Technology

Ars Technica May 22

European Law Enforcement Dismantles VPN Used by Cybercriminals

European law enforcement has dismantled the First VPN service, which was used for ransomware and other crimes. The operation involved identifying thousands of users and arresting the VPN's administrator, with support from Europol and Eurojust.

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Scientific American May 22

Lawyers Citing AI-Generated Cases Raises Concerns

Attorneys are increasingly referencing cases generated by AI, raising concerns about the accuracy of legal citations. This trend underscores a broader issue of trust in AI technology without proper verification.

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TechCrunch May 22

Kash Patel's Clothing Brand Website Taken Offline Following Hacking Reports

The website for Kash Patel's clothing brand has been shut down following reports of a hacking incident. Users on X indicated that the site was compromised, with hackers attempting to trick visitors into downloading malware.

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TechCrunch May 22

Google Search AI Update Affects Search Functionality for the Word 'Disregard'

A recent update to Google Search's AI has caused functionality issues when users search for the word 'disregard.' This has prompted concerns regarding the search engine's reliability.

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New York Times — Tech May 22

Sundar Pichai Acknowledges Public Concerns About A.I.

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, addressed public concerns regarding artificial intelligence during a press conference after the company's annual developer conference, acknowledging that anxiety about the technology's future is justified.

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Theregister.com May 22

Microsoft Introduces Option to Move Copilot Button to Toolbar

Microsoft has updated its Copilot feature, allowing users to relocate the Dynamic Action Button to the toolbar. This change aims to address user feedback about the button's visibility in the interface.

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Scientific American May 22

Span plans to convert household electricity into AI computing power

Span, a start-up focused on smart panels, is developing a system to convert spare household electricity into AI computing power. The scalability of this initiative and its implications for the residential grid are still being evaluated.

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Scientific American May 21

SpaceX postpones launch of Starship V3

SpaceX has delayed the launch of its Starship V3 rocket, which is the tallest and most powerful rocket to date. This launch will be the 12th flight test and the first for the V3 design, with a potential reschedule for Friday.

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New York Times — Tech May 21

Bluesky Reports Kremlin Hacking to Spread Misinformation

Bluesky announced that it has been targeted by Russian hackers who accessed user accounts to spread misinformation. The report was made public on May 21, 2026.

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New York Times — Tech May 20

Meta Employee Creates AI-Generated Songs for Layoff-Themed Radio Station

In response to layoffs at Meta, an employee has created an internal radio station that plays AI-generated songs focusing on job cuts. This initiative reflects the impact of the layoffs on the workforce.

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