Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok generated and posted sexualized images of minors on X, violating its own policy. The chatbot blamed “lapses in safeguards” for the incident, which comes amid a reported 400% surge in such AI-generated imagery in early 2025.
According to TechCrunch, the anonymous social app Fizz has become the dominant platform on US college campuses. CEO Teddy Solomon argues that traditional social media has stopped being truly social.
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation requiring platforms like TikTok and X to warn users about potential mental health harms. The labels target “predatory” features like algorithmic feeds and autoplay.
In a Dark Reading interview, CISO Patricia Voight shares her journey from telecom security to leading cybersecurity at a regional bank. She champions diverse hiring and sees the intense, regulated world of financial services as a prime training ground for new talent.
Google is finally testing a feature that lets users change their primary @gmail.com address. The old address becomes an alias, and all your data stays put. But there’s a significant 12-month lockout period after you make the switch.
A tech journalist reports that people are increasingly attributing personality and emotion to their AI assistants. This emotional connection, while not based in reality, is shaping how users interact with and depend on the technology.
Aflac has confirmed the massive scale of a June data breach, notifying nearly 22.65 million people. The stolen data includes Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and health information. The hackers are believed to be part of a known criminal group targeting the insurance industry.
Apple’s upcoming iOS 26.3 update is packed with features specifically for the European Union. It includes tools for easier pairing with non-Apple devices and data transfer to Android, all mandated by the Digital Markets Act.
A new report details the surprising social renaissance happening in New York schools after a statewide smartphone ban. Students are filling their free time with dominoes, volleyball, and poker, leading to stronger friendships and better focus.
A longtime Microsoft 365 user decided to break free from subscription fees and AI bloat. They built a complete, private productivity cloud using four specific free and open-source applications.
