The Electronic Frontier Foundation is launching a public pressure campaign targeting major tech companies. They’re demanding these firms turn vague privacy commitments into default end-to-end encryption for everyone.
The developers behind AltStore have released a new app that tracks which app marketplaces host apps where CSAM is accessible. They are also donating all Patreon revenue through February to an anti-trafficking charity.
Companies from Walmart to Calix are rolling out AI agents for customers and employees. But with over 55,000 AI-related layoffs in 2025, the challenge is shifting worker sentiment from fear to adoption.
Apple has acquired Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai, bringing its founding team on board ahead of crucial Q4 earnings. The move highlights Apple’s urgent push to improve voice interaction and AI, areas where it’s seen as lagging.
Offensive cybersecurity tasks that cost $100,000 for human experts are now being completed by AI for less than $50. Researchers warn this collapse in cost means every exposed system is now a viable target, forcing a fundamental rethink of defense.
Apple has revived a mandate forcing Patreon to move creators off legacy billing methods. This is the third major policy shift from Apple on this issue in just 18 months, creating whiplash for creators.
A private roundtable with 15 top HR and C-suite leaders revealed a stark reality. AI is automating away traditional entry-level work, forcing companies to shrink their talent pipelines while desperately trying to spot a new skill: the ability to learn.
Microsoft has integrated its Copilot AI deeply into Excel for both web and desktop. It moves beyond drafting text to tackle complex data analysis and visualization. This shifts the tool from a simple calculator to an analytical partner.
A public spat has erupted between antivirus firm eScan and security shop Morphisec over the severity of a recent incident. eScan claims Morphisec’s report is full of inaccuracies and is now involving its lawyers.
The new Libgcrypt 1.12 cryptographic library leverages VAES and AVX-512 instructions to double AES performance on upcoming AMD Zen 5 processors. Meanwhile, the GCC 16 compiler is in development with support for the vintage Algol 68 language and early work for AMD Zen 6.
