Criminal groups increasingly use artificial intelligence to create realistic pharmaceutical scams. The rise of automated tools allows fraudsters to produce convincing drug ads, online stores, and medical claims with minimal effort. These operations target vulnerable users searching for quick treatments, weight-loss solutions, and unregulated supplements. The trend exposes a growing threat to consumer safety and…
The rise of Russian propaganda chatbots has revealed how modern information warfare adapts to the AI era. Researchers found that coordinated networks push Kremlin-aligned narratives online, aiming to influence the data that language models rely on. As a result, AI systems sometimes echo misleading viewpoints that align with state-backed messaging, raising concerns about content integrity…
The Common Crawl AI Dataset has entered a new phase of scrutiny after rights-holders forced the removal of more than two million scraped news articles. This move marks one of the most significant copyright challenges in the AI training space so far. Developers and large-scale model builders now face renewed pressure to examine how they…
Political tech tactics just crossed another line. In a heated New York race, AI campaign slop has become a weapon, with Andrew Cuomo sharing artificially generated attack videos aimed at rival Zohran Mamdani. The clips mimic real footage, distort context, and play on cultural tension. Their release set off a debate over what modern campaigns…
Google confirmed that AI search ads will continue to play a core role in its business as the company transitions search toward AI-generated answers and conversational prompts. While the format of results will evolve, advertising will remain integrated into the experience rather than sit above traditional blue links. How Google Plans to Handle Ads in…
The new Windows 11 build introduces Ask Copilot, a taskbar feature that blends search and AI assistance into one entry point. Insider users can now query the system, interact with apps, and request help using natural language. The change marks another push toward deeper AI integration across the operating system. What Ask Copilot Does Ask…
A public Altman Musk clash has reignited debate over OpenAI’s mission, structure, and future. The latest dispute unfolded on X, where Sam Altman and Elon Musk exchanged comments tied to a years-long disagreement over OpenAI’s evolution from nonprofit research lab to market-leading AI company. This conflict continues to underscore growing friction within the AI industry…
The Getty-Perplexity image deal signals a major change in how AI search platforms access and present visual content. Perplexity will license images directly from Getty Images and use them within its discovery and search experiences. This partnership brings licensed visuals, proper crediting, and transparent sourcing into AI results. It also highlights how AI platforms move…
A new legal battle dubbed the Cameo vs OpenAI lawsuit shines a bright light on naming conflicts in the AI era. The video-platform Cameo claims that OpenAI’s launch of a feature called “Cameo” inside its model Sora infringes on its trademark and imitates its identity. The dispute highlights brand risk and legal uncertainty as AI…
Modern software changes fast. Engineers release new updates, move code between environments, and manage complex systems. Security teams must keep up while reducing risk. The Aardvark security agent aims to support that work. It scans code, identifies weaknesses, and suggests repairs before attackers find a path in. This approach brings automated assistance into everyday development…