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March 20

AI smart glasses could generate fake photos instantly

Google, Meta, Samsung and Apple are developing AI-powered smart glasses that combine cameras and voice assistants to capture and immediately modify photos using generative AI.

March 17

Data brokers accused of hiding opt-out pages from Google

A Senate investigation revealed major data brokers allegedly hid opt-out pages from search engines, making it harder for consumers to stop data sales.

March 15

AI comes with a hefty charge. Are you the one who gets stuck with the bill?

Major tech companies scramble for power as AI data centers consume massive electricity, with utilities in Virginia, Texas warning of unprecedented demand.

March 9

Fake Google Gemini AI pushes ‘Google Coin’ crypto scam

Crypto scam uses fake AI chatbot impersonating Google's Gemini AI to promote fraudulent "Google Coin" cryptocurrency. Malwarebytes researchers expose scam.

March 4

Hawley launches Google investigation after 'shocking' child trafficking testimony at Senate hearing

Sen. Josh Hawley launched an investigation into Google after a hearing revealed alleged failures to remove child sex abuse material with 89,000 victims.

February 28

Google dropped dark web monitoring: Should you care?

Google's Dark Web Report removal eliminates automated breach scanning for users, though Security Checkup and Password Manager remain available as alternative security tools.

February 27

Google dismantles 9M-device Android hijack network

Google says it disrupted what it believes was the world's largest residential proxy network that hijacked about 9 million Android and connected devices.

February 26

300,000 Chrome users hit by fake AI extensions

Chrome extensions disguised as AI assistants infected over 300,000 users with malware that steals emails, passwords and browsing data, LayerX researchers discovered.

February 26

REP RO KHANNA: We need a new tech social contract to reclaim AI from billionaires

We live in a new gilded age. Tech billionaires, believing they would have been heroic conquerors in a different era, are wresting control of our economy, our media and our politics.

February 20

YouTube TV billing scam emails are hitting inboxes

YouTube TV billing scam email tricks users with fake "BILLING FAILED" alerts. Jackie from New York spotted red flags despite not subscribing to the service.