TechNaomi Brockwell: The threat isn’t always a hacker in a hoodie. Sometimes it’s a quiet decision in a California boardroom that compromises millions of people at once.
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PoX: New memory chip from China sets speed record
Tech"Our breakthrough can reshape storage technology, drive industrial upgrades and open new application", says Zhou Peng, who led the research team.
Without consent
TechNaomi Brockwell: Your child’s first digital footprint isn’t made by them - it’s made by you.
Researchers: Soon impossible to detect AI deepfakes
TechAI-generated deepfakes have become so advanced that they can now imitate human heartbeats - and even fool specialized detectors.
Dutch opinion leader targeted by spy attack: “Someone is trying to intimidate me”
TechEva Vlaardingerbroek can't say whether a government, intelligence agency or organization is behind the attack - but promises she won't be silenced.
Meta’s AI bots engage in sex chats with minors
TechThe tech giant is dismissing the criticism and blaming the reviewers for “manipulating” the chatbots.
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China activates world’s first thorium reactor
TechThe technological breakthrough could have a major impact on the future of nuclear power.
British scientists start outdoor geoengineering experiments
TechThe UK government supports the technology of blocking sunlight with taxpayers' money.
Google develops AI to communicate with dolphins
TechAccording to the tech giant, the DolphinGemma project will be able to interpret and recreate dolphins' complex sound signals.
The most dangerous thing in your browser
TechNaomi Brockwell: Extensions are way more permissive and dangerous than people realize.
ChatGPT search sees rapid growth in Europe
TechThis quick growth also means that the service may now be subject to strict EU rules on digital platforms.
Imminent risk of grooming on “child-friendly” gaming platform Roblox
TechDespite alleged safety filters, young children are exposed to sexual content and can easily communicate with potential pedophiles.
Exposing the lies that keep you trapped in surveillance culture
TechNaomi Brockwell: The truth is, you can benefit from data-driven tools without giving away everything.
NATO implements AI system for military operations
TechEnters into new agreement with Bilderberg profile Peter Thiel's controversial tech company Palantir.
OpenAI may develop AI weapons for the Pentagon
Tech"Will never say never, because the world could get very weird", says tech billionaire Sam Altman cryptically.
Don’t hit “Restore from backup” on your new device
TechNaomi Brockwell: This single decision sets the tone for your entire digital footprint.
How to de-Google your phone
TechNaomi Brockwell: You don’t have to ditch your smartphone to protect yourself.
Genetics company files for bankruptcy – customer DNA may be resold
Tech"Consumers should delete their accounts while they still can", urges expert Sara Geoghegan.
Amazon updates privacy settings – all voice data to be stored in the cloud
TechNo longer possible for Echo users to opt out of data collection.
Power bank with salt battery launched
TechJapanese company Elecom has launched the first commercial power bank with a salt battery.
What I wish I knew about privacy sooner
TechNaomi Brockwell: Here are the lessons I wish I had learned sooner - and the steps you can take now, before you wish you had.
Swedish e-identification Freja goes global
TechFreja expands - offers international e-identification without the need for a Swedish personal identity number.
Businesses and individuals face dilemma as Windows 10 retirement looms
TechWill users continue to use the operating system without security updates, switch to the criticized Windows 11, discard fully functional computers or move to the popular Linux alternative?
UK vs Apple: Your privacy is under attack
TechNaomi Brockwell: The UK government just decided no one deserves privacy - not just UK citizens, but everyone worldwide.
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