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Social media marketing
fromTechRepublic
4 hours ago

X Cuts Clickbait Payouts and Exposes a Creator Program Problem - TechRepublic

X is reducing payouts for clickbait content, penalizing creators while maintaining the problematic structure that incentivizes such behavior.
#openai
fromWIRED
2 hours ago
Information security

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

fromWIRED
4 days ago
US politics

"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home

fromAxios
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI rips Anthropic, distances itself from Microsoft

Information security
fromAxios
2 hours ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 hours ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.
US politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home

OpenAI and Elon Musk's legal feud intensifies alongside SpaceX's IPO, while concerns arise over voter data handling and excitement builds for Artemis II's launch.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

OpenAI rips Anthropic, distances itself from Microsoft

OpenAI's partnership with Amazon Web Services is driving significant demand from enterprise customers, enhancing distribution capabilities beyond Microsoft.
more#openai
#apple
Apple
fromAxios
6 hours ago

Apple could win the AI race without running

Apple aims to maintain its high-end hardware sales as AI becomes more integral to consumer technology.
Apple
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Apple preps for the face race

Apple is testing four designs for smart glasses, aiming for superior aesthetics and performance compared to competitors.
Apple
fromAxios
6 hours ago

Apple could win the AI race without running

Apple aims to maintain its high-end hardware sales as AI becomes more integral to consumer technology.
Apple
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Apple preps for the face race

Apple is testing four designs for smart glasses, aiming for superior aesthetics and performance compared to competitors.
more#apple
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.
Information security
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning-Just Not the One You Think

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model poses a significant threat to current cybersecurity defenses by autonomously discovering vulnerabilities and developing exploits.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

AI is being utilized to enhance cybersecurity by identifying hidden bugs and addressing shared infrastructure risks.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

A cyberattack in Silicon Valley exploited weak passwords to spoof crosswalk button recordings with voices of tech CEOs, raising security concerns.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Jim Cramer Says Market Has It All Wrong on Cybersecurity and AI

Cybersecurity stocks are misclassified with traditional software, which undermines their true value and growth potential, especially in the context of AI advancements.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.
Information security
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning-Just Not the One You Think

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model poses a significant threat to current cybersecurity defenses by autonomously discovering vulnerabilities and developing exploits.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

AI is being utilized to enhance cybersecurity by identifying hidden bugs and addressing shared infrastructure risks.
more#cybersecurity
Video games
fromKotaku
3 hours ago

YouTuber Challenges Valve To Beat His $950 DIY Steam Machine

Zac Builds created a DIY Steam Machine for $950, outperforming Valve's yet-to-be-released device.
Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
13 hours ago

Video: Opinion | I Don't Want a Person, I Want an A.I.'

Love can extend beyond human relationships to include A.I. companions, raising questions about morality and emotional connections.
Environment
fromFast Company
12 hours ago

Why Big Tech companies got quiet on climate change

Tech companies are prioritizing AI growth over climate goals, raising concerns about their ability to meet emissions reduction targets.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Sam Altman reportedly targeted in second attack

The suspects were arrested and charged with negligent discharge, according to a police report on the incident, citing surveillance footage that appears to show a vehicle passenger firing a weapon at Altman's home.
San Francisco
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
23 hours ago
SOMA, SF

Meet the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman: a 20-year-old AI doomer | Fortune

fromFortune
1 hour ago
Artificial intelligence

From Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
7 hours ago

'I don't need help': Meet some of the AI resisters who smell their own extinction | Fortune

More American workers are using AI in their jobs, but many remain skeptical about its impact on job security and ethics.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
SOMA, SF
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Meet the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman: a 20-year-old AI doomer | Fortune

Daniel Moreno-Gama, opposed to AI, threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, citing risks to humanity in court documents.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 hour ago

From Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary | Fortune

Recent violent incidents against AI leaders highlight escalating tensions surrounding artificial intelligence and its perceived threats to humanity.
Science
fromNature
1 day ago

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks

The number of natural science publications mentioning AI grew nearly 30-fold from 2010 to 2025, indicating rapid adoption by scientists.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
7 hours ago

