators, collecting evidence, and passing it to law enforcement. His efforts reportedly contributed to the arrest of six individuals. Despite these results, Roblox terminated all of his accounts and issued a cease-and-desist notice, citing violations of its terms of service and safety policies. Roblox justified its actions by stating that such "vigilante" operations bypassed established moderation channels and could endanger users by moving interactions off-platform or staging scenarios that violate community standards. The company emphasized that safety protoc...

RevisionSuccess executives with faculty members from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Chulalongkorn University. RevisionSuccess marked a milestone in its educational journey with a workshop at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, on August 21, 2025. The session represented the company’s first formal collaboration at the university, bringing its AI-driven approach directly to students. More than 100 second-year students joined the workshop, which was supported by Associate Professor Dr. Chatchai Chaotham, Vice Dean of the faculty. Founders Phonlawat Sirajindapirom and Phuwadit Sutthaporn, together with interns Suthra Kijrugkul and Jenitta Lertworayarn, led the program under the theme “AIvolution in Education.” The session focused on how artificial intelligence can enhance learning efficiency, reduce disengagement, and make complex academic material more accessible. Workshop session at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences with students and facult...

Roblox app displayed on an iPad, a platform now facing scrutiny over child safety concerns. Roblox, the immensely popular online platform for children, is at the center of a rapidly growing safety controversy. In recent days, multiple lawsuits—including a high-stakes action from Louisiana’s attorney general—have painted the platform as dangerously permissive toward sexual predators and inadequate in protecting its youngest users. On August 14, 2025, Louisiana filed a lawsuit accusing Roblox of failing to implement basic safety measures. The suit alleges Roblox enabled child predators by neglecting age verification and parental controls, stating that the platform has become “the perfect place for pedophiles” to operate—as demonstrated by a case in which a suspect used voice-altering technology to masquerade as a young girl on Roblox. The state is seeking a permanent injunction and damages under its Unfair Trade Practices Act . This suit comes amid an influx of legal challenges nationwid...

An iPhone displaying the Apple Intelligence interface. Apple is preparing to make aggressive moves in artificial intelligence, signaling a shift from its traditionally cautious approach. After years of incremental progress, the company is now openly considering large acquisitions to close the gap with AI leaders such as Google and Microsoft. CEO Tim Cook recently confirmed that Apple is willing to pursue sizable mergers and acquisitions to accelerate its AI strategy. This marks a departure from past practice, as the company has typically focused on smaller, targeted purchases. In 2025 alone, Apple has already bought several AI startups to strengthen its research and development capabilities. Perplexity AI app shown on a smartphone screen. Among the potential targets is Perplexity AI, a $14 billion startup specializing in AI-powered search and chatbot technology. Acquiring Perplexity could modernize Siri and give Apple more control over search tools, reducing reliance on external provi...

From left: Dr. Wirat Lertpaitoonpan, Vice President of Sripatum University; Dr. Rutchaneeporn Pookayaporn Phukkamarn, President of Sripatum University; Phonlawat Sirajindapirom, Founder and CEO of RevisionSuccess. On August 5, 2025, RevisionSuccess, a rising AI-powered education platform founded by young Thai innovators, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sripatum University in Bangkok. The agreement marks a major step toward combining artificial intelligence with academic expertise to make personalized and accessible learning a reality across the country. The signing ceremony brought together leaders from both organizations. Representing RevisionSuccess were Founder and CEO Phonlawat Sirajindapirom, Co-Founder and COO Phuwadit Sutthaporn, and Co-Founder and CMO Chotiwith Chotiheerunyasakaya, along with interns Prewitt Shah and Sadman Rahman Fiham from the company’s first recruitment program. Sripatum University was represented by President Dr. Rutchaneeporn Pookayaporn Phukkam...

Illustration showing GPT 5 interface on a smartphone screen. OpenAI has released GPT 5, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, making it available to all ChatGPT users as of August 7, 2025. The company says the model is designed to feel like interacting with a highly knowledgeable expert, offering faster responses and improved accuracy across areas such as programming, writing, health advice, and complex reasoning. A new smart routing system determines whether a quick or extended reasoning process is best for each request. Paid subscribers gain access to more powerful versions, GPT 5 Thinking and GPT 5 Pro, while free users receive a limited number of GPT 5 responses before the system switches to a lighter model. GPT 5 delivers significant performance improvements, achieving record scores on coding benchmarks, excelling in mathematics and health diagnostics, and improving multimodal reasoning. OpenAI has also worked to reduce hallucinations, increase transparency abo...

