OpenAI is fighting a wrongful death lawsuit involving a teenager who died by suicide after extensive conversations with ChatGPT. The company’s legal response blames the victim for “misuse” of the AI and points to his mental health history. This case is part of a broader pattern of AI safety concerns
Google just added AI image detection to its Gemini app, but there’s a huge catch. It only reliably identifies images made by Google’s own AI tools. For everything else, the results are wildly inconsistent across different chatbots.
RealPage has settled with the DOJ over allegations its software helped landlords coordinate rent increases. The company must now redesign its algorithms and stop collecting sensitive competitor data that allegedly drove up rental prices nationwide.
A sophisticated macOS malware campaign is bypassing user protections with fake Chrome permission prompts and a persistent Go backdoor. The FlexibleFerret operation steals credentials through Dropbox and maintains long-term access to compromised systems.
A new report highlights how social media affects workplace performance and mental health. One journalist found that using a basic Nokia phone during work hours dramatically reduced her anxiety and improved focus.
Dozens of chief security officers and former government officials have launched Hacklore.org to combat cybersecurity myths. The effort targets common but outdated advice like avoiding public Wi-Fi and USB charging ports. Instead, they’re pushing for practical protections like multi-factor authentica
Australia is implementing a world-first social media ban for children under 16 starting December 10. The policy targets Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and seven other platforms, with fines up to $49.5 million for non-compliance. But will it actually protect kids?
The IRS is implementing new crypto reporting requirements that will fundamentally change how digital asset transactions are tracked and taxed. Starting with 2025 tax returns, brokers must issue Form 1099-DA for all crypto sales, with cost basis reporting becoming mandatory in 2026. This ends the era
Google has enabled cross-platform file sharing between Android and iPhone using Quick Share and AirDrop. The feature debuts on Pixel 10 devices with robust security protocols. However, Apple wasn’t involved in this interoperability development.
A massive WhatsApp security flaw allowed researchers to systematically identify 3.5 billion active accounts and access their profile photos and status updates. The vulnerability exploited WhatsApp’s contact discovery system through its web interface without any hacking required. Meta only implemente
