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Landmark Admin Data Breach Now Affects 1.6 Million Poeple

Landmark Admin, a Texas-based company that handles services like policy accounting and regulatory reporting for big insurers, has given an update on a cyberattack it suffered in May 2024. The number of people affected by the attack has now risen to 1.6 million. In October 2024, Landmark announced it had detected suspicious activity on its […]

ChatGPT Referring to Users by Name Triggers Privacy Concerns

Some ChatGPT users have noticed a surprising and unsettling change in their interactions with the AI chatbot—ChatGPT is referring to them by name, even when they haven’t shared any personal details. As reported by TechCrunch, this unexpected personal touch has sparked mixed reactions, with some users finding it “creepy” and “unnecessary.” ChatGPT Randomly Addresses Users […]

Kuwait Education Summit Focuses on AI, VR, and Data Privacy

Abdullah Al-Salem University organized a two-day education summit on April 16 and 17. The event focused on how artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and data privacy can improve modern education. The summit, titled “Learning in the Age of Innovation: Benefits, Challenges, and Jobs,” brought together experts, educators, and students from across Kuwait. Dr. Adel […]

Palantir faces backlash over data privacy concerns in Germany

Germany’s new coalition government is facing growing debate over the potential nationwide use of surveillance software developed by U.S.-based firm Palantir Technologies. According to the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD, the incoming government plans to enable police forces to perform automated data searches using standardized software. This move could open the door for […]

IPhone Users Restricted from Accessing Apple Intelligence Features on WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta has made a significant move that limits the availability of Apple’s AI-powered tools for iPhone users on its platforms. Meta has blocked the integration of Apple Intelligence features, such as Writing Tools, Genmoji, and other smart capabilities, within its apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Threads. This means that iPhone users will no longer […]

DeepSeek AI Raises Alarms Over National Security Risks, Says US House Panel

The Chinese artificial intelligence tool DeepSeek AI has raised serious national security concerns in the United States, with a recent report from a US congressional committee calling it a “profound threat” to the nation’s security. The tool has been closely linked to the Chinese Communist Party and is accused of undermining US technological leadership while […]

86% of Indian Firms Embrace Generative AI, Surpassing Global Trends

India is making impressive strides in adopting Generative AI (GenAI) technologies, with a report revealing that 86% of Indian businesses already have a strategy in place. This far exceeds the global average of 55% and the Asia-Pacific-Japan (APJ) average of 60%, placing India in a strong position to lead AI adoption worldwide. The report, from […]

Meta Plans to Use Public Posts and AI Data for EU Model Training

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced that it will begin using public posts, comments, and interactions with its AI models to train its artificial intelligence systems in the European Union (EU). This decision follows Meta’s initial rollout of AI technology in Europe last month, which had been delayed due to […]

Apple to Use Your On-Device Data for Smarter AI Training

Apple is preparing to roll out a new method for training its AI models in the upcoming beta versions of iOS 18.5 and macOS 15.5. This change is aimed at enhancing the performance of Apple’s artificial intelligence systems, such as its email summarization tools, while keeping your personal data safe and secure. A Shift in […]