Category: Biz Tech

Adobe has agreed to provide free services worth about $75 million to customers as part of a settlement resolving a United States lawsuit over its subscription cancellation practices, closing a dispute that drew scrutiny from regulators and consumer advocates over how the software giant managed its widely used Creative Cloud plans. The agreement follows allegations that Adobe made it unnecessarily difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions, particularly those enrolled in annual plans paid monthly. Authorities argued that users were not adequately

Alibaba Group Holding is preparing to introduce an artificial intelligence service designed to help companies deploy autonomous digital assistants, positioning the technology giant to capitalise on growing demand in China for so-called “agentic AI” systems capable of carrying out real tasks with minimal human input. The planned service will allow corporate users to build and manage AI agents that can automate business processes such as data analysis, scheduling, workflow coordination and digital customer support. The move reflects intensifying competition among

JD. com has launched a sweeping push into Europe, opening its online retail platform across several major markets including the United Kingdom, marking a strategic attempt by the Chinese e-commerce giant to compete with Amazon and diversify beyond its highly competitive domestic market. The company introduced its international marketplace under the Joybuy brand in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, offering a wide range of products such as electronics, home appliances, beauty items, groceries and household goods. The

OpenAI is preparing to expand the capabilities of its widely used chatbot by bringing advanced video-generation technology from its Sora model into ChatGPT, a move that could transform how users interact with artificial intelligence and reshape the competition among global AI platforms. Plans under discussion within the company involve integrating Sora’s text-to-video generation system directly into ChatGPT, allowing users to create short videos simply by typing prompts into the chatbot interface. The initiative aims to broaden the platform’s multimedia abilities and

Google has finalised its $32 billion acquisition of the cloud security firm Wiz, marking one of the largest deals in the cybersecurity sector and underscoring the growing importance of protecting complex cloud infrastructure as companies expand their use of artificial intelligence and distributed computing. The purchase brings Wiz into the Google Cloud division while allowing the company’s technology to continue operating across multiple cloud platforms. Executives from both firms have said the strategy reflects a shift among enterprise customers that increasingly

Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated a method to circumvent safety guardrails embedded in widely used generative artificial intelligence systems, raising concerns about the reliability of protective controls designed to prevent misuse of large language models. A research team from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 disclosed that a specially crafted attack can bypass safeguards in some generative AI platforms by manipulating how the models interpret safety instructions. The technique, known as “Bad Likert Judge,” prompts the AI system to evaluate harmful content on

Artificial intelligence is set to reshape the software industry, yet the transformation is unlikely to lead to a sweeping decline in credit ratings across the sector, according to an assessment by S&P Global Ratings that seeks to temper investor concerns about widespread financial stress among software companies. Analysts at the credit ratings agency say the rapid development of AI technologies may alter competitive dynamics and business models for many software firms, but the credit impact is expected to vary widely between

Autonomous delivery robots are beginning to move beyond pavements and into urban streets, as robotics company Coco Robotics deploys a faster generation of machines guided by mapping technology originally developed for the global mobile game Pokémon GO. The company says its latest machine, known as Coco 2, can travel at speeds of up to 13 miles per hour while navigating city roads and bicycle lanes where local regulations permit. The system relies on spatial mapping and visual positioning tools from Niantic

Heightened geopolitical tension across the Middle East has triggered a wave of digital scams and coordinated misinformation campaigns, prompting cybersecurity specialists to warn that conflict-related narratives are being exploited to deceive the public through emails, messaging services and social media platforms. Security analysts report a sharp increase in phishing attempts, fake fundraising drives and manipulated online content that claim links to unfolding events across the region. The campaigns, which often mimic legitimate humanitarian appeals or urgent security updates, are designed to

[caption id="attachment_114114" align="aligncenter" width="781"] Anthropic Logo[/caption] Legal confrontation between artificial intelligence developer Anthropic and the United States Department of Defense has triggered an unusual show of solidarity across the technology sector, with researchers from competing companies publicly supporting the firm’s challenge against a national security designation that threatens its business. Anthropic filed lawsuits in federal courts against the Pentagon and other government agencies after officials classified the company as a “supply-chain risk”, a label that effectively prevents defence contractors from working with

Chinese authorities have begun restricting the use of OpenClaw artificial-intelligence applications on office computers within banks, government departments and state-owned enterprises, responding to mounting security concerns surrounding the emerging technology. Instructions circulated through regulatory and internal administrative channels direct public institutions and state-controlled companies to halt installation or use of OpenClaw AI tools on official devices and internal networks. The move reflects a tightening approach to generative AI platforms that operate outside the country’s tightly regulated technology ecosystem. Officials overseeing financial institutions

Chinese artificial intelligence developer DeepSeek has withheld early access to its newest large language model from two of the world’s dominant semiconductor designers, Nvidia and AMD, a move that industry observers interpret as a calculated step in Beijing’s effort to reduce dependence on United States technology and strengthen domestic computing ecosystems. The decision centres on the company’s latest generation AI model, which is designed to compete with leading systems developed by firms in the United States. Engineers at Nvidia and AMD,

