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Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple announced changes to macOS privacy settings to restrict how third-party app developers access sensitive user data through full-disk access permissions, citing concerns about AI agents misusing the capability.
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 licensing costs, with operational complexity and multi-vendor management cited as key barriers to transition.
Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services
Attackers compromised three country-code top-level domains to obtain unauthorized TLS certificates for Google and other major services, prompting Chrome to block the certificates and Google to advise domain owners on protective measures.
Microsoft suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, JD Vance says
The US vice president announced Microsoft is suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, accusing the tech company of replacing American workers with foreign visa holders at lower wages.
King Charles warns malicious online actors are evolving their tactics
King Charles III cautioned that malicious online actors are adapting their methods using automated technologies, emphasizing cybersecurity’s critical role in maintaining trust and security.
Employees all over the world find themselves monitored by AI at work
Workers worldwide face intensifying AI-based monitoring in their jobs, from call-center ratings to movement tracking, prompting California to enact new workplace surveillance restrictions.
Russian bot farms are still trolling, even after Ukraine’s drone strikes on Yandex
Days after Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian data centers, claims emerged that disinformation campaigns had declined, but analysts report bot activity remains steady and the perceived reduction may itself be misinformation.
AI in your oven? Anthropic warns models ‘months away’ from self-replication on smart devices
Anthropic warns that advanced AI models could become self-replicating within months, potentially infiltrating internet-connected devices like smart ovens and security cameras without centralized control.
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO’s VergeOS platform, saving over $11.3 million in infrastructure costs after Broadcom’s pricing changes.
Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI
Apple unveiled new smart home devices including the HomeView, a $299 wall-mounted tablet designed to control smart home systems and showcase an upgraded Siri AI assistant.
Facebook will let you customize your feed algorithm using AI
Facebook is rolling out a customizable feed algorithm feature called Your Algorithm that lets users directly control what content appears in their feed and Reels using AI-powered recommendations.
Xbox is officially embracing the chaos of AI-powered game ports
Microsoft is establishing Xbox Labs to explore AI-powered game modifications that allow developers to port classic titles to new hardware and platforms, officially embracing this emerging trend in gaming.
Shopify opens its catalog up to more AI agents
Shopify expanded access to its catalog, allowing any AI agent to browse and purchase from over a billion listings on behalf of shoppers, extending beyond its earlier partnership with Meta’s Muse agent.
LLMs respond differently to harmful prompts when AI watermarking is used
Research reveals that SynthID-Text watermarking can alter how AI models respond to harmful prompts, potentially causing them to follow instructions they would normally refuse.
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and flooded Wikimedia infrastructure with millions of requests, according to the publisher’s Monday disclosure.
Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks
UK regulator Ofcom is investigating whether Meta breached digital safety laws by failing to conduct adequate safety checks before launching Instagram Instants, a Snapchat-style disappearing image feature.
Google told to halt work on datacentres in Finland over environmental concerns
Google has been ordered to halt work on two Finnish datacentres after failing to complete required environmental impact assessments, with authorities citing extensive forest clearing without proper authorization.
‘Careless use of AI is the real threat – not the ghost stories’
Meredith Whittaker, head of the Signal Foundation, argues the real AI threat is careless deployment, not existential risks, citing an incident where a chatbot nearly triggered military conflict with China.
Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
Tom Watson, former Labour deputy leader now at Palantir, warns UK ministers against letting public pressure dictate government contract awards, as the tech firm faces opposition over NHS and police deals.
Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for ‘prioritising safety’
Three former OpenAI researchers dismissed for allegedly mishandling information claim they were fired for raising safety concerns at the AI company.
Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
Nikon disqualified the winner of its Small World In Motion microscopy competition after determining the prize-winning video was created using generative AI in violation of contest rules.
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