Topic: platform security
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EU Forces Apple to Open AirDrop, Android Gets New Feature
Google's Quick Share now supports Apple's AirDrop protocol, enabling smoother file sharing between Android and iPhone users, particularly in mixed-device environments. Interoperability is initially limited to Pixel 10 series, with future expansion planned, but currently excludes AirDrop's "contac...
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Reddit deploys AI to combat AI marketing spam
Brands are planting fake opinions on Reddit to manipulate AI chatbots like ChatGPT into citing them as authentic recommendations, a practice called generative engine optimisation (GEO). Reddit is fighting back with improved AI systems that detect coordinated fake behavior, catching 25,000 spammy ...
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My AI 'Cofounder' Was Banned by LinkedIn After a Corporate Talk Invite
An AI startup created an autonomous AI agent, "Kyle," which successfully built a professional presence on LinkedIn by generating content that resonated with the platform's corporate culture. The project gained notable recognition when LinkedIn's own marketing department invited the AI CEO to spea...
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Hackers Steal PornHub Premium User Data in Extortion Attack
A data breach at analytics provider Mixpanel exposed sensitive historical user data from PornHub Premium subscribers, though PornHub confirms its own servers and financial data were not compromised. The ShinyHunters extortion gang is demanding payment to prevent the release of over 200 million re...
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AMD's Next-Gen MI400 AI GPU Spotted in Linux Kernel Patches
AMD is developing its next-generation GPU architecture, as indicated by new IP blocks like GFXHUB 12.1 in Linux kernel updates, aiming to compete in the AI hardware market. The GFX 12.1 IP may be part of upcoming Instinct MI400-series accelerators based on CDNA 5 architecture, with specific ident...
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Apple's AI slop hides real cybersecurity threats
Apple has capped security researcher submissions because its teams are overwhelmed by low-quality, AI-generated vulnerability reports. This AI-driven flood is an unintended consequence of automation, eroding security personnel's focus and productivity. Some actors may be deliberately weaponizing ...
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OpenAI's Deepfake TikTok Blurs Reality Beyond Recognition
OpenAI's Sora 2 AI video tool generates highly realistic deepfake videos, including convincing clips of real people, raising concerns about digital authenticity and misinformation. The platform features significant upgrades such as synchronized audio generation, improved accuracy, and a social ap...
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