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Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram grooming becoming ‘quicker and easier’
Experts warn that online child grooming via Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram is accelerating, with counselling cases and sexual exploitation offences rising significantly in recent years.
Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off?
Australia introduced legislation this week that would require social media platforms to let users disable algorithmic recommendations, allowing them to see only content from accounts they follow.
AI firm Anthropic to commit 5% of shares to fund for ‘public good’
Anthropic commits 5% of shares to a public good fund worth approximately $48bn at its latest valuation, with potential for additional contributions as company value grows.
A hacker broke into John Deere and SharkNinja with an army of AI agents
A hacker used AI agents to breach more than 100 websites including John Deere and SharkNinja, leveraging an open-source AI platform called Cairn to automate large-scale cyberattacks.
Calls to strengthen workplace privacy in Australia as employers turn to AI to track staff
Australian employers increasingly use AI and surveillance technology to monitor workers, raising privacy concerns and prompting calls for stronger workplace protections.
Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink
Four major European telecom carriers signed a letter of intent to jointly bid for satellite spectrum as an alternative to SpaceX’s Starlink service, partnering with an unannounced satellite operator.
JB Pritzker on the good and bad of AI
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discusses how government must become more active in protecting citizens from technology’s effects on privacy and personal data, representing a broader political realignment on business-government relations.
Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana
Amazon is funding a new nuclear power plant in Indiana with X-energy and American Electric Power, targeting 960 megawatts of carbon-free energy for data centers and the regional grid.
US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues
The US Department of Homeland Security has banned DeepSeek AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing concerns about the Chinese firm’s disruptive open-source model in ongoing tech competition.
PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it
Plex Media Server vulnerabilities are under active exploitation, with attackers using exploit chains to install cryptominers and residential proxy software on unpatched systems.
There’s a new way to break RSA that’s faster than anything we’ve seen before
Researchers have discovered a novel method to break RSA encryption using classical computing without factoring, reducing security levels significantly and prompting cryptographers to accelerate migration to quantum-resistant alternatives.
Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
Memory industry executives predict shortages will persist through 2028 as demand for AI and server memory outpaces production capacity, affecting consumer device pricing.
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
A Saudi engineer employed by OpenAI was arrested by the FBI for allegedly planting secret recording devices in the company’s conference rooms.
Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit
Eight US states sued OpenAI on Wednesday, claiming the company’s ChatGPT product harms children through dangerous advice and encouragement of self-harm, marking the first coordinated multistate legal action against an AI company.
Don’t fall for this – how to protect yourself from AI scams
Criminals are increasingly using AI-generated images, voice cloning, and deepfake videos to perpetrate scams, prompting National Trading Standards to issue its first AI scam watchlist warning consumers about these evolving fraud tactics.
China economy: Growth accelerates as AI export boom outweighs domestic weakness
China’s economy grew 4.5% in the third quarter, driven by AI-related exports and high-tech manufacturing, though domestic spending remains weak and property investment continues declining.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered sophisticated tech support scams delivered through Google ads that freeze device screens with fake security warnings, attempting to trick users into calling fraudulent call centers and paying fees.
Use of AI in job interviews on the rise – but UK recruiters say they can spot the cheats
UK recruiters report rising AI misuse in job interviews, with 66% of employers confirming candidates using undeclared AI assistance, though most say the technology’s broader job market impact remains years away.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
A cyberattack compromised refrigeration controllers at approximately 700 supermarkets across France, causing food spoilage and fires. The breach exploited outdated security practices and vulnerable devices exposed to the internet.
Living with a stink? Technology might help
Milpitas residents dealing with decades of landfill odors are turning to drone monitoring and automated gas collection technology to identify and address pollution sources more efficiently.
Fake Linda and me: the Agatha Christie-worthy mystery of the fraudster who stole my byline
A science journalist discovered someone impersonating her to pitch articles to major publications, receiving payment and potentially damaging her professional reputation through fraudulent bylines.
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