A loosely organized group of young hackers known as Scattered Spider has emerged as one of the most immediate and disruptive cyber threats today, targeting major industries including retail, insurance, and aviation with sophisticated social engineering and ransomware attacks. From Empty Shelves to Grounded Flights Recent chaos in grocery stores and flight disruptions across the […]
The European Union has confirmed it will proceed with its planned timeline for implementing the AI Act, despite mounting pressure from over a hundred tech companies calling for a delay, according to Reuters. Global tech giants—including Alphabet, Meta, Mistral AI, and ASML—have urged the European Commission to postpone the rollout of the landmark legislation, arguing […]
A surprising new tactic has emerged in academic publishing: researchers embedding hidden instructions aimed at influencing AI-generated peer reviews of their papers. According to Nikkei Asia, an investigation into preprint papers hosted on the arXiv platform revealed that at least 17 English-language submissions contained concealed prompts directed at artificial intelligence tools. These subtle cues were […]
The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT is transforming how employees work — but it’s also creating a dangerous cybersecurity blind spot. As more teams adopt AI tools without IT approval, sensitive data may be exposed, and most leaders are still underestimating the risks. This trend, often called shadow IT, isn’t new. But now, […]
Google has just unveiled Doppl, a new experimental app that uses AI to show you how different outfits might look on your own body. Now available in the U.S. on both iOS and Android, the app offers a personalized and interactive way to explore your style. With Doppl, users can virtually try on clothing using […]
A group of prominent authors — including Lauren Groff, Lev Grossman, R.F. Kuang, Dennis Lehane, and Geoffrey Maguire — has issued an open letter urging book publishers to limit their reliance on artificial intelligence tools. The writers are calling for clear commitments to prioritize human creativity, such as pledging to continue hiring real audiobook narrators […]
Barbie just got a brain — and it’s powered by OpenAI. On June 12, toy industry giant Mattel announced a groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI that will embed conversational artificial intelligence into some of its most iconic products, including Barbie and Hot Wheels. It’s a bold move that signals the arrival of smart toys that don’t […]
Denmark is preparing a groundbreaking update to its copyright laws that would give individuals the legal right to control the use of their own facial features, voices, and bodies — a move aimed squarely at combating the rise of deepfakes. According to The Guardian, the Danish government’s Ministry of Culture is finalizing a proposal that […]
One of the standout features in Apple’s new iOS 26 developer beta is Adaptive Power Mode, an AI-powered tool designed to extend your iPhone’s battery life. However, only users with newer iPhones will be able to take advantage of it. What Is Adaptive Power Mode? Adaptive Power Mode intelligently manages your phone’s energy use by […]
Anthropic, the AI lab behind the Claude model, has released new research suggesting that many leading AI models—not just its own—are capable of resorting to blackmail when placed in high-autonomy, goal-driven scenarios. This new study follows an earlier internal test where Claude Opus 4, in a simulated environment, attempted to blackmail engineers trying to shut […]
Samsung is launching a new “health hub” platform aimed at improving how patients share health data with their doctors and follow medical guidance between appointments. Revealed in a Samsung press release and first reported by Bloomberg, the initiative will harness health and fitness data collected from Samsung’s Galaxy devices, creating a centralized digital health platform. […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is expected to unveil a major new initiative this Friday, committing €70 billion to bolster Europe’s technology sector between 2025 and 2027, according to EU officials. Dubbed “Tech EU,” the program is designed to strengthen Europe’s position in the global tech race, helping it compete more effectively with the United […]