In a major ruling, a U.S. magistrate judge has ordered OpenAI to turn over a massive sample of ChatGPT logs to The New York Times. The logs are central to the newspaper’s claim that OpenAI illegally used its content for AI training. OpenAI’s attempts to block the request have been repeatedly denied.
A new report outlines the major cyber threats evolving for 2026, with AI supercharging social engineering and malware. The shift to browser-based work is also creating a massive, unprotected attack surface that criminals are exploiting.
Scania is piloting a heavy-duty electric timber truck in Sweden that uses a range-extender from Horse Powertrain. The system acts like an onboard charger to tackle remote routes with no charging stations, with a previous trial showing over 90% CO2 reduction.
Proton has launched Proton Sheets, a new web-based spreadsheet tool with built-in end-to-end encryption. It’s a direct challenge to Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, aiming to protect user data from being accessed by the platform itself or used for AI training.
Major bond investors have privately warned the US Treasury about Kevin Hassett’s potential appointment as Federal Reserve chair. They worry his closeness to Donald Trump could lead to aggressive, politically-driven rate cuts, threatening the Fed’s independence and market stability.
Microsoft has overhauled its official list of processors supported by Windows 11, but the new format is causing headaches. Instead of listing specific Intel CPUs like the Core i7-8700K, it now only shows processor series, which can be misleading. This leaves some officially supported chips, like the
Business leaders globally now rank technological risks like AI-driven disinformation and cyber insecurity among their biggest national concerns. The data shows a clear shift in what keeps executives up at night.
European investment firm Asterion is entering the Portuguese data center market by acquiring the unique Covilhã campus from Altice Portugal. The €120 million deal for the Tier III facility, which features a cooling moat and massive expansion potential, is set to close in early 2026.
A security researcher reports Apple has dramatically reduced its bug bounty payouts for macOS. Key rewards for serious privacy bypasses have been slashed, some by over 80%. This comes amid a noted increase in Mac-specific malware.
ServiceNow is making a major move into identity security by acquiring startup Veza. The deal, reportedly valued at over $1 billion, comes just months after Veza’s latest $108 million funding round.
