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Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
A survey of IT leaders at large enterprises found that companies spend roughly 28 percent of software budgets on upgrades they believe are detrimental, reflecting limited negotiating power against major vendors.
Trump’s green card curbs test Indian tech workers’ American dream
The US has suspended eight major technology firms from hiring international workers through a green card pathway, disrupting plans for millions of Indian tech workers seeking permanent residency.
Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing
Google’s AI search features have significantly reduced traffic to online publishers, prompting lawsuits and forcing media outlets to diversify revenue through subscriptions and social media.
r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more
The moderators of r/opensource implemented new submission rules Saturday evening that ban AI-related projects and non-English speakers, sparking significant backlash and the creation of a rival subreddit.
MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you’ve never heard of
Vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol enable attackers to spread malicious prompts between AI agents, potentially leading to data exfiltration and unauthorized network requests across multiple organizations.
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and sent millions of resource-intensive requests to Wikimedia infrastructure, the publisher reported this week.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware was delivered through targeted ads via zero-click exploits that infected devices without user interaction, targeting journalists at Al Jazeera and government networks worldwide.
World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries
The World Bank is encouraging developing countries to adopt ‘small AI’ models that run on mobile phones with low connectivity to accelerate economic development adapted to local needs.
New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests
Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed an AI system that predicts cancer patient survival from a facial photograph, trained on over 40 million images across diverse demographics.
Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
Just Eat apologized for AI-generated food images that produced bizarre results, including bacon and eggs floating in cola and chips protruding from muffins, prompting the platform to remove incorrect images.
Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours
Microsoft launches pay-as-you-go Xbox Cloud Gaming starting at $3.99 for 10 hours, available to all users without Game Pass subscription beginning next month.
GM promises smarter cars, faster updates, and autonomous dry-cleaning runs
General Motors announced plans to halve vehicle development times using AI, deploy 40 times more powerful computing units, and expand hands-free autonomous driving across its truck and SUV lineup.
Will TP-Link really make routers in the US? Here’s what it told us
TP-Link announced plans to invest nearly $1 billion in US router manufacturing, but faces regulatory hurdles and state opposition over alleged Chinese ties amid the Trump administration’s foreign router ban.
Walmart is inviting AI agents to shop for you
Walmart will launch a program next month allowing AI agents to shop on its platform, with customer approval requirements and spending limits in place to maintain control.
Anthropic takes on Muse with Claude Duet, its new AI agent
Anthropic launched Claude Duet, an AI agent for professionals and small business owners designed to monitor apps, send daily briefs, and handle administrative and complex tasks with user approval for sensitive actions.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon disclosed that hackers stole personnel records of over 2 million current and former military members, marking the second major federal agency breach this month involving sensitive government data.
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and flooded infrastructure with millions of requests, according to the Wikimedia Foundation.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers documented a campaign using targeted ads to deliver zero-click malware exploits to smartphones, infecting 45 devices at Al Jazeera in 2024-2025 through an Israeli advertising broker.
Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England
Dozens of NHS trusts in England are rejecting Palantir’s £330m patient data platform, citing available alternatives or limited improvements over existing systems, as the government considers whether to extend its contract with the controversial US company.
The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’
Senior Labour figures cite artificial intelligence as a major concern alongside economic pressures, with government officials warning of concentrated power in wrong hands and risks from hacking and bioweapons.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta has suspended Muse’s conversation-sharing feature after researchers discovered that sensitive personal and business information was easily accessible through shared links.
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