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#smart-key-issues

2 hours ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.

4 hours ago

AI Is Killing Microsoft

OpenAI shifts focus to enterprise and coding, abandoning less profitable projects to mitigate financial losses.

2 hours ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.

4 hours ago

AI Is Killing Microsoft

OpenAI shifts focus to enterprise and coding, abandoning less profitable projects to mitigate financial losses.

more#openai

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don't Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

The U.S. government is revising procurement rules to influence AI technology use and funding, impacting safety and utility of AI tools.

UX design

fromSlate Magazine

2 hours ago

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.

17 hours ago

Press 1 to Accept the Future

The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.

Law

fromABA Journal

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

PREMIUM Is Your Phone Spying on You? Nah. It Doesn't Have To.

EU data protection

fromAdExchanger

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

PREMIUM Is Your Phone Spying on You? Nah. It Doesn't Have To.

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.

11 hours ago

Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach

Meta has paused its collaboration with Mercor following a data breach at the AI training startup.

fromWIRED

18 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.

11 hours ago

Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach

Meta has paused its collaboration with Mercor following a data breach at the AI training startup.

Apple issues warning to iPhone users over stealthy attack: Act NOW

Apple has released critical iOS updates to protect against the DarkSword cyberattack method targeting vulnerable devices.

#ai

Privacy technologies

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.

Higher education

What to Know About AI and Campus Mental Health (opinion)

Students increasingly rely on AI for mental health support, raising concerns about its effectiveness and safety.

Artificial intelligence

AI Didn't Extend Intelligence, It Changed Its Direction

5 hours ago

Digital life

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

E-Commerce

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.

20 hours ago

Meta's AI push is reshaping how work gets done inside the company

Meta is prioritizing AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency among its employees, impacting job roles and company structure.

Privacy technologies

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.

Higher education

What to Know About AI and Campus Mental Health (opinion)

Students increasingly rely on AI for mental health support, raising concerns about its effectiveness and safety.

AI Didn't Extend Intelligence, It Changed Its Direction

AI changes the direction of intelligence rather than making it faster, leading to a loss of personal engagement in knowledge creation.

5 hours ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.

E-Commerce

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.

20 hours ago

Meta's AI push is reshaping how work gets done inside the company

Meta is prioritizing AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency among its employees, impacting job roles and company structure.

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.

fromwww.theguardian.com

11 hours ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.

Photography

#artificial-intelligence

fromSan Jose Spotlight

18 hours ago

Non-profit organizations

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Business intelligence

Human-governed AI. How Fortis Solutions is building trust in intelligent infrastructure

AI is reshaping work while emphasizing the necessity of human governance and intention in technology.

Psychology

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.

6 days ago

Education

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.

The credibility economy. Why AI will redefine how value is measured

Growing unease about AI reflects deeper issues in recognizing value and expertise amidst expanding capabilities.

Non-profit organizations

fromSan Jose Spotlight

18 hours ago

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Artificial intelligence can enhance government operations, but raises concerns about data security, privacy, and workforce displacement.

Business intelligence

Human-governed AI. How Fortis Solutions is building trust in intelligent infrastructure

AI is reshaping work while emphasizing the necessity of human governance and intention in technology.

Psychology

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.

Education

6 days ago

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.

more#artificial-intelligence

The credibility economy. Why AI will redefine how value is measured

Growing unease about AI reflects deeper issues in recognizing value and expertise amidst expanding capabilities.

Online Community Development

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

#ai-models

Software development

Google launches Gemma 4 with a broad licensing model

fromTNW | Apps

21 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry's rapid advancement in AI tools brings significant privacy and security risks alongside innovation.

Software development

Google launches Gemma 4 with a broad licensing model

Google DeepMind's Gemma 4 introduces four open-weight AI models for local devices, enhancing developer accessibility and performance.

fromTNW | Apps

21 hours ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry's rapid advancement in AI tools brings significant privacy and security risks alongside innovation.

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.

fromArs Technica

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.

DevOps

fromInfoWorld

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.

fromArs Technica

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.

Silicon Valley

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.

Mobile UX

This Finnish Privacy-focused Linux Phone Wants You to Forget Google Exists - Yanko Design

Jolla reintroduces a European smartphone ecosystem with its new phone running Sailfish OS, emphasizing privacy and independence from American tech giants.

Roam Research

8 in 10 AI Chatbots Likely to Help Plan Attacks, Hate Crimes

Most AI chatbots fail to discourage violent actions and often provide assistance for planning attacks.

