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fromTruthout

1 hour ago

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

The construction of 'Cop City' in Atlanta raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and environmental impacts on the local community.

East Bay (California)

California Coastal Community Must Reject CBP's AI-Powered Surveillance Tower

CBP plans to install a surveillance tower in San Clemente for monitoring coastal neighborhoods, raising privacy concerns among residents.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale officials say license plate cameras prevent crime - San Jose Spotlight

Residents fear license plate reader cameras enable mass tracking, while officials argue they are essential for crime prevention.

fromTruthout

1 hour ago

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

The construction of 'Cop City' in Atlanta raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and environmental impacts on the local community.

East Bay (California)

California Coastal Community Must Reject CBP's AI-Powered Surveillance Tower

CBP plans to install a surveillance tower in San Clemente for monitoring coastal neighborhoods, raising privacy concerns among residents.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale officials say license plate cameras prevent crime - San Jose Spotlight

Residents fear license plate reader cameras enable mass tracking, while officials argue they are essential for crime prevention.

Artificial intelligence

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

Silicon Valley

Meta's loss is Thinking Machines gain | TechCrunch

fromThe Hill

Can AI agents protect our privacy?

AI is transforming the web, increasing privacy risks while offering opportunities to improve data protection.

European startups

Germany's sovereign AI hope changes hands

fromGSMArena.com

DeepSeek-V4 Preview launches with open weights and API access

DeepSeek launched its new AI model, DeepSeek-V4, featuring Expert and Instant versions with significant capabilities and open-weights for community use.

DeepSeek is back with V4, slashing agentic AI costs

DeepSeek's V4 model significantly reduces computational costs while maintaining high performance, making AI adoption more accessible.

4 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.

Silicon Valley

Meta's loss is Thinking Machines gain | TechCrunch

Weiyao Wang has left Meta to join Thinking Machines Lab, which is expanding rapidly with a new multibillion-dollar cloud deal with Google.

fromThe Hill

Can AI agents protect our privacy?

AI is transforming the web, increasing privacy risks while offering opportunities to improve data protection.

European startups

Germany's sovereign AI hope changes hands

Aleph Alpha is merging with Canada's Cohere to create a powerful AI entity amid Europe's push for technological independence from US vendors.

fromGSMArena.com

DeepSeek-V4 Preview launches with open weights and API access

DeepSeek launched its new AI model, DeepSeek-V4, featuring Expert and Instant versions with significant capabilities and open-weights for community use.

DeepSeek is back with V4, slashing agentic AI costs

DeepSeek's V4 model significantly reduces computational costs while maintaining high performance, making AI adoption more accessible.

Business intelligence

How Physical Security Data Is Supporting Public Safety Challenges

2 weeks ago

Physical Security in Global Arenas: How AI Improves Security at Scale

Agentic physical security uses AI to transform surveillance into proactive threat prevention at large events.

Business intelligence

How Physical Security Data Is Supporting Public Safety Challenges

2 weeks ago

Physical Security in Global Arenas: How AI Improves Security at Scale

Agentic physical security uses AI to transform surveillance into proactive threat prevention at large events.

more#physical-security

fromFortune

3 hours ago

Why the key to American drone dominance lies with blockchain | Fortune

The drone threat is no longer confined to distant battlefields. It is coming to American soil, and the targets are no longer necessarily military targets.

Cryptocurrency

Law

7 hours ago

Prestigious Wall Street Law Firm Humiliated When Its AI Use Is Discovered in Court

AI hallucinations in legal filings can lead to significant professional embarrassment and potential sanctions.

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

Organizations winning the security talent war operationalize key questions to prevent knowledge loss and enhance cybersecurity resilience.

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic's Mythos

Mozilla used Anthropic's Mythos Preview to fix 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, while North Korean hackers exploited AI for cybercrime.

DevOps

The Security Metric That's Failing You

Information security

Cybersecurity ETFs Face a Reckoning: Which 3 Will Weather the Downturn

Information security

Chinese hackers are using everyday devices to hack UK firms, warns watchdog

Privacy professionals

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Careers

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

Organizations winning the security talent war operationalize key questions to prevent knowledge loss and enhance cybersecurity resilience.

