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Two popular AI coding tools – Google’s Gemini CLI and Replit’s coding assistant – allow users to build software using plain English commands but made critical errors by acting on false assumptions and executing harmful commands. Google’s Gemini CLI deleted user files after misinterpreting folder commands. Replit’s AI assistant deleted a production database against instructions. Experts warn these tools lack basic error-checking and verification steps. ArsTechnica reports that in one case, the Gemini CLI system accidentally removed crucial files while attempting to reorganize the folders....

Generative AI company Writer raised $200 million to expand its full-stack AI platform The company reached a $1.9 billion valuation and expects to generate $50 million in annual revenue by the end of the year Writer wants to expand and develop autonomous AI solutions According to Forbes, the round C series was led by Radical Ventures—an AI-focused firm—, private equity firm Premji Invest, and Iconiq Capital. Writer, founded in 2020 by Waseem AlShikh and May Habib, started as a content creation company specializing in blogs, descriptions, and summaries, and evolved to include services like developing generative AI applications and workflows, analyzing documents for compliance, and optimizing processes to reduce costs....

The tech giant explained in its recent privacy updates on generative AI that content uploaded by users will be used to train Meta’s AI, reportedly to begin June 26. The document states that they will use public data and also “information shared on Meta’s Products and services.” Meta explains that the “information could be things such as posts or photos and their captions.” The recent updates and the difficulties in opting out reignited debate among artists in multiple forums, social media channels, and Reddit, where artists started to consider the new social media app called Cara, created in 2022 by photographer Jingna Zhang, as a solution....

Last Updated: Aug 4, 2025 There is a lot to like about Atlas VPN, and I think the vast majority of users will be satisfied with what it has to offer. The VPN fulfills its promises of unblocking streaming services’ content, heightened security measures, and exceptional speeds. While Atlas VPN’s privacy offerings are not as stringent as they could be, its unlimited device connections set it apart from every other VPN service I’ve tested....

First published: Jul 4, 2023 Updated 2 times since publishing I researched the company and thoroughly reviewed the Privacy Policy to confirm I can trust Aura and that my kids’ information is protected and will not be sold. Additionally, I challenged my son to see if he could bypass the rules, and access blocked sites or bypass the screen time rules. My Conclusion: While still a relative newcomer in the parental control market, Aura is good at creating screen time limits and filtering the web on Android and iOS devices....

In my tests, I found that both these antiviruses offer reliable security, but Bitdefender is the better overall choice. It flags fewer false positives during scans, provides more features, includes parental controls, and has better support. Avast also has strengths, like a superior free plan and well-priced paid subscriptions, but I still consider Bitdefender better. Avast also has a history of selling user data, but it has sold its data-selling subsidiary and has started redeeming itself....

First published: Feb 1, 2023 Updated 2 times since publishing The first thing I liked was the phone itself. Instead of using a cheap Android model or a clunky “kids’ phone,” the Bark phone is a Samsung Galaxy A13. It was important to my son that the phone doesn’t look like a kid’s phone that he’d be embarrassed to carry around. In addition, the Bark Phone comes with built-in parental controls, such as a comprehensive web filter, location tracking, social media monitoring, screen time limits, and more....

Your business can’t afford weak security, especially if you handle customer data, process payments, or manage remote teams. A single breach can stall operations, break trust, and trigger fines you’re not ready for. I tested top antivirus providers and narrowed it down to 5 that actually meet real-world business needs. Bitdefender GravityZone is my #1 choice as it combines best-in-class threat detection with a powerful cloud console that scales to thousands of devices without slowing your team down....

After testing dozens of free PDF readers, I found that free costs more, and my computer was damaged with viruses. In other cases, the free PDF tools were so basic they had no value. So I focused on programs that have free trials and proven money-back guarantees. Overall, Soda PDF is the best free PDF reader and editor that I tested. It allows me to view, edit, annotate, merge, compress, and sign PDF files....

