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Microsoft says poisoned AI acts normal until a trigger word makes it 'blow up'
Interacting with AI can feel innocent. But not all models are harmless.
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Inside Project Nova, Firefox's biggest redesign in years
We sit down with Ajit Varma, the head of Firefox at Mozilla, to learn more about the Project Nova redesign, how Firefox will integrate AI, and the challenges and opportunities as a smaller browser maker.
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Anthropic says pressure can push Claude into cheating and blackmail
AI models don’t “feel” like we do, but they may have “functional emotions” capable of triggering “misaligned” behaviors like cutting corners, deception, and even blackmail.
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The shady way AI answers can be manipulated behind the scenes
Human nature gets reflected in all the digital tools we use, including AI.
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Chrome 148 will 'lazy load' video and audio, closing a long-standing gap
Chrome's lazy loading is expanding beyond images and iframes to include video and audio elements in an upcoming update.
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Trusting AI is dangerous. It's time for an open-source revival
What once seemed like idealism now feels like the only sane option in an AI-crazy world.
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Outlook sucks, even in space
A NASA astronaut on the Artemis II mission asked for help from ground control when two copies of Microsoft Outlook got stuck on his device.
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'AI' is coming for your online gaming servers next
A provider of online servers for games got bought out by an "AI" company, so Stormgate is shutting down its multiplayer options.
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Even cybersecurity experts make simple mistakes. Here's the real lesson
To err is human. And sometimes it happens in a huge way.
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Microsoft says you're asking the wrong question about AI
You might already be wondering about the AI models you use. But you likely aren’t thinking about it the right way.
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Cracking Denuvo games in Windows just got easier—and insanely dangerous
New hypervisor methods for cracking the despised Denuvo DRM are risky, even by the lower standards of game piracy.
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Claude Code is scanning your messages for curse words
Among the wildest revelations in Claude Code's recent leak is that the AI coding tool is scouring user inputs for signs of frustration.
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A Microsoft expert casually dropped this big tip for safe AI use
If you were around in the 90s, this advice will sound familiar.
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Teenager's Gemini mistake locks entire family out of Google accounts
A 14-year-old got his entire family locked out of decades of email and documents with one poor choice, throwing their lives into digital chaos.
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Anthropic leaked its own Claude Code source code by mistake
Over 500,000 lines of Claude Code source code leaked via a bad npm package—and now several unannounced features are now public.
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'AI' is making Major League Baseball players shrink
Thanks to the new Automated Ball-Strike System, hundreds of professional baseball players suddenly got a lot shorter a few weeks ago (at least according to their official stats).
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ExpressVPN launches ExpressAI to make AI less nosy
Privacy-first ExpressAI enters the chat with encrypted conversations and a zero data-mining promise.
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The LastPass breach settlement is real. Here’s what you should know
If your account was hacked, you may be entitled to non-monetary and/or cash payouts.
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Proton bundles its privacy-first apps into a Microsoft 365 rival
Proton Workspace bundles Mail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet, and more into a privacy-friendly Microsoft 365 alternative.
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Google Drive now detects ransomware and auto-restores your files
Google Drive now automatically detects ransomware, pauses syncing, and restores affected files. No more paying hackers to restore your data.
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Claude's sudden surge in users is slowing it down for everyone
A victim of its own success, Anthropic is tightening Claude's 5-hour session limits during peak weekday hours for free, Pro, and Max subscribers.
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AI malware threatens Windows 11 security. Traditional antivirus can't keep up
AI-powered fileless malware is changing what it means to keep a Windows 11 PC secure. Here's what's happening and what to do.
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Bluesky’s new AI app can vibe-code your social feed
Don’t want an algorithm determining what you see on social? Instead, just tell Attie what you want on your feed.
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Google Gemini can now import your ChatGPT or Claude chat history
Gemini's new "import memory" tool lets you bring your chat history and personal info over from other AI chatbots, making migration easier.
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Anthropic confirms it’s been ‘adjusting’ Claude usage limits
If it feels like you’ve been hitting your Claude usage limits much more quickly over the past week, you’re absolutely right.