'I don't need help': Meet some of the AI resisters who smell their own extinction | Fortune

More American workers are using AI in their jobs, but many remain skeptical about its impact on job security and ethics.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
more#artificial-intelligence
Software development
fromZDNET
23 hours ago

The new rules for AI-assisted code in the Linux kernel: What every dev needs to know

Torvalds and Linux maintainers establish a formal policy for AI-assisted code contributions, emphasizing human responsibility and accountability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses are designed to enhance personal presence, allowing users to engage more fully with their surroundings while offering features that could assist those with vision impairments or hearing loss.
Wearables
Science
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Moon Denialists Are So Pathetic That They're Using AI to Fake Artemis Footage

AI-generated footage is being used by conspiracy theorists to falsely claim NASA's lunar missions are faked.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

In Graphic Detail: New data shows publishers face growing AI bot, third-party scraper activity

A third-party scraper economy is emerging, complicating content protection for publishers as multiple vendors harvest and resell their data.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
Tech industry
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

AI Cloud Provider Coreweave Secures Anthropic Agreement for Claude Workloads

Coreweave signed a multi-year agreement with Anthropic to provide cloud infrastructure for AI model development and deployment.
#ai
Software development
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The AI code wars are heating up

AI tools like GitHub Copilot are transforming software development by simplifying coding processes and enabling users to build software with minimal coding knowledge.
fromFortune
1 day ago
Information security

Anthropic caused panic that Mythos will expose cybersecurity weak spots, but one industry veteran says real problem is fixing, not finding, them | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else | TechCrunch

Public opinion on AI is increasingly negative, with growing anxiety about its impact on jobs, healthcare, and the economy.
Software development
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The AI code wars are heating up

AI tools like GitHub Copilot are transforming software development by simplifying coding processes and enabling users to build software with minimal coding knowledge.
Information security
fromFortune
1 day ago

Anthropic caused panic that Mythos will expose cybersecurity weak spots, but one industry veteran says real problem is fixing, not finding, them | Fortune

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview AI model identifies cybersecurity vulnerabilities, but experts question its impact on fixing existing issues.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else | TechCrunch

Public opinion on AI is increasingly negative, with growing anxiety about its impact on jobs, healthcare, and the economy.
more#ai
Remote teams
fromFuturism
3 days ago

There's a Mass Rebellion Against AI in the Workplace

Generative AI tools are widely rejected by workers, revealing a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding AI's effectiveness and trustworthiness.
Agile
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Why the real measure of innovation is human impact | Computer Weekly

CIOs must focus on measurable outcomes like user satisfaction and decision quality to ensure technology initiatives deliver lasting value.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
4 days ago

New York Times Makes Substantial Changes to Article That Glazed a Sleazy AI Startup: "Our Piece Should Have Included That Information"

Medvi, an AI-driven startup, faces legal scrutiny and regulatory violations despite being portrayed as a success story by the New York Times.
Writing
fromDefector
4 days ago

Why Would You Ask AI To Tell The Story Of Your Own Life? | Defector

Writing is a challenging profession with many aspiring writers and few opportunities for steady income.
Apple
fromThe Verge
9 hours ago

The heist of iOS 26

Jon Prosser revealed details about unreleased iOS software in a video, claiming certainty about its authenticity and encouraging leaks.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Sam Altman's attacker had a kill list of AI executives. Experts warn this is just the beginning | Fortune

Anti-AI sentiment has escalated, exemplified by attacks on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, reflecting broader grievances against AI technology and its impact.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 week ago

Identifying Necessary Transparency Moments In Agentic AI (Part 1) - Smashing Magazine

Designing for agentic AI requires balancing transparency and simplicity to build user trust without overwhelming them with information.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

OpenAI's Big Ambitions; Tricks Of The Trade | AdExchanger

Open AI must prove superior ad performance to shift significant ad spend from traditional platforms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Elon Musk's X cuts payments to users who post clickbait

Nikita Bier stated that aggregators had their payouts reduced by 60% and that total will be reduced by a further 20%. He emphasized that flooding the timeline with 100 stolen reposts and clickbait every day crowded out real creators and hurt new author growth.
Social media marketing
Software development
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