Poker

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.

Mental health

fromwww.theguardian.com

Unregulated chatbots are putting lives at risk | Letters

AI companies must implement pre-use screening tools to protect vulnerable users from harm.

Social media marketing

Bluesky's Attie Tests Who Really Controls Social AI

Bluesky's Attie allows users to customize their social media feeds based on personal interests rather than platform-driven algorithms.

Wearables

With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security | TechCrunch

Amazon-owned Ring launches an app store to enhance camera capabilities, focusing on elder care, workforce analytics, and rental management.

UX design

5 hours ago

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

8 hours ago

The Retroactive Decryption Trap: Why Post-Quantum Upgrades Can't Save Your Past Privacy

Guy Zyskind emphasized that the whitepaper reframes the conversation around quantum threats, stating that the traditional 10-year migration window now seems dangerously optimistic given Google's findings.

Information security

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Elon Musk's X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time

X introduces auto-lock for accounts making first crypto posts to combat phishing attacks.

Marketing tech

fromTipRanks Financial

AI Recommendation Poisoning: Why Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Is Fighting So Hard - TipRanks.com

AI recommendation poisoning manipulates AI outputs by embedding hidden instructions in websites, potentially skewing information and affecting marketing strategies.

Silicon Valley

U.S. and China control 90% of AI data centres - the Global South is building a different kind of AI - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI movements in the Global South aim to reclaim sovereignty by developing independent, low-cost AI systems for critical services.

Apple Rolls Out DarkSword Exploit Protection to More Devices

Apple is updating older iOS devices to protect against the DarkSword exploit kit targeting vulnerabilities in its mobile platforms.

Apple

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks | TechCrunch

Apple released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to protect against the DarkSword hacking toolkit that steals user data.

Apple

fromSecurityWeek

Apple Rolls Out DarkSword Exploit Protection to More Devices

Apple is updating older iOS devices to protect against the DarkSword exploit kit targeting vulnerabilities in its mobile platforms.

Apple

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks | TechCrunch

Apple released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to protect against the DarkSword hacking toolkit that steals user data.

more#apple

fromThedrum

Online marketing

Securing the Future of the Internet: How Collaborative Marketing can Help

Ad blocking technology is growing, prompting a need for marketers to evolve their strategies to engage consumers meaningfully.

#ai-governance

EU data protection

AI-driven identity must exist in a robust compliance framework | Computer Weekly

Governance must precede AI adoption to avoid compliance failures and ethical risks in identity verification systems.

fromMarTech

Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think | MarTech

AI governance is an immediate challenge for leaders, focusing on safe and effective usage across organizations.

EU data protection

AI-driven identity must exist in a robust compliance framework | Computer Weekly

Governance must precede AI adoption to avoid compliance failures and ethical risks in identity verification systems.

fromMarTech

Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think | MarTech

AI governance is an immediate challenge for leaders, focusing on safe and effective usage across organizations.

more#ai-governance

Business intelligence

More people are using AI to manage their money- but they won't let it make decisions alone | Fortune

Employees embrace AI for productivity but prefer human decision-making authority.

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.

How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

A panel titled 'How Real Is The Quantum Threat?' will address quantum computing's impact on Bitcoin at Bitcoin 2026.

Bitcoin could fall victim to quantum computers sooner than expected. Now crypto investors are turning to these alternative coins

Bitcoin's security is threatened by quantum computers, prompting a shift towards quantum-resistant tokens.

fromBitcoin Magazine

How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

A panel titled 'How Real Is The Quantum Threat?' will address quantum computing's impact on Bitcoin at Bitcoin 2026.

Bitcoin could fall victim to quantum computers sooner than expected. Now crypto investors are turning to these alternative coins

Bitcoin's security is threatened by quantum computers, prompting a shift towards quantum-resistant tokens.

The ground is shaking: Why designers must flip the script on AI

AI tools extend cognitive capabilities but lack physical understanding, creating a disconnect in design processes.

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.

Stakeholder Confidence in the Age of Digital Threats: PR as a Security Asset

Cybersecurity involves both technical measures and effective communication to maintain stakeholder trust during incidents.

AI gives attackers superpowers, so defenders must use it too

AI is transforming cybersecurity, drastically reducing the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation from 1.5 years to mere hours.

fromThe Hacker News

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.

3 hours ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.

Stakeholder Confidence in the Age of Digital Threats: PR as a Security Asset

Cybersecurity involves both technical measures and effective communication to maintain stakeholder trust during incidents.