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic's Mythos

Mozilla used Anthropic's Mythos Preview to fix 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, while North Korean hackers exploited AI for cybercrime.

DevOps

The Security Metric That's Failing You

Measuring patch rates does not equate to a secure environment; real risks often lie in misconfigurations and outdated permissions.

Cybersecurity ETFs Face a Reckoning: Which 3 Will Weather the Downturn

Cybersecurity spending is essential for corporations, leading to increased investment in thematic ETFs focused on security budgets post-breach.

Chinese hackers are using everyday devices to hack UK firms, warns watchdog

British businesses must enhance vigilance against China-linked hacking using everyday devices for espionage.

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.

Waymo Baffles Police When it Plows Through Taped Off Crime Scene

Self-driving cars in London face significant operational challenges, as demonstrated by a recent incident involving a Waymo vehicle breaching a police cordon.

Startup companies

Your Former Employer Is Selling Your Slacks and Emails to Train AI

Founders of defunct startups are monetizing their digital remains, such as Slack messages and emails, through a growing ecosystem of buyers and middlemen.

Tech industry

The Optical AI Boom's Biggest Winners: 3 Under-the-Radar Stocks Fueling the Revolution

Optical photonics is essential for scaling AI data centers, offering higher bandwidth and lower energy use, driving significant stock growth in key companies.

OpenAI's Sam Altman apologizes for not reporting ChatGPT account of Tumbler Ridge suspect to police

Sam Altman apologized for not alerting police about alarming ChatGPT conversations linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect.

Canada news

OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of Tumbler Ridge suspect's account

OpenAI now lets you screenshot your privacy in the foot

OpenAI's Chronicle captures user screens to enhance Codex's contextual understanding, raising privacy concerns similar to Microsoft's Recall.

Canada news

19 hours ago

OpenAI's Sam Altman apologizes for not reporting ChatGPT account of Tumbler Ridge suspect to police

Sam Altman apologized for not alerting police about alarming ChatGPT conversations linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect.

Canada news

OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of Tumbler Ridge suspect's account

OpenAI now lets you screenshot your privacy in the foot

OpenAI's Chronicle captures user screens to enhance Codex's contextual understanding, raising privacy concerns similar to Microsoft's Recall.

more#openai

Venture

23 hours ago

AI is igniting a love affair between Silicon Valley and the consulting industry

Consulting firms are increasingly partnering with AI startups to adapt to rapid technological changes in the industry.

CISA last in line for access to Anthropic Mythos

CISA lacks access to Anthropic's AI model Claude Mythos, while unauthorized users have gained access, raising cybersecurity concerns.

UK news

Driverless taxi veers into London crime scene

A Waymo driverless taxi entered a police cordon in London, prompting an apology and an investigation into the incident.

DevOps

fromTechRepublic

2 years ago

What is Cloud Security? Fundamental Guide

Cloud security requires specialized processes and technologies to protect assets and data from evolving threats in a dynamic environment.

Women in technology

The military embraced AI long before Claude

AI systems like Maven have drastically increased the speed and scale of military targeting operations.

European startups

fromTechRepublic

DeepSeek V4 AI Model Backed by Huawei

DeepSeek launched its V4 AI model with lower costs, and Huawei immediately supported it with optimized Ascend chips.

fromTNW | Health-Tech

Healthcare

How AI Is Reshaping Workers' Compensation Claims and Healthcare Operations

Workers' compensation is a significant yet often overlooked part of the healthcare ecosystem, facing unique challenges and requiring focused innovation.

Meta to track employee keystrokes, screen activity to train AI agents

Privacy and compliance risks in Europe under GDPR are significant, especially regarding keystroke and screen activity monitoring.

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.

EU data protection

Meta to track employee keystrokes, screen activity to train AI agents

Privacy and compliance risks in Europe under GDPR are significant, especially regarding keystroke and screen activity monitoring.

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.

Leak Shows ICE Planning to Use Facial Recognition Glasses to Identify Targets in Real Time

ICE plans to use facial recognition glasses for real-time data collection on Americans, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.

