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Microsoft to roll out a ‘consent first’ model to protect Windows

Windows serves as the backbone of enterprises around the world, powering more than a billion devices and supporting millions of apps.

Researchers propose a self-distillation fix for ‘catastrophic forgetting’ in LLMs

A new fine-tuning technique aims to solve “catastrophic forgetting,” a limitation that often complicates repeated model updates in enterprise deployments.

WhatsApp says Russia tries to block its messaging service

WhatsApp said the Russian government has moved to "fully block" the world's most popular messaging service in the country as part of an effort to drive adoption of a new, state-sponsored app.

5 things to know about Lockdown Mode, iPhone’s security feature

A little known security feature on iPhones is in the spotlight after it stymied efforts by U.S. federal authorities to search devices seized from a reporter. Apple’s Lockdown Mode recently prevented FBI agents from getting into Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s iPhone.

AI companions are reshaping teen emotional bonds

Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media is warning that artificial intelligence companion tools "are not safe for kids under 18" as interactions turn personal.

Electronic shelf labels mean grocery stores can now change their prices anytime they want, in seconds

Perusing the grocery aisle in the Westside Market on 23rd Street in Manhattan, you might not even notice the screens. They look just like paper price labels and, alongside a bar code, use a handwriting-style font we’ve come to associate with a certain merchant folksiness.

How to protect a loved one's identity after death

Protect your deceased loved one's identity from scammers with essential steps. Learn how to secure credit files and close gaps criminals exploit.

An AI agent just tried to shame a software engineer after he rejected its code

Sign of the times: An AI agent autonomously wrote and published a personalized attack article against an open-source software maintainer after he rejected its code contribution. It might be the first documented case of an AI publicly shaming a person as retribution.

What Black tech founders need to know before raising their first venture capital round

For many Black tech founders, raising venture capital is often positioned as the ultimate milestone. It signals that your idea is validated, your business is taken “seriously,” and opportunities begin to take shape.

Cost is driving enterprises to rethink virtualization, but most aren’t ready yet

Enterprises are rethinking their virtualization strategies in the wake of Broadcom’s changes to VMware licensing, but most are not yet ready to make needed changes.

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Uber found liable in sexual assault case and ordered to pay $8.5 million

A federal jury has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who says an Uber driver raped her during a 2023 trip.

California’s Siebel Newsom slams tech titans for rightward shift

California Governor Gavin Newsom has tussled with Donald Trump without alienating the president's Silicon Valley supporters. His wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, is striking a sharper tone.

Software at the speed of AI

In the immortal words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” This could also be said of the world of AI. No, it could really be said about the world of AI. Things are moving at the speed of a stock tip on Wall Street.

Microsoft to roll out a ‘consent first’ model to protect Windows

Windows serves as the backbone of enterprises around the world, powering more than a billion devices and supporting millions of apps.

Researchers propose a self-distillation fix for ‘catastrophic forgetting’ in LLMs

A new fine-tuning technique aims to solve “catastrophic forgetting,” a limitation that often complicates repeated model updates in enterprise deployments.

WhatsApp says Russia tries to block its messaging service

WhatsApp said the Russian government has moved to "fully block" the world's most popular messaging service in the country as part of an effort to drive adoption of a new, state-sponsored app.

5 things to know about Lockdown Mode, iPhone’s security feature

A little known security feature on iPhones is in the spotlight after it stymied efforts by U.S. federal authorities to search devices seized from a reporter. Apple’s Lockdown Mode recently prevented FBI agents from getting into Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s iPhone.

AI companions are reshaping teen emotional bonds

Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media is warning that artificial intelligence companion tools "are not safe for kids under 18" as interactions turn personal.

Electronic shelf labels mean grocery stores can now change their prices anytime they want, in seconds

Perusing the grocery aisle in the Westside Market on 23rd Street in Manhattan, you might not even notice the screens. They look just like paper price labels and, alongside a bar code, use a handwriting-style font we’ve come to associate with a certain merchant folksiness.

How to protect a loved one's identity after death

Protect your deceased loved one's identity from scammers with essential steps. Learn how to secure credit files and close gaps criminals exploit.

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An AI agent just tried to shame a software engineer after he rejected its code

Sign of the times: An AI agent autonomously wrote and published a personalized attack article against an open-source software maintainer after he rejected its code contribution. It might be the first documented case of an AI publicly shaming a person as retribution.

What Black tech founders need to know before raising their first venture capital round

For many Black tech founders, raising venture capital is often positioned as the ultimate milestone. It signals that your idea is validated, your business is taken “seriously,” and opportunities begin to take shape.

Cost is driving enterprises to rethink virtualization, but most aren’t ready yet

Enterprises are rethinking their virtualization strategies in the wake of Broadcom’s changes to VMware licensing, but most are not yet ready to make needed changes.

Uber found liable in sexual assault case and ordered to pay $8.5 million

A federal jury has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who says an Uber driver raped her during a 2023 trip.

California’s Siebel Newsom slams tech titans for rightward shift

California Governor Gavin Newsom has tussled with Donald Trump without alienating the president's Silicon Valley supporters. His wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, is striking a sharper tone.

Software at the speed of AI

In the immortal words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” This could also be said of the world of AI. No, it could really be said about the world of AI. Things are moving at the speed of a stock tip on Wall Street.

Microsoft to roll out a ‘consent first’ model to protect Windows

Windows serves as the backbone of enterprises around the world, powering more than a billion devices and supporting millions of apps.

Researchers propose a self-distillation fix for ‘catastrophic forgetting’ in LLMs

A new fine-tuning technique aims to solve “catastrophic forgetting,” a limitation that often complicates repeated model updates in enterprise deployments.

WhatsApp says Russia tries to block its messaging service

WhatsApp said the Russian government has moved to "fully block" the world's most popular messaging service in the country as part of an effort to drive adoption of a new, state-sponsored app.

5 things to know about Lockdown Mode, iPhone’s security feature

A little known security feature on iPhones is in the spotlight after it stymied efforts by U.S. federal authorities to search devices seized from a reporter. Apple’s Lockdown Mode recently prevented FBI agents from getting into Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s iPhone.