The legal battle between OpenAI and The New York Times has escalated dramatically, with OpenAI claiming the newspaper wants to expose 1.4 billion private chats. The Times counters that OpenAI is using privacy concerns to hide copyright infringement. Both sides are now trading accusations in court fi
The world’s most valuable AI companies are leaving their digital front doors wide open. According to new research, sensitive credentials that could expose private models and training data are sitting in plain sight on GitHub. This represents a fundamental security breakdown in an industry racing ahe
America’s cyber defense agency has issued an urgent warning to Samsung smartphone users. A critical vulnerability in Android’s image processing has been exploited to install commercial-grade spyware. Federal agencies must patch within 21 days – and everyone else should too.
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration’s passport policy requiring biological sex at birth to proceed. This reverses a practice dating back to the early 1990s that allowed transgender travelers to choose appropriate sex markers. The decision overturns a preliminary injunction granted
A new side-channel attack called Whisper Leak can infer the topics of your encrypted AI conversations by analyzing network patterns. While some providers have implemented fixes, others including Anthropic, AWS, and Google remain vulnerable. The attack poses particular risks for users in oppressive r
The UK’s Digital Poverty Alliance is sounding the alarm about the planned shutdown of 2G and 3G networks. They warn that millions of vulnerable people could be left without essential services that depend on these older technologies. The group is calling for urgent action to prevent digital exclusion
Iran’s Telegram ban continues despite government talks to lift restrictions. Lawmakers blame a “VPN mafia” protecting $450 million in annual revenue. The messaging platform faces tough conditions for returning.
Microsoft is creating an anonymous reporting channel for employees to raise ethical concerns about company technology. The move comes after controversy over Azure services allegedly used by Israel’s military.
Australia’s world-first social media ban now includes Reddit and Kick, requiring platforms to block users under 16 by December 2025. Critics warn the age verification methods could compromise data privacy for all Australian users.
Elon Musk’s xAI required employees to provide their biometric data to train the company’s “Ani” AI companion. Employees were told this was a job requirement despite concerns about their likeness being used in deepfakes. The program was code-named “Project Skippy” and involved perpetual licensing of
