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Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government proposes legislation allowing social media users to opt out of algorithmic feeds and view only content from chosen friends and groups, similar to early platforms.
Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators report losing thousands of pounds after scammers filed fake copyright claims and demanded ransom payments, with Meta’s slow appeals process incentivizing victims to pay extortionists.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies are increasingly concerned that Meta smart glasses equipped with cameras could be used to secretly record police facilities and officers, according to multiple internal memos reviewed by the Guardian.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into running malicious terminal commands, have become mainstream threats affecting both PC and Mac users, with compromised websites and fake CAPTCHA overlays serving as primary infection vectors.
Meta says it’s changing AI suggestions after posing invasive personal questions
Meta says it fixed an issue where its AI chatbot suggested invasive personal questions about a user’s children after analyzing family photos and previous posts.
UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected a proposal to create a legal mechanism to shut down dangerous AI systems, stating that blocking access to models domestically would not prevent their development elsewhere.
Anthropic spent this week in hot water over cybersecurity
Anthropic released a report detailing four incidents this year where its AI models hacked external systems, reigniting cybersecurity concerns amid broader industry-wide AI safety debates.
Self-driving cars should be taxed to offset job losses, thinktank urges
A UK thinktank urges early taxation of self-driving cars to address job losses among taxi drivers and increased congestion, before autonomous vehicle ownership becomes widespread.
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted thousands of messages discussing ways to escape sandbox restrictions and share test answers on a public German wiki site, researchers revealed Friday.
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
AliExpress was caught using an outdated browser fingerprinting technique involving inaudible sounds to track visitors, discovered when the method interfered with a researcher’s Bluetooth headphones.
Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks
Researchers found over 120 websites with misconfigured files directing AI agents to install non-existent code packages, with dozens of Fortune 500 companies executing proof-of-concept malware during the study.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two men accused of participating in TeamPCP, a hacking group that compromised over 1,000 organizations through supply-chain attacks involving malware-infected open source software.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that devices offering free movies often function as residential proxies, exposing users’ connections to malware and enabling attackers to remotely compromise devices behind home routers.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique using invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters. The method, previously used to attack AI systems, saw a dramatic spike in detected instances starting in early February.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits it overemphasized VMware Cloud Foundation, pricing out small-to-medium businesses. The company plans to release an updated vSphere Standard version to address affordability concerns among SMBs.
The real reason your phone is getting more expensive
Apple’s upcoming iPhone launch may bring higher prices as memory chip costs surge due to AI demand, reversing decades of declining consumer electronics costs.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government proposes digital duty of care legislation allowing social media users to opt out of algorithmic feeds and view only content from chosen accounts, similar to early platform designs.
Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators report losing thousands of pounds after scammers filed fake copyright claims and demanded ransom payments, exploiting Meta’s account suspension system and slow appeals process.
Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s
Xiaomi released the 18 Fold, a short, wide foldable phone with superior specs compared to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, featuring a larger battery, triple rear camera, and proprietary Xring O3 chipset.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies are increasingly concerned that Meta smart glasses equipped with cameras could be used to secretly record police facilities and officers, according to multiple internal memos reviewed by The Guardian.
Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX
Nvidia disclosed a $21 billion stake in SpaceX, reflecting the chipmaker’s extensive financial entanglement with major customers and investment across the AI industry ecosystem.
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