According to the publication shared by Scale AI, the alliance has been led by the Ministry of Communication and Innovation Technolgy (MCIT) as part of Qatar’s National Development Strategy and the country’s Digital Agenda 2030. Qatar partners with Scale AI to enhance government services using artificial intelligence. The five-year deal includes developing over 50 AI applications for Qatar’s public sector. This collaboration aims to position Qatar as a leader in AI technology in the region....

The research, Sociodemographic biases in medical decision making by large language models, was conducted by multiple experts from different institutions and led by the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. A new study reveals multiple AI models show racial and socioeconomic bias in medical recommendations. Researchers considered 9 LLMs and 1,000 cases for the study, including racial and socioeconomic tags....

In its analysis of 11 romantic chatbots, the company found a series of security and privacy issues. Despite making claims of protecting user privacy, these apps are known to collect and store a lot of sensitive information, which are invasive in nature. According to the company, overall, 90% of the surveyed apps failed to meet Mozilla’s Minimum Security Standards, i.e., securing a users’ personal data. Of these: Almost half (45%) allowed users to create weak passwords, including “1....

The Threat Intelligence Group at Google (GTIG) has confirmed multiple recent intrusions that match the group’s typical methods, which use advanced social engineering tactics to overcome robust cybersecurity systems. Scattered Spider is now targeting U.S. insurance companies. The group uses phishing, SIM-swapping, and MFA fatigue attacks. The hackers impersonate helpdesk staff to access internal systems. “Google Threat Intelligence Group is now aware of multiple intrusions in the US which bear all the hallmarks of Scattered Spider activity....

According to Engadget, the independent app researcher Nima Owji was the first reliable source to report the new update last Friday. Owji shared a post with an image announcing the new feature: “X is working on the ability to let you disable links in the replies of your posts!” As shown in the image shared by Owji—who has also discovered other new features on the platform—, X users will be able to tick a box in case they don’t want other accounts to reply to the post with links....

According to a Financial Times exclusive, three sources familiar with the matter confirmed SoftBank’s plan to fund the startup, aligning with CEO Masayoshi Son’s ambitions for future technology ventures. However, they warned that the negotiation is still in an early stage. SoftBank is in talks to invest $500 million in the robotics company Skild AI according to sources familiar with the matter. The American company Skild AI, founded in 2023, raised $300 million last year reaching a $1....

According to Bloomberg, people familiar with the matter have confirmed Sony is developing a new device to also compete with a possible new hardware being built by Microsoft’s Xbox. Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s Xbox Chief, said in June that a future Xbox handheld hardware could be revealed soon. Sony is allegedly working on a new handheld to compete with Nintendo Switch and Xbox. The prototype is based on the PlayStation Portal launched in 2023 It’s still at an early stage and years away from its release...

According to local news outlet Poder360, the dispute began when Musk refused to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, a mandatory requirement for foreign companies operating within the nation. In addition to suspending the platform, Moraes imposed a daily fine of R$50,000 (approximately USD 10,000) on anyone caught using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access X while the ban is in effect, as reported by Poder360. VPNs, which allow users to bypass geographical restrictions by masking their location, are often used to evade censorship in countries with strict internet regulations....

The global shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating, driven by environmental concerns, government policies, and rapid technological advancements. However, this transition comes with a major challenge: China’s dominance over the EV and battery supply chain. China’s economic policies, supply chain dominance, and technological advancements have accelerated global adoption of its EVs, but have also created economic and geopolitical risks for nations heavily reliant on Chinese production. The key question is: Can the US, Europe, and other markets develop self-sufficient EV supply chains to reduce their dependency on China?...

This device, called the Miniaturized Brain-Machine Interface (MiBMI), is designed to help individuals with severe motor impairments, such as those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or spinal cord injuries, to communicate by thinking about writing. These chips decode the brain’s intended hand movements into corresponding text, achieving an accuracy rate of 91% for 31 different characters. The MiBMI represents a significant improvement over existing BMI systems, which are often bulky and power-intensive....

