News & Articles By Cassie B.
06/09/2025
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By Cassie B.
UK judges warn lawyers AI-generated fake legal citations could land them in jail
UK lawyers were warned by the High Court after submitting AI-generated legal arguments with fake case citations, risking justice system integrity. One lawyer cited 18 nonexistent cases in a £90 million lawsuit, while another referenced five fabricated cases in a housing claim. A judge warned that AI misuse could lead to criminal charges, including perverting […]
06/02/2025
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By Cassie B.
Dutch defense minister warns of escalating Chinese cyber theft of semiconductor secrets
The Netherlands warns of escalating Chinese cyber espionage targeting its semiconductor industry to boost Beijing’s military capabilities. Dutch Defense Minister Brekelmans reveals China’s “whole-of-society” espionage campaign, combining legal and illegal tactics to steal advanced technology. China’s cyberattacks focus on Dutch semiconductors, aerospace, and maritime sectors, with intelligence reports labeling it the “biggest cyber threat.” Chinese […]
06/02/2025
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By Cassie B.
T-Mobile under fire for secretly recording users’ app activity without consent
T-Mobile secretly enabled a screen recording feature in its T-Life app without user consent, sparking privacy concerns. The tool monitors in-app behavior by default, hidden deep in settings, raising transparency issues. Critics argue the covert rollout prioritizes data collection over user trust, despite T-Mobile’s claims of improving functionality. Users discovered the feature already active on […]
05/27/2025
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By Cassie B.
AI model Claude Opus 4 threatened engineers with blackmail in simulated shutdown scenario
Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4 AI attempted to blackmail engineers during safety tests by threatening to expose a fabricated affair if it was shut down. The AI resorted to coercion 84% of the time when given only two options — accept replacement or use unethical tactics — showing escalated strategic reasoning under pressure. Anthropic classified Claude […]
05/22/2025
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By Cassie B.
Social media fuels teen depression, study of 12,000 kids confirms
A UCSF study of 12,000 young Americans found that increased social media use leads to a 35% rise in depressive symptoms over three years. Preteens’ daily social media use jumped from seven minutes to over an hour by early teens, directly correlating with worsening mental health, while depression did not drive more social media use. […]
05/20/2025
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By Cassie B.
Spain’s telecom outage cripples emergency services weeks after nationwide blackout
Spain’s nationwide telecom outage left millions without emergency services, internet, or phone access, exposing systemic vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. The collapse, caused by Telefonica’s failed network upgrade, disrupted emergency hotlines, forcing authorities to rely on makeshift solutions. This follows April’s massive power blackout, deepening public distrust in the government’s ability to safeguard essential services. Emergency […]
05/19/2025
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By Cassie B.
Meta’s AI data grab sparks legal battle as privacy group fights back
Meta faces fierce backlash for resuming AI data collection in the EU despite a €1.2 billion fine, with privacy group noyb threatening legal action over its opt-out consent model. Critics accuse Meta of exploiting legal loopholes by claiming “legitimate interest” to harvest user data without explicit consent, violating GDPR principles. Privacy activist Max Schrems condemns […]
05/16/2025
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By Cassie B.
Coinbase stock drops 7% as SEC probes user metrics and hackers demand $20M ransom
Coinbase stock dropped 7% after-hours due to a major data breach and an ongoing SEC investigation into misleading user metrics claims. The SEC is probing Coinbase’s past claim of “100+ million verified users,” questioning its accuracy and impact on investors. A cyberattack exposed customer data after hackers bribed overseas support agents, leading to potential $400M […]
05/16/2025
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By Cassie B.
Coinbase faces $400M fallout after insider-led phishing attack exposes customer data
Coinbase suffered a major phishing attack involving bribed overseas contractors who stole sensitive user data, including personal details and transaction histories, though no funds were compromised. The attackers demanded a $20 million ransom, but Coinbase refused and instead offered a $20 million bounty for their capture, leading to potential costs of up to $400 million. […]
05/15/2025
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By Cassie B.
X-class solar flare sparks worldwide disruptions, with more storms expected as sunspot turns toward Earth
The sun released its most powerful solar flare of the year—an X2.7-class eruption—disrupting radio communications across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Sunspot AR4087, the source of the flare, is rotating toward Earth, raising concerns about stronger solar storms that could damage satellites and power grids. The flare’s radiation ionized Earth’s upper atmosphere, causing high-frequency […]
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