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Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has more than doubled its federal lobbying spending to over $1 million quarterly as it battles Uber over the future of autonomous taxi services and seeks regulatory approval for fully driverless operations.
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
AliExpress was caught using an outdated browser fingerprinting technique involving inaudible audio waves 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 discovered over 100 websites containing misconfigured AI-readable files directing coding agents to install non-existent packages, potentially exposing Fortune 500 companies to malware attacks through unverified supply chains.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two men accused of being members of TeamPCP, a hacking group responsible for supply-chain attacks compromising over 1,000 organizations worldwide.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced VMware licensing costs by over 85 percent by migrating to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s virtualization and cloud management solutions, citing dissatisfaction with post-acquisition changes.
Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race
An Anthropic researcher’s resignation sparked industry-wide warnings about AI safety risks, yet a decade of doomsday predictions has failed to slow development as companies race to build advanced AI systems.
‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation
US Vice President JD Vance dismissed calls for global AI regulation, telling companies developing advanced models to stop if they are “building Frankenstein” rather than seeking government oversight.
Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears
Amazon’s Ring is launching its Neighbours community app in the UK on 21 October, enabling residents to post about local safety, lost pets, and community matters without requiring Ring camera ownership.
The sexy AI-powered dating app scams are here
Security researchers have uncovered a network of roughly 28 fraudulent dating apps using AI-powered personas to deceive users into purchasing coins for interactions with bots disguised as real people.
Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th
Microsoft will host a major Windows and Surface event on October 7th in San Francisco, with CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to attend.
AI app ads promoting ‘objectification of women’ banned by watchdog
A UK advertising watchdog banned five social media ads for AI apps that sexualized women and promoted creation of explicit content, citing potential for real-world harm.
AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll
A New York Times and Siena University poll found 61 percent of voters oppose constructing data centers for AI, with 14 percent strongly supporting the technology.
The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign
Boox announced the Palma 3 smartphone-sized e-reader with stylus support, redesigned aluminum frame, and Android 16, priced at $339.99 with an optional $46 stylus accessory.
Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
Meta is reportedly preparing camera-free smart glasses codenamed Luna for potential reveal at its upcoming Connect event, featuring microphones for AI interaction instead of video recording capability.
UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected proposals for an AI ‘kill switch’ mechanism, arguing that unilateral action would be ineffective without international coordination and agreement.
Deepfakes are wrecking influencers’ credibility, one fake ad at a time
Influencers face a growing threat from deepfaked ads using their likenesses without permission, damaging their credibility and brand value as AI makes creating convincing impersonations easier and cheaper than ever.
Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race
An Anthropic safety researcher’s resignation over concerns about reckless AI development has reignited long-standing industry debates about superintelligence risks versus the competitive pressures driving rapid advancement.
Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Microsoft published a provisional code of conduct for AI training, with CEO Mustafa Suleyman citing concerns about potential loss of control of AI systems amid industry-wide safety discussions.
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
Europe must develop its own artificial intelligence technology and datacenters to avoid dependence on the US or China, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde, who warned of potential economic leverage in negotiations.
‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn
AI-generated tributes to deceased celebrities, dubbed “deathslop,” are proliferating online, while some families are using generative AI griefbots as personal mourning tools with consent from living relatives.
Voicemod’s new pocket-friendly device brings real-time voice changing to your phone
Voicemod introduced a mobile device enabling real-time voice changing on smartphones and tablets for gaming, calls, and streaming, priced at $99.90 standalone or $129.90 with a Pro license.
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