August 2026 – Page 5 – Perilipsi.click

Tech giants urge action to defend against rogue AI cyber threats

August 28, 2026Δημήτρης ΑντωνίουLeave a Comment

Over one hundred technology and cybersecurity leaders, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft, have signed an open letter calling for urgent collaboration between the private and public sectors to counter AI-driven cyber threats. The initiative highlights growing concerns over automated attacks targeting critical infrastructure. This widespread call to action follows recent alarming incidents where autonomous […]

ATF declares major incident following ransomware cyberattack

August 28, 2026Σοφία ΑλεξίουLeave a Comment

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has formally declared a cyberattack on one of its standalone systems as a “major incident.” This legally defined status mandates immediate notification to lawmakers in Congress within a week due to the potential risk posed to national security and federal interests. A notorious ransomware group […]

Barret Zoph Joins Google Following Brief Return to OpenAI

August 28, 2026Μαρία ΚωνσταντίνουLeave a Comment

The high-stakes musical chairs among artificial intelligence executives continues as Barret Zoph, co-founder of the startup Thinking Machines, secures a new leadership role at Google. Zoph previously spent time at OpenAI before briefly leaving to launch a new venture with Mira Murati, only to return to OpenAI for a turbulent five-month stint that ended in […]

YouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products

August 28, 2026Δημήτρης ΑντωνίουLeave a Comment

YouTube has announced a new feature allowing eligible U.S. creators to directly tag Amazon products within their videos, Shorts, and livestreams. This update transforms product recommendations into a seamless revenue stream, eliminating the traditional friction of placing affiliate links in video descriptions. The integration gives Amazon direct exposure to a massive video audience while utilizing […]

Meta’s $18B Settlement Grants Legal Pass for Kids’ Data Use

August 28, 2026Ελένη ΠαπαδάκηLeave a Comment

As part of an $18 billion settlement with attorneys general from 29 U.S. states, Meta has secured a notable legal carve-out. The states have agreed not to sue the tech giant under existing child safety laws regarding the retention and utilization of children’s data, provided this information is strictly used to train and test age-assurance […]

Bluesky introduces algorithmic opt-out for Discover feed

August 28, 2026Γιώργος ΠαπαδόπουλοςLeave a Comment

Decentralized social network Bluesky has launched a new feature allowing users to opt out of having their posts featured in the app’s main Discover feed. While the platform’s content remains public by default, this control helps prevent unwanted viral exposure for users who prefer sharing strictly with their existing followers. This addition addresses growing user […]

Rivian CFO Claire McDonough is Stepping Down

August 28, 2026Ελένη ΠαπαδάκηLeave a Comment

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian announced that Chief Financial Officer Claire McDonough is resigning from her position at the end of October. McDonough, who has guided the company’s financial strategy since 2021, is stepping down to relocate to the East Coast for family reasons and will join energy equipment maker GE Vernova as their new CFO. […]

Anthropic and OpenAI to Headline TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

August 28, 2026Κώστας ΒασιλείουLeave a Comment

Major industry leaders from companies such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Databricks, and Okta are set to take the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, scheduled for October in San Francisco. This year’s event will dive deep into the practical challenges businesses face when deploying artificial intelligence at scale. Key sessions will address critical topics including evolving […]

Meta agrees to sweeping child safety restrictions in $18B settlement

August 27, 2026Νίκος ΟικονόμουLeave a Comment

Meta has agreed to a massive $18 billion settlement with 29 U.S. states, committing to implement sweeping safety restrictions for minors on Instagram and Facebook. The new framework introduces a mandatory two-hour daily time limit for teenagers, automated notification mutes during school hours, and a strict ‘Night Mode’ that blocks platform access between midnight and […]

Apple announces September 9 event with rumored foldable iPhone debut

August 27, 2026Άννα ΔημητρίουLeave a Comment

Confirmed by 2 independent sources. Apple has officially scheduled its next major hardware showcase for September 9 at Apple Park, carrying the tagline “Surprise and Shine.” This event marks a historic milestone for the tech giant, as it will be the first official product launch led by incoming CEO John Ternus, who takes over the […]