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Security Flaw in Microsoft Copilot Exposed Password Theft Risk via Malicious Links

Security researchers have identified a significant vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot that could have allowed attackers to harvest user passwords through specially crafted links. The flaw stemmed from a secret parameter embedded within Copilot's functionality. When a targeted user clicked on a malicious link designed by an attacker, the

OpenAI Launches Teen-Specific ChatGPT with Enhanced Safety Features

OpenAI has announced the launch of a teen-specific version of ChatGPT, marking a significant step in the company's efforts to create more age-appropriate AI experiences. The new offering comes as regulators, educators, and parents have increasingly voiced concerns about the impact of AI on younger users. The teen-focused

Federal Court Affirms Judges Retain Immunity Even When AI Assists Rulings

A federal court has upheld the principle of judicial immunity in a case involving AI-assisted rulings, determining that judges remain protected from civil liability regardless of whether they use artificial intelligence to help craft their decisions. Judicial immunity is a long-standing legal doctrine that protects judges from being sued for

AI Flight Path Optimization Targets Aviation Contrails

Aviation contributes roughly 2.5% of global CO2 emissions, but its total climate impact is even larger when accounting for non-CO2 effects like contrails—those white streaks planes leave across the sky. Now, researchers are turning to AI to help minimize this atmospheric footprint. Contrails form when hot, humid engine

FDA Charts New Regulatory Path for AI-Enabled Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively working on regulatory approaches for AI-enabled medical devices that can perform assessments traditionally done by physicians. This effort comes as AI-powered diagnostic and monitoring tools become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent in healthcare settings. The agency is exploring how to evaluate these

Civil Society Groups Call on IACHR to Investigate Data Center Environmental and Social Impacts

A broad coalition of civil society organizations has submitted a petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), calling for scrutiny of the environmental and social impacts tied to the rapid expansion of data centers across the Americas. The push comes as AI infrastructure development accelerates, placing increased pressure

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Privacy Concerns Rise as Facial Recognition Technology Expands to Australian Retail

Australian retailers Coles and Woolworths are under scrutiny for deploying facial recognition technology in their stores, sparking a debate over privacy and surveillance in retail environments. Privacy advocates have flagged the practice as a "privacy dilemma," raising questions about how customer biometric data is collected, stored, and protected.