Apple seeks news content deals for upgraded Siri AI
Apple is negotiating with news publishers to license their content for use in an upgraded, AI-powered version of its Siri assistant. The…
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Taiwan uncovers ‘first-of-a-kind’ AI-assisted cyberattack
Taiwan said it detected AI-assisted cyberattacks targeting government agencies from overseas last month, in what has been described as a “first-of-a-kind” breach.…
UK courts ban Meta smart glasses over ‘spyware’ concerns
Courts across England and Wales have joined restaurants, theatres and pubs in banning Meta smart glasses amid growing concerns over their potential…
Uber Freight hit by cyberattack as extortion group claims data breach
A hacking and extortion group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack and data breach targeting Uber Freight, the logistics subsidiary of ride-hailing…
Meta removes over 750,000 under-16 accounts in Australia
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, said on Thursday that it had removed more than 750,000 accounts suspected to belong to…
Cybercriminals hacking victims’ online accounts to steal intimate photos – FBI
The FBI has warned that cybercriminals are targeting the social media accounts of adults and children to steal intimate images and videos.…
Nvidia unveils Nemotron 3.5 lightning as open-source AI debate intensifies
Nvidia is stepping up its push for open-source artificial intelligence models with the release of Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, less than three weeks…
Spotify introduces ‘AI Persona’ labels for AI-generated artists
Spotify is set to introduce “AI Persona” labels for artists whose identities are generated by artificial intelligence, while excluding their music from…
Google Gemini surpasses 1b monthly active users
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that the company’s Gemini app has surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, making it one of…
Meta unveils open-source AI strategy to challenge OpenAI, Anthropic
Meta said it plans to open-source its most powerful artificial intelligence models and introduce new ones designed to run on consumer devices…
Cloudflare to raise $2.175bn via convertible notes sale
Cloudflare Inc. has announced plans to raise $2.175 billion through a private offering of senior convertible notes, following a strong rally in…
Myspace seeks comeback as algorithms reshape social media
Millennials may welcome the planned revival of Myspace with nostalgia, but analysts say the once-dominant social media platform faces an uphill battle…