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Wikipedia just banned AI-written articles
There are two key exceptions to the policy, which are actually quite reasonable—if they're enforced well.
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Samsung Browser comes to Windows: I tried it so you don't have to
Except for a niche group of Samsung phone and laptop users, I don't see much reason for anyone else to use it in earnest.
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Google warns 'Q-Day' is coming, could break encryption by 2029
Quantum computers will likely be able to crack current encryption algorithms earlier than once thought, posing a serious threat to online security.
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OpenAI just nixed ChatGPT's erotic 'adult' mode
After months of mixed signals, OpenAI is reportedly putting ChatGPT's "adult mode" on indefinite hold.
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Security experts at RSAC keep calling AI stupid
It happened repeatedly during RSAC 2026—and there’s a good reason why.
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OneDrive's new image 'Restyle' feature is just more Microslop
Microsoft's OneDrive Photos Restyle is another AI tool that no one asked for, even if it ditches the controversial Copilot name.
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Firefox users now have a free VPN, with some big limits
Mozilla's free Firefox VPN is now active, but has limitations. Most importantly, it's only available in a few countries and you "only" get 50 GB a month.
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Chrome update fixes 8 high-risk browser vulnerabilities
Google has released a new security update for Chrome that addresses several vulnerabilities.
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OpenAI’s Sora video app is going away
Sora’s shockingly realistic AI videos stunned the world two years ago, but OpenAI’s video-generation platform never quite caught on.
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ChatGPT just added a locker for file uploads
You can now visit the ChatGPT Library to view and manage your uploaded and created files.
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Claude controlled my Mac for half an hour. It was a wild, worrisome ride
Giving Claude the wheel of my Mac was a cool and crazy experience. But it’s also a privacy risk and a token hog.
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Microsoft finally rolls out redesigned Outlook contact profiles
These changes bring smarter search, color-coding, and filters that let Microsoft 365 users find contacts by name, job title, department, city, or personal notes.
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Adobe Acrobat Standard vs. Acrobat Pro: When does spending more make sense?
Ready for more functionality than Adobe's free Acrobat Reader offers? Here's what you need to know before purchasing the paid PDF editor.
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I learned everything I need to know about Crimson Desert from one screenshot
Behold my ultra time-efficient upgrade on watching Let's Play videos as game summaries.
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Reddit might tackle its bot problem with identity verification
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says the platform is considering identity verification options, from Face ID to government-issued IDs.
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YouTube wants you to help spot 'AI slop' videos
According to Reddit users, YouTube is asking some viewers whether videos they've seen feel like AI-generated rubbish.
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Microsoft's new image AI just cracked top 3 on a major leaderboard
The new MAI-Image-2 model is rolling out on Copilot and Bing Image Creator, with standout photorealism and text-in-image capabilities.
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Your next PC will likely run on AI agents
The desktop apps for Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini used to confine AI to a chat box. Now they’re aiming to unleash AI agents on your PC, and that’s only the beginning.
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OpenAI is developing a unified AI 'superapp' for desktop users
The superapp will reportedly integrate ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas into one big application.
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Gacha game hacked to deliver spyware, offers free pulls as an apology
If you play Duet Night Abyss on Windows, maybe change all your passwords before you feed the digital slot machine.
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Google Chrome 146 update fixes 3 critical security flaws
Google's latest security update for Chrome addresses over two dozen vulnerabilities. Update your browser!
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Installing an AI assistant on your PC? 5 do's and don’ts
From Claude Cowork to Manus’ My Computer, we’re seeing more and more desktop AI apps with access to your personal files. Here’s what to know before setting them loose.
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Vivaldi’s new auto-hide browser UI, tested: So fresh, so clean
Vivaldi has two new features that I think you'll like: a way to hid the browser "cruft" when you don't need it, and a new follower tabs feature.
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Vivaldi 7.9 brings a feature-packed update, including 'Follower Tabs'
Between full-screen mode, split-screen mode, and improved email, this update is looking pretty darn good.
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