Publishers have a new weapon in the fight against AI web scraping. The Really Simple Licensing spec has hit version 1.0, providing a framework to set machine-readable rules—including payment demands—for crawlers. Backed by companies like Cloudflare and Akamai, it aims to turn unwanted bot traffic in
When asked for suicide hotline numbers, most major AI chatbots provided incorrect, geographically inappropriate resources or refused to help. Only ChatGPT and Gemini got it right on the first try, while apps like Replika completely ignored the plea. Experts warn these failures introduce dangerous fr
Australia has enacted one of the world’s toughest social media bans, prohibiting users under 16 from platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The law, enforced from December 10, 2024, aims to shield kids from online harms. But making it work is an entirely different challenge.
Petco has confirmed a data breach that exposed highly sensitive customer information, including Social Security and driver’s license numbers. The company filed notices in multiple states but hasn’t disclosed the total number of victims.
A federal judge has expanded the remedies in the DOJ’s antitrust case against Google. The ruling imposes a one-year limit on the contracts that make Google the default search engine on devices like iPhones.
A new study reveals most popular free file-sharing services don’t scan for malware, leaving billions of users at risk. The security warning comes as UK regulators plan to expand proactive file scanning in 2026.
The horror game genre exploded in 2025 with major comebacks and bold new entries. From a revitalized Silent Hill to a stunning sci-fi spiritual successor, fear was back in a big way.
Google is expanding Chrome’s autofill feature beyond basic addresses. Starting Friday, it can pull loyalty card numbers and travel details directly from your Google Wallet.
The European Union has issued its first-ever Digital Services Act fine, hitting Elon Musk’s X with a €120 million penalty. The fine targets violations in ad transparency, data access for researchers, and the platform’s deceptive blue-checkmark system. In contrast, TikTok satisfied the EU’s concerns
The controversial EU Child Sexual Abuse Regulation is heading into final negotiations. While the Commissioner prefers the Parliament’s targeted approach, he’s dismissing major privacy concerns raised by critics and several member states.
