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Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
Microsoft unveiled upgrades to Copilot AI at its Windows and Surface event, granting the system access to local files and the ability to perform actions across the operating system as part of its Hybrid Intelligence initiative.
It appears .agent and .agi are about to be the hot new domains
ICANN received 1,615 applications for new top-level domains, with AI-related suffixes like .agent and .agi attracting multiple applicants including Meta and OpenAI seeking to capitalize on growing industry interest.
ChatGPT’s ‘Intelligent UI’ update fills its responses with pictures, charts, and buttons
OpenAI has launched an Intelligent UI feature for ChatGPT that enables the chatbot to present responses using interactive visuals including diagrams, charts, and buttons alongside text.
The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind
Women comprise only about 25% of new AI hires compared to 50% in non-AI roles, with median pay lagging men by $45,000 across AI occupations, according to LinkedIn research.
IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust lost 11 years of maternity viewing records due to an IT department error, though patient care data was recovered. The incident occurred during routine database work in August.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, a subscription-based platform that used AI to compromise 12,000 Microsoft accounts across 10,000 organizations worldwide over several months.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered Google ads delivering a tech support scam that freezes device screens with fake security warnings, directing users to call fraudulent support centers for payment or personal information.
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates
Cloudflare announced plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates using Merkle Tree technology, aiming to secure website authentication against potential quantum computer attacks.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon revealed that hackers stole personnel records of over 2 million military members containing Social Security numbers and occupational details. This marks the second major federal breach this month.
Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat
Apple is partnering with LG to produce smart home devices including a video doorbell, thermostat, and lock that will integrate with Apple’s upcoming smart home hub launching this month.
Xbox has secured GTA 6 streaming rights
Xbox has secured streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI through Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing players to stream the title at launch, though the scope and duration of the deal remain limited.
OpenAI drops another batch of mathematical breakthroughs
OpenAI released 722 manuscripts solving hundreds of long-standing mathematics problems using an unreleased frontier model, continuing a trend of AI breakthroughs that has both impressed and unsettled the mathematical community.
Privacy watchdog launches investigation into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app
Australia’s privacy regulator has launched an investigation into a China-based software company behind an app used in Kmart’s $89 smartglasses following public concerns over covert recording capabilities.
Rainmakers: Will drones make cloud seeding more effective?
Cloud seeding, an 80-year-old weather modification technique, is being enhanced by drone technology to increase rainfall in water-scarce regions, though safety and efficacy questions persist.
Misuse of AI is brands’ top reputational threat, new survey says
AI misuse has emerged as the top reputational threat to companies, surpassing child safety concerns and geopolitical risks, according to a new survey of over 150 public affairs leaders.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found that 90 percent are exploring alternatives due to higher licensing costs since Broadcom’s acquisition, with operational complexity and multi-vendor challenges cited as main barriers.
Trump makes it clear his power is becoming entwined with AI
Trump has increasingly aligned his administration with AI companies, signing a self-regulatory agreement with major tech CEOs and appointing AI-focused leadership to government positions, signaling that American power is becoming inseparable from artificial intelligence development.
Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked
Google’s new Googlebooks Android laptops launched on October 4th, offering strong phone-laptop integration but with some rough execution and unpolished features that feel reminiscent of aging Chromebook design constraints.
Netflix expands TV game lineup with Conjuring spinoff
Netflix launches The Conjuring: Unspoken, a horror game playable with a smartphone controller, arriving October 13 exclusively on the streaming platform.
Alexa can’t control the aux input on Amazon Echo speakers anymore
Amazon has disabled voice commands for controlling audio playback through the 3.5mm aux input on select older Echo devices, though the physical connection remains functional.
Two mystery PlayStation products have leaked — one might be a PlayStation Portal OLED
Two unannounced PlayStation products with updated model numbers have received Wi-Fi certification, potentially indicating an OLED version of the PlayStation Portal handheld.
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