News & Articles By Cassie B.
05/14/2025
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By Cassie B.
Trump secures historic $600 billion Saudi investment, expects 2 million U.S. jobs
President Trump secured a historic $600 billion investment deal with Saudi Arabia, the largest-ever Saudi commitment to the U.S. economy, expected to create up to two million American jobs. The agreement spans defense, energy, technology, and infrastructure, with major U.S. firms like Google, Oracle, and Boeing securing lucrative contracts. A record-breaking $142 billion defense package […]
05/11/2025
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By Cassie B.
How Meta’s “free” AI assistant turns private conversations into profit
Meta has launched Meta AI, a chatbot marketed as a helpful assistant but designed to extract and monetize users’ personal data for targeted advertising. Powered by Llama 4, Meta AI collects intimate details from conversations, including health concerns and emotional struggles, without clear opt-out options. Unlike subscription-based AI services, Meta AI integrates with its ad […]
05/06/2025
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By Cassie B.
AI voice cloning supercharges “Hi mom” text hoaxes that convince parents to send money to scammers
Cybercriminals are using AI voice cloning to exploit trust, mimicking loved ones in emergencies to steal money via scams like the “Hi mom” fraud. Scammers can clone voices from just seconds of social media audio, making fake pleas for urgent financial help seem terrifyingly real. The “Hi mom” scam starts with a message from an […]
04/28/2025
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By Cassie B.
China bets on Huawei’s Ascend chips to replace banned Nvidia technology
Huawei is testing its advanced AI chip, the Ascend 910D, aiming to replace Nvidia’s semiconductors in China amid U.S. sanctions. The new chip may outperform Nvidia’s H100 in raw power but suffers from higher energy consumption and lower efficiency. Huawei’s AI chip progress follows the success of its domestically produced Mate 60 chip, defying earlier […]
04/28/2025
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By Cassie B.
Google betrays privacy promises by abandoning third-party cookie phaseout
Google has reversed its plan to phase out third-party tracking cookies in Chrome, drawing backlash from privacy advocates who see it as prioritizing profits over user privacy. The decision means users will remain under constant surveillance by advertisers, contradicting Google’s earlier promises of enhanced privacy controls. Critics accuse Google of using its Privacy Sandbox initiative […]
04/25/2025
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By Cassie B.
South Korea discovers DeepSeek transferred user data to Chinese servers without consent
South Korean regulators found DeepSeek transferred user data to a Chinese cloud service without consent. The leaked data included user inputs, device details, and network information, raising national security fears. DeepSeek was suspended in South Korea after regulators discovered it transferred user data without consent to Volcengine, a cloud provider whose owner, ByteDance, has previously […]
04/24/2025
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By Cassie B.
Intel plans 20% workforce reduction to combat declining competitiveness in AI market
Intel plans to cut over 20% of its workforce—nearly 22,000 jobs—to reverse slumping sales and competition losses. CEO Lip-Bu Tan aims to dismantle bureaucracy, centralize engineering decisions, and accelerate cost-saving measures. Intel struggles in AI as rivals like Nvidia and TSMC dominate, despite previous layoffs under ex-CEO Gelsinger. Morale is low with talent fleeing to […]
04/22/2025
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By Cassie B.
Sophisticated Gmail attack highlights dangers of trusting Big Tech with personal data
Google failed to prevent a phishing attack targeting 1.8 billion Gmail users despite its vast resources. The scam exploited a Google Sites vulnerability, tricking users with convincing fake emails. Google initially dismissed the flaw but later acted after public backlash. Users must adopt strong protections like passkeys and scrutiny of emails to stay safe. Google, […]
04/21/2025
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By Cassie B.
Microsoft’s new Recall feature: A built-in surveillance tool disguised as convenience
Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature captures screenshots of all user activity every few seconds. Initially delayed after backlash, Recall has returned in preview builds, signaling Microsoft’s intent to fully deploy the tool. The opt-in feature violates the privacy of anyone interacting with users who enable it, capturing sensitive content without the sender’s consent. The searchable archive […]
04/18/2025
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By Cassie B.
Trump’s critical Ukraine minerals deal nears completion
The U.S. is finalizing a deal with Ukraine for privileged access to its critical minerals, oil, and gas. The agreement reflects Trump’s transactional policy, demanding repayment via resource extraction for past U.S. aid. Ukraine’s rare earth deposits help counter China’s monopoly, securing U.S. supply chains and tech dominance. Tensions flared in February after Trump criticized […]
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