Team members from RevisionSuccess and House of Griffin gather for a group photo following the training workshop. House of Griffin, one of Thailand’s top tutoring centers for SAT, IELTS, GED, and IGCSE preparation, has formally adopted RevisionSuccess’s AI-powered study platform. The move follows a successful pilot run at HOG International Academy, the country’s first AI-driven high school, and marks a significant step in modernizing supplemental education through technology. On July 23, 2025, RevisionSuccess conducted an in-depth workshop at House of Griffin’s Bangkok location, where the platform was officially introduced to the tutoring institute’s academic team. The session highlighted how personalized learning tools and automation can strengthen traditional teaching methods without displacing the role of educators. RevisionSuccess founders Phonlawat Sirajindapirom and Phuwadit Sutthaporn led the training, accompanied by three selected interns: Jenitta Lertworayarn, Prewitt Shah, and...

An AI fortune-telling app is shown open on a smartphone screen. A digital shift is transforming Thailand’s spiritual landscape as artificial intelligence becomes a popular tool for fortune-telling among younger generations. Where people once waited weeks for appointments with traditional seers, many now turn to AI platforms like ChatGPT to receive instant birth chart readings, palm analysis, and compatibility advice. The trend is especially strong among Gen Z, who are drawn to the accessibility and affordability of AI-generated spiritual guidance. Social media plays a major role in spreading this phenomenon. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are filled with tutorials on how to input birth details into AI tools, how to format palm or face photos for readings, and how to interpret the results. Users often post reaction videos or share AI’s predictions with friends, adding a layer of entertainment to what is still seen by many as a meaningful ritual. These posts often go viral, reinfor...

Apple introduces macOS Tahoe, the next version of its desktop operating system Apple has officially announced the next version of its desktop operating system, macOS Tahoe. The name, inspired by the scenic Lake Tahoe in California, continues Apple’s tradition of naming macOS versions after iconic locations across the state. The announcement was made during the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference, where the new features and design language were also introduced. macOS Tahoe brings a major visual overhaul to the Mac interface. The new design, called Liquid Glass , features translucent layers, rounded elements, and more fluid interactions. This marks the most significant design update since macOS Yosemite, offering a cleaner and more modern look across system windows, icons, and menus. The update deepens integration with the iPhone. A new Phone app comes to the Mac, allowing users to make and receive calls directly from their desktop. Voicemail, call history, and spam identificatio...

A comparison chart showing the new 2026 version names across Apple platforms, including iOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26. Apple is changing how it names its operating systems. Starting this fall, every major platform from iOS and macOS to watchOS and visionOS will adopt a unified year-based naming system. Instead of continuing with sequential numbers like iOS 18 or watchOS 12, the next releases will all be labeled with the number 26, aligning with the 2026 calendar year. The new system was announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. The company says the change will make it easier for users and developers to identify the latest software versions and confirm compatibility across devices. With all platforms sharing the same version number, users will no longer need to keep track of different naming timelines. This update comes alongside a major visual overhaul called Liquid Glass. The refreshed interface adds translucent, dynamic elements throughout the ...

Liquid Glass interface on iPhone showing translucent controls and layered background effects. Apple has unveiled a sweeping new design language called Liquid Glass , introduced during WWDC 2025. Described as its most significant visual update since iOS 7 in 2013, Liquid Glass will roll out across all major platforms including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 this fall. The design is built around a dynamic, translucent material that changes based on context. It uses real-time rendering and visual layering to give buttons, menus, widgets, and other interface elements a glass-like appearance that reflects the environment around them. This effect will be consistent across light and dark modes, aiming to provide a more cohesive and immersive user experience. While Apple is promoting the new look as a breakthrough in design, early feedback has been mixed. Some users have raised concerns about readability and accessibility, especially in areas like Con...

Claude Opus 4 logo displayed in Anthropic's announcement of their new AI model lineup. Anthropic announced the release of Claude 4 today, introducing two new AI models that the company says set new standards for coding, reasoning, and AI agent capabilities. The launch includes Claude Opus 4, which Anthropic claims is "the world's best coding model," and Claude Sonnet 4, positioned as a major upgrade to the previous generation. Claude Opus 4 demonstrates strong performance on industry benchmarks, achieving 72.5% on SWE-bench and 43.2% on Terminal-bench. The model is designed for sustained performance on complex, long-running tasks that can continue for several hours with thousands of steps. Claude Sonnet 4 also shows competitive coding performance with a 72.7% score on SWE-bench, while maintaining efficiency for broader use cases. The model offers what Anthropic describes as an "optimal mix of capability and practicality." Bar chart comparing Claude 4 models...

Representatives from RevisionSuccess and House of Griffin pose together following the "Future of Education with AI-Driven Classes" workshop at HOG International Academy in Bangkok on May 29, 2025. RevisionSuccess has partnered with House of Griffin to establish Thailand's first AI-integrated high school at HOG International Academy in Bangkok, marking a significant milestone in the country's educational technology landscape. The collaboration was unveiled during a workshop titled "The Future of Education with AI-Driven Classes" held on May 29, 2025, at the newly launched HOG International Academy campus. RevisionSuccess co-founders Phonlawat Sirajindapirom and Chotiwith Chotiheerunyasakaya presented their vision for AI-powered education to gathered education leaders. HOG International Academy will serve as a pilot environment for RevisionSuccess's AI technologies, making it the first high school in Thailand to integrate artificial intelligence as a cor...

