Notorious internet forum 4chan has been hacked, with leaked data exposing the site’s internal workings and potentially revealing the identities of its moderators and users. The hack has sparked concerns about the site’s ties to alt-right movements and the potential for doxxing of its users. The leaked data includes screenshots of 4chan’s back end, source…
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Car rental giant Hertz has notified its customers of a data breach that exposed their personal information, driver’s licenses, and payment card details. The breach occurred between October 2024 and December 2024, when a vendor, Cleo, was targeted by a Russia-linked ransomware gang. The affected customers are from various regions, including Australia, Canada, the European…
Conifer, a new startup founded by engineers from Lucid Motors and Apple’s electric car project, has developed a novel electric hub motor that uses more abundant ferrite magnets, reducing cost and supply chain risk. The motor is designed to be highly efficient and powerful, with the potential to improve range by 10% in electric vehicles….
Albert Saniger, the founder of Nate, an AI shopping app, has been charged with defrauding investors after it was discovered that the app relied heavily on human contractors in the Philippines to complete transactions, despite claiming to be fully automated. The app raised over $50 million in funding before running out of money and selling…
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon recently attended the ASU+GSV Summit, where she discussed the impact of AI on learning. However, she made a notable mistake by referring to AI as “A1,” sparking concerns about her understanding of the technology. This incident highlights the growing importance of AI in education and the need for educators…
WhatsApp has recently unveiled a plethora of innovative features across chats, calls, and channels, aimed at enhancing the user experience and solidifying its position in the competitive messaging market. The new updates include an “Online” indicator, customizable notifications, document scanning, and improved video call quality, among others. These enhancements are expected to significantly impact the…
A coalition of governments has published a list of legitimate-looking Android apps that were actually spyware and used to target civil society groups opposing China’s state interests. The spyware, known as BadBazaar and Moonshine, hid inside popular apps and had surveillance capabilities such as accessing cameras, microphones, chats, photos, and location data. The apps targeted…
In a bold move, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke has introduced a policy requiring teams to demonstrate why AI cannot perform a job before requesting more headcount and resources. This shift towards AI-driven efficiency is not unique to Shopify, with other tech leaders like Klarna’s Sebastian Siemiatkowski also embracing AI for workforce reduction. As the world…
OpenAI, the leading AI research organization, has announced a significant change in its plans. After canceling the consumer launch of its o3 reasoning model in February, the company now aims to release both o3 and a next-gen successor, o4-mini, in a couple of weeks. Additionally, OpenAI is working on GPT-5, a unified model incorporating reasoning…
Zach Yadegari, a 17-year-old high school student and co-founder of the viral AI calorie-tracking app Cal AI, recently revealed that he was rejected by 15 top colleges despite his impressive 4.0 GPA and 34 ACT score. Yadegari’s essay, which he posted on X, was criticized for being arrogant and not conveying a genuine desire for…