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UK minister defends use of live facial recognition vans
UK minister defends use of live facial recognition vans
She refutes claims that facial recognition is implemented outside legal limits.
Aug. 13, 2025
UK-based ODI outlines vision for EU AI Act and data policy
UK-based ODI outlines vision for EU AI Act and data policy
ODI's manifesto urges EU to adopt six principles for trusted, inclusive, and competitive AI and data governance.
Aug. 13, 2025
AI agents face prompt injection and persistence risks, researchers warn
AI agents face prompt injection and persistence risks, researchers warn
Layered defence, strict access controls, and monitoring are essential as AI agents roll into production.
Aug. 13, 2025
Perplexity AI offers US$34.5b for Google Chrome
Perplexity AI offers US$34.5b for Google Chrome
Google faces pressure over antitrust remedies as Perplexity AI proposes a multibillion-dollar deal for its Chrome browser.
Aug. 13, 2025
Users warned to update WinRAR after active attacks
Users warned to update WinRAR after active attacks
Users must manually update WinRAR to version 7.13 to stay secure.
Aug. 12, 2025
Google works to curb Gemini's endless self-criticism
Google works to curb Gemini's endless self-criticism
A strange bug is causing Google’s Gemini chatbot to loop into dramatic self-criticism, prompting engineers to rush out a fix.
Aug. 12, 2025
University of Western Australia hit by password breach
University of Western Australia hit by password breach
Authorities have been informed as investigations into the breach continue.
Aug. 12, 2025
Black Hat demo reveals risks in hybrid Microsoft environments
Black Hat demo reveals risks in hybrid Microsoft environments
Black Hat presentation shows risks from low-privilege account escalation in hybrid Microsoft environments.
Aug. 12, 2025
US charges four over global romance scam and BEC scheme
US charges four over global romance scam and BEC scheme
Fraud schemes used victim profiling, domain spoofing, BEC attacks, and financial redirection tactics.
Aug. 12, 2025
Huawei's dominance in AI sparks national security debate in Indonesia
Huawei's dominance in AI sparks national security debate in Indonesia
Huawei's AI expansion in Indonesia sparks calls for regulation to protect data sovereignty and national security.
Aug. 12, 2025
Musk and OpenAI CEO Altman clash over Apple and X
Musk and OpenAI CEO Altman clash over Apple and X
Regulatory scrutiny intensifies as Musk and OpenAI CEO publicly feud over AI app visibility and market control.
Aug. 12, 2025
Musk threatens legal action against Apple over AI App rankings
Musk threatens legal action against Apple over AI App rankings
The feud intensifies as Musk prepares to sue Apple over App Store policies impacting AI app competition.
Aug. 12, 2025