Google I/O, Google’s biggest developer conference of the year, is nearly upon us. Scheduled for May 20 to 21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, I/O will showcase product announcements from across Google’s portfolio. Expect plenty of news relating to Android, Chrome, Google Search, YouTube, and — of course — Google’s AI-powered chatbot, Gemini. Earlier…
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acquisition, AI, Enterprise, Fundraising, Global Security News, Startups
AI startup Cohere acquires Ottogrid, a platform for conducting market research
AI startup Cohere has acquired Ottogrid, a Vancouver-based platform that develops enterprise tools for automating certain kinds of high-level market research. Sully Omarr, one of the founders of Ottogrid, announced the deal Friday in a post on X. He didn’t disclose the terms. Ottogrid will sunset its product, according to Omarr, but give customers “ample…
agentic ai, AI, AI and Machine Learning in Security, Featured, Global Security News, Opus, Orca Security, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - X, Spotlight
Orca Security Acquires Opus to Gain AI Agent Orchestration Technology
Orca Security this week revealed it has acquired Opus to gain access to technologies capable of orchestrating artificial intelligence (AI) agents that are trained to automate a range of cybersecurity tasks. Opus previously has been employing that core capability to drive a vulnerability management platform that Orca Security now plans to sunset. Orca Security CEO..…
AI, Fundraising, generative ai, Global Security News, Media & Entertainment, moonvalley, Startups
AI video startup Moonvalley lands $53M, according to filing
Roughly a month after Moonvalley, a Los Angeles-based startup developing AI tools for video creation, said it secured $43 million in new funding, the company has raised more, according to a filing with the SEC. The filing, submitted Thursday, reveals that Moonvalley actually landed (so far) around $53 million total from a group of 14 unnamed…
AI, Global Security News, openai
OpenAI launches Codex, an AI coding agent, in ChatGPT
OpenAI announced on Friday it’s launching a research preview of Codex, the company’s most capable AI coding agent yet. Codex is powered by codex-1, a version of the company’s o3 AI reasoning model optimized for software engineering tasks. OpenAI says codex-1 produces “cleaner” code than o3, adheres more precisely to instructions, and will iteratively run…
AI, Global Security News, Grok, Social, xAI
xAI blames Grok’s obsession with white genocide on an ‘unauthorized modification’
xAI blamed an “unauthorized modification” for a bug in its AI-powered Grok chatbot that caused Grok to repeatedly refer to “white genocide in South Africa” when invoked in certain contexts on X. On Wednesday, Grok began replying to dozens of posts on X with information about white genocide in South Africa, even in response to…
AI, ChatGPT, Global Security News, sam altman, Sequoia Capital, TC
Sam Altman’s goal for ChatGPT to remember ‘your whole life’ is both exciting and disturbing
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman laid out a big vision for the future of ChatGPT at an AI event hosted by VC firm Sequoia earlier this month. When asked by one attendee about how ChatGPT can become more personalized, Altman replied that he eventually wants the model to document and remember everything in a person’s life.…
AI, Congress, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, deepfakes, FTC, Global Security News, Government, North America, Take It Down Act
FTC wants a new, segregated software system to police deepfake porn
The head of the Federal Trade Commission described to lawmakers Thursday new technology, personnel and infrastructure the agency needs as it prepares to implement and enforce the Take It Down Act, placing the FTC’s enforcement wing at the forefront of the fight against nonconsensual deepfake pornography. The FTC’s proposed budget holds funding at $425.7 million,…
AI, Global Security News, TC, Windsurf
Vibe-coding startup Windsurf launches in-house AI models
On Thursday, Windsurf, a startup that develops popular AI tools for software engineers, announced the launch of its first family of AI software engineering models, or SWE-1 for short. The startup says it trained its new family of AI models — SWE-1, SWE-1-lite, and SWE-1-mini — to be optimized for the “entire software engineering process,”…
AI, Exclusive, Global Security News, Harvard Business School, Startups, Twitter
Fake fired Twitter worker ‘Rahul Ligma’ is a real engineer with an AI data startup used by Harvard
The morning after Elon Musk’s 2022 acquisition of Twitter (now X), reporters encountered two men with boxes outside the company’s headquarters. One introduced himself as recently laid-off Twitter engineer “Rahul Ligma.” His real name is Rahul Sonwalker but the prank went viral. He piled on his character’s notoriety when he went to the Bahamas to…
AI, Global Security News, Microsoft, Satya Nadella
Programmers bore the brunt of Microsoft’s layoffs in its home state as AI writes up to 30% of its code
Microsoft’s Washington layoffs hit coders hardest as the tech giant embraces AI.
