Security researchers have uncovered serious vulnerabilities in four widely used Visual Studio Code extensions, putting over 128 million downloads at risk. These flaws could allow attackers to steal files, execute malicious code remotely, or probe local networks. The findings highlight how even trusted tools can harbor hidden dangers, especially when they run with broad access
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Many coders are raising concerns about AI-generated code, often describing it as “AI slop.” While some see faster code production, the real issues go beyond speed and basic errors. Enterprises are starting to see that AI coding impacts how they measure return on investment (ROI) and introduces new risks that are harder to manage. The
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Recently, a wave of senior AI researchers and safety experts are stepping away from major tech companies, and their reasons go beyond the usual career change. Unlike typical exits with polite statements about new opportunities or gratitude, these departures are more like warnings about the direction AI development is heading. Their public resignations reveal concerns
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Over the past year, agentic AI has gained a lot of attention. But many projects have fallen short or become outdated. Companies are now more cautious about adopting physical AI, recognizing the serious risks involved. Experts emphasize the need for clear rules and boundaries to prevent costly mistakes. Why cautious approaches are essential for physical
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Millions of people around the world use Chrome extensions to boost productivity, browse securely, or find deals. But recent research has uncovered a troubling privacy risk. Some widely used extensions are secretly sending users’ browsing histories to external servers. This can happen without users even realizing it. How the Data Leaks Were Discovered An independent
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A new security vulnerability in Google Chrome has been identified that could allow hackers to take control of affected systems. Google has issued a patch to fix the flaw, but threat actors are already exploiting it in the wild. The zero-day vulnerability impacts the browser’s rendering engine and involves a memory management error that can
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For nearly twenty years, the tech community debated about text files, licenses, and legal rules around software. If you worked in enterprise IT during that time, you probably remember countless meetings over copyright headers buried deep in code dependencies. The focus was on making sure software shared, reused, and sold legally and safely. It was
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Ars Technica has issued a formal retraction after publishing an article that included fabricated quotes generated by an AI tool. The quotes were falsely attributed to a source who never made those statements. This incident highlights a serious lapse in journalistic standards and raises concerns about the responsible use of AI in media. Details of
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The World Health Organization has publicly condemned a vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau, calling it unethical. The trial, funded by the United States, involves withholding a proven, lifesaving hepatitis B vaccine from some newborns. WHO officials argue that the study violates essential ethical and scientific standards, raising concerns about the safety and integrity of the research.
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This week, the biggest conversations about artificial intelligence aren’t happening in fancy conference rooms. Instead, they’re playing out in blog posts, resignation letters, and Medium articles that read like the opening scenes of a spy thriller. Inside some of the top AI labs, there’s a growing sense of alarm. Employees are warning that the pace
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