Category: Technology

Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South African media scholar argues that they are highly vulnerable to scammers who spread delusive speech (a form of disinformation, designed to deceive by criminal intent). Julie Reid draws from first-hand accounts and over 600 cases […]

OpenAI is acquiring LoveFrom io, the AI-focused hardware startup founded by renowned iPhone designer Jony Ive, in a deal valued at just over $6 billion. The acquisition marks a major step in OpenAI’s expansion into consumer hardware, as it seeks to compete with tech rivals including Google, Anthropic, and Elon Musk’s xAI in the race […]

Telkom Indonesia has partnered with Gadjah Mada University (UGM) to develop an innovative earthquake detection system that leverages the company’s existing subsea cable infrastructure. By integrating Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology, this initiative aims to enhance early warning capabilities for seismic events in Indonesia’s coastal regions. Harnessing DAS Technology for Earthquake Detection DAS technology utilizes […]

Samsung executives are contesting an $81 million penalty in an Indian court, part of a broader $601 million tax case over alleged mislabeling of telecom equipment imports to evade tariffs between 2018 and 2021. The company denies wrongdoing, arguing the penalty—issued within three days of submitting extensive documentation—was rushed and excessive. Logistics head Ravi Chadha, […]

Beijing, China — In a groundbreaking development at the intersection of artificial intelligence and international security, Chinese scientists have reportedly created the world’s first AI-based system capable of distinguishing real nuclear warheads from decoys. This advancement marks a significant leap forward in global arms control technology. The system, often dubbed a “nuclear inspector,” is designed […]

Down with endless data. Alexander Supertramp The main problem with big tech’s experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) is not that it could take over humanity. It’s that large language models (LLMs) like Open AI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Meta’s Llama continue to get things wrong, and the problem is intractable. Known as hallucinations, the most […]

The European Commission is preparing to establish a public-private investment fund exceeding €10 billion to support the development of deep tech and critical digital infrastructure across the European Union. The initiative, expected to be officially announced in the coming months, will focus on strategic sectors including semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing platforms. The […]

By Solomon Alaka | May 29, 2025 As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in enterprise operations, a parallel phenomenon has emerged—Shadow AI. Defined as the use of artificial intelligence tools, models, or services without formal approval or oversight from an organization’s IT or security departments, Shadow AI is quickly becoming one of the most critical, […]

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — May 29, 2025 — Pakistani authorities have arrested 21 individuals linked to the notorious cybercrime service known as Heartsender, a platform that has been facilitating spam and malware distribution for over a decade. The arrests were made following coordinated raids conducted by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore’s Bahria […]

May 29, 2025 — Amid widespread layoffs in the consulting industry driven by automation and AI adoption, a growing number of consultants are creating unauthorized artificial intelligence tools—dubbed “Shadow AI” copilots—in a bid to retain relevance and secure their positions. The phenomenon is creating significant security blind spots and governance challenges for enterprise IT departments […]