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Security researchers have discovered that Microsoft's Secure Boot protection has been vulnerable for approximately ten years due to the company's failure to revoke outdated software shims. The overlooked shims have made it trivially simple for attackers to bypass Secure Boot protections, a critical mechanism designed to prevent unauthorized code execution during system startup.
Dozens of Meta employees have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the company used AI systems to disproportionately select workers for layoffs who had taken maternity, disability, or protected leave. The suit claims Meta's layoff of 8,000 employees relied on AI performance ratings and activity monitoring to identify termination targets among protected classes.
Hachette Book Group, Cengage Learning, Elsevier, and author Scott Turow have filed a federal lawsuit against Google, claiming the company illegally used millions of copyrighted books to train its Gemini AI models in what they characterize as 'one of the most prolific infringements of copyrighted materials in history.' The case was filed in federal court in New York and represents a significant legal challenge to AI companies' data sourcing practices.
Google and Epic Games have withdrawn their antitrust settlement, leaving Google bound by the full scope of the court's remedial orders. This means Google Play will now be required to permit third-party app stores on Android devices, a major shift in how users access apps.
A data breach has exposed that AI music generator Suno scraped millions of songs and lyrics from major platforms including YouTube Music, Deezer, and Genius to train its models, despite the company's previous silence on training data sources. The revelation comes as Suno faces multiple lawsuits alleging copyright infringement, including a high-profile case from the Recording Industry Association of America.
Current and former Meta employees have filed a lawsuit alleging the company used AI systems to conduct layoffs in a manner that discriminated against workers with disabilities. The case highlights growing concerns about algorithmic bias in automated workforce reduction decisions and AI's broader impact on employment equity.
A lawsuit claims Meta used artificial intelligence to make termination decisions affecting workers with disabilities and medical conditions, a charge the company denies. The case raises questions about algorithmic bias in employment decisions and the accountability of automated systems in sensitive human resources processes.
A gathering of Nobel laureates and leading experts met at Borgo Laudato Si to examine the intersection of nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence threats. The discussion addressed existential risks posed by both technologies and their potential interactions in global security contexts.
A power auction by a major grid operator projects $6.3 billion in new electricity charges for consumers and businesses across 13 states, driven by surging power demands from data centers supporting AI and cloud computing infrastructure. The cost increase reflects the growing strain on the nation's electrical grid as companies compete to build and expand data center capacity.
A Guardian investigation reveals that US defense contractor Palantir has secured extensive British public contracts, including a controversial £330 million NHS deal, through paid-for political access and weak regulatory oversight. The science, innovation and technology committee has called on the incoming government to terminate the relationship, citing concerns that the surveillance tech firm conflicts with UK values, though the company maintains support from major British media outlets.
OpenAI is preparing to launch its first hardware product—a screenless smart speaker with a camera and environmental sensors that lets users interact with ChatGPT through conversation. The device will feature a rechargeable battery for portability and smart home control capabilities, according to Bloomberg sources.