AI, Anthropic, Claude, Global Security News
Anthropic’s lawyer was forced to apologize after Claude hallucinated a legal citation
A lawyer representing Anthropic admitted to using an erroneous citation created by the company’s Claude AI chatbot in its ongoing legal battle with music publishers, according to a filing made in a Northern California court on Thursday. Claude hallucinated the citation with “an inaccurate title and inaccurate authors,” Anthropic says in the filing, first reported…
AI, deepfakes, Exploits, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Global Security News, Government, Threats
FBI warns of fake texts, deepfake calls impersonating senior U.S. officials
The FBI said Thursday that malicious actors have been impersonating senior U.S. government officials in a text and voice messaging campaign, using phishing texts and AI-generated audio to trick other government officials into giving up access to their personal accounts. The warning provided few details about the campaign, which started in April and appears to…
AI, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Department of Justice (DOJ), Geopolitics, Global Security News, North Korea, North Korean IT workers, sanctions, Treasury Department
North Korea’s ‘state-run syndicate’ looks at cyber operations as a survival mechanism
Over the past few years, cybersecurity experts have increasingly said that nation-state operatives and cybercriminals often blur the boundaries between geopolitical and financial motivations. A new report released Wednesday shows how North Korea has flipped that idea on its head. North Korea has silently forged a global cyber operation that experts now liken to a…
AI, Android, Apps, Chrome, Global Security News, Google
Google rolls out new AI and accessibility features to Android and Chrome
Google announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out new AI and accessibility features to Android and Chrome. Most notably, TalkBack, Android’s screen reader, now lets you ask Gemini about what’s in images and what’s on your screen. Last year, Google brought Gemini’s capabilities to TalkBack to give people who are blind or have low vision…
AI, AI chips, Artificial Intelligence, chips, Enterprise, Exclusive, generative ai, Global Security News, semiconductor
Cognichip emerges from stealth with the goal of using generative AI to develop new chips
Chips are a critical component of the AI industry. But new chips don’t hit the market with the same speed as new AI models and products do. Cognichip has a lofty goal of creating a foundational AI model that can help bring new chips to market faster. San Francisco-based Cognichip is working to build a…
a16z, AI, Fundraising, Global Security News, Hedra, video generation
Hedra, the app used to make talking baby podcasts, raises $32M from a16z
Hedra, which offers a video generation and editing suite powered by its Character-3 model, has raised $32M.
AI, Fundraising, Global Security News, Harvey, Kleiner Perkins, legaltech, openai, Sequoia Capital
Harvey reportedly in discussions to raise $250M at $5B valuation
Harvey AI is in discussions to raise more than $250 million in a funding round led by Kleiner Perkins and Coatue that would value it at $5 billion, Reuters reported
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Google DeepMind’s AlphaEvolve: AI That Writes Code and Saves Costs
Google’s AlphaEvolve AI redefines algorithm creation, enhancing efficiency in data centers and revolutionizing real-world applications. Learn more! The post Google DeepMind’s AlphaEvolve: AI That Writes Code and Saves Costs appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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China Launches First Satellites for AI Computing Constellation
China launches 12 satellites for its AI space computing constellation, marking a leap in satellite technology. Discover how this changes the landscape of space computing. The post China Launches First Satellites for AI Computing Constellation appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Neon Serverless Postgres: Azure Native Integration Now Available
General availability of Neon Serverless Postgres on Azure, a scalable database solution for developers. Explore features and advantages now! The post Neon Serverless Postgres: Azure Native Integration Now Available appeared first on Security Boulevard.
AI, Global Security News, SBN News, Security Bloggers Network
LegoGPT: AI Transforms Text Prompts into Stable LEGO Structures
LegoGPT, the AI system that crafts stable LEGO designs from natural language. Explore its innovative tech and creative potential today! The post LegoGPT: AI Transforms Text Prompts into Stable LEGO Structures appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Top 10 Programming Trends and Languages to Watch in 2025
Discover the future of software development with AI-assisted coding, low-code platforms, quantum computing, and more. Unleash innovation today! The post Top 10 Programming Trends and Languages to Watch in 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Google Cloud Expands AI/ML Innovations and Partnerships in 2025
Discover how Google Cloud’s new hierarchical namespace enhances AI/ML workflows, improving performance, reliability, and data organization. Learn more! The post Google Cloud Expands AI/ML Innovations and Partnerships in 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Anthropic’s Claude Now Features Web Search Capabilities via API
Discover how Anthropic’s Claude models now feature web search capabilities, enabling real-time data access for developers. Start leveraging this tool today! The post Anthropic’s Claude Now Features Web Search Capabilities via API appeared first on Security Boulevard.