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a niche social networking platform known for communities built around autonomous AI agents, as the technology company accelerates its efforts to develop advanced artificial intelligence through its Meta Superintelligence Labs initiative. Deal terms have not been publicly disclosed, but the acquisition reflects a broader strategy by the company to strengthen its research pipeline in agent-based AI systems, an emerging field that focuses on autonomous digital entities capable of interacting, reasoning and collaborating with humans and other AI

Software that rewrites and improves its own code is emerging as one of the most consequential developments in artificial intelligence, pushing the boundaries of how digital systems are designed, maintained and regulated. Engineers and researchers say the rise of autonomous coding agents capable of modifying their own behaviour could alter the economics of software development while raising profound questions about oversight and accountability. Advances in large language models and automated reasoning have enabled AI systems to move beyond generating snippets of

Salesforce is preparing to raise as much as $25 billion through a bond sale aimed at financing a major share repurchase programme, marking the largest debt offering in the software company’s history and one of the biggest corporate borrowings seen in the technology sector this year. The proposed issuance would allow the cloud-software group to fund a significant expansion of its stock buyback plan while maintaining liquidity for ongoing investments in artificial intelligence, enterprise software and global operations. Market participants say

MEXC Foundation and the University Network for Cryptocurrency & Blockchain have launched a university-focused Web3 education initiative at the University of New South Wales, signalling a push to cultivate blockchain and digital-asset talent among students. The programme, branded MEXCampus, was introduced during an event at the Roundhouse on the UNSW campus in Sydney and positions the digital-asset exchange’s philanthropic arm as an official partner in a student-driven network promoting cryptocurrency education. Announcement of the initiative marked the start of a structured

Construction has begun on what is described as the world’s first industrial-scale facility dedicated to producing indium phosphide photonic chips, a move aimed at strengthening Europe’s strategic position in advanced semiconductors and next-generation computing technologies. The factory project, centred at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven in the Netherlands, marks a significant milestone for the region’s photonics sector and forms part of a broader effort to translate years of laboratory research into high-volume manufacturing. Developed through a collaboration involving research organisation TNO,

Huawei has presented a new blueprint for transforming broadband infrastructure with artificial intelligence, unveiling an upgraded fibre access architecture aimed at helping internet service providers manage surging data demand and increasingly complex digital services. The proposal, introduced during Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026, centres on Huawei’s Next Generation Fiber Access Network, or FAN, which integrates AI tools with all-optical broadband systems. Company executives said the architecture is designed to help telecom operators automate network management, improve performance and adapt to the

Nvidia has indicated that its era of large-scale equity investments in leading artificial-intelligence developers may be drawing to a close, with chief executive Jensen Huang saying the company is unlikely to make further major financial commitments to OpenAI or Anthropic as both firms move closer to potential public listings. Speaking at a technology and telecom conference in the United States, Huang said Nvidia’s existing stakes in the two companies may represent the final private investments the chipmaker makes in them. The

OpenAI has introduced Codex Security, an artificial intelligence–driven application security agent designed to identify and remediate software vulnerabilities automatically, signalling a broader shift toward AI-powered cyber-defence in software development pipelines. The system, released in a research preview, expands the company’s earlier internal project known as Aardvark and aims to help development teams detect flaws in code and deploy fixes with minimal human intervention. Growing complexity in modern software ecosystems has strained traditional security review processes, which often rely on manual audits

Virtual-reality industry veteran Kevin Joyce has launched a new publishing venture aimed at helping independent developers survive a turbulent period for immersive gaming, arguing that the sector’s long-anticipated breakthrough remains ahead despite financial pressure and shifting investment priorities. The company, Evolution Publishing, has been created to support studios developing native VR titles and provide them with marketing, publishing and commercial guidance. Joyce, who has more than two decades of experience in the videogame and immersive-technology sector and previously led specialist media

Artificial intelligence designed to audit software security has identified 22 vulnerabilities in Mozilla’s Firefox browser within a two-week testing period, highlighting the growing role of automated systems in discovering complex flaws in widely used digital infrastructure. The findings emerged from experiments involving the Claude artificial intelligence model, developed by the company Anthropic, which was tasked with analysing the Firefox codebase for weaknesses. Security researchers said the AI system demonstrated an ability to locate subtle bugs and memory-safety issues that could potentially

Global cloud communications platform Infobip has opened a new data centre in Saudi Arabia, marking a strategic expansion aimed at supporting the Kingdom’s accelerating digital transformation and growing demand for locally hosted data services. The facility strengthens Infobip’s presence in the Middle East and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build a resilient digital infrastructure under its economic diversification agenda. By locating critical cloud communications infrastructure inside the Kingdom, the company seeks to help businesses and public institutions comply with strict

