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Asahi Says Cyberattack May Have Exposed Data Of 1.5 Million Customers

Company reports large-scale data exposure following September ransomware incident Asahi said a ransomware attack in September may have leaked the personal information of more than 1.5 million customers. The company…

CISA Warns That Hackers Are Bypassing Signal And WhatsApp Encryption Through Device Compromise

Attackers target mobile devices instead of attempting to break end-to-end encryption A new alert from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says hackers are using commercial spyware to compromise…

MIT Study Finds Agentic AI Could Replace 11% Of US Workforce

Simulation models potential overlap between AI systems and human labor A new MIT–Oak Ridge National Laboratory study suggests that agentic AI systems could theoretically perform work equivalent to 11.7% of…

OpenAI Disputes Liability In Teen Suicide Lawsuit And Cites Misuse Of ChatGPT

Company responds to claims involving death of 16-year-old Adam Raine OpenAI argued that it is not liable for the death of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old who died by suicide after…

Netflix Experiences Brief Outage After Stranger Things Season 5 Premiere

Spike in error reports coincides with release of first four episodes Netflix went down for a portion of viewers after the first four episodes of Stranger Things season 5 became…

Apple’s Founding Agreement To Be Auctioned In Early 2026

Three-page document signed by Apple’s co-founders expected to fetch up to $4 million The original written agreement that formalized the creation of Apple Computer Company in 1976 is heading to…

JustiGuide Develops AI Platform To Help Users Navigate The US Immigration System

Startup aims to simplify complex visa processes through AI tools and legal support JustiGuide, a startup focused on immigration technology, is developing an AI-powered portal designed to help users understand…

US AI Startups Raising $100 Million Or More In 2025

Count matches last year as multi-round mega-funding accelerates Forty-nine U.S. AI startups have raised funding rounds of $100 million or more in 2025, matching the total for 2024 with a…

London Councils Report Disruptions Amid Ongoing Cyberattack

Three local authorities shut down systems and activate emergency plans At least three London councils are responding to a cyberattack that has forced network shutdowns, disabled phone lines, and triggered…

Bug In Jury Systems Exposed Sensitive Personal Data Across Multiple US States

Researcher finds flaw in portals used to manage juror information Several public jury-management websites across the United States and Canada were found to have a simple but serious security flaw…

YouTube Tests Custom Feed Feature To Improve Home Recommendations

Experiment introduces user-driven prompts to refine video suggestions YouTube is testing a feature called “Your Custom Feed” that aims to address longstanding frustrations with its algorithm-generated home page. The experimental…

Teens Challenge Australia’s Social Media Ban In High Court

Law requires platforms to block under-16s from creating accounts Two Australian teenagers have filed a High Court challenge against the country’s new social media ban for children under 16, arguing…

Character.AI Introduces Interactive Stories As Chatbot Access Ends For Minors

Company removes open-ended chat for users under 18 amid safety concerns Character.AI said it is launching “Stories,” a new interactive fiction format that allows users to create guided narratives featuring…

Warner Music Reaches Deal With Suno And Settles Copyright Lawsuit

Agreement includes sale of Songkick and new licensed AI models Warner Music Group said it has reached a deal with AI music startup Suno, settling its copyright lawsuit and outlining…

Microsoft’s Copilot To Leave WhatsApp On January 15

Chatbot removed due to WhatsApp’s updated platform policies Microsoft said its Copilot AI chatbot will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15. Users who want to continue accessing…

Pony.ai Plans To Triple Global Robotaxi Fleet By 2026

Company targets more than 3,000 robotaxis amid expanded commercial rollout Pony.ai said it plans to triple the size of its global robotaxi fleet by the end of 2026 as its…

Fleet Space Uses AI And Satellites To Identify Larger Lithium Deposit

AI system expands scope of lithium resource in Quebec Fleet Space said it used its satellite-powered AI system to expand the boundaries of an already large lithium deposit in Quebec.…

Spotify To Raise U.S. Subscription Prices Next Year, Report Says

Planned price increase marks first U.S. change since mid-2024 Spotify is preparing to raise subscription prices in the U.S. during the first quarter of next year, according to a report…

Alibaba Shares Rise As AI Drives 34% Cloud Revenue Growth

Cloud sales accelerate as Alibaba expands AI investments Alibaba said it may increase spending on artificial intelligence beyond its current projections as demand remains strong, a signal that followed accelerated…

Dell Misses On Revenue But Lifts Outlook On Strong AI Demand

Dell posts mixed results with stronger guidance for the next quarter Dell reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that came in below Wall Street revenue expectations, while issuing a fourth-quarter forecast that…