Nearly 400 AI cameras are deployed in Cheyenne Mountain School District, Colorado Springs. Cameras use AI facial-recognition to track individuals based on photos or descriptions Critics raise concerns about privacy and AI surveillance disproportionately impacting marginalized students. The AI-enabled cameras can detect and track people based on physical characteristics or a photo uploaded into the system, notes TDP. School administrators can, for instance, input a picture of a “person of interest,” and the system will notify them when that individual is captured on camera, providing relevant footage in real time....

Despite ongoing research into AI safety, Arvan argues that “alignment” is a flawed concept due to the overwhelming complexity of AI systems and their potential for strategic misbehavior. The analysis outlines concerning incidents in which AI systems exhibited unexpected or harmful behavior. Language models operate with trillions of parameters, creating unpredictable and infinite possibilities. No safety test can reliably predict AI behavior in all future conditions. Misaligned AI goals may remain hidden until they gain power, making harm unavoidable....

Mandiant has identified a new ALPHV affiliate, known as UNC4466, exploiting vulnerabilities in Veritas Backup Exec installations exposed to the internet. Over 8,500 instances of Veritas Backup Exec were found to be publicly exposed and potentially vulnerable to the three vulnerabilities. Unlike previous ALPHV intrusions that relied on stolen credentials, this affiliate appears to be targeting known vulnerabilities opportunistically. ALPHV has gained notoriety for targeting critical infrastructure and health entities, in contrast to some other ransomware operators who have avoided such targets....

We won’t know about the April PS Plus Extra or Premium games yet; it could be a couple more weeks before Sony announces them, according to Forbes. The blog post also mentions that the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup might vary by region. It advises checking the PlayStation Store on launch day for the specific lineup available in your area. Let’s take a closer look at the free titles....

A VPN is the only tool that fully encrypts your data while it passes through the Tor network. This complete guide reveals all the important details about Tor and how to use it with a VPN for the highest level of security. After putting 30+ VPNs through rigorous testing, ExpressVPN topped the list. ExpressVPN’s audited TrustedServer technology doesn’t store any data, ensuring users stay anonymous. You can even use ExpressVPN with Tor risk-free — it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee....

To help safeguard your devices, I’ve picked the best Android antiviruses available after testing many apps from the Google Play Store. The antiviruses on this list have excellent malware detection scores, useful extra safety features, and worthwhile pricing. Every antivirus on this list delivers solid protection. However, Norton is the best Android antivirus with its flawless 100% malware detection and excellent feature variety. Best of all, you can try Norton risk-free with its generous 60-day-long money-back guarantee....

Last Friday, the Supreme Court in Brazil, under Judge Alexandre de Moraes’s ruling, ordered to suspend access to the social media platform X across the country. Moraes also announced daily fines of up to $10,000 to those who use VPNs to access the platform. Despite the high price of the fine, VPN usage has significantly increased in the past few days according to TechRadar, making it difficult for the government to track all users....

Last Updated: Aug 1, 2025 I was curious to see if BullGuard could deliver on its 3 core promises of “Privacy, Security, and Freedom.” To see if this VPN could stack up to the best VPN options on the market, I put it through a series of rigorous tests. BullGuard does offer military-level encryption to protect your data and respects your privacy as a user with a no-logs policy. You can also connect up to 6 devices simultaneously, which is impressive as many other VPNs can only accommodate up to 4 or 5 at most....

“We’re thrilled to announce our acquisition of generative AI platform Leonardo as we double down on building and scaling the world’s best visual AI,” wrote Cameron Adams, Canva co-founder and chief product officer, in the document. Leonardo.ai’s 120 employees—including designers, researchers, and engineers—will join Canva’s team. “This acquisition bolsters our ability to supercharge our growing suite of AI products while investing in continued research and innovation to unlock the future of visual AI,” states the document....

It also has pulled in plenty of great shows from other countries including American series like “Lost” and “Ray Donovan”, Brazilian telenovelas, anime, and Walt Disney cartoons. That’s all well and good for the residents of Russia, but there are between 20 million and 30 million citizens living outside the home borders. Some are gone for work, others to try a better life in another country. Channel One is off limits to these citizens because it is a geo-blocked network....

