Roblox is rolling out mandatory facial age verification for all users who want to chat. While aimed at safety, experts warn it creates a dangerous new target for data breaches, putting millions of real identities at risk.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space for users to connect medical records and wellness apps. The company says it won’t use this data for AI training. Interestingly, CEO Sam Altman still insists on having a human doctor in the loop for serious medical issues.
Russia’s internet crackdown cost its economy nearly $12 billion in 2025, a new report finds. The strategy uses sophisticated throttling techniques, like the “16 KB Curtain,” to disrupt access while maintaining the illusion of connectivity.
OpenAI is launching a dedicated Health mode for ChatGPT. It allows users to connect personal health data from apps and records for tailored wellness advice. The feature is in a limited rollout, with a waitlist open now.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI is being used to create a hidden trove of extremely graphic and violent sexual videos, separate from its X.com output. Researchers found a cache of around 800 such items, with nearly 10% appearing to be child sexual abuse material. The findings have sparked investigations in Euro
Fears of an internet blackout ahead of Uganda’s presidential election have led to a massive spike in downloads for the mesh networking app Bitchat. The surge follows calls from opposition leader Bobi Wine and a warning from regulators. This pattern mirrors the app’s use in recent protests in Nepal a
A Texas judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Samsung, halting its alleged practice of spying on smart TV users. This stems from a broader lawsuit filed by the state’s attorney general against five major TV manufacturers.
Internet provider Brightspeed is investigating claims by the Crimson Collective that they stole data on over a million customers. The criminals have listed the dataset for sale for three bitcoin, roughly $276,370, and threaten to dump it publicly.
The former boss of Zenimax Online confirmed he resigned after Microsoft axed Project Blackbird, a game he’d waited his “entire career to create.” The cancellation came amid layoffs and a reported push for a 30% profit margin across Xbox studios.
Browsers with built-in VPNs promise easy privacy but come with major limitations. They only protect your browser traffic, not other apps, and often struggle with streaming and customization. Here’s who they’re actually for.
