Google is rolling out a major security overhaul for Chrome’s AI features to block sophisticated “indirect prompt injection” attacks. The system uses a secondary AI model as a security guard and creates strict digital boundaries for AI agents. They’re so confident, they’re offering a $20,000 bounty t
A new investigation reveals that Instacart’s AI-powered pricing tools are showing wildly different prices to different shoppers for the exact same items. The study found nearly 75% of tested items had varying prices, leading to annual cost swings of about $1,200 for some users. This raises serious q
LinkedIn is opening its “Verified on LinkedIn” program for free API use by any platform. Zoom is the first major partner to integrate it, aiming to combat deepfake threats in video meetings. The program already has over 100 million verified users.
The EU has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI. The probe focuses on whether Google unfairly uses publisher and YouTube content to train models like Gemini without proper compensation, while blocking rivals from doing the same. This is the latest in a
Australia is banning children under 16 from social media, becoming the first democratic country to do so. In response, Reddit is implementing new global safety features for teens, including stricter chat and no NSFW content.
Google faces a new EU antitrust investigation, this time focused on its use of online content for AI training. Regulators are concerned about unfair terms for publishers and a potential disadvantage for rival AI developers.
The Indian government is considering a telecom industry proposal to force smartphone makers to keep satellite location tracking active at all times. Tech giants like Apple and Google are fiercely opposing the plan, calling it an unprecedented privacy risk.
The eSIM revolution is being powered by your wanderlust. While global adoption is still low, travel-focused startups are seeing massive growth, and phone makers are pushing the tech hard, especially in China. But big roadblocks like clunky activation remain.
European regulators have hit Elon Musk’s X with a massive $140 million fine for violating the Digital Services Act. This landmark penalty focuses on transparency failures around ads and data access. It marks the opening salvo in a new era of aggressive EU tech enforcement.
Russia has cut off access to Apple’s FaceTime, claiming it aids terrorism without providing evidence. The move pushes citizens toward a state-backed calling app, MAX, which lacks strong encryption. This is part of a wider crackdown on foreign tech and encrypted communication.
