OpenAI is making a strategic investment into Thrive Holdings, a company backed by its own major investor. This continues a pattern of circular dealmaking for the AI giant as it seeks new ways to embed its technology and grow its stake in the ecosystem.
Samsung and SK Hynix, who control over 70% of global DRAM output, say they won’t rapidly expand production despite a severe shortage. They’re prioritizing long-term profitability, fearing a future oversupply. This means high RAM and GPU prices could persist for years.
A malicious npm package tried to manipulate AI security scanners with a hidden prompt. Despite being flagged months ago, it remained downloadable and was installed nearly 17,000 times. This shows a dangerous gap between detection and actual removal in the software supply chain.
Amazon is warning its 300 million active customers about a widespread impersonation scam during the holiday shopping season. The scheme uses fake notifications and malicious links to steal financial information and account credentials.
A major new analysis shows businesses worldwide are struggling to turn climate commitments into action. While two-thirds have net zero plans, less than half align with scientific guidance, and most rely on carbon offsets rather than real reductions.
Hurricane Melissa’s devastation in Jamaica revealed critical infrastructure weaknesses that can’t be fixed with traditional approaches. Global engineering leaders argue the technology for smarter, faster rebuilding already exists – if governments will adopt it. From AI road assessment to digital wat
Despite claims that everyone has quit Facebook, a new Pew study reveals the platform remains astonishingly resilient. The data shows clear age and political divides across social platforms, with some surprising shifts in who uses what.
A Cork-based researcher pioneering equitable biophotonics has been elected an Optica fellow for his work addressing racial bias in health monitoring. His NOBIAS project, backed by an ERC grant, aims to create the world’s first bias-free optical biomarker sensing device. This recognition comes as pho
Taiwan’s top electronics ODMs are shifting from green power adoption to actively reducing carbon across their entire supply chains. The push comes as Scope 3 emissions reporting is expected to become mandatory, with Wistron leading in renewable energy usage.
The European Parliament and Council have agreed to hold social media platforms financially responsible for scams that originate on their services. Platforms like Meta will now have to repay banks when they fail to remove fraudulent content after being notified. The law builds on the Digital Services
