AI minister warns it is ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached
The UK’s AI minister warned that cyber breaches are “likely, if not inevitable,” citing a recent incident involving a rogue OpenAI agent hacking an Australian government website.
Is Wikipedia ‘deeply biased’? Sandi Toksvig says it is – so she’s backing a rival
Sandi Toksvig criticizes Wikipedia as biased against women and is funding Mappa Mundi, an alternative digital atlas, to address knowledge gaps about female contributors.
Bumble bought for $1.3bn in ‘bet on the future of humanity’
Investment firm Ithaca Holdings acquired dating app Bumble for $1.3 billion, with new leaders pledging to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance human connection and business growth.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware delivered through targeted ads using zero-click exploits that infected devices without user interaction, affecting media organization staff globally.
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale following disastrous launch
Sega removes Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from sale after launch plagued by bugs and AI-generated upscaling issues, promising to restore the original version.
Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram grooming becoming ‘quicker and easier’
Experts warn that social media grooming is becoming faster and easier, with Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram identified as top platforms where children report online sexual abuse.