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AI Safety May Not Be as Strong as Companies Claim

Why Researchers Conducted the Study As artificial intelligence becomes more common in everyday life, companies have placed a large emphasis on making their models safe and resistant to harmful prompts....

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AI Safety May Not Be as Strong as Companies Claim Why Researchers Conducted the Study As artificial intelligence becomes more common in everyday life, companies have placed a large emphasis on making their models safe and resistant to harmful prom…

Are Meta’s Smart Glasses Going Too Far?

New technology is becoming an increasingly big part of everyday life, but not everyone is excited about it....

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Are Meta’s Smart Glasses Going Too Far? New technology is becoming an increasingly big part of everyday life, but not everyone is excited about it. Smart glasses, especially those powered by artificial intelligence, are raising major pri…

The Password Problem

The Problem with Traditional Passwords Despite their long-standing use, passwords have several well-known weaknesses. Many users rely on weak or easily guessable passwords, reuse the same credentials across multiple platforms, or fall victim to phishing attacks designed to steal login information....

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The Password Problem The Problem with Traditional Passwords Despite their long-standing use, passwords have several well-known weaknesses. Many users rely on weak or easily guessable passwords, reuse the same credentia…

The Security System Built to Protect You Has a Growing Blind Spot

When a security flaw is discovered in software, there’s a process most people don’t think about but quietly rely on: the vulnerability gets logged, tracked, and eventually shows up on a security dashboard so security teams know how to fix it. These dashboards help security teams see which systems need updates, which software has known flaws, and which patches should be prioritized....

The Security System Built to Protect You Has a Growing Blind Spot When a security flaw is discovered in software, there’s a process most people don’t think about but quietly rely on: the vulnerability gets logged, tracked, and eventually shows up on a security da…

Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas Places AI in a Human Context

Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of speed, innovation, and productivity. On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV publicly presented his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which places AI in a broader context: the dignity of the human person. The encyclical was formally signed on May 15, 2026, and focuses on “safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence.” It draws from Catholic Social Doctrine and addresses AI through themes such as human dignity, the common good, truth, freedom, education, responsibility, and social justice....

Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas Places AI in a Human Context Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of speed, innovation, and productivity. On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV publicly presented his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which places AI…

Trump Postpones Planned AI Cybersecurity Executive Order

On May 21, 2026, President Trump postponed a planned executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. According to reporting from The New York Times, the executive order would have created a federal process to evaluate frontier AI models before they are released to the public. The proposal reportedly would have directed the Office of the National Cyber Director and other federal agencies to develop a review process within two months....

Trump Postpones Planned AI Cybersecurity Executive Order On May 21, 2026, President Trump postponed a planned executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. According to reporting from The New York Times, the executive order would have cre…

The Password Problem

The Problem with Traditional Passwords Despite their long-standing use, passwords have several well-known weaknesses. Many users rely on weak or easily guessable passwords, reuse the same credentials across multiple platforms, or fall victim to phishing attacks designed to steal login information. Cybercriminals often exploit these behaviors through large-scale data breaches and credential-stuffing attacks. Once a password is exposed in one breach, it can potentially be used to access multiple accounts....

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California Hits General Motors with Record-Breaking CCPA Fine Over Hidden Data Sales

Modern cars are no longer just vehicles. Many now function like connected devices, collecting data about where people drive, how they drive, and even what habits can be associated from those trips. A recent settlement involving General Motors shows how serious privacy concerns can become when that data is shared or sold without clear consumer consent. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside…...

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Running on AI: TCS London Marathon

AI-Driven User Interaction At the core of the marathon’s digital experience is an AI-powered assistant powered by Tata Consultancy Services. The tool uses natural language to deliver real-time, personalized responses. Behind the scenes, AI is also used to scan system performance and identify issues in real time. This reflects a shift toward AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations), where machine learning models help maintain system reliability and optimize performance. ...

Running on AI: TCS London Marathon AI-Driven User Interaction At the core of the marathon’s digital experience is an AI-powered assistant powered by Tata Consultancy Services. The tool uses natural language to deliver real-time, per…

OpenAI Faces Massive Lawsuit Over Failure to Report “Flagged” School Shooter Activity

Artificial intelligence has become a regular part of how people search for information, write, study, work, and communicate. However, recent lawsuits against OpenAI are raising serious concerns about what happens when AI tools are allegedly used in connection with real-world harm. In the wake of the recent mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman are facing a wave of lawsuits that could redefine the legal responsibilities of AI companies....

OpenAI Faces Massive Lawsuit Over Failure to Report “Flagged” School Shooter Activity Artificial intelligence has become a regular part of how people search for information, write, study, work, and communicate. However, recent lawsuits against OpenAI are raising serious concerns abo…