Tension between Silicon Valley’s artificial-intelligence developers and defence officials has surfaced again as Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei re-engages in discussions with the Pentagon over potential collaboration on advanced AI systems. The renewed talks follow a disagreement that underscored deep divisions over the role of powerful generative AI models in military applications and the ethical boundaries technology companies seek to maintain. Dialogue between Anthropic and the US Department of Defence had stalled after disputes about how frontier AI systems might be

A large-scale phishing infrastructure that enabled cybercriminals to bypass multi-factor authentication and hijack thousands of online accounts has been dismantled through a coordinated operation led by Microsoft, Europol and several industry partners, marking one of the most significant disruptions of a phishing-as-a-service network targeting corporate and consumer accounts worldwide. Authorities and cybersecurity specialists said the platform, known as Tycoon 2FA, operated as a sophisticated adversary-in-the-middle phishing system that allowed criminals to intercept login credentials and authentication tokens, giving them the ability

Security researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in the AI-powered Comet browser developed by Perplexity that could allow attackers to extract sensitive files and credentials from a user’s computer through a malicious calendar invitation, highlighting growing security risks tied to emerging “agentic” web browsers. The flaw centres on the way Comet’s built-in artificial intelligence assistant processes instructions embedded within everyday digital content. According to cybersecurity analysts who disclosed the issue, attackers could embed hidden prompts in a calendar invitation that appear harmless

Apple has introduced a wave of new devices spanning smartphones, laptops and tablets, signalling a strategy aimed at widening access to its ecosystem while strengthening its position in the premium computing market. The launches include the iPhone 17e, refreshed MacBook models powered by the M5 family of chips, and a new entry-level laptop called the MacBook Neo priced at $599 — the lowest price ever for a Mac notebook. Announcements unfolded during a multi-day product rollout culminating on March 4 as

Speculation around a possible Windows 12 release is intensifying as the global PC industry confronts a major transition triggered by the end of support for Windows 10, leaving millions of computers facing an uncertain upgrade path. Technology analysts and industry leaks suggest Microsoft is developing a new generation of its operating system that could debut around 2026, emphasising artificial intelligence integration, improved hardware acceleration through neural processing units, and stronger security architecture designed for AI-driven computing. The potential launch comes amid a

Global tourism leaders gathering at the 2026 edition of ITB Berlin signalled a turning point for the travel industry, projecting that emerging markets and the rapid deployment of agentic artificial intelligence could drive a sector valued at nearly $2 trillion in the coming decade. Industry executives, technology developers and government representatives described a period of structural transformation in which new digital tools and shifting travel demand are redrawing the competitive map of international tourism. Travel technology companies presenting at the event

TikTok users across the United States faced widespread service disruption after a technical failure linked to cloud provider Oracle interrupted access to the video-sharing platform, marking the second such outage involving the technology partner within weeks and raising renewed scrutiny over the resilience of the infrastructure supporting one of the world’s largest social media networks. Reports of problems began circulating as users struggled to load videos, refresh feeds or access creator accounts on the platform. Outage-tracking services logged a sharp surge

Barcelona set the stage for a decisive shift in telecoms strategy as leading network vendors and chipmakers used Mobile World Congress 2026 to outline how artificial intelligence will be embedded at the core of 6G systems, signalling a move beyond incremental 5G upgrades towards a fully software-defined, AI-native architecture. Executives from Nokia, Ericsson and Intel presented live demonstrations, new research partnerships and early field deployments aimed at shaping global standards expected to crystallise later this decade. Their announcements underscored how competition

An autonomous AI agent known as hackerbot-claw has mounted a systematic campaign against misconfigured continuous integration and delivery workflows on GitHub, successfully triggering remote code execution and repository takeovers across multiple high-profile open-source projects maintained by Microsoft, DataDog, Aqua Security and others. The bot leveraged weaknesses in GitHub Actions configurations to gain elevated permissions, steal credentials, and in at least one case fully compromise a repository that underpins widespread software development tooling. Security analysts from independent firms tracking the

VAST Data has introduced two new services aimed at tightening governance and accelerating optimisation in large-scale artificial intelligence deployments, positioning its software platform as a secure and self-improving operating system for enterprise AI. The company used its VAST Forward 2026 event to unveil PolicyEngine and TuningEngine, additions to its VAST AI OS that are designed to address mounting concerns around control, explainability and performance in agent-driven systems. The move reflects intensifying competition among infrastructure providers seeking to underpin mission-critical AI workloads

A critical security vulnerability in the open-source AI assistant OpenClaw has exposed developers to silent takeovers of their automated workflows, raising fresh concerns about the risks tied to rapidly deployed autonomous coding tools. OpenClaw, a widely adopted AI personal assistant with more than 100,000 stars on GitHub, is designed to manage developer tasks across local machines, messaging platforms and integrated development environments. Security researchers disclosed that a zero-click exploit allowed malicious websites to hijack an OpenClaw agent without requiring any interaction