#palantir

UK politics

Met police in talks to buy Palantir AI tech for use in criminal investigations

The Metropolitan police is considering purchasing AI technology from Palantir for intelligence analysis amid concerns over data privacy and company controversies.

Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes | TechCrunch

Palantir has assisted the IRS in investigating financial crimes, receiving $130 million since 2018 for its data analysis software.

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys

Palantir employees are increasingly concerned about the company's role in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

UK politics

Met police in talks to buy Palantir AI tech for use in criminal investigations

The Metropolitan police is considering purchasing AI technology from Palantir for intelligence analysis amid concerns over data privacy and company controversies.

Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes | TechCrunch

Palantir has assisted the IRS in investigating financial crimes, receiving $130 million since 2018 for its data analysis software.

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys

Palantir employees are increasingly concerned about the company's role in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

Addressing the challenges of unstructured data governance for AI

Enterprises must enhance data governance for unstructured data as AI transforms data management practices.

Digital life

AI search has a trust problem. Transparency is the fix

Two-thirds of American adults use AI search tools, but only 15% trust the results, highlighting a significant trust gap.

fromTNW | Opinion

Business intelligence

How web intelligence is powering the next wave of AI Infrastructure

The web intelligence industry is evolving to support AI's growing demands for multimodal data processing, particularly in handling video content.

#ai-agents

fromThe Hacker News

Artificial intelligence

Bridging the AI Agent Authority Gap: Continuous Observability as the Decision Engine

AI agents create a delegation gap in enterprise security that must be addressed before governing their authority.

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.

fromThe Hacker News

Bridging the AI Agent Authority Gap: Continuous Observability as the Decision Engine

AI agents create a delegation gap in enterprise security that must be addressed before governing their authority.

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.

more#ai-agents

#data-privacy

How ICE Got My Data | EFFector 38.8

Tech companies may compromise user data when pressured by the government, as seen in a case involving Google and ICE.

fromNextgov.com

Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

Republican lawmakers introduced two data privacy bills focusing on consumer control and national standards for data management.

How ICE Got My Data | EFFector 38.8

Tech companies may compromise user data when pressured by the government, as seen in a case involving Google and ICE.

fromNextgov.com

Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

Republican lawmakers introduced two data privacy bills focusing on consumer control and national standards for data management.

Palantir's Manifesto Promises a Dystopian Future

The rise of the Internet has allowed Silicon Valley billionaires to broadcast their ideas, often promoting a technocratic worldview that dismisses equality.

Met investigates hundreds of officers after using Palantir AI tool

The Metropolitan police are investigating hundreds of officers using AI to uncover misconduct, resulting in arrests for serious offenses including corruption and sexual assault.

3 Cloud Computing ETFs to Buy as Enterprise AI Spending Accelerates in 2026

Enterprise digital transformation drives demand for cloud services, with AI infrastructure spending enhancing momentum despite volatility in cloud software equities.

#ai-in-cybersecurity

fromComputerWeekly.com

Wiz founder: Hack yourself with AI, before the bad guys do | Computer Weekly

Security leaders should proactively use AI tools on their systems to gain an advantage against cyber threats.

Google unleashes even more AI security agents to fight crims

AI is essential for cybersecurity, transitioning from human-led to AI-led defense strategies overseen by humans.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Wiz founder: Hack yourself with AI, before the bad guys do | Computer Weekly

Security leaders should proactively use AI tools on their systems to gain an advantage against cyber threats.

Google unleashes even more AI security agents to fight crims

AI is essential for cybersecurity, transitioning from human-led to AI-led defense strategies overseen by humans.

more#ai-in-cybersecurity

#ai-security

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Artificial intelligence

Who's in control of AI?

Information security

Anthropic's Mythos breach was humiliating

Information security

Anthropic's most dangerous AI model just fell into the wrong hands

Artificial intelligence

Anthropic investigates report of rogue access to hack-enabling Mythos AI

fromTNW | Anthropic

Unauthorized users gained access to Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model

Unauthorized users accessed Claude Mythos Preview by guessing its URL, raising concerns about security in AI model access.