Since this virtual chase is costly, many VPNs stop trying to be ahead of the streaming service. CyberGhost is one of the few VPNs that still work with US Netflix. It has a large server network to keep up with Netflix’s bans on IP addresses, top security, and high-speed connections. If you can’t access Netflix, don’t worry. You can easily make some simple changes to the settings. If you’re new to using a VPN, you can purchase to CyberGhost with confidence because they offer a 45-day money-back guarantee....

Last Updated: Aug 1, 2025 I was impressed to find CyberGhost is loaded with high-quality features to protect your data and devices. Its optimized network is a firm favorite, especially streaming servers for Netflix, Disney+, and more. CyberGhost also has intuitive apps that are ideal for beginner users, and it has one of the longest money-back guarantee periods — 45 days. While it has a few drawbacks — it’s not as fast as some other VPNs and only supports 7 simultaneous connections — CyberGhost is a decent option considering the cost....

The United States has been more cautious and has suspended services and is currently investigating cases from companies like Zoox and Waymo after accidents registered with self-driving cars. China, on the other hand, has quickly issued permits and recently approved seven companies to test robotaxis including WeRide AutoX—backed by Alibaba—, Pony.ai—backed by the Japanese Toyota Motors—, Apollo Go, and SAIC Motor. Pony.ai has 300 self-driving vehicles up and running and expects to reach 1,000 by 2026....

Last Updated: Aug 27, 2025 In my tests, I learned that ExpressVPN Keys has all the tools needed for safe and easy password management and is included with every ExpressVPN premium plan. However, it’s not the most feature-rich option and doesn’t have features like sharing, emergency access, and two-factor authentication for vaults, which you get with other top apps like Dashlane. Overall, ExpressVPN Keys is a good choice if you want a simple and effective solution, but you should consider other top alternatives if you want the most feature-rich option....

In my tests, ExpressVPN outperformed CyberGhost in most categories. It consistently delivered exceptional speeds, worked with more streaming services, and offered advanced security, making it ideal for high-bandwidth activities and protecting sensitive data. You can even try ExpressVPN risk-free. It’s are backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee. If you decide it’s not for you, you can get a full refund. When I tried it, I got my money back 3 days after canceling my subscription through live chat....

Instead of seeing a single headline and publisher logo, users now see news source logos with AI-generated summaries that reference the original sources, as first reported by TechCrunch. The app clearly warns that these summaries are created by AI, “which can make mistakes.” Google launched AI news summaries in its Discover app on iOS and Android. Summaries show multiple publisher logos with a warning. News leaders warn Google’s shift to AI threatens journalism’s survival....

Google launched Scam Detection and live malware alerts on Pixel phones. Scam Detection identifies suspicious calls with on-device AI, alerting users in real-time. Google Play Protect now provides real-time malware alerts for harmful apps. The updates include Scam Detection within the Google Phone app and real-time alerts through Google Play Protect. Initially, these features will be available on Pixel devices, with plans for a wider release across more Android phones in the coming months....

The research is currently available for download and has been made in partnership with the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), Google DeepMind London, Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University. According to the MIT Technology Review, the new technology could improve precision and significantly reduce the current cost as it requires less computational power....

According to Google’s The Keyword publication, the new Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL include the new Google Tensor G5 chip, the system Gemini Nano, and several improvements over last year’s Pixel 9 series. Google introduced the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold at its Made By Google event this week. The new devices include a refreshed design, faster performance, AI-driven enhancements, and improved camera lenses and features....

CPR explains that unlike normal phishing attacks, where hackers initiate contact, this new campaign lures in victims through company “Contact Us” forms. Hackers use “Contact Us” forms to trick U.S. companies into starting conversations. Attackers pose as business partners, maintaining weeks of email exchanges before striking. Campaign often uses AI-themed pretexts, such as fake “AI Impact Assessments.” “In every case, it was the victim who initiated the email exchange that ultimately led to infection,” said CPR....