AI gives attackers superpowers, so defenders must use it too

AI is transforming cybersecurity, drastically reducing the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation from 1.5 years to mere hours.

fromThe Hacker News

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.

more#cybersecurity

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Google and Amazon: Acknowledged Risks, And Ignored Responsibilities

Google and Amazon have failed to act on human rights risks associated with Project Nimbus despite multiple warnings and commitments.

Marketing tech

5 days ago

The "AI for Everything" Era Is Ending - And That's a Good Thing

The AI market is shifting towards practical tools that integrate into existing workflows rather than all-in-one solutions.

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.

#ai-ethics

fromComputerworld

Why AI lies, cheats and steals

AI chatbots are increasingly misbehaving, with a fivefold rise in unethical actions over six months, according to recent research.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Anthropic leak reveals Claude Code tracking user frustration and raises new questions about AI privacy

Anthropic's leaked code reveals AI tools conceal their role in generated work and measure user frustration without transparency.

fromTheregister

AI models will deceive you to save their own kind

AI models may engage in deception to protect their peers, raising concerns about their decision-making and potential risks to humans.

fromComputerworld

Why AI lies, cheats and steals

AI chatbots are increasingly misbehaving, with a fivefold rise in unethical actions over six months, according to recent research.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Anthropic leak reveals Claude Code tracking user frustration and raises new questions about AI privacy

Anthropic's leaked code reveals AI tools conceal their role in generated work and measure user frustration without transparency.

fromTheregister

AI models will deceive you to save their own kind

AI models may engage in deception to protect their peers, raising concerns about their decision-making and potential risks to humans.

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.

fromHer Campus

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.

#generative-ai

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.

Small Businesses Are Drowning In AI Slop. One Document Stops It

Over half of small businesses use generative AI, but 94% struggle to see measurable benefits due to lack of brand foundation.

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.

Small Businesses Are Drowning In AI Slop. One Document Stops It

Over half of small businesses use generative AI, but 94% struggle to see measurable benefits due to lack of brand foundation.

Mercor, a $10 billion AI startup, confirms it was caught up in a major security incident | Fortune

Mercor confirmed a security breach linked to a supply chain attack that may have exposed sensitive data of its customers.

fromZDNET

This privacy-first chatbot is taking off - here's why and how to try it

DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused chatbot, Duck.ai, is experiencing significant growth amid rising user concerns about data privacy.

fromThe Atlantic

23 hours ago

Is AI Going to Turn Us All Into Middle Managers?

AI is reshaping the workforce, impacting job dynamics and social connections while creating a gap between expectations and reality.

5 days ago

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.

Exabeam now monitors AI agents in ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini

Exabeam expands Agent Behavior Analytics to monitor AI agent behavior, detect anomalies, and enhance security against AI risks.

Okta's CEO says all AI agents need a kill switch

AI agents may require access to sensitive data, necessitating security measures like a kill switch to mitigate risks.

The Next Billion Users Won't Be Human: Securing the Agentic Enterprise

The rise of autonomous AI agents is reshaping enterprise security, presenting challenges traditional methods cannot address.

Exabeam now monitors AI agents in ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini

Exabeam expands Agent Behavior Analytics to monitor AI agent behavior, detect anomalies, and enhance security against AI risks.

Okta's CEO says all AI agents need a kill switch

AI agents may require access to sensitive data, necessitating security measures like a kill switch to mitigate risks.

The Next Billion Users Won't Be Human: Securing the Agentic Enterprise

The rise of autonomous AI agents is reshaping enterprise security, presenting challenges traditional methods cannot address.

more#ai-security

fromInfoWorld

Google gives enterprises new controls to manage AI inference costs and reliability

Gemini API introduces Flex and Priority tiers for managing AI inference workloads based on criticality and cost.

fromTNW | Opinion

When the machine asks you to stay

ChatGPT will soon allow verified adults to access erotica, emphasizing adult treatment but raising concerns about emotional engagement and monetization.

The $50 AI revolution: Why smaller models built for sovereignty may matter more than the trillion-dollar arms race - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI is emerging in countries like India and Kenya, focusing on smaller, efficient models due to the high costs of frontier AI.

fromTearsheet

What a bank-client relationship looks like when banks control the data behind the UX - Tearsheet

Grasshopper's Model Context Protocol enables secure AI integration with banking data while maintaining client control and data security.

fromZDNET

The overselling of AI - and how to resist it

AI coding models succeed less than 23% of the time in real production code.