AI, Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, payment processing, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, vulnerabilities
How AI is Transforming Fraud Detection in Payment Processing
One of artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) most promising uses in customer experience management is its ability to detect and prevent fraud. The post How AI is Transforming Fraud Detection in Payment Processing appeared first on Security Boulevard.
AI, Elon Musk, Global Security News, Grok
Grok is unpromptedly telling X users about South African genocide
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok appeared to experience a bug on Wednesday that caused it to reply to dozens of posts on X with information about genocide in South Africa, even when the user didn’t ask anything about the subject. The strange responses largely came from the X account for Grok, which replies to users…
AI, ChatGPT, Global IT News, Global Security News, openai
OpenAI brings its GPT-4.1 models to ChatGPT
OpenAI is releasing its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT, the company announced in a post on X Wednesday. The GPT-4.1 models should help software engineers who are using ChatGPT to write or debug code, OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo told TechCrunch. GPT-4.1 excels at coding and instruction following compared to GPT-4o, according to…
AI, Biotech & Health, Global Security News, TC
Radiologists aren’t going anywhere
Nine years ago, AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton sent shockwaves through medicine by declaring it “just completely obvious” that AI would make radiologists extinct in short order. Fast forward and the specialists — who do more than analyze images — are thriving, observes The New York Times. In fact, the field is experiencing explosive growth amid…
AI, Global Security News, Media & Entertainment, soundcloud
SoundCloud backtracks on AI-related terms of use updates
SoundCloud says it’s revising its terms after widespread backlash over a clause related to AI model training. Earlier this year, SoundCloud quietly updated its usage policies, adding wording that many users interpreted as legal cover to allow the company to train AI on audio uploaded to its platform. SoundCloud was quick to assert that it wasn’t…
AI, Best Practices, Cloud Security, Global Security News, Kubernetes, OAuth, Security Bloggers Network, workloads
MCP, OAuth 2.1, PKCE, and the Future of AI Authorization
6 min readThe MCP authorization spec sets a new standard for securing non-human AI agents – with lessons for anyone building autonomous, scalable systems. The post MCP, OAuth 2.1, PKCE, and the Future of AI Authorization appeared first on Aembit. The post MCP, OAuth 2.1, PKCE, and the Future of AI Authorization appeared first on…
AI, Global Security News, openai, Safety
OpenAI pledges to publish AI safety test results more often
OpenAI is moving to publish the results of its internal AI model safety evaluations more regularly in what the outfit is pitching as an effort to increase transparency. On Wednesday, OpenAI launched the Safety Evaluations Hub, a webpage showing how the company’s models score on various tests for harmful content generation, jailbreaks, and hallucinations. OpenAI…
AI, Global Security News, Media & Entertainment, Stability AI
Stability AI releases an audio-generating model that can run on smartphones
AI startup Stability AI has released Stable Audio Open Small, a “stereo” audio-generating AI model that the company claims is the fastest on the market — and efficient enough to run on smartphones. Stable Audio Open Small is the fruit of a collaboration between Stability AI and Arm, the chipmaker that produces many of the…
AI, Global Security News, openai
OpenAI may build data centers in the UAE
OpenAI is reportedly considering building data centers in the United Arab Emirates to greatly expand its Middle East footprint. A deal could be announced as soon as this week, according to Bloomberg. As Bloomberg notes, OpenAI has a long relationship with the UAE. In 2023, the company partnered with Abu Dhabi’s AI firm G42, which…
AI, DeepMind, Global Security News
DeepMind claims its newest AI tool is a whiz at math and science problems
Google’s AI R&D lab, DeepMind says it has developed a new AI system to tackle problems with “machine-gradeable” solutions. In experiments, the system, called AlphaEvolve, could help optimize some of the infrastructure Google uses to train its AI models, DeepMind said. The company says it’s building a user interface for interacting with AlphaEvolve, and plans…
AI, Enterprise, gemini, GitHub, Global Security News
Google’s Gemini chatbot can now more easily analyze GitHub projects
