AI-powered teddy bears and toys are flooding the market just in time for Christmas shopping. But researchers warn these devices could harm child development, invade privacy, and even give dangerous advice.
Global internet freedoms have deteriorated for the 15th consecutive year according to Freedom House’s annual report. The biggest declines among democracies occurred in Georgia, Germany and the United States, while authoritarian nations continue exporting censorship technology worldwide.
A wealthy political operative is pouring millions into mobile voting technology, convinced it’s the only way to fix American democracy. But top security experts warn the risks are catastrophic. The clash between convenience and security is about to get real.
Microsoft has rolled out its Prevent screen capture feature for Teams Premium customers. The feature blocks screenshots and recordings during sensitive meetings, though organizers must manually enable it each time.
A former Tesla equipment technician is suing the company, alleging he was fired after requesting a transfer from the extremely hot Casting Department where his hearing aids malfunctioned. The lawsuit claims Tesla violated ADA requirements by terminating him just nine days after his accommodation req
AT&T has established a $177 million settlement fund for customers affected by two major data breaches. Eligible customers could receive payments ranging from pro-rata shares to documented loss payments up to $7,500. The deadline to submit claims is December 17, 2024.
The legal battle between OpenAI and The New York Times has escalated into a major privacy showdown. OpenAI is fighting to protect 20 million private user conversations that The Times wants for its copyright case. This could set a precedent for how private AI conversations are treated in legal disput
Google is taking legal action against a sophisticated phishing operation responsible for millions of scam texts. The company revealed staggering numbers about the scale of these SMS phishing campaigns that have exploded in recent years.
A systematic review of 56 academic studies reveals how video platform algorithms optimized for engagement can create echo chambers. The research examined political disinformation, health misinformation, and extremist content across major platforms. While platforms have implemented countermeasures, t
Google has launched Private AI Compute, a cloud-based AI processing platform that enables advanced Gemini model capabilities on smartphones. The system uses specialized TPUs and Titanium Intelligence Enclaves to maintain privacy while handling heavy computational tasks that exceed on-device processi
