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Police departments across the US are urging families to stop the TikTok AI prank that uses fabricated images of a supposed intruder to spark panic and 911 calls. The viral stunt, which often relies on Snapchat’s AI image tools to produce realistic photos, has led to unnecessary dispatches and safety risks, according to multiple reports. […]
A federal judge curtailed OpenAI’s data duties with an OpenAI chat logs ruling in the New York Times lawsuit. The order eases broad retention, yet preserves key records that could bear on alleged copyright violations. OpenAI chat logs ruling: what changed Moreover, Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang issued a new directive on October 9 that […]
Google is rolling out Chrome auto-revoke notifications to reduce alert overload across Android and desktop. The browser will disable site notifications from websites you rarely engage with, then alert you about the change. Moreover, The move targets spammy prompts and stale permissions. According to Google’s internal tests, fewer alerts led to higher click-through on the […]
OpenAI police subpoena claim surfaced this week after an AI regulation advocate said a sheriff served him at home. The advocate, lawyer Nathan Calvin of Encode AI, described a subpoena that sought private messages with legislators and others. The dispute adds pressure to an industry already wrestling with trust, safety, and governance. OpenAI police subpoena […]
An AI security study, an XR leak, and a visa shock anchor this AI and Big Tech news roundup. Researchers from Anthropic, the UK AI Security Institute, and the Alan Turing Institute found backdoors after about 250 poisoned documents. Samsung’s Android XR headset surfaced in a detailed leak. A new $100,000 H-1B fee also rattled […]
Taylor Swift AI promo backlash surged this week as fans alleged several teaser clips for The Life of a Showgirl relied on generative tools. The dispute fueled a viral #SwiftiesAgainstAI campaign and revived debate about synthetic media in pop marketing. What sparked the Taylor AI promo backlash Moreover, The controversy began around a Google-linked scavenger […]
Logitech will disable all Pop smart home buttons on October 15, rendering them inoperable. The Logitech Pop shutdown follows an email to customers on September 29 announcing the end of support. A 15 percent coupon is the only compensation, with notable exclusions and limited availability. Moreover, Pop launched in 2016 as a simple way to […]
Synology NAS drive restrictions are easing after the company confirmed new DSM updates will allow non-validated drives on several 2025 models. The policy change enables installation and storage pool creation with third-party disks on the Plus, Value, and J-series DiskStations. The reversal marks a notable shift from recent verified-drive requirements. What the Synology NAS drive […]
NVIDIA released a new tutorial showing federated learning for protein prediction can lift accuracy without centralizing sensitive data. The example pairs NVIDIA FLARE with the BioNeMo Framework to fine-tune an ESM-2nv model across multiple sites. NVIDIA FLARE powers federated learning for protein prediction Moreover, The company details a federated workflow that leaves raw datasets at […]
