The Trump administration released its long-awaited AI Action Plan on Wednesday, marking a significant departure from former President Biden’s cautious stance on AI risks. Instead, the new plan aggressively pushes for expanding AI infrastructure, reducing regulations for tech companies, strengthening…
Mastodon, the open-source alternative to platforms like X and Threads, is testing a new way to raise funds through in-app donations. The organization announced it will introduce banners in its Android and iOS apps, encouraging users to contribute financially. Initially,…
YouTube announced on Wednesday that it’s giving Shorts creators access to new generative AI features, including an image-to-video AI tool and new AI effects. The image-to-video feature lets users turn a picture from their camera roll into a six-second video.…
European officials have confirmed the arrest of the alleged administrator behind XSS.is, one of the longest-running Russian-language cybercrime forums. According to Europol, the suspect was detained in Ukraine on Tuesday. A law enforcement notice now displayed on the forum reads:…
Meta researchers are working on a wristband that allows people to control computers using hand gestures. The device enables users to move a cursor, open apps, and even send messages by writing in the air as if using a pencil.…
The U.K. government is moving toward requiring victims of ransomware attacks to report breaches. This measure aims to provide law enforcement with crucial information that could help identify and target the cybercriminals behind these attacks. On Tuesday, the Home Office,…
Threads is rolling out enhanced metrics to help users gain a clearer understanding of how their posts are performing and where their content is being discovered, the company announced on Tuesday. With these updates, users can now access more detailed…
Apple released the fourth developer beta of its upcoming iOS 26 software update on Tuesday. This latest version features subtle refinements to the Liquid Glass redesign and brings back AI-powered notification summaries for news, along with several other improvements. The…
Rocket Lab has requested regulatory approval to transport oversized structures for its Neutron rocket through shallow waters to a spaceport off the coast of Virginia. This urgent request, submitted in July, serves as a temporary solution while the company awaits…
OpenAI recently signed a massive deal with Oracle for data center services, valued at $30 billion per year, as was revealed last month. This information was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has since…
