Technology

Washington Examiner Jun 11

Rep. Don Bacon Reports Signal App Hacking by Russian Operatives

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) reported that Russian operatives hacked his Signal app account, and federal investigators are looking into the breach. He does not believe any classified information was compromised and has expressed concerns about ongoing foreign hacking attempts targeting U.S. officials.

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The Verge Jun 11

Bluesky to Introduce 'Communities' Feature

Bluesky is set to launch a new feature called 'communities' that will enable users to connect in smaller groups based on shared interests. This feature will be integrated into the platform's decentralized AT Protocol.

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TechCrunch Jun 10

Former xAI Engineer Sues Company Over Alleged Wrongful Termination

A former engineer from xAI is suing both xAI and SpaceX, claiming wrongful termination after he raised safety concerns about the AI system Grok. The lawsuit states that his firing occurred just days before SpaceX's IPO.

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The Hill Jun 10

AI Companies Develop State Regulations Amid Federal Inaction

AI companies are taking the initiative to develop state-level regulations for artificial intelligence as federal legislation remains stalled. While they support a national safety framework, they are proceeding with state bills to address their regulatory needs.

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TechCrunch Jun 10

ShinyHunters hacking group claims breach of Oracle PeopleSoft servers at over 100 organizations

The ShinyHunters hacking group has claimed responsibility for breaching Oracle PeopleSoft servers at over 100 organizations, including many universities. This announcement raises concerns about the security of sensitive data at these institutions.

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Ars Technica Jun 10

Man files lawsuit against Florida police over facial recognition arrest

A lawsuit has been filed by Robert Dillon against Florida police, alleging wrongful arrest based on a faulty facial recognition match. Dillon claims he was wrongfully identified as a suspect in a child luring case despite evidence indicating he was not in the area at the time of the incident.

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The Verge Jun 10

Apple and Google Update Devices to Support Thread 1.4

Apple and Google have updated their smart home devices to support Thread 1.4, enabling improved connectivity through Thread credential sharing. The updates are available on compatible Apple TVs and Google TV Streamers.

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Axios Jun 10

OpenAI Bans China-Linked Accounts for Using ChatGPT in U.S. Political Campaigns

OpenAI has banned China-linked accounts for using ChatGPT to influence U.S. political discussions regarding tariffs and AI data centers. The campaigns produced content that did not gain significant traction and aimed to exploit existing debates rather than create new ones.

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TechCrunch Jun 10

CrowdStrike reports North Korean hackers responsible for significant number of tech industry attacks

CrowdStrike has identified North Korean hackers as a major cybersecurity threat, responsible for about half of all tech industry attacks in the last year. These hackers are reportedly posing as remote IT workers and recruiters to infiltrate companies across multiple regions.

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TechCrunch Jun 10

Wing Expands Drone Delivery Service to Seven Additional U.S. Cities

Wing is set to expand its drone delivery operations to seven additional cities in the U.S. through a partnership with Walmart. This move reflects the company's efforts to enhance its delivery services.

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Ars Technica Jun 10

Google DeepMind Releases DiffusionGemma AI Model with Increased Speed

Google DeepMind has launched the DiffusionGemma AI model, which generates text in parallel rather than sequentially. The model features 26 billion parameters and demonstrates significant speed improvements, producing up to 1,000 tokens per second on advanced hardware.

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Axios Jun 10

Anthropic CEO Advocates for Government Regulation of AI

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has called for stronger government regulation of AI to address potential risks associated with its rapid development. In his essay, he advocates for mandatory testing of AI systems and proposes economic policies to mitigate job disruptions caused by AI advancements.

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New York Times — Business Jun 10

Potential Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Middle-Class Jobs

The rise of artificial intelligence may threaten millions of middle-class jobs, especially in human resources, billing, and payroll. Many of these roles are predominantly occupied by women.

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The Verge Jun 10

Independent Musicians Sue Google Over Alleged Use of YouTube Content for AI Training

A group of independent musicians has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the company used their songs uploaded to YouTube to train its Lyria music AI. Google has responded with a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that the claims lack support and that the musicians granted a license for the use of their content.

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Ars Technica Jun 10

German Court Rules Google Liable for False Statements in AI Overviews

A German court has determined that Google is responsible for false statements in its AI Overviews, impacting how AI search engines operate. The case involved publishers who were incorrectly linked to scams, and the court found Google's failure to correct these statements significant.

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TechCrunch Jun 10

AI-focused companies spend $7,500 monthly per employee on AI technology

The Ramp AI Index reports that AI-centric firms are investing around $7,500 per employee monthly on AI technologies. This spending level is noted to be similar to the salary of an engineer.

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The Verge Jun 10

Instagram Introduces Feature to Customize Algorithm Preferences

Instagram has launched a feature named 'Your Algorithm' that enables users to customize the topics shown in their main feed. This feature is part of a broader effort to give users more control over their content preferences on the platform.

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The Verge Jun 10

Microsoft Limits Internal Use of Claude Fable Due to Data Retention Concerns

Microsoft has decided to limit the internal use of Claude Fable 5, Anthropic's new AI model, due to its data retention requirements. While the model is available to external customers, Microsoft employees do not have access to it internally, unlike other Claude models that follow Zero Data Retention rules.

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404media.co Jun 10

Florida Police Officer Charged with Stalking Using Flock License Plate Reader

Jarmarus Brown, a police officer in Orange City, Florida, was charged with stalking after using the Flock automated license plate reader system to track his ex-girlfriend's vehicle. His case is part of a pattern of misuse by police officers across the U.S., with studies indicating multiple instances of officers using the system for personal reasons. Flock has acknowledged incidents of abuse and promotes accountability measures.

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Ars Technica Jun 10

Valve Discontinues Retail Gift Card Program Due to Scams

Valve is discontinuing its retail Steam gift card program due to ongoing scams that exploit the payment method. The company has faced challenges since the cards were launched in 2012, prompting them to take measures to combat the issue.

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