Gemini, Google’s AI-powered chatbot, can now connect to GitHub — for users subscribed to the $20-per-month Gemini Advanced plan, that is. As of Wednesday, Gemini Advanced customers can directly add a public or private codebase on GitHub to Gemini to allow the chatbot to generate and explain code, debug existing code, and more. Users can…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Enterprise, enterprise startup, Exclusive, Global Security News, software deployment, Startups, TC
Tensor9 helps vendors deploy their software into any environment using digital twins
Enterprises want access to new software and AI tools but can’t risk sending their sensitive data out to a third-party software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers. Tensor9 looks to help software companies land more enterprise customers by helping them deploy their software directly into a customer’s tech stack. Tensor9 converts a software vendor’s code into the format needed…
AI, Global Security News, Mergers and Acquisitions, neon, open source database, postgresql
Databricks to buy open-source database startup Neon for $1B
Data analytics platform Databricks said on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Neon, a startup building an open source alternative to AWS Aurora Postgres, for about $1 billion. Databricks said acquiring Neon’s tech would let it combine the startup’s serverless relational database management system with its own data intelligence services to let its customers…
AI, amd, data centers, Enterprise, Fundraising, Global Security News, tensorwave
TensorWave raises $100M to grow its AMD-powered cloud infrastructure
TensorWave, a data center provider building facilities primarily with AMD hardware, has raised $100 million as it seeks to further build out its data center infrastructure. The funding round was led by Magnetar and AMD Ventures, and brings the company’s total capital raised to $146.7 million, according to Crunchbase. Maverick Silicon, Nexus Venture Partners and…
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The Trojan Sysadmin: How I Got an AI to Build a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Exploring whether an AI language model (Grok 3, built by xAI) could be induced to create a tool with potential illegal applications, despite its ethical guidelines, and how contradictions in its responses could be exposed through contextual shifts. The post The Trojan Sysadmin: How I Got an AI to Build a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing…
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Attend TechCrunch Sessions: AI with this new, limited-time discount
We’re excited to announce a big surprise for the AI community — TechCrunch Sessions: AI is getting a limited-time discount to broaden the number of people who can attend and learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry. For just $292, you can get a general admission ticket — plus a 50% discount…
AI, Global Security News, Google, In Brief
Google tests replacing ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ with ‘AI Mode’
Google is testing a redesign of its Search homepage in which “AI Mode,” the experimental AI-powered search feature the company rolled out earlier in May, replaces its longstanding “I’m Feeling Lucky” button under the Search bar. A company spokesperson confirmed to The Verge, which was the first to report the change, that the feature began…
AI, ai safety, Global Security News, Grok, Security, xAI
xAI’s promised safety report is MIA
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has missed a self-imposed deadline to publish a finalized AI safety framework, as noted by watchdog group The Midas Project. xAI isn’t exactly known for its strong commitments to AI safety as it’s commonly understood. A recent report found that the company’s AI chatbot, Grok, would undress photos of women when…
AI, Anthropic, Artificial Intelligence (AI), copyright, Global Security News, Government, Meta, openai
Copyright office criticizes AI ‘fair use’ before director’s dismissal
President Donald Trump’s firing over the weekend of Shira Perlmutter, director of the U.S. Copyright Office, has drawn strong criticism from Democrats and tech experts who believe her dismissal is related to a report on generative AI and copyright law that the register of copyrights released a day earlier. That report, overseen by Perlmutter, questioned…
AI, Global Security News, Harvey, OpenAI fund, Startups
Anthropic, Google score win by nabbing OpenAI-backed Harvey as a user
Popular legal AI tool Harvey will now be using leading foundation models from Anthropic and Google, moving beyond strictly using OpenAI’s, Harvey announced in a blog post on Tuesday. This is noteworthy because Harvey is one of the OpenAI Startup Fund’s most successful early-backed portfolio companies. The OpenAI Startup Fund is an OpenAI-associated fund to…
AI, AWS, Enterprise, Global Security News, humain
AWS enters into ‘strategic partnership’ with Saudi Arabia-backed Humain
