Today's Tech News: AI Ambitions, Security Breaches, and Digital Regulation
Anthropic is set to go public after filing paperwork with the SEC
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 filing to the SEC, indicating preparation for an eventual public offering. Read more: Anthropic is set to go public after filing paperwork with the SEC
Malaysia's under-16 social media ban carries fines up to $2.5 million
Malaysia has begun enforcing a ban prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, with companies facing penalties of up to $2.5 million for non-compliance. The regulation aims to protect minors from potential online harms. Read more: Malaysia's under-16 social media ban carries fines up to $2.5 million
Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion to pay for AI buildout
Alphabet, Google's parent company, announced plans to raise $80 billion through stock sales to fund its artificial intelligence infrastructure and development efforts. Read more: Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion to pay for AI buildout
Websites Can Now Spy on You Through Your Hard Drive
Researchers have detailed a technique called FROST that allows websites to infer information about users' storage behavior by measuring SSD activity through JavaScript, raising fresh concerns about browser-based side-channel attacks. Read more: Websites Can Now Spy on You Through Your Hard Drive
Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access
Multiple Instagram users had their accounts compromised over the weekend after hackers exploited Meta's AI-powered customer support chatbot to gain unauthorized access. The incident highlights potential security risks in AI-driven customer service systems. Read more: Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access
Dozens of Red Hat packages backdoored through its official NPM channel
Red Hat is investigating a security incident involving dozens of backdoored packages distributed through its official NPM channel, warning users to immediately audit their systems for potential compromise. Read more: Dozens of Red Hat packages backdoored through its official NPM channel