Articles by Vinay Patel
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T-Mobile Is Cashing in on a Useful iOS 27 Feature: Charges $5 a Month, With No Rival for Now
Apple's iOS 27 iPhone Handoff lets users share one number across two iPhones, but T-Mobile charges $5 monthly for the required carrier service
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New Venice Documentary 'NAZA' Exposes Israel's Targeting Systems in Gaza: 'AI Picks Who Dies'
The documentary 'NAZA' premiered in Venice, presenting anonymous Israeli military insiders' accounts of AI-assisted targeting, phone tracking and alleged civilian harm during the Gaza war
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Iran Hackers Claim They Crippled AT&T in Texas: But the Telecom Giant Says It Wasn't a Cyberattack
APT IRAN has renewed its unverified claim that it disrupted AT&T service and breached a Texas water utility, while the telecom company attributes the outage to attempted cable theft.
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400+ Child Porn Files Found on Pastor's Phone: Forensic Search Leads to 20 New Felony Charges
A Kenosha church youth worker faces 20 new felony charges after investigators identified more than 400 child sexual abuse material files on his phone, expanding an existing abuse case.
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Musk-Backed Votesafe Can Share and Sell Voter Data: What You Give up When You Register
Elon Musk's America PAC is linked to VoteSafe.org, raising privacy concerns over data collection. Fact-checkers confirm the connection, highlighting potential privacy risks for users.
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Meta Ran Hundreds of Ads Promoting AI Apps That 'Nudify' Children: Watchdog Finds 332 Cases
An investigation uncovered hundreds of AI-generated child abuse ads on Facebook and Instagram, raising concerns about Meta's ad policies and the promotion of 'nudify' apps.
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AI School Makes Children Control Their Heart Rates in Extreme Test To Prove They Deserve a Place
Alpha School's admissions process involves AI-driven learning, social media tasks, and physical stress tests, raising questions about its tech-heavy model and ethical implications.
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Apple Watch AI Has a Disturbing New Trick: Rewinding What People Say Around You
Apple's new smartwatch features, including Audio Intelligence and Live Rewind, offer convenience but raise privacy concerns. The tools process live audio into text, sparking debates on surveillance and consent.
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UK To Force Apple and Google To Stop Kids Viewing Explicit Images: But There's a Privacy Catch
The UK government plans to introduce legislation requiring tech companies to implement protections to prevent children from sharing or viewing nude images, addressing concerns over safety measures.
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Sam Altman's AI Doomsday Fears Come to Life in 'Artificial': Chilling Detail Hidden Inside Bunker
The film 'Artificial' stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, delving into the corporate drama and ethical dilemmas of the AI revolution, with a focus on Altman's controversial leadership.
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'Are You F***ing Kidding Me?': Mum Claims Meta AI Surfaced Deleted Photo, Pieced Together Her Location
A mother's viral video reveals how Meta AI surfaced deleted photos and personal data, prompting her to warn parents about sharing children's images online. Meta claims the issue is resolved.
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OpenAI Says 10,000 AI Agents Solved a 90-Year-Old Math Problem: Researchers Cry Foul Over Credit
OpenAI claims its AI agents solved the Navier-Stokes problem in 88 hours, a challenge that puzzled mathematicians for decades, but faces scrutiny from rival researchers over the timeline.
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Flock Cameras Were Set Ablaze and Shot At: Then Police Used the Same Network To Track the Attacker
A Cobb County man was arrested after allegedly attacking surveillance cameras, which were then used to track and locate him. The incident highlights tensions over public surveillance networks.
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Trump's Space Force Uniforms Draw Brutal Comparisons To 'Star Wars Evil Empire' and 'Nazi Attire'
Donald Trump shared a Space Force uniform design inspired by 'Starship Troopers', sparking controversy due to the film's satirical take on fascism and comparisons to 'Star Wars' uniforms.
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'Ai Will Help Cure Cancer': Arm CEO Warns a Lack of Chips Is Holding Back Progress
AI could surpass human capabilities in cancer research, potentially finding cures. Experts discuss AI's role in personalized treatments and the challenges of data quality in advancing cancer therapies.
