WordPress.org temporarily lifts its ban on WP Engine
In a significant turn of events, WordPress.org has temporarily lifted its block on the hosting provider WP Engine, restoring access until October 1. The ban, enacted earlier this week, prevented…
Arc browser adds security bulletins and bug bounties
After a researcher reported an embarrassing flaw that could’ve been used to take over anyone’s browser, Arc has changed its approach to security. Arc, the Chromium-based browser developed by The…
Microsoft’s more secure Windows Recall feature can also be uninstalled by users
The controversial Recall feature has now been redesigned with a much bigger focus on security and privacy. In response to growing privacy concerns, Microsoft has unveiled significant updates to its…
Advanced AI chatbots are less likely to admit they don’t have all the answers
The study also found people are far too quick to believe bots’ wrong answers. In the world of artificial intelligence, smarter chatbots are supposed to be more reliable, right? After…
Meta fined $101.5M for 2019 breach that exposed hundreds of millions of Facebook passwords
Reset your clocks: Meta has once again been hit with a major privacy penalty in Europe. On Friday, Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced a substantial €91 million fine —…
X blocks links to hacked JD Vance dossier
And suspends the journalist who published it. In a controversial move, X (formerly Twitter) has taken action to block users from posting links to a newsletter that allegedly contains hacked…
Gemini is making Gmail’s smart replies smarter
Google is rolling out a significant update to Gmail’s Smart Replies, powered by its Gemini AI, designed to make your email responses more intuitive and context-aware. Initially introduced back in…
Google Maps is cracking down on fake reviews
The service will now restrict reviews on places that post fakes, and warn users about such behavior. Google Maps is stepping up its game to combat the rise of fake…
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is leaving
Two other company leaders are also out in what CEO Sam Altman calls an “abrupt” reorganization. In a significant shake-up at OpenAI, Mira Murati, the company’s Chief Technology Officer, has…
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta AI has nearly 500 million users
At Meta Connect 2024, CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared an impressive milestone for the company’s AI efforts: Meta AI, the company’s global AI assistant, is on the verge of surpassing 500…