According to sources familiar with the matter, the demand—issued under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act—requires Apple to create a backdoor for law enforcement, not just for targeted accounts but for all users globally, as first reported by The Washington Post. UK demands Apple create a backdoor for encrypted cloud data globally. Apple may withdraw encrypted storage in the UK rather than comply. The order comes under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act of 2016....

First published: Jun 18, 2023 Updated 2 times since publishing I installed the app on my son’s Android phone, concealed it so he wouldn’t notice its presence, and allowed it to run in the background. Besides tracking all activities on the phone, it also includes some parental control features like blocking apps, websites, Wi-Fi networks, and restricting calls from specific phone numbers. uMobix has a 1-day trial that costs just $1, allowing you a 24-hour glimpse into your child’s phone usage to determine if it is the right app for monitoring your child....

Last Updated: Aug 1, 2025 In short, Unblock VPN is a basic service with below-average speeds and security features. Although it easily unblocks several streaming sites, its slow connection speeds struggle to maintain HD streams. Its privacy policy suggests that the company could hand user logs over to third parties and the default protocol on its apps is outdated and not secure. If you want to try Unblock VPN for yourself, the service is backed by a 3-day money-back guarantee....

Last year, its service provider, Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS) suffered a security incident, which exposed personally identifiable information (PII) of customers. The stolen data included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and financial details like credit card and account numbers. Although the customer notifications did not disclose the number of impacted individuals. The incident report filed with the Office of Attorney General of Maine on behalf of Bank of America revealed that 57,028 people were affected....

Last Updated: Aug 7, 2025 VikingVPN is a US based VPN provider that prioritizes security and delivery of fast server connections to its users. With 8 servers (mostly US) in 3 countries, this provider focuses on helping users achieve anonymity by using a strong 2048-bit encryption alongside an advanced firewall system. VikingVPN offers no server restrictions so you can expect to enjoy unlimited bandwidth and unrestricted speeds with this provider....

As per the cyberattack that resulted in the theft of personal data, including ID documents showing dates of birth and addresses, tax documents with Social Insurance Numbers, sales and purchase agreements, budget and debt forecasts for December 2022, and more. Yellow Pages’ Senior Vice President CFO immediately launched an investigation with the help of external cybersecurity experts to contain the threat and secure the system. The investigation found that the threat actors accessed personal information from servers that impacted both employee and customer data....

The one app that stood out from the rest was Bark. It connects with the child’s WhatsApp account and checks for signs of cyberbullying, inappropriate comments, and conversations about worrying and problematic subjects so it can alert me immediately. With Bark, I could also create a customizable schedule of when WhatsApp can be used throughout the day. Bark has a 7-day free trial with unlimited access to all premium features, so you can try it yourself risk-free and be involved in your child’s communication on WhatsApp....

A securely encrypted VPN tunnel stops prying eyes from stealing your files so you can store and share your data safely. However, not all VPNs work with Synology — that’s why I tested 30+ services to find the best VPNs, with ExpressVPN taking the top spot. ExpressVPN’s impressive security features and blazing-fast speeds are ideal for Synology, and you can try ExpressVPN with Synology risk-free as the service is backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee — if you change your mind, you can get a full refund....

A VPN will hide your real location and stop your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or government from viewing your activity on Discord. With a top VPN, you can get high speeds and secure servers, so it won’t affect Discord’s voice or video calling. I tested dozens of VPNs, but I found that ExpressVPN was the best due to its lightning-fast speeds and top security features. You can use ExpressVPN with Discord risk-free with a 30*-day money-back guarantee and get a refund if you aren’t satisfied....

After extensive testing, I recommend ExpressVPN for Windows. It has unrivaled security and privacy features, accesses content reliably, and is superfast for all high-bandwidth activities. You can get ExpressVPN risk-free for Windows since it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not satisfied, you can easily get a refund. Editor’s Note: Transparency is one of our core values at WizCase, so you should know we are in the same ownership group as ExpressVPN....