Tech

DuckDuckGo: Blocks Most Video Ads

Privacy-focused DuckDuckGo browser now blocks video ads on YouTube for Windows, Mac, and iPhone. The new feature enhances ad-free viewing, reinforcing DuckDuckGo’s commitment to seamless, private web experiences. Discover how this update transforms your browsing.

Meta AI: Custom Chip Debut by September

Meta is accelerating its AI strategy, planning to launch its fourth custom AI chip by September. This move aims to slash AI costs and lessen dependence on Nvidia and AMD, signaling a major shift in Meta's hardware approach.

UK Cyber Resilience: A 90-Day Test

UK Cyber Resilience Pledge mandates a 30/60/90-day security roadmap including NCSC alerts, supplier Cyber Essentials, and board governance. Security leaders face a 90-day test to strengthen cyber defenses and accountability.

AssuranceAmerica: 6.9M Driver’s Licenses Exposed

AssuranceAmerica confirms a data breach exposed 6.9 million customers' driver's license numbers, fueling identity theft fears. The incident highlights mounting cybersecurity risks for insurers, urging consumers to monitor credit and safeguard personal information.

Claude Code: China Warns of Backdoor Risk

China warns organizations to delete specific Claude Code versions, citing backdoor risk. Anthropic counters that the code is anti-abuse protection, igniting debate over security versus privacy in AI development.

Meta AI Data Center: Rare Bacteria Water Scare

Meta’s Cheyenne AI data center is under scrutiny after rare bacteria were found in reclaimed irrigation water connected to the facility. The discovery intensifies calls for stricter local wastewater regulations, raising environmental and public health concerns surrounding large-scale AI infrastructure.