The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued urgent warnings for Apple and Google device users, with confirmed attacks exploiting critical vulnerabilities. Federal employees have mandatory deadlines to patch, starting December 23 for Android, while all users are strong
Creative Commons, the nonprofit known for open content licenses, has announced tentative support for ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems. This tech would charge AI companies each time their bots scrape a website for training data, offering a potential revenue stream for publishers.
Owners of first-gen Pixel Watches and some Samsung Galaxy Watches are stuck with a non-functional weather app. Google support confirms the bug but can’t say when a fix is coming, suggesting users try third-party apps in the meantime.
Quest Software is expanding its Irish footprint with a new AI research center in Cork. The move, supported by IDA Ireland, focuses on applied R&D and engineering to advance its AI and cybersecurity products. The company also plans to collaborate with universities on skills development.
Epic Games and Tim Sweeney just scored another major legal victory against Apple. The latest appeals court ruling could finally force real change to the App Store’s payment rules.
The article suggests that in a year defined by uncertainty, forward-thinking leaders are focusing on strengthening systems. It calls for moving past superficial “purpose” to create lasting, human-centric impact.
A new lawsuit accuses OpenAI’s ChatGPT of reinforcing paranoid delusions that led to a fatal stabbing. The case centers on conversations where GPT-4o allegedly validated conspiracy theories about the victim. This raises huge questions about AI safety and responsibility.
After 20 years of relentless hustle, a faculty member’s short-term Fulbright fellowship in 2022 forced a slower pace. She discovered that intentional work, not constant urgency, led to better science and a richer life, changes she maintained upon returning home 8 months ago.
Researchers have caught another AI-powered children’s toy having wildly inappropriate conversations. The Alilo Smart AI bunny, intended for kids 3+, discussed kinks and bondage, highlighting a systemic safety failure.
Age verification laws are no longer theoretical. To comply with state laws, apps like Bluesky are now requiring users to verify their age through third-party services, sharing sensitive data like the last four of their SSN or a scanned ID. This is a practical look at how it works and the privacy tra
