AI-powered browsers are becoming more popular, but they might have a hidden risk. Researchers from SquareX have found that malicious browser extensions can spoof AI sidebars, trick users, and cause serious security issues. This isn’t a new problem, but it’s gaining attention because AI extensions might be easier for hackers to manipulate than traditional tools.
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Regulated sectors like government, finance, and healthcare have long faced hurdles when it comes to adopting AI. The main issue has been data governance—specifically, where and how company data is stored and managed. Many organizations have had to rely on complex private cloud setups or simply hold back on AI projects due to these restrictions.
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More than 850 well-known figures have signed an open letter warning about the risks of developing superintelligent AI. They believe such AI could “break the operating system of human civilization.” The letter, released by the Future of Life Institute, describes superintelligence as AI that “significantly outperform all humans on essentially all cognitive tasks.” This means
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Google has decided to shut down most of its Privacy Sandbox technologies, signaling the end of its efforts to replace cookies with new privacy tools. The company announced the move after evaluating feedback from the industry and noticing that very few users or developers had adopted these tools. Privacy Sandbox was launched in August 2019
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Pinterest has rolled out a new feature that gives users more say over how much AI-generated content they see. Called the “AI tuner,” it lets you adjust the amount of machine-made posts in categories like beauty, art, fashion, and home décor. The idea is to offer more transparency and control after many users expressed frustration
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ChatGPT has become a daily tool for millions of people, with over 180 million users and more than 600 million visits each month. While it offers many benefits, there’s growing concern about how it handles user data. Many wonder what happens to the information shared during chats and how secure it really is. Privacy Risks
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European companies are increasingly looking to reduce their reliance on big US cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. The main reasons are a desire for digital sovereignty, stricter data privacy laws, and geopolitical concerns. European policymakers want local, independent tech infrastructure that keeps data within the region and lessens dependence
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California is taking a big step to make AI chatbots more transparent. Starting in 2026, any chatbot that might seem human needs to tell users it’s not a person. This new law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to clear up confusion and build trust between people and machines. It’s the first law of its
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A new lawsuit is raising questions about how big tech companies might be influencing AI prices. It claims that Microsoft, which has invested heavily in OpenAI, has used its influence to push AI prices way higher than competitors’. The lawsuit, filed in a California court, says Microsoft manipulated the market by controlling how much AI
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Apple is making a big move in Europe to power its devices with clean energy. The company just announced a massive 650-megawatt investment in renewable energy projects across the continent. This is part of Apple’s plan to build a circular, sustainable business by 2030 and to match the electricity used by its customers with renewable
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