Amazon says it will work with Humain, the AI company recently launched by Saudi Arabia’s ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, to invest “$5 billion-plus” in a strategic partnership to build an “AI Zone” in Saudi Arabia. The AI Zone will include dedicated Amazon Web Services (AWS) AI infrastructure, servers, networks, and training and certification programs, according…
AI, Global Security News, Microsoft, Tencent, wizardlm
Tencent hires WizardLM team, a Microsoft AI group with an odd history
WizardLM, a Beijing-based Microsoft AI research group, appears to have joined Tencent, the Chinese company that owns WeChat and blockbuster games like PUBG Mobile. In a post on X on Tuesday, Can Xu, a senior AI researcher who led a number of projects within WizardLM, said that he and the team left Microsoft to join…
AI, Apps, Global Security News, Social
TikTok launches TikTok AI Alive, a new image-to-video tool
TikTok is launching its first image-to-video AI feature, the company announced on Tuesday. The new feature is called “TikTok AI Alive” and allows users to turn static photos into videos within TikTok Stories. The feature is only accessible via TikTok’s Story Camera and uses AI to create short-form videos with “movement, atmospheric and creative effects,”…
AI, gemini, Global Security News, Google, Google I/O, Transportation
Google’s bringing Gemini to your car with Android Auto
Google is bringing Gemini, its generative AI, to all cars that support Android Auto in the next few months, the company announced at its Android Show ahead of the company’s 2025 I/O developer conference. The company says adding Gemini functionality to Android Auto and, later this year, to cars that run Google’s built-in operating system,…
AI, ChatGPT, evergreens, generative ai, Global Security News, openai
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 million weekly active users. 2024 was a big year for OpenAI, from its partnership…
AI, Android, android security, Apps, Global Security News, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management
Advanced Protection: Google’s Strongest Security for Mobile Devices
Posted by Il-Sung Lee, Group Product Manager, Android Security Protecting users who need heightened security has been a long-standing commitment at Google, which is why we have our Advanced Protection Program that provides Google’s strongest protections against targeted attacks. To enhance these existing device defenses, Android 16 extends Advanced Protection with a device-level security setting…
AI, Android, android security, Apps, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, privacy, Risk Management
What’s New in Android Security and Privacy in 2025
Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, VP Engineering, Android Security and Privacy Android’s intelligent protections keep you safe from everyday dangers. Our dedication to your security is validated by security experts, who consistently rank top Android devices highest in security, and score Android smartphones, led by the Pixel 9 Pro, as leaders in anti-fraud efficacy. Android is…
AI, Android, android security, Apps, Global Security News, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management
Advanced Protection: Google’s Strongest Security for Mobile Devices
Posted by Il-Sung Lee, Group Product Manager, Android Security Protecting users who need heightened security has been a long-standing commitment at Google, which is why we have our Advanced Protection Program that provides Google’s strongest protections against targeted attacks. To enhance these existing device defenses, Android 16 extends Advanced Protection with a device-level security setting…
AI, Android, android security, Apps, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, privacy, Risk Management
What’s New in Android Security and Privacy in 2025
Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, VP Engineering, Android Security and Privacy Android’s intelligent protections keep you safe from everyday dangers. Our dedication to your security is validated by security experts, who consistently rank top Android devices highest in security, and score Android smartphones, led by the Pixel 9 Pro, as leaders in anti-fraud efficacy. Android is…
AI, AI chips, Enterprise, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Semicondcutor
Trump admin officially rescinds Biden’s AI diffusion rules
After a week or so of rumors, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) formally rescinded the Biden Administration’s Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Rule days before it was set to go into effect. The Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Rule, which was introduced by former president Joe Biden in January and set to come into force on May 15,…
AI, Apps, generative ai, Global Security News
Audible is expanding its AI-narrated audiobook library
