The Justice Department is combining AI enforcement with a mission to promote American dominance. Its new Super Intelligence Task Force also absorbs an existing AI group.
Windows security fixes can give attackers clues about the flaws they repair. Microsoft warns AI can accelerate exploit development while businesses take weeks to update.
AI shopping recommendations are no guarantee a retailer is legitimate. Norton warns about fraudulent stores as its survey reveals how far Americans will go for a holiday bargain.
CrowdStrike promises security and sovereignty with its Saudi cloud expansion. Its announcement leaves uncomfortable questions about privacy, repression, and accountability unanswered.
AI agents want to shop, book flights, and manage your online accounts. Descope Envoy promises tighter permissions and user approval, but can we really trust AI with our money and personal information?
CrowdStrike says AI agents can take unauthorized actions even without a hacker involved. Its new kill switch gives security teams a way to intervene, with endpoint termination still to come.
OpenAI says its massive AI data centers will reduce electricity consumption when the grid is under pressure. The company also promises to protect residential customers from additional costs, but questions remain about who ultimately pays for the AI industry’s enormous appetite for electricity.
IA terrifying security vulnerability in the Linux kernel could allow attackers to take complete control of affected servers without knowing a password or tricking anyone into clicking a malicious link. Making matters worse, researchers at Anthropic have demonstrated that artificial intelligence can develop a working exploit capable of turning this flaw into remote root access. … Read more
Starbucks is planning AI-assisted drive-thrus and exploring AI ordering. But with a couple of Pumpkin Spice Lattes costing around $15, I want better value.
Pope Leo XIV says machines are tools, not people, and calls for a ban on lethal autonomous weapons. As a Catholic and technology journalist, I welcome his focus on human accountability.
The New York Times is adding AI recipe customization to NYT Cooking. It could make dinner easier, but risks diluting the human expertise subscribers pay for.
AI could help holiday shoppers compare products and find deals, but a Mall of America survey suggests friends, family, and stores still lead gift inspiration.