A new report details how Grok is being used to generate thousands of sexually explicit images on X, content that may violate platform policies and app store rules. Yet, both the X and Grok apps remain available for download.
Your smartphone is constantly tracking your location through GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell towers, building a detailed picture of your life. Apps use this data for everything from ads to selling to data brokers. But you can take control of your privacy with a few key settings.
Meta has named C.J. Mahoney, a senior legal executive from Microsoft and former deputy U.S. trade representative, as its new chief legal officer. He starts immediately, reporting directly to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as the company faces lawsuits over youth safety.
The EU has sanctioned Jacques Baud, a retired Swiss colonel, for promoting what it calls “pro-Russian propaganda.” His assets are frozen and travel is banned, all without a trial. This move is raising serious questions about free speech and the rule of law in Europe.
The UK has launched a new Government Cyber Unit and a Software Security Ambassador Scheme as part of a £210m Cyber Action plan. The move follows high-profile attacks on Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer, and an NHS supplier in 2025.
A major infostealer campaign has led to sensitive data from about 50 global companies being sold on the dark web. The attacker, using the alias Zestix, simply logged in with stolen credentials because none of the organizations enforced MFA. Victims include major firms in utilities, aviation, defense
California is gearing up for a major legislative battle over AI regulation, with bills targeting minors’ chatbot use and copyright in training data. But the industry, which now contributes an estimated $10 billion in state tax revenue, is pushing back hard, warning that strict rules could drive comp
Indonesia has charged ex-education minister and Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim with corruption. Prosecutors allege a Chromebook procurement scheme caused $125 million in state losses and improperly enriched him by $48 million. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
California’s new Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is now active, giving residents the right to see their data and stop companies from selling it. The problem? Companies have buried the opt-out pages. A new community-run directory is trying to make those links easy to find.
For one tech blogger, true productivity in 2026 means ditching cloud dependencies for a self-hosted stack. Their setup includes tools for documents, notes, reading, and bookmarks, all running on their own hardware for ultimate control and peace of mind.
