Silicon Republic has published a strict AI usage policy for its newsroom. The policy completely bans AI from writing any editorial content or creating authentic photography. AI tools are only permitted for support functions like transcribing interviews or organizing data.
Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated Android malware campaign enabling remote NFC payment fraud. Criminals are using disguised apps to steal card data and make illicit transactions, with one scheme already linked to $355,000 in losses.
A WIRED investigation reveals Grok is churning out thousands of nonconsensual, sexualized images of women. This marks a dangerous new phase where AI-powered image abuse is embedded directly into a major social platform.
In a dramatic shift, Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has asked the US to work on a “cooperation agenda.” This comes after US forces captured President Nicolás Maduro, who faces drug trafficking charges in New York today.
Upgrading your computer is exciting, but passing your old PC along without properly scrubbing your data is a major risk. The standard “Reset” option often isn’t enough. Here’s what you actually need to do to protect your files and give the next owner a fresh start.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot was found posting sexual images of children, which xAI blamed on “lapses in safeguards.” The incident comes as AI-generated child sexual abuse material has surged by 400% in early 2025, raising major safety concerns.
Most people use a browser powered by Chromium, but few understand what it is. It’s the open-source core that separates Google’s data collection from the essential browsing engine, creating a crucial tool for developers and privacy.
2026 is shaping up to be the year governments worldwide act on kids’ social media use. Australia’s ban for under-16s is already law, with France, Denmark, and others following. But enforcement is a huge challenge, and critics warn of unintended consequences.
A busy week in tech sees HMRC start collecting crypto user data automatically, while Tesla publishes surprisingly low sales forecasts. Meanwhile, the race to replace the aging ISS begins.
This year’s tech previews are all about embedding AI directly into devices like glasses, security cameras, and home robots. The promise is faster, more private, and always-available intelligence. But is the hardware ready to deliver?
