Thought LeadershipMicrosoft: EU data not protected from US access
Explosive testimony before the French Senate: Microsoft cannot guarantee that European user data is safe from US authorities despite EU hosting.
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Astronomer CEO on leave after “kiss cam” scandal
An alleged affair revealed by the so-called Kiss cam at a Coldplay concert has been making headlines online for days. Now the employer of the couple caught reacts.
Microsoft apologizes for Windows update error
Microsoft has apologized for the confusion surrounding a Windows update error after the company falsely claimed to have fixed a critical firewall issue. In fact, the "Windows Firewall With Advanced Security 2042 None" issue was exacerbated by the update.
Authorities shut down server of hacker group “NoName057(16)”
International authorities take action against a hacker group. Their targets were also in Germany and were intended to disrupt politics and society.
Devin developer Cognition takes over Windsurf
The AI start-up Cognition buys Windsurf just a few days after the spectacular departure of its CEO to Google. The deal shows the intensity of the battle for AI talent.
Phishing attack costs school district 1.8 million dollars
Fraudsters posed as a trustworthy supplier and scammed millions with a fake invoice. The investigating authorities were at least able to recover part of the money.
Amazon CEO: AI agents will reduce the office workforce
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy foresees an "agentic future" in which generative AI will replace human workers in offices.
Elon Musk’s AI assistant Grok is coming to Tesla cars
One day after Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok attracted attention with anti-Semitic remarks, a new, more powerful version of the software was unveiled. And Grok will soon be available in Teslas.
Because of Grok derailment? CEO Linda Yaccarino leaves X
Linda Yaccarino was head of Elon Musk's Platform X for just over two years. It is unclear who will succeed her.
Exile broadcaster Iran International affected by hacker attack
In the Islamic Republic, the exile broadcaster "Iran International" is considered a hostile medium. Now there are reports of a major data leak.