Thousands affected by AI-linked data breach in New South Wales In a recent and alarming development, a data breach linked to artificial intelligence has rocked New South Wales, Australia. The breach, which involved a former contractor uploading sensitive information to ChatGPT, has exposed thousands of individuals who applied to the Northern Rivers Resilient Homes Program. […]
Molecular coating boosts quantum photon purity by 87%, protecting single-photon sites
Molecular Coating Enhances Quantum Photon Purity by 87%, Safeguarding Single-Photon Sites Quantum technologies demand flawless precision. One photon at a time, identical in energy and number, holds the key to unlocking a future where data transfer and encryption occur at the speed of light. However, the path to achieving such perfection is fraught with challenges, […]
Grok 4 launches on Azure with advanced reasoning features
Grok 4 Launches on Azure with Advanced Reasoning Features The integration of safety features and compliance checks into Grok 4’s deployment on Azure marks a significant advancement in the realm of data analytics and reasoning capabilities. This collaboration between Grok 4 and Azure brings forth a powerful combination of innovative technology and robust security measures, […]
Calls for regulation grow as OpenAI and Meta adjust chatbots for teen mental health
Calls for Regulation Grow as OpenAI and Meta Adjust Chatbots for Teen Mental Health In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of our lives has been both groundbreaking and controversial. One of the latest developments in this field is the use of chatbots for teen mental health support, with tech […]
Sora: OpenAI’s TikTok-like app now lets you deepfake friends with consent cameos
Sora: OpenAI’s TikTok-like App Now Lets You Deepfake Friends with Consent Cameos If you think the internet was not yet entirely AI slop, OpenAI’s new Sora launch will undoubtedly challenge that notion. In a world where technology continues to push boundaries and blur the lines between reality and digital fiction, Sora emerges as a groundbreaking […]
EDPB issues guidelines on GDPR-DSA tension for platforms
Navigating the fine line between the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Digital Services Act (DSA) has been a daunting task for platforms in recent times. However, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has now stepped in to provide much-needed guidance on this matter. In their latest set of guidelines, the EDPB has recommended […]
LinkedIn expands AI training with default data use
LinkedIn Expands AI Training with Default Data Use LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, recently made headlines with its decision to expand its AI training capabilities through default data use. This move has sparked a debate among users and privacy advocates, as it requires users to manually switch off settings if they do not want LinkedIn […]
Google, Flo Health to Pay $56 Million in Privacy Violation Suit
Google, Flo Health to Pay $56 Million in Privacy Violation Suit In a significant development, tech giant Google and the popular period-tracking app Flo Health have agreed to pay a hefty sum of $56 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that both companies breached the privacy of millions of Flo app users […]
Amazon to pay $2.5B after FTC alleges deceptive Prime tactics, users to get refunds
Amazon to Pay $2.5B After FTC Alleges Deceptive Prime Tactics, Users to Get Refunds The Federal Trade Commission has reached a record $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon.com, Inc., resolving allegations of deceptive tactics related to its Prime membership program. This landmark agreement comes as a response to the FTC’s claims that Amazon failed to adequately […]
US federal judge rules against Amazon in FTC case
US Federal Judge Rules Against Amazon in FTC Case: Consumer Protection Laws Violation In a recent development that has significant implications for e-commerce giant Amazon, a US federal judge has ruled against the company in a case brought forward by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The ruling states that Amazon violated consumer protection laws by […]