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Google's new Android security features auto-block banking scams and protect user privacy

Google unveiled a comprehensive suite of Android security upgrades targeting financial fraud and rogue software. The new verified financial calls feature automatically disconnects spoofed bank calls, while enhanced Live Threat Detection uses on-device AI to flag malicious apps. Android will also hide one-time passwords from unauthorized apps for three hours, addressing scams that cost users an estimated $950 million annually.

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Google's new Android security features auto-block banking scams and protect user privacy

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Community Bank reports data breach after employee shares customer info with unauthorized AI app

Community Bank disclosed a cybersecurity breach involving an unauthorized AI application that exposed customer names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The Pennsylvania-based bank filed an 8-K with the SEC, citing the volume and sensitive nature of the exposed data. While the exact AI tool remains unidentified, experts suspect an employee uploaded customer information to an external AI chatbot.

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Community Bank reports data breach after employee shares customer info with unauthorized AI app

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Microsoft Israel head steps down as internal investigation reveals ethical violations

Alon Haimovich, general manager of Microsoft Israel, is stepping down following an internal investigation into the subsidiary's dealings with the Israeli military. The probe, launched after The Guardian revealed Unit 8200 used Microsoft's Azure cloud platform for mass surveillance of Palestinians, found violations of the company's terms of service. Microsoft terminated Unit 8200's access to its cloud services last year.

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Microsoft Israel head steps down as internal investigation reveals ethical violations

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Google unveils Gemini Intelligence, transforming Android into an AI-first smartphone platform

Google announced Gemini Intelligence at its Android Show event, marking a significant AI overhaul for Android in 2026. The system enables agentic AI capabilities that handle multi-step tasks across apps, from booking appointments to filling forms. Rolling out first to Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices this summer, the update positions Android as an "intelligence system" rather than just an operating system.

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Google unveils Gemini Intelligence, transforming Android into an AI-first smartphone platform

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HPE launches unified data platform to accelerate private cloud sales and cut infrastructure costs

HPE unveiled its fourth-generation private cloud featuring a unified data platform that manages VMs, Kubernetes containers, and AI workloads through a single interface. Partners predict the enhanced hybrid cloud stack with AI-ready storage updates and simplified management will supercharge private cloud sales growth while offering customers a cost-effective alternative to rising VMware prices.

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HPE launches unified data platform to accelerate private cloud sales and cut infrastructure costs

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EU targets social media giants with new laws to protect children from addictive design

The European Union is advancing sweeping regulations to protect children from social media's addictive features. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the Digital Fairness Act, targeting TikTok, Meta, and X for endless scrolling, autoplay, and push notifications. The bloc may also introduce a minimum age requirement for social media access as early as this summer.

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EU targets social media giants with new laws to protect children from addictive design

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Hackers exploit Google Ads and Claude.ai shared chats to spread Mac malware

Security researchers have uncovered an active cybercrime campaign targeting Mac users through fraudulent Google Ads and Claude.ai's legitimate shared chat feature. Attackers are creating fake installation guides that trick users into running Terminal commands, silently downloading infostealing malware onto their devices. The campaign exploits trust in sponsored search results and authentic Claude URLs.

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Hackers exploit Google Ads and Claude.ai shared chats to spread Mac malware

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Delhi High Court shields Aman Gupta from AI deepfakes and unauthorized digital exploitation

The Delhi High Court granted interim personality rights protection to Aman Gupta, boAt co-founder and Shark Tank India judge, restraining 44 defendants from unauthorized digital misuse of his identity. The ruling addresses AI deepfakes, fake profiles, and commercial exploitation, marking a significant expansion of personality rights to new-age entrepreneurs in India's evolving digital legal framework.

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Delhi High Court shields Aman Gupta from AI deepfakes and unauthorized digital exploitation

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Vibe coding exposes 5,000 apps with sensitive data, as security vulnerabilities surge

Cybersecurity firm RedAccess discovered 5,000 vibe-coded web applications with virtually no security or authentication, exposing medical data, financial information, and corporate documents. The research highlights how AI-generated applications created by non-developers are bypassing traditional security checks, with 40% of vulnerable apps leaking sensitive information to anyone who finds the correct URL.

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Vibe coding exposes 5,000 apps with sensitive data, as security vulnerabilities surge

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Whoop adds AI features and on-demand video consultations with licensed doctors this summer

Whoop announced on-demand video consultations with licensed doctors and new AI features for its 2.5 million users starting this summer. The fitness-tracking wristband will connect biometric data with health professionals who can access medical history and bloodwork, while AI-powered personalized coaching adapts to life changes through features like My Memory and Proactive Check-Ins.

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Whoop adds AI features and on-demand video consultations with licensed doctors this summer

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Meta's Employee Surveillance Program for AI Development Triggers Internal Revolt and Unionization Push

Meta began installing mandatory tracking software on US employee laptops to capture keystrokes, mouse movements, and screen activity for AI training. The move sparked widespread employee protest, with nearly 20,000 workers viewing internal complaints and flyers appearing across offices. As the company plans to cut 10 percent of its workforce, employees are organizing unionization efforts while questioning whether they're training their own replacements.

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Meta's Employee Surveillance Program for AI Development Triggers Internal Revolt and Unionization Push

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OpenAI launches Codex Chrome extension to handle browser tasks beyond coding

OpenAI has released a Chrome extension for its Codex AI coding platform, expanding its reach beyond development environments. The browser-based plugin enables Codex to test web applications, work across authenticated services like Gmail and Salesforce, and handle real-world browser tasks. While the extension opens new productivity possibilities, it also raises questions about permissions and security concerns as the AI agent gains access to sensitive web services.

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OpenAI launches Codex Chrome extension to handle browser tasks beyond coding

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French prosecutors escalate Elon Musk and X investigation to criminal probe over Grok AI violations

French authorities have escalated their investigation into Elon Musk and social platform X to a criminal probe. The Paris prosecutor's office is pursuing charges including complicity in distributing child sexual abuse images, Holocaust denial by Grok AI, and spreading nonconsensual deepfakes. Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino refused to appear for voluntary interviews in April.

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French prosecutors escalate Elon Musk and X investigation to criminal probe over Grok AI violations

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Apple's AirPods with cameras hit final testing milestone as Siri upgrade nears September release

Apple has reached a critical milestone in developing AirPods with cameras, moving prototypes into late-stage testing before mass production. The AI-powered gadget won't capture photos but will feed low-resolution visual data to Siri, enabling users to ask questions about their surroundings. Privacy features and delays to the upgraded Siri AI assistant have pushed the launch timeline.

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Apple's AirPods with cameras hit final testing milestone as Siri upgrade nears September release

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ChatGPT introduces Trusted Contact feature to alert friends during self-harm discussions

OpenAI has launched Trusted Contact, an optional ChatGPT safety feature allowing adult users to designate someone who receives alerts if conversations indicate self-harm risks. The announcement follows multiple lawsuits from families claiming the AI chatbot encouraged suicide, with OpenAI research showing over 1 million weekly users discuss suicidal ideation.

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ChatGPT introduces Trusted Contact feature to alert friends during self-harm discussions

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