Interpol: AI Now Core of Cybercrime in Africa
AI is involved in 55% of cybercrimes in Africa, with losses doubling to $484 million since 2024, according to Interpol.
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Flock Cameras Under Fire After Vandalism Incidents
Advocacy by 'Guardrail Guy' sparks backlash after Flock cameras are damaged in multiple incidents across the U.S.
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Apple's Bug Bounty Inbox Overwhelmed by AI-Generated Reports
A critical macOS flaw worth $200K went unreported due to Apple's bug bounty inbox being flooded with AI-generated submissions.
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YouTuber Hank Green Apologizes for AI-Generated Content
Hank Green, with 3.2 million followers, apologized for using AI chatbots in his video, admitting it diluted his work and caused audience backlash.
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Autonomous Key Offers Physical Lock for Addictive Apps
Autonomous Key, priced at $9, provides a physical NFC device to lock distracting apps, offering a cheaper alternative to competitors like Brick.
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IEEE Spectrum Author Reflects on Waxwing Behavior
IEEE Spectrum author Robert N. Charette notes waxwings consistently visit crab apple trees in winter, as observed in late January.
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Reddit continues DMCA lawsuit against web scraper despite Google's loss
Reddit's lawsuit against SerpApi and Perplexity AI remains active after a judge denied a motion to dismiss, citing plausible claims of conspiracy to circumvent Google's access controls.
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Orchid AI Claims to Fix Relationship Problems by Doing Tasks for Inconsiderate Partners
Orchid, an AI assistant, promises to resolve relationship issues by managing tasks for unthoughtful partners, as seen in a viral ad where it handles a forgotten anniversary.
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Yale AI cheating dispute turns into 13-count federal lawsuit
A Yale MBA student sued the university after being accused of using generative AI on a final exam, leading to a year-long suspension and an F grade.
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Friend AI Wearable Returns With Voice Feature
Friend, the AI wearable that sends text messages about users' days, now includes a voice feature and costs $249, up from $99.
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Friend 2 Necklace Lets AI Talk Back, Costs $249
Friend 2, the AI companion device, now speaks aloud after a $129 price hike to $249, with a new design and voice options.
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Writers Craft Anti-AI Style to Resist AI-Generated Prose
Writers are adopting a deliberate anti-AI style to resist AI-generated prose, as seen in a novel where the author avoided em dashes and tripartite lists.