Google headquarters at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway in Mountain View, California. The company has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to settle privacy lawsuits filed by the state of Texas. Google will pay $1.4 billion to the state of Texas to settle two lawsuits that accused the tech company of violating residents' privacy rights by collecting biometric data, tracking user locations and misrepresenting the privacy of its browsing tools. The lawsuits, filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2022, targeted Google’s collection of facial recognition data through services like Google Photos and devices such as Nest cameras and Google Assistant. Paxton also alleged that the company misled users by continuing to track location data even after users believed tracking had been disabled. A separate claim accused Google of falsely advertising its Incognito mode as a private browsing feature. Texas invoked its biometric privacy law, which requires user consent before collecting or using facial or...

Logos of Google and Apple, whose multibillion-dollar search partnership is under scrutiny in a US antitrust trial. In a surprising turn during the US Justice Department’s antitrust trial against Google, Apple made a bold argument that could reshape one of the tech industry's most lucrative partnerships. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, claimed that the $20 billion-a-year deal with Google to make its search engine the default on Apple devices might not be essential in the long run. Even more strikingly, he suggested that the iPhone itself may become obsolete in the next decade. Cue's testimony revealed that Apple is already laying the groundwork for a future centered on artificial intelligence. The company plans to revamp its Safari web browser to integrate AI-driven tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity — a shift that could disrupt how users access information and move away from traditional search engines like Google. Apple’s data shows the tide ma...

Phonlawat Sirajindapirom, 16, founder of the AI education platform RevisionSuccess, shares insights during the fourth episode of Bangkok Post ’s Mind the Gap. At just 16 years old, Phonlawat “Beam” Sirajindapirom is already reshaping the future of education with a clear vision and a strong voice. In the fourth episode of the Bangkok Post ’s "Mind the Gap" series, Beam sat across from seasoned professional Aaron Rigby of Taboola to discuss artificial intelligence, startup challenges, and the evolving definition of success. But it was Beam’s perspective that stole the spotlight. As the founder of RevisionSuccess, a student-led AI platform, Beam has created a one-stop solution for modern learners. Unlike many fragmented digital tools, his platform integrates AI-powered quizzes, flashcards, and tutoring into a single seamless experience. Designed by a student for students, RevisionSuccess aims to break down barriers and increase accessibility in education—no paywalls, no comprom...

SET and Nasdaq logos displayed together, representing their expanded technology partnership. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is deepening its strategic alliance with Nasdaq in a move aimed at transforming the country's capital market infrastructure. This expanded partnership will integrate advanced risk management and surveillance technologies across the Thai financial ecosystem, positioning the nation as a regional leader in capital market innovation. SET’s adoption of Nasdaq’s platforms will not only support its internal operations but will also extend to brokers and market participants. This shared infrastructure model promotes a standardized and secure trading environment. By aligning more closely with global best practices, SET aims to improve investor confidence and market transparency. A key focus of the partnership is the deployment of artificial intelligence tools to bolster market surveillance. These technologies are designed to detect irregular trading patterns, m...

Comparison of Google's previous logo (left) with the newly updated version (right), showing the shift from solid color segments to a gradient design. Google's latest logo change is part of a broader shift in its design language, which increasingly emphasizes fluidity and responsiveness across devices. The move signals Google's intent to maintain a fresh and adaptable look as its presence continues to expand across everything from mobile apps to wearable tech and smart home interfaces. The new gradient "G" is intended to stand out better in different environments, especially in dark mode settings, where the previous logo sometimes lost clarity. Design experts note that gradients are becoming more common in digital branding, offering a sense of depth and movement that flat colors can lack. For Google, this is not just a cosmetic change. The company has been gradually tweaking the look and feel of its products to feel more cohesive across its ecosystem, and the upda...

Logo of Heartland Forward, a think tank focused on economic development in the American heartland. Heartland Forward’s collaboration with Stemuli signals a strategic shift in how rural communities are being prepared for the future of work. With the rise of artificial intelligence and increasing automation across industries, the need for foundational digital skills is urgent. The new curriculum addresses this by offering a hands-on, interactive experience that mimics gaming environments familiar to younger audiences. This design helps lower the barriers to entry and keeps users engaged, making it easier to learn complex topics like machine learning and prompt engineering. The curriculum is not limited to students in traditional K–12 or college settings. It also targets entrepreneurs and adult learners who need to adapt to the changing job market. By providing modules focused on AI in finance and the workplace, the program helps small business owners and aspiring professionals understan...