OpenAI aggressively pursues Google AI talent with offers up to $10 million
In a bold move to