Climate disinformation surrounding COP30 has skyrocketed by 267% with AI-generated fake videos and millions in fossil fuel advertising. Big tech platforms are failing to address the surge in misleading content about climate action.
AI vendors are pushing enterprises to share increasingly sensitive data while demonstrating poor handling of the data they already have. OpenAI’s particularly aggressive data collection strategy raises serious concerns about data security and practical intelligence.
Google announced on November 5 that Gemini Deep Research can now draw context from Gmail, Drive and Chat. The feature requires explicit user permission and can be disabled entirely. This isn’t a data grab – it’s an opt-in research tool.
Security researchers uncovered Landfall spyware that exploited a Samsung zero-day vulnerability through malicious images. The campaign ran undetected for nearly a year, targeting specific individuals across the Middle East and North Africa. Victims’ devices could be fully compromised without any cli
The FBI sent a secret subpoena to domain registrar Tucows demanding information about who operates Archive.today. The site immediately posted the document publicly with the word “canary.” This comes amid a broader crackdown on paywall-bypass services.
Identity theft and fraud cost Americans over $12.5 billion in 2024 alone. Data removal services claim they can protect your personal information from data brokers. But are these services actually effective at reducing your risk?
Tinder is developing an AI-powered feature called Chemistry that analyzes your camera roll and personality to find better matches. The feature is part of a broader app overhaul that includes faster performance and new safety features. Match Group reported $914 million in revenue for Q3 2025.
Microsoft is creating an anonymous reporting system for employees to flag ethical concerns about how the company’s technology is developed and deployed. The move comes after controversy over Azure’s use by Israeli military units for surveillance in Gaza and the West Bank. President Brad Smith announ
Australia has expanded its pioneering social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick. The legislation takes effect December 10 with potential fines of A$50 million for platforms that fail to implement age verification measures.
Hundreds of malicious apps bypassed Google’s security to reach the official Play Store, where they were downloaded millions of times. The energy sector saw a staggering 387% increase in mobile attacks, while manufacturing remained a prime target.