Last Updated: Aug 7, 2025 My analysis reveals that Browsec VPN is an average contender in the VPN market. It excels in encryption and streams well on nearby servers. Yet, it falls short for users seeking advanced features, offers limited device support, and its location in Russia raises privacy concerns. On the bright side, you can start without paying or even signing up, and there’s a 1-week trial for the premium version on mobile apps....

This comes as the country grapples with growing concerns over privacy and the widespread use of facial recognition in daily life. China introduces regulations banning forced use of facial recognition technology. Regulations require companies to obtain consent before collecting facial data. Facial recognition use is banned in private spaces like hotel rooms and public bathrooms. Reuters reports that the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced that individuals should have alternative options if they refuse to verify their identity using facial recognition....

Students returning to campus this fall have spent most of their education during the era of generative AI, as noted in a report by The Atlantic. ChatGPT launched in 2022, reshaping college education within three years. 92% of UK students have used generative AI tools. Harvard found two-thirds of undergraduates use AI weekly. ChatGPT launched in late 2022, meaning that the current graduating students were beginning their freshman year. With the new technology higher education underwent a rapid transformation faster than anyone expected....

According to the report shared by Cloudflare on Monday, Perplexity crawls websites using its default user agent and switches its identity to bypass these blocks. This “stealth crawling” behavior was confirmed by Cloudflare’s experts. Cloudflare claims that Perplexity has been scraping content from websites without permission. Researchers confirmed Perplexity’s “stealth crawling” behavior even when publishers implement AI bot blocks. A spokesperson from Perplexity called Cloudflare’s report a “publicity stunt.”...

During tests, I found that Dashlane and 1Password offer many reliable security and password management features. However, Dashlane stands out as the better option, as it includes a built-in VPN, a money-back guarantee, better support, and a completely free plan. While 1Password has some unique strengths, like its travel mode, masked emails, and privacy cards, Dashlane emerges as the better option. It offers more value for money and is a more well-rounded password manager....

A VPN is an app that can change your device’s IP address, so it’s technically possible to use a VPN to access different Netflix content. However, this goes against Netflix’s terms of service and could constitute copyright infringement — my team and I do not condone this. Many VPNs are blocked by Netflix to maintain copyright, so if you want to use a VPN for privacy while streaming, you need one that is proven to work....

The European AI Act is the first comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence. Its primary goal is to ensure that AI used in the EU is trustworthy, safe, and respects fundamental human rights. It also aims to create a favorable environment for AI innovation and investment within the EU. The Act categorizes AI systems based on their risk level: Minimal risk: AI like spam filters or recommendation systems pose little risk and are largely unregulated....

First published: Dec 12, 2021 Updated 2 times since publishing I was curious to assess eyeZy’s actual performance compared to its advertised features. My plan was to install it on my teenage son’s iPhone and evaluate its functionality. I was somewhat disappointed to discover that to access all of its features, I would need to perform a jailbreak on the iPhone. In order to thoroughly assess its capabilities, I decided to install it on my son’s iPhone without jailbreaking it, and also on my teenage daughter’s Android device....

First published: Sep 12, 2021 Updated 2 times since publishing Overall, I’m not convinced that FamiSafe is “the most reliable parental control app.” I rank Qustodio slightly ahead of them due to a more comprehensive web filter, screen time schedule, and dashboard. That being said, you can’t go wrong with FamiSafe, it has many powerful features, and with a free three-day trial, you can test it for yourself before committing to a subscription....

In the short 15-second video titled “AI… meet IX at Made by Google,” the tech giant shows only a glimpse in the dark of what the new device will look like with the hip-hop song “Magic”—by Vince Staples & Mustard—in the background. In the beginning, it displays the text “Google Pixels” followed by the Roman number IX, allusive to the new device, and at the end a date also in Roman numbers: VII • XIII •MMXXIV...

The DOJ argues that Google’s dominance in the $677 billion display advertising market allows it to manipulate prices, driving up costs for advertisers while paying less to websites that rely on ad revenue, as reported by Bloomberg. Furthermore Bloomberg reports that the DOJ claims that Google, which controls ad sales from start to finish, forces advertisers and publishers to use its tools. This allows the company to take a significant cut—about $36 of every $100 spent through its services....