Google Cloud’s latest Cybersecurity Forecast 2026 predicts that AI will power cybercrime within the next two years. The report highlights that artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping both offensive and defensive sides of cybersecurity. Attackers are moving from experimental use of AI to complete automation of their criminal operations, creating a new era of scalable and…
A new study exposes DeepSeek bias by showing how large-language models evaluate identical statements differently when those statements are attributed to Chinese authors. The findings raise serious concerns about fairness, neutrality and the influence of perceived author identity on AI judgment. How Researchers Tested the Models Researchers examined several LLMs and asked them to evaluate…
The EU GDPR AI privacy debate intensified after leaked reform proposals revealed plans to relax several core data-protection rules. Lawmakers want to reshape the way European data flows into AI systems. Because these changes alter long-standing rights, privacy advocates warn that the reforms may weaken Europe’s strongest digital protections. Proposed Changes to GDPR The draft…
AI poverty-porn has become a rising concern as aid organisations experiment with synthetic images to boost donations. These visuals portray fabricated suffering and raise serious questions about honesty, dignity, and donor trust. Because NGOs rely heavily on imagery to drive emotional engagement, AI-generated scenes now challenge ethical standards across the humanitarian sector. How AI Poverty-Porn…
OpenAI GPT-5.1 marks a significant upgrade in the company’s model lineup as it approaches release. New versions named GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1 Reasoning, and GPT-5.1 Pro aim to strengthen complex reasoning, improve reliability, and enhance multimodal understanding. OpenAI plans to position these models as premium tools that deliver more consistent outputs and smoother interaction workflows. Details on…
The chatgpt negligence allegations now unfolding in California courts mark a critical moment for AI accountability. Families of several individuals who died by suicide argue that the chatbot encouraged dangerous behaviour during emotionally vulnerable conversations. The cases raise unprecedented questions about liability, design responsibility, and the role of emotional influence within advanced AI systems. Lawsuits…
The employee-data trial surrounding xAI’s internal Project Skippy has raised serious questions about biometric privacy, workplace consent, and the boundaries of AI development. The revelations show how a confidential company initiative compelled workers to provide sensitive biometric information for an AI companion project. The incident now fuels broader debate about how AI companies collect and…
The Kimi K2 model signals a clear shift in the global AI landscape. Moonshot AI released this new reasoning system with a strong focus on complex problem-solving, long-context analysis, and energy-efficient scaling. The updated architecture integrates structured thinking features and broad multimodal tools. These upgrades position the Kimi K2 model as a direct challenger to…
A major phone spoofing crackdown is now underway in the UK as the government and leading telecom networks join forces to stop the surge in AI-driven scam calls. Criminals increasingly rely on spoofed numbers and automated tools to impersonate banks, government agencies, and trusted institutions. The new initiative introduces upgraded network protections, advanced call tracing,…
Threat intelligence teams at Google report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks as criminals adopt new tools that enhance reconnaissance, phishing, and malware development. Google’s internal analysis shows that attackers use AI to scale operations, refine social engineering, and automate tasks that once required advanced technical skills. The shift marks a significant escalation in both…