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
The Kumma AI teddy bear has been pulled from the market after researchers found it could be manipulated into discussing sexually explicit content and giving dangerous instructions. The $99 plush toy from FoloToy demonstrates the risks of putting unfiltered AI into children’s products. This incident
European regulators want to streamline data protection, AI governance, and cybersecurity reporting into simpler frameworks. The changes could save companies €5 billion in administrative costs by 2029 while making more data available for AI development. This represents a major shift from the EU’s tra
The European Commission has unveiled a sweeping digital package aimed at cutting red tape for businesses while maintaining strong consumer protections. The changes include eliminating annoying cookie banners and simplifying compliance with GDPR, Data Act, and AI Act regulations. These reforms are de
Illinois has become the latest state to enable digital driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet. The feature works at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports including Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway. Setup is available now through the Wallet app’s plus button.
TikTok is rolling out new tools to help users identify and control AI-generated content in their feeds. A new slider lets you adjust how much AI content you see, while invisible watermarks make detection more reliable. The changes come with a $2 million AI literacy fund for educational content.
Meta has defeated the FTC’s historic antitrust challenge that sought to break up the company. The judge ruled the social media landscape has changed too much since the lawsuit began to justify such drastic action.
Researchers are rapidly advancing brain organoid technology, creating complex neural structures that can form sensory pathways. This progress raises urgent ethical questions about consciousness and the boundaries of human experimentation. A recent conference at Asilomar tackled these issues but stop
Ubisoft has launched an updated version of its Good Game Playbook, dividing the free online safety resource into three distinct sections for kids, teens, and parents. The update comes as UK data shows nearly half of teen gamers worry about trolling and abuse. Partnering with mental health charity Sa
Cory Doctorow’s new book “Enshittification” explains why everything online feels worse. The activist says users aren’t to blame for platform decline – and the solution requires systemic change, not individual action.