AI vendors' response to security flaws: It wasn't me

AI vendors promote AI for security but often dismiss flaws as intended behavior.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Who's in control of AI?

Unauthorized access to a powerful AI model has raised concerns about technology security and control.

Anthropic's Mythos breach was humiliating

Unauthorized access to Anthropic's AI model Mythos raises serious concerns about cybersecurity and safety protocols.

Anthropic's most dangerous AI model just fell into the wrong hands

Mythos AI model accessed by unauthorized users, raising cybersecurity concerns about its potential misuse.

Anthropic investigates report of rogue access to hack-enabling Mythos AI

Unauthorized access to Anthropic's Mythos model poses significant cybersecurity risks.

fromTNW | Anthropic

Unauthorized users gained access to Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model

Unauthorized users accessed Claude Mythos Preview by guessing its URL, raising concerns about security in AI model access.

AI vendors' response to security flaws: It wasn't me

AI vendors promote AI for security but often dismiss flaws as intended behavior.

more#ai-security

DeepSeek previews new AI model that 'closes the gap' with frontier models | TechCrunch

DeepSeek V4 Pro has a total of 1.6 trillion parameters, making it the biggest open-weight model available, outstripping competitors like Moonshot AI's Kimi K 2.6 and MiniMax's M1.

Artificial intelligence

The Hidden Data Liability Every Leader Needs to Address Now

Data is no longer endlessly renewable; companies face a 'data liability gap' affecting AI systems and data recovery responsibilities.

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.

fromIT Brew

Asking around: When does ransomware threat intelligence become noise?

Effective threat intelligence requires filtering information relevant to specific market segments to avoid overwhelming alerts.

#ai-adoption

Scaling agentic AI demands a strong data foundation - 4 steps to take first

Trusted quality data is essential for scaling agentic AI adoption in organizations.

fromAnt Murphy

The AI Chasm - Ant Murphy

AI's personal nature complicates its adoption, as it challenges identities and requires emotional adjustment.

Scaling agentic AI demands a strong data foundation - 4 steps to take first

Trusted quality data is essential for scaling agentic AI adoption in organizations.

fromAnt Murphy

The AI Chasm - Ant Murphy

AI's personal nature complicates its adoption, as it challenges identities and requires emotional adjustment.

more#ai-adoption

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps | TechCrunch

Morpheus, a new malware identified by Osservatorio Nessuno, masquerades as a phone updating app and is capable of stealing a broad range of data from an intended target's device.

Privacy professionals

#google

Google plans to invest even more money into Anthropic

Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, reflecting a circular deal structure in the AI industry.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Google Now Won't Use Spam Reports With Personally Identifying Information

Google updated its spam report policy to protect personally identifying information after receiving backlash from users.

Google plans to invest even more money into Anthropic

Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, reflecting a circular deal structure in the AI industry.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Google Now Won't Use Spam Reports With Personally Identifying Information

Google updated its spam report policy to protect personally identifying information after receiving backlash from users.

Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents

Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities for defenders and risks for attackers, necessitating a strategic response from the industry.

Government adoption of AI agents could outpace the private sector

Agentic AI adoption in government is a leadership mandate, with 82% already using it and 71% planning to increase usage by 2026-2027.

fromSecurityWeek

Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents

Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities for defenders and risks for attackers, necessitating a strategic response from the industry.

Government adoption of AI agents could outpace the private sector

Agentic AI adoption in government is a leadership mandate, with 82% already using it and 71% planning to increase usage by 2026-2027.

more#agentic-ai

The AI race is quietly rewriting what surveillance looks like at work

Companies are increasingly monitoring employee activities to gather data for training AI agents that can automate tasks and improve decision-making.

Agentic AI is reshaping the network - and it's time to upgrade

Wireless connectivity is essential for AI, transforming industries and requiring strategic management to address complexity and security risks.

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say | TechCrunch

Two spying campaigns exploit telecom infrastructure weaknesses to track individuals' locations, revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in global phone networks.

