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Microsoft Corp.’s Digital Crime Unit has taken legal action to disrupt a cybercriminal operation that developed tools specifically designed to bypass the safety guardrails of generative artificial intelligence services. The complaint, filed in the Eastern District of Virginia in December, claims that …
Good news: Black Duck report highlights increased focus on adversarial testing and AI security risks
A new report out today from Black Duck Software Inc. sheds light on how companies are evolving their software security practices to address modern challenges. Black Duck Software was previously part of Synopsys Inc. and known as the Synopsys Software Integrity Group, …
China reportedly evaluating plan for Elon Musk to acquire TikTok’s US operations, but TikTok denies it
With TikTok in the U.S. facing being shut down on Jan. 19, Chinese officials are reportedly evaluating an 11th-hour option that involves Elon Musk, through X Inc., acquiring the U.S. operations of TikTok should last-minute attempts to stop the ban fail. Bloomberg, …
Microsoft research highlights the need for human expertise in AI red teaming
A new white paper out today from Microsoft Corp.’s AI red team details findings around the safety and security challenges posed by generative artificial intelligence systems and stategices to address emerging risks. Microsoft’s AI red team was established in 2018 to address …
Moonpay acquires Helio to enhance cryptocurrency commerce and trading infrastructure
Cryptocurrency infrastructure service provider MoonPay USA LLC announced today that it has acquired cryptocurrency payment platform startup Helio Fintech Ltd. to expand decentralized finance, creator commerce and trading infrastructure. Though the acquisition price was not formally disclosed, Fox Business reported that the deal …
Labviva raises $25M to boost AI-powered life sciences procurement platform
Labviva Inc., a startup offering an artificial intelligence procurement platform for life sciences, announced today that it has raised $25 million in new funding to accelerate product innovation, enhance marketing and customer support, and expand internationally. Founded in 2017, Labviva offers an …
Apple reportedly planning thin iPhone 17 Air model launch this year
For years, Apple Inc. has been reported to be planning on making a thin iPhone Air model and this year, the reports are rife again that Apple is planning to do just that. According to well-respected Apple analyst Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, …
Apple devices at risk after security researcher hacks ACE3 USB-C controller
Apple Inc. users are facing new security risks after a security researcher successfully hacked Apple’s proprietary ACE3 USB-C controller, a critical component responsible for managing charging and data transfer on Apple’s latest devices. First revealed at the 38th Chaos Communication Congress at …
UK court begins hearing $1.83 billion lawsuit against Apple over App Store fees
Lawyers representing Apple Inc. will be in court Monday in the U.K. to face a class action lawsuit that alleges that the iPhone maker runs its App Store as an illegal monopoly. The lawsuit, filed back in 2021, alleges that Apple’s 30% …
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt reportedly working on new AI video and social media startup
Former Google LLC Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence startup that will compete in AI video generation and social media. Forbes reported that the startup Schmidt is working on is called Hooglee LLC and that Schmidt’s …