Audible, Amazon’s audiobook service, announced on Tuesday that it’s partnering with select publishers to convert print and e-books into AI-narrated audiobooks. This initiative aims to quickly expand its catalog as it competes with Apple, Spotify, and others in the rapidly growing audiobook market. Audible is leveraging Amazon’s AI capabilities to assist publishers in producing audiobooks.…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Global Security News, Law & order, openai, Podcast, The AI Fix
The AI Fix #50: AI brings dead man back for killer’s trial, and the judge loves it
In episode 50 of The AI Fix, AI brings a slain man back from the dead so he can appear at his killer’s trial, Mark gets a mysterious phone call, Trump uses AI to become Pope Donald the First, Zuck ponders the nature of friendship, Apple says the quiet part out loud, xAI springs a…
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Anthropic co-founder Jared Kaplan is coming to TechCrunch Sessions: AI
Hungry to learn more about Anthropic, directly from Anthropic? You aren’t alone if so, which is why we’re so delighted to announce that Anthropic co-founder and Chief Science Officer Jared Kaplan is joining the main stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. And TechCrunch Sessions: AI is right around…
AI, epoch ai, Global Security News, reasoning models
Improvements in ‘reasoning’ AI models may slow down soon, analysis finds
An analysis by Epoch AI, a nonprofit AI research institute, suggests the AI industry may not be able to eke massive performance gains out of reasoning AI models for much longer. As soon as within a year, progress from reasoning models could slow down, according to the report’s findings. Reasoning models such as OpenAI’s o3…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise, Global Security News, Hardware, Microsoft, Microsoft Build
Microsoft Build 2025: What to expect, from Azure to Copilot upgrades
Microsoft is hosting its annual Build developer conference next week from May 19 to 22. The event is guaranteed to include announcements regarding new AI integrations, services, and apps, including for Windows. At last year’s Build, Microsoft announced an integration of Copilot into Microsoft Teams, Copilot+ AI-powered PCs, Windows Volumetric Apps for Meta Quest headsets,…
AI, Enterprise, Global Security News, Google, Google I/O
Google I/O 2025: How to watch all the AI and Android reveals
Google is gearing up to hold its largest developer conference of the year, Google I/O 2025, on May 20 and May 21. CEO Sundar Pichai, DeepMind CEO and Cco-founder Demis Hassabis, and executives in charge of Search, Cloud, and Android will announce major updates to Google’s product offerings. We’re expecting Google I/O 2025 to focus…
AI, AI agents, Global Security News, Venture
Even a16z VCs say no one really knows what an AI agent is
Buzzwords that are stretched to the point of being meaningless are as old as the tech industry itself. The top current one is “AI agent” and its variants, like “agentic.” So, unsurprisingly, no one really knows what an AI agent is. Even people with software engineering backgrounds who work for Andreessen Horowitz, one of the premier venture…
AI, Global Security News, Google, Startups, Venture
Google launches new initiative to back startups building AI
On Monday, Google announced the launch of its AI Futures Fund, a new initiative that seeks to invest in startups that are building with the latest AI tools from Google DeepMind, the company’s AI R&D lab. The fund will back startups from seed to late stage and will offer varying degrees of support, including allowing…
AI, Global Security News, public investment fund, Saudi Arabia, Venture
Saudi prince launches AI venture as Trump, Musk, Altman, and Zuckerberg arrive for conference
Saudi Arabia’s ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, launched an AI company called Humain to bolster the country’s artificial intelligence sector. The company plans to build out the country’s AI infrastructure, including the construction of data centers. This news arrives as Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg are expected to attend a U.S.-Saudi investment forum on…
AI, Global Security News, openai, sam altman
Sam Altman apparently does not respect olive oil
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is using his olive oil inefficiently in an “offense to horticulture,” the Financial Times humorously reports. For its “Lunch with the FT” series, the paper joined Altman in his kitchen. He prepared a garlicky pasta and salad, taking a rare break from his demanding job of advocating for the disruption of…
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Encrypt AI, Protect Your IP: DataKrypto Tackles the LLM Security Crisis While Redefining What Encryption Should Be!
Talking to Luigi Caramico, Founder, CTO, and Chairman of DataKrypto, a company that’s fundamentally reshaping how we think about encryption. The post Encrypt AI, Protect Your IP: DataKrypto Tackles the LLM Security Crisis While Redefining What Encryption Should Be! appeared first on Security Boulevard.
