You should probably update your Google Chrome browser this weekend
2023 has been a banner year for zero-day exploits in Chrome, and Google has patched its 6th one, calling it an “emergency.”
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Make your WhatsApp chats even more private with a secret code. Here’s how
Don’t want someone seeing your WhatsApp conversation? Now you can protect it with a password.
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iOS 17.1.2: A seemingly boring iPhone update you need to install now
There are no new features baked into iOS 17.1.2, but it’s still vital that you install it as soon as possible.
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Meta will enforce ban on AI-powered political ads in every nation, no exceptions
With several nations expected to hold elections next year, Meta confirms its generative AI advertising tools cannot be used for campaigns targeting specific services and issues.
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Google issues an emergency update to fix yet another zero-day exploit for Chrome. Here’s what to know
2023 has been a banner year for zero-day exploits in Chrome and Google has patched its 6th and this one is considered an “emergency.”
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Worried about iOS 17’s NameDrop feature? Here’s why I’m not turning it off
There have been a lot of warnings about the new iOS 17 NameDrop feature being shared on social media lately. But is it really a privacy risk?
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The 3 biggest risks from generative AI – and how to deal with them
More businesses are looking to explore generative AI, but they’ll need to ensure they manage the risks sooner rather than later.
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Algorithms soon will run your life – and ruin it, if trained incorrectly
AI systems that use data trained with descriptive labeling can yield much harsher decisions than humans make. It’s not too late to fix the problem.
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Australia directs businesses to apply critical security patches faster
Australia’s defense intelligence agency has updated its cyber risk mitigation guidelines for businesses, making changes in several areas including timeline for applying critical patches and limits to admin privileges.
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OpenAI saga shows the race for AI supremacy is no longer just between nations
The OpenAI debacle has widened the scope of this debate, but the underlying message remains the same, especially for governments still figuring out their role in an AI-powered regime, suggests ZDNET’s Eileen Yu.
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