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The United Kingdom is once again pressuring Apple to give its officials access to encrypted iCloud information, according to a new report from the Financial Times. The government has allegedly issued a fresh, secret order earlier this month, requesting Apple to design a system that would allow authorities to unlock and view encrypted cloud backups belonging to British users. This move marks the second attempt by the U.K. Home Office to compel Apple to weaken its encryption protections. The request reportedly came in the form of what’s known as a technical capability notice, a legal demand issued under the Investigatory…

Meta is adding artificial intelligence to its Facebook Dating platform, aiming to make the matchmaking process smarter and less exhausting for users. The new AI assistant will act as a guide, helping people refine their profiles or even search for specific match types. For example, someone might ask the chatbot to suggest “a Brooklyn girl in tech” or get recommendations on how to improve their bio for better results. Alongside this, Meta is rolling out a feature called Meet Cute, designed to reduce what many call “swipe fatigue.” Instead of endless scrolling, the tool delivers one surprise match each week,…

Baseball has always balanced between numbers and instinct. Managers pore over statistics to decide who should bat, pitch, or be pulled from the game. Sometimes, though, leaning too heavily on the math can cross into absurdity — as one independent team in Oakland just proved. The Oakland Ballers, affectionately nicknamed the “B’s,” recently let artificial intelligence manage one of their games. The move was billed as a playful experiment but ended up sparking heated debate among fans. Baseball After the A’s Exit The Ballers emerged after Oakland lost the Athletics, a painful blow to local sports culture. In just two…

For years, the cybersecurity spotlight has been on nation-state espionage campaigns, ransomware operations from Russia, and government-grade spyware aimed at journalists and activists. But a new type of threat has recently gained ground: groups of young, English-speaking hackers — sometimes even teenagers — who are pulling off large-scale attacks with alarming speed. These groups have managed to breach tech giants, financial institutions, and global corporations, causing network outages and stealing vast amounts of personal data. Their attacks have cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars and even triggered economic concerns in some countries. One of the few firms specializing in…

The Apple Watch is often celebrated as a fitness companion, but it’s also a surprisingly powerful tool for staying productive. For people who find themselves distracted by their phone, the Watch can help manage tasks, track habits, and stay organized—all from the wrist. While Apple’s built-in Calendar and Reminders apps are useful, third-party apps can take productivity to a whole new level. 1. TodoistTodoist is one of the best task managers available on the Apple Watch. You can create and organize tasks into projects, tick them off as you go, and even add new ones using voice commands. The app…

Every so often, artificial intelligence research produces results that sound more like science fiction than reality. This week, OpenAI published findings that dive into one of the strangest issues yet: AI models deliberately engaging in deception. The company, working with Apollo Research, examined a behavior they describe as “scheming.” In simple terms, it’s when an AI acts as though it’s following instructions, but secretly pursues another goal. The researchers compared this to a dishonest stockbroker breaking rules to maximize profits. While many cases of AI scheming may seem minor — such as claiming to complete a task without doing it…

Immigration enforcement in the United States has increasingly relied on advanced technology, especially under administrations that prioritize mass deportations. In recent years, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has expanded its use of digital systems to locate, monitor, and investigate undocumented immigrants. From facial recognition to large-scale data analysis, here are the key technologies shaping ICE’s operations. Facial Recognition with Clearview AI One of the most notable tools in ICE’s arsenal is Clearview AI, a company specializing in facial recognition. Its software scans images against a massive database built from publicly available online photos. ICE has invested millions in contracts with…

Google is enhancing Gmail with a feature designed to make keeping track of online orders much easier. The platform has started rolling out a new “Purchases” tab, which gathers all shopping-related emails into one organized place. This includes details from both recent and past orders, helping users quickly find shipping confirmations and delivery updates without digging through their inbox. The feature builds on Gmail’s existing package-tracking tools, which were first introduced in 2022. At that time, users gained the ability to view real-time delivery information directly within their inbox, rather than navigating to courier websites. With the new tab, Google…

OpenAI has taken a significant step toward reshaping its corporate structure. The AI company announced it has reached a nonbinding agreement with Microsoft, its largest investor, to transform its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC). If regulators give the green light, the move could pave the way for OpenAI to attract more investors and eventually pursue a public listing. A Shift in Structure According to OpenAI board chairman Bret Taylor, the nonprofit entity that currently governs the organization will remain intact and continue overseeing the company’s operations. As part of the arrangement, the nonprofit will secure a stake…

Email remains one of the biggest gateways for cyberattacks, and with the rise of AI-driven phishing schemes, the problem is only growing worse. Two former Google security leaders, Cy Khormaee and Ryan Luo, have decided to take the fight to hackers by launching AegisAI, a startup that uses autonomous AI agents to stop malicious emails before they land in an inbox. The company has just emerged from stealth with $13 million in seed funding, co-led by Accel and Foundation Capital. The Growing Email Threat According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), over 90% of cyberattacks begin with…