AI, Global Security News, openai, Softbank
OpenAI’s Stargate project reportedly struggling to get off the ground, thanks to tariffs
OpenAI’s ambitious Stargate data center project is facing delays thanks to tariff-related economic uncertainty, reports Bloomberg. Growing market volatility and cheaper AI services have made banks, private equity investors, and asset managers wary of investing in Stargate, an OpenAI-led project that aims to raise up to $500 million for AI infrastructure in the U.S. and…
AI, gemma, Global Security News, Google
Google’s Gemma AI models surpass 150M downloads
Google’s openly available Gemma collection of AI models has reached a milestone: over 150 million downloads. Omar Sanseviero, a developer relations engineer at Google DeepMind, announced the figure on X over the weekend, also revealing that developers have created more than 70,000 variants of Gemma on the AI dev platform Hugging Face. Google launched Gemma…
AI, crowdstrike, Cybersecurity, Featured, Global Security News, NG-SIEM, rsac, RSAC2025, Security, Security Boulevard (Original), SOC, Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, Spotlight, zero trust
Security Gamechangers: CrowdStrike’s AI-Native SOC & Next Gen SIEM Take Center Stage at RSAC 2025
CrowdStrike introduced several enhancements to its Falcon cybersecurity platform and Falcon Next-Gen SIEM at the RSA Conference 2025, highlighting artificial intelligence, managed threat hunting and operational efficiencies aimed at transforming modern Security Operations Centers (SOC). The post Security Gamechangers: CrowdStrike’s AI-Native SOC & Next Gen SIEM Take Center Stage at RSAC 2025 appeared first on…
AI, Europe, Global Security News, Venture
This American VC is betting on European defense tech; that’s still very unusual
VCs are known to move in herds, which is why Eric Slesinger stands out a bit. While most American investors chase AI startups or U.S.-based defense tech startups, the former CIA officer is hunting for defense tech deals in Europe. In fact, Slesinger, founder of 201 Ventures, recently closed a $22 million fund focused on…
AI, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, fair use, Global Security News, Government & Policy, shira perlmutter, US Copyright Office
Trump fires Copyright Office director after report raises questions about AI training
President Donald Trump has fired Shira Perlmutter, who leads the U.S. Copyright Office. The firing was reported by CBS News and Politico, and seemingly confirmed by a statement from Representative Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee for House Administration. “Donald Trump’s termination of Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter, is a brazen, unprecedented power…
AI, Global Security News, Microsoft, openai
Microsoft and OpenAI may be renegotiating their partnership
OpenAI is currently in “a tough negotiation” with its biggest investor and partner, Microsoft, according to the Financial Times. The AI startup recently announced a major change to its corporate restructuring plans — while it still aims to convert its business arm into a for-profit public benefit corporation, its nonprofit board will remain in control.…
AI, Amazon, Global Security News, Jobs, robotics
Amazon offers peek at new human jobs in an AI bot world
The tech industry seems to have two thoughts when it comes to where human workers fit into the AI-powered world they are creating: Either they think that all the jobs, except perhaps their own, will be done by bots. (VC Marc Andreessen seems to think that his work as an investor could never be automated). …
AI, Anthropic, Enterprise, Global Security News, openai, Ramp, TC
OpenAI’s enterprise adoption appears to be accelerating, at the expense of rivals
OpenAI appears to be pulling well ahead of rivals in the race to capture enterprises’ AI spend, according to transaction data from fintech firm Ramp. According to Ramp’s AI Index, which estimates the business adoption rate of AI products by drawing on Ramp’s card and bill pay data, 32.4% of U.S. businesses were paying for…
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A timeline of the U.S. semiconductor market in 2025
It’s already been a tumultuous year for the U.S. semiconductor industry. The semiconductor industry plays a sizable role in the “AI race” that the U.S. seems determined to win, which is why this context is worth paying attention to: from Intel’s appointment of Lip-Bu Tan — who wasted no time getting to work trying to…
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Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android 16
Google I/O, Google’s biggest developer conference of the year, is nearly upon us. Scheduled for May 20 to 21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, I/O will showcase product announcements from across Google’s portfolio. Expect plenty of news relating to Android, Chrome, Google Search, YouTube, and — of course — Google’s AI-powered chatbot, Gemini. Here’s…
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Senators move to quash the use of Chinese AI system by federal contractors
A bipartisan Senate bill would formally ban the use of DeepSeek by federal contractors, part of a larger effort to keep the Chinese-made large language model out of government systems and networks, where lawmakers fear it could pose cybersecurity and national security concerns. The bill, introduced by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.,…
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SoundCloud changes policies to allow AI training on user content
SoundCloud appears to have quietly changed its terms of use to allow the company to train AI on audio that users upload to its platform. As spotted by tech ethicist Ed-Newton Rex, the latest version of SoundCloud’s terms include a provision giving the platform permission to use uploaded content to “inform, train, [or] develop” AI.…
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DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app
DeepSeek has gone viral. Chinese AI lab DeepSeek broke into the mainstream consciousness this week after its chatbot app rose to the top of the Apple App Store charts (and Google Play, as well). DeepSeek’s AI models, which were trained using compute-efficient techniques, have led Wall Street analysts — and technologists — to question whether the U.S. can maintain its…
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CoreWeave reportedly looks to raise $1.5B in debt as IPO disappoints
Data center operator CoreWeave is reportedly seeking a $1.5 billion debt deal after a disappointing IPO. According to the Financial Times, CoreWeave is holding a roadshow this week with bankers at JPMorgan for debt options. The company’s executives intend to use the meetings to gauge investor interest. New Jersey-based CoreWeave listed its shares in March,…
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Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams
It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.” Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…
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Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams
It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.” Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…
