New Scam Targets Executives with Phony BianLian Ransomware Threats
A new scam has surfaced, targeting corporate executives by impersonating the notorious ransomware group BianLian. The scam involves sending letters to executives, allegedly from the “BianLian Group,” claiming that their…
Judge Lets Authors’ AI Copyright Lawsuit Against Meta Proceed
In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria has decided to allow an AI-related copyright lawsuit against Meta Platforms to proceed. Filed by notable authors including Richard Kadrey,…
Reddit’s Automated System Flags “Luigi” as Potentially Violent
Reddit’s automated moderation system has flagged the word “Luigi” as potentially violent. Users across the platform have reported instances where the name “Luigi” triggers a warning tag, instructing them to…
Elon Musk says his involvement with DOGE is complicating business management
Elon Musk’s involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly complicating the management of his various business enterprises. DOGE, an initiative launched by former President Donald Trump, aims…
Meta developed content censorship system to gain access to China, report claims
Meta, formerly Facebook, is under scrutiny following revelations of its attempts to penetrate the Chinese market using a content censorship tool. The issue came to light in 2015 when anonymous…
Google’s Gemini AI Powers New “Add to Calendar” Feature for Gmail
Google introduces an innovative “Add to calendar” feature in Gmail, now powered by its advanced Gemini AI technology. This new capability allows users to seamlessly add events directly from their…
Trump Administration Engages with Four Parties Over Potential TikTok Sale
The fate of the popular social media app TikTok remains uncertain as the Trump administration engages in talks with four groups about its potential sale. This development follows an executive…
Elon Musk Attributes X’s Outage to Cyberattack Threat
Elon Musk’s platform, X, experienced a widespread outage on Monday morning, affecting thousands of users, including many in the U.S. After about eight hours of disruptions, Musk took to X…
Iran Rejects Negotiations Under US ‘Bullying’, Says Supreme Leader
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected the notion of entering negotiations under what he describes as U.S. “bullying.” This development comes in response to a letter from…
Meta Expands AI Integration with New Meta AI Widget in WhatsApp
Meta has announced its plans to integrate the Meta AI chatbot, powered by Llama 3 models, into WhatsApp by June 2024. This move marks a significant advancement in Meta’s efforts…
China Hits Canadian Farm and Food Products with Retaliatory Tariffs
China has announced a new wave of retaliatory tariffs on specific Canadian farm and food imports. The decision comes in response to Canada’s imposition of duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles,…
Tesla Shares Drop Every Week Since Elon Musk’s Visit to Washington
Anti-Musk and anti-Tesla sentiment have been on the rise across the United States and Europe, manifesting in protests and alleged criminal acts targeting Tesla facilities. The automaker’s partially automated driving…
Google Drops ‘Underrepresented’ Language from Grant Website
Google’s Startup Founders Fund, launched in 2020 to support startups led by underrepresented founders, has recently altered the language on its website. Originally aimed at providing monetary grants, mentorship, and…
Senator Blumenthal Requests Visa’s Records on Payments Deal with Elon Musk’s X
Senator Richard Blumenthal has called on Visa to disclose detailed plans and documents related to its agreement with Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. The deal, which involves Visa powering…
Reddit Introduces Tool to Alert Users If Their Post Violates Subreddit Rules
Reddit recently announced a series of new analytical and moderation tools designed to assist users in optimizing their posts and reaching the right audience. These tools, unveiled on Thursday, aim…
X lets users query Grok directly by mentioning it in replies
Grok, an AI-powered chatbot, is becoming increasingly accessible to users through a variety of platforms and features. Developed by xAI, Grok can now be accessed via a standalone app on…
Trump Restricts Elon Musk’s Power Amid Backlash Over DOGE Workforce Cuts
President Donald Trump has taken a significant step to limit Elon Musk’s authority amid concerns over workforce reductions in the federal government. On Thursday, Trump addressed his Cabinet secretaries, making…
FAA Suspends Flights to Florida Airports Following SpaceX Rocket Test Failure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed flight restrictions on several airports in Florida following a mishap during SpaceX’s eighth test flight of its Starship rocket. The incident occurred on Thursday…
Malicious Ads on Pirated Video Sites Infected Nearly 1 Million Devices
A recent malicious advertising campaign has compromised nearly one million devices worldwide, according to Microsoft’s security team. The attack, meticulously designed to steal information from affected devices, began in early…
Trump Dismisses Stock Market Concerns, Says Tariffs Will Strengthen U.S.
President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that his administration will not allow stock market fluctuations to influence its tariff policy decisions. Speaking in the Oval Office during the signing of…