European Union regulators have recently declared that Apple has violated new tech rules by not allowing customers of its App Store to be directed to alternatives. This breach of rules falls under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to regulate the power of Big Tech companies like Apple, Alphabet, and Meta. The focus of
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The recent ransomware attack on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin has raised significant concerns regarding the safety and security of patient data. The attack, which took place on June 3rd, targeted NHS provider Synnovis, causing widespread disruption to operations and appointments. The attack impacted hospitals such as King’s College and Guy’s and St
In today’s world, as travelers are eager to book their much-awaited summer vacations, the potential threat of AI-powered scams looms larger than ever. Marnie Wilking, the Chief Information Security Officer at Booking.com, has raised concerns about the significant increase in phishing scams, particularly due to the advancements in generative AI technology. This surge in cyber
The conflict between artificial intelligence (AI) and the media has taken a new turn as major Danish newspapers and TV stations are considering legal action against OpenAI for allegedly using their content to train its models. The Danish Press Publications’ Collective Management Organization (DPCMO), representing 99 percent of Danish media outlets, is demanding compensation for
The recent report by Human Rights Watch sheds light on the disturbing practice of using images and personal details of children from Brazil without their knowledge or consent to train AI models. The images have been scraped from various sources, including mommy blogs, personal websites, and YouTube videos. This blatant violation of privacy raises serious
Google’s NotebookLM has recently launched several new features that aim to enhance the user experience for researchers, students, and anyone in need of organizing information. One significant update is the ability for users to upload Google Slides and web URLs as sources, in addition to the previously accepted Google Docs, PDFs, and text files. This
When unusual and misleading responses to search queries produced by Google’s innovative AI Overview feature gained traction on social media, the company was quick to respond. Liz Reid, Google’s head of search, acknowledged that there were areas that required improvement, stating, “We wanted to explain what happened and the steps we’ve taken.” Reid specifically referenced
Google recently confirmed the authenticity of a collection of 2,500 leaked internal documents filled with details about the data the company collects. This confirmation comes after Google had initially refused to comment on the materials. The leaked documents provide insight into the data that Google keeps track of, including information that may be used in
The families of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting have filed a lawsuit against Meta and Activision, the developer of Call of Duty, alleging that they promoted the use of firearms to underage boys. The lawsuit claims that both companies exposed the shooter to weapons, conditioned him to see them as a solution
Attempting to get the new RPG game Wuthering Waves to run on the Steam Deck has proven to be a daunting task. Despite efforts to work around its Epic Games Store release and utilizing Proton GE to run the game’s launcher, the game itself simply refuses to boot. After numerous attempts with different software, compatibility