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Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams
It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.” Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…
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Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams
It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.” Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…
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Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams
It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.” Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…
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Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams
It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.” Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…
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Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams
It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.” Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…
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This is your last chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI — don’t miss out
Applications are almost closed, and you have until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight to reserve your exhibitor table at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, our premiere industry event that’s happening at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on June 5. Imagine walking into a room filled with 1,200+ investors, founders, enterprise leaders, and journalists — all hunting for the next…
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Microsoft employees are banned from using DeepSeek app, president says
Microsoft employees aren’t allowed to use DeepSeek due to data security and propaganda concerns, Microsoft vice chairman and president Brad Smith said in a Senate hearing today. “At Microsoft we don’t allow our employees to use the DeepSeek app,” Smith said, referring to DeepSeek’s application service (which is available on both desktop and mobile.) Smith…
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ChatGPT’s deep research tool gets a GitHub connector to answer questions about code
OpenAI is enhancing its AI-powered “deep research” feature with the ability to analyze codebases on GitHub. On Thursday, OpenAI announced what it’s calling the first “connector” for ChatGPT deep research, the company’s tool that searches across the web and other sources to compile thorough research reports on a topic. Now, ChatGPT deep research can link…
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Ex-Synapse CEO reportedly trying to raise $100M for his new humanoid robotics venture
Sankaet Pathak’s last startup, fintech Synapse, filed for bankruptcy in 2024 amid issues with partner Evolve Bank & Trust. Tens of millions of dollars in deposits made by consumers, mostly customers of fintechs that worked with Synapse, remain unaccounted for. Yet according to The Information, Pathak is reportedly moving full steam ahead on attempts to…
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LockBit Ransomware Hacked: Database and Victim Chats Leaked
LockBit ransomware website hacked! Sensitive data leaked, including Bitcoin keys. Learn about the breach and how to secure your organization. The post LockBit Ransomware Hacked: Database and Victim Chats Leaked appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Meta taps former Google DeepMind director to lead its AI research lab
Meta has chosen Robert Fergus to lead its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab, according to Bloomberg. Fergus had been working at Google DeepMind as a research director for nearly five years, per his LinkedIn. Prior to Google, he worked as a researcher scientist at Meta. Meta’s FAIR, which has been around since 2013, has faced…
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Google launches ‘implicit caching’ to make accessing its latest AI models cheaper
Google is rolling out a feature in its Gemini API that the company claims will make its latest AI models cheaper for third-party developers. Google calls the feature “implicit caching” and says it can deliver 75% savings on “repetitive context” passed to models via the Gemini API. It supports Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and 2.5…
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Video: OTAVA CEO TJ Houske on New Scale Computing Partnership, Edge Innovation and Veeam Deal
In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with returning guest TJ Houske, CEO of OTAVA, to unpack a game-changing new partnership with Scale Computing. This collaboration brings edge computing into OTAVA’s portfolio of offerings for the first time—positioning the company to lead in cloud-to-edge transformation. Watch as TJ shares…
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Google rolls out AI tools to protect Chrome users against scams
Google announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out new AI-powered defenses to help combat scams on Chrome. The tech giant is going to start using Gemini Nano, its on-device large language model (LLM), on desktop to protect users against online scams. It’s also launching new AI-powered warnings for Chrome on Android to help users be…
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Exhibit your startup at TechCrunch Sessions: AI while you still can!
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to act, this is it. You have just 24 hours left to secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Sessions: AI and position your brand at the center of the conversation shaping the future of the AI industry. TechCrunch Sessions: AI is bringing together the brightest builders, boldest…
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Exhibit your startup at TechCrunch Sessions: AI while you still can!
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to act, this is it. You have just 24 hours left to secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Sessions: AI and position your brand at the center of the conversation shaping the future of the AI industry. TechCrunch Sessions: AI is bringing together the brightest builders, boldest…
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Exhibit your startup at TechCrunch Sessions: AI while you still can!
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to act, this is it. You have just 24 hours left to secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Sessions: AI and position your brand at the center of the conversation shaping the future of the AI industry. TechCrunch Sessions: AI is bringing together the brightest builders, boldest…
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Exhibit your startup at TechCrunch Sessions: AI while you still can!
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to act, this is it. You have just 24 hours left to secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Sessions: AI and position your brand at the center of the conversation shaping the future of the AI industry. TechCrunch Sessions: AI is bringing together the brightest builders, boldest…