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OpenAI Chief Scientist Sounds the Alarm on AI: 'No One Is Prepared' for What Comes Next
OpenAI's chief scientist, Jakub Pachocki, warns of the rapid advancement of AI, urging for extreme caution and broader intervention to maintain human control over increasingly capable machines.
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Indian Woman Arrested for Running Telegram Porn Network: Sold Videos of Minors for as Little as $1
A woman in India was arrested for allegedly using Telegram to distribute child sexual abuse material, highlighting the challenges authorities face in monitoring illicit activities on messaging platforms.
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AI Was Supposed to Destroy Jobs. Instead, 1 Million New US Roles Have Emerged: But Who Gets Them?
Despite fears of job losses, AI is driving job creation in the US, particularly in data centers and white-collar roles, while also transforming traditional job sectors.
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Telling AI Your Deepest Secrets Could Be a Terrible Idea: Consequences Are Worse Than You Think
AI chatbots may seem like private confidants, but new findings reveal that user conversations can be accessed through workplace tools, legal proceedings, and public sharing.
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AI Recruiter Falls for 'Chick Bongo' and 'Raccoon Protocols': It Couldn't Detect the Gibberish
An influencer's gibberish responses during an AI job interview reveal potential flaws in automated hiring systems, questioning their reliability in assessing candidates with unexpected answers.
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Trump Says AI Will Create 'Millions and Millions' of Jobs as He Defends Data Centre Boom
Donald Trump argues that AI and data centre expansion will create millions of jobs, countering fears of automation-related job losses. Public opinion remains divided on AI's economic impact.
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Zuckerberg Privately Warned Trump on AI Regulation: 'Even a Month' Could Risk the US Lead Over China
Mark Zuckerberg opposes a national AI regulator in a private call with Trump, emphasising the need for balanced tech policies amid growing regulatory discussions.
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Buying Makeup at Ulta? Flock's AI Cameras Could Turn Your Beauty Run Into a Surveillance Record
A campaign urges Ulta Beauty to end its partnership with Flock Safety due to concerns over potential misuse of license-plate surveillance technology, raising privacy issues for customers.
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Bernie Sanders Wants to 'Pause AI Development NOW': Dwarkesh Patel Asks 'Pause to Do What?'
Senator Bernie Sanders advocates for an immediate halt on advanced AI development and a ban on superintelligence, while AI podcaster Dwarkesh Patel argues that such actions could increase AI takeover risks.
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iOS 27 Is More Than a Visual Refresh: Six Ways Your iPhone Will Feel Completely Different
Apple's iOS 27 and watchOS 27 updates introduce smarter AI, enhanced health tracking, and improved navigation, aiming to refine user interaction with devices. Available as free updates this autumn.
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Pete Hegseth's Driving Licence Listed for $100 on Dark Web: FBI Probes Leak of 153 Million IDs
Federal agents are investigating a dark web marketplace selling millions of North American IDs, including a US official's driver's licence. The breach's source is suspected to be IDScan.net.
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CEO Who Said He'd Put Cameras 'Up Your A**' Now Faces a $4.3 Million Blow at His Law Firm
A Marietta client won a $4.3 million arbitration award against Morgan & Morgan over an unauthorised $45,000 settlement, amid controversy surrounding the firm's remote work policies.
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Grok Allegedly Trained on Child Abuse Images: Lawsuit Claims AI Recreated Victims' Abuse
xAI is facing a lawsuit alleging its chatbot Grok was trained on child sexual abuse material. The case highlights ongoing controversies and legal challenges surrounding AI training practices.
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Chinese Workers Are Being Forced to Create AI Versions of Themselves Before Losing Their Jobs
China's gig economy faces disruption as AI video tools replace human performers, impacting jobs and production costs. The trend extends to Hollywood, with AI-driven projects gaining traction.
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ICE Is Bringing $2 Million Robot Dogs to the Field: Could These Machines Be Used in Immigration Ops?
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to acquire Boston Dynamics' robot dogs for high-risk situations, sparking debate over their use and potential implications for officer safety.