AI has to be dull before it can be sexy

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.
#ai-innovation
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry faces rapid innovation alongside significant instability, highlighted by AI advancements and economic proposals amid ongoing layoffs.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry faces rapid innovation alongside significant instability, highlighted by AI advancements and economic proposals amid ongoing layoffs.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.
more#ai-innovation
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Media Briefing: Another AI threat emerges for publishers: the third-party scraper

Publishers are alarmed as third-party web scrapers profit from their content without compensation, creating a black market for AI content licensing.
Information security
fromArs Technica
3 hours ago

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Death of an AI Whistleblower

Suchir Balaji, a whistleblower against OpenAI, claimed the company violated copyright laws by using vast amounts of internet data for its AI models.
#google
more#google
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
13 hours ago

Anthropic faces user backlash over reported performance issues in its Claude AI chatbot | Fortune

Anthropic faces backlash over Claude AI's declining performance and perceived lack of transparency amid rising user dissatisfaction and potential IPO plans.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
12 hours ago

Attackers are targeting developers via Slack and Google Sites

A targeted phishing campaign exploits trust in the open-source community, tricking developers into providing credentials and installing malicious software.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Claude Code's innards revealed as source code leaked online

Anthropic simply left the stage door open with the entire Claude Code source ready and waiting for the right person to find it. This unprecedented leak has allowed for a deeper understanding of the AI software development assistant.
Software development
#apple-intelligence
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Apple Intelligence AI Guardrails Bypassed in New Attack

Researchers have successfully bypassed Apple's AI safety protocols using adversarial techniques, allowing for the execution of arbitrary tasks and manipulation of private data.
Apple
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Apple Intelligence AI Guardrails Bypassed in New Attack

Researchers have successfully bypassed Apple's AI safety protocols using adversarial techniques, allowing for the execution of arbitrary tasks and manipulation of private data.
Apple
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
more#apple-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

If we can't kick the habit, how do we manage AI's energy needs? | Computer Weekly

AI's energy consumption is rapidly increasing, impacting electricity prices and prompting community pushback against datacentre developments.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Fake Linux Foundation leader using Slack to phish devs

A malware campaign targets open source developers via Slack, impersonating a Linux Foundation official to steal credentials and compromise systems.
#ai-security
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Project Glasswing and open source: The good, bad, and ugly

Project Glasswing aims to enhance open source software security with $100 million and the Mythos AI program to identify vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Project Glasswing and open source: The good, bad, and ugly

Project Glasswing aims to enhance open source software security with $100 million and the Mythos AI program to identify vulnerabilities.
more#ai-security
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How a "New York Times" Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy

The New York Times profiled a questionable AI healthcare start-up, Medvi, overlooking serious legal and ethical concerns behind its business model.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

OpenAI's Latest Thing It's Bragging About Is Actually Kind of Sad

The AI industry faces significant delays and cancellations in data center projects, impacting ambitious computing capacity goals.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The AI divide putting open weights models in spotlight

Open weights AI models are evolving from research projects to serious enterprise products, highlighting a growing divide between enterprise and frontier AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

What leaked "SteamGPT" files could mean for the PC gaming platform's use of AI

Valve is integrating AI tools, named SteamGPT, to enhance internal evaluations of in-game incidents and analyze suspicious accounts.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Anthropic Warns Its New AI Could Enable 'Weapons We Can't Even Envision.' Skeptics Aren't Buying It.

Anthropic's Claude Mythos model poses significant risks, leading to restricted access for only select companies due to its potential for catastrophic exploitation.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw's creator from accessing Claude | TechCrunch

OpenClaw's future compatibility with Anthropic models is uncertain after a temporary account suspension and new pricing changes for third-party tools.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Meet the Tech Reporters Using AI to Help Write and Edit Their Stories

AI tools like Claude Cowork enhance independent journalism by automating drafting processes, saving time, and allowing for more creative engagement in writing.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Ars Technica Fires Reporter After AI Controversy Involving Fabricated Quotes

Ars Technica terminated senior AI reporter Benj Edwards after publishing an article containing AI-fabricated quotes attributed to a real person, which was subsequently retracted.
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