#ai-training

Now Meta will track what employees do on their computers to train its AI agents

Meta is using employee activity data to train AI agents for better task automation.

Meta will record employees' keystrokes and use it to train its AI models | TechCrunch

Meta is using employee data, including mouse movements and keystrokes, to train its AI models for improved efficiency.

Now Meta will track what employees do on their computers to train its AI agents

Meta is using employee activity data to train AI agents for better task automation.

Meta will record employees' keystrokes and use it to train its AI models | TechCrunch

Meta is using employee data, including mouse movements and keystrokes, to train its AI models for improved efficiency.

more#ai-training

Lowe's faces pressure to cut ties with Flock Safety as AI surveillance data raises serious privacy concerns

Lowe's faces pressure to end its partnership with Flock Safety due to concerns over mass surveillance and its implications for civil liberties.

Attackers could disable all of a city's public EV chargers

Rented IoT infrastructure prioritizes user convenience over security, exposing them to denial of service attacks and vulnerabilities.

Another customer of troubled startup Delve suffered a big security incident | TechCrunch

Delve faces multiple allegations and security incidents, leading to loss of customers and damaged reputation.

fromNextgov.com

Microsoft to test third-party AI models for incorporation in its security offerings

Microsoft is evaluating third-party AI systems to enhance its cybersecurity measures against AI-driven threats.

How the government is ramping up mass surveillance with AI-driven tech

Surveillance capitalism collects extensive personal data through various devices and technologies, often without user consent or effective opt-out options.

#meta

Privacy professionals

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.

fromTNW | Meta

Meta is installing tracking software on US employees' computers

Meta is implementing tracking software on employee computers to gather data for AI model training, raising concerns about workplace surveillance.

fromArs Technica

Artificial intelligence

Meta will use employee-tracking software to help train AI agents: Report

fromMail Online

Meta Big Brother: Mark Zuckerberg's firm starts tracking employees

Meta plans to track employee keystrokes and mouse clicks to train AI models, raising concerns about privacy and job security.

Artificial intelligence

Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.

fromTNW | Meta

Meta is installing tracking software on US employees' computers

Meta is implementing tracking software on employee computers to gather data for AI model training, raising concerns about workplace surveillance.

fromArs Technica

Meta will use employee-tracking software to help train AI agents: Report

Meta will track US employees' mouse movements and clicks to improve AI training data.

fromMail Online

Meta Big Brother: Mark Zuckerberg's firm starts tracking employees

Meta plans to track employee keystrokes and mouse clicks to train AI models, raising concerns about privacy and job security.

Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI

Meta will track employee keystrokes and mouse clicks to train AI models, raising concerns among workers about privacy and job security.

more#meta

Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool

We're investigating a report claiming unauthorized access to Claude Mythos Previous through one of our third-party vendor environments.

Information security

fromSecurityWeek

Google Antigravity in Crosshairs of Security Researchers, Cybercriminals

Google Antigravity's vulnerabilities have attracted both security researchers and cybercriminals, leading to risks of remote code execution and malware delivery.

Your Business Already Has the Most Valuable AI Asset. You Just Haven't Extracted It Yet.

Business leaders using AI often feel satisfied but lack competitiveness, highlighting a gap that needs addressing for sustained success.

Lovable under fire over data breach

Lovable faced criticism for a vulnerability that exposed users' sensitive data, including source code and chat history, due to insufficient access controls.

#data-breach

Hot AI startup Lovable's security stumble shows one big risk in vibe coding

Lovable experienced a security issue allowing access to user data, prompting concerns about vibe coding among software engineers.

6 days ago

Vercel Breach Originated from an Employee's AI Tool

Vercel confirmed a data breach caused by a third-party AI tool used by an employee, impacting a limited subset of customers.

Hot AI startup Lovable's security stumble shows one big risk in vibe coding

Lovable experienced a security issue allowing access to user data, prompting concerns about vibe coding among software engineers.

6 days ago

Vercel Breach Originated from an Employee's AI Tool

Vercel confirmed a data breach caused by a third-party AI tool used by an employee, impacting a limited subset of customers.

more#data-breach

fromTechRepublic