Image by N.Tho.Duc on Unsplash Starting November 25, Character.AI is shutting down chatbot access for users under 18. It’s one of the strictest moves yet in the rapidly growing world of AI chat services—and it’s coming after a wave of heartbreaking lawsuits. The decision follows multiple legal actions from families who say the platform’s AI […]
Photo by Laine Cooper on Unsplash Despite the headlines shouting about AI making cyberattacks easier and more dangerous, Google just dropped a reality check. They analyzed five recent malware samples created with generative AI, and the verdict? These so-called AI-powered threats aren’t doing much of anything. Let’s break down what really happened—and why all the
Photo by Philip Oroni on Unsplash OpenAI might go public in 2026 or 2027. The company behind ChatGPT is reportedly laying the groundwork for one of the biggest IPOs in tech history—despite burning through billions in losses each quarter. Let’s break down what’s actually happening. OpenAI’s IPO Dream: Trillion-Dollar Talk, Real-World Risk This week, OpenAI
Photo by Clint Patterson on Unsplash So here’s something alarming (and a little frustrating): two serious Windows vulnerabilities are currently being exploited in live attacks across the internet. One of these flaws is brand new, but the other? It’s a zero-day that’s been silently abused by hackers since 2017 — and still hasn’t been patched.
Photo by Remy Gieling on Unsplash OpenAI just made a move that could reshape the power dynamics of the AI world — and it involves a jaw-dropping $38 billion deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Yes, billion with a B. On Monday, OpenAI announced it’s partnering with Amazon in a seven-year agreement to access the
Photo by David Veksler on Unsplash After years of courtroom tug-of-war, WhatsApp users can finally breathe a little easier. A federal judge just slammed the door shut on NSO Group’s ability to use its controversial Pegasus spyware on WhatsApp. The ruling is permanent — and it’s a big deal for anyone who cares about digital
Photo by hayleigh b on Unsplash OpenAI doesn’t want ChatGPT to be your hype person when it comes to politics anymore — and that’s not just about “bias.” It’s about stopping the chatbot from sounding like it shares your worldview. In a newly released research paper, OpenAI says it’s trying to reduce political bias in
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Image by GLADYSTONE FONSECA on Unsplash OpenAI just confirmed something that’s bound to stir up conversations—erotic chat with ChatGPT will be allowed for verified adults starting this December. Yep, you read that right. It’s a major shift in how OpenAI is handling adult content, and it’s all part of their “treat adult users like adults”
Image by DL314 Lin on Unsplash Last week, Ars Technica hosted a strikingly candid live chat with Ed Zitron, tech critic and host of the podcast Better Offline. The big question: Is generative AI a trillion-dollar transformation or just a $50 billion illusion? Let’s talk about it. “Everyone’s Acting Like It’s Something It Isn’t” Right
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How public blockchains became the perfect place for state-backed cyberattacks, and why it’s getting harder to stop them Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash If you thought blockchains were just for crypto and NFTs, think again. Hackers—some working directly for the North Korean government—are using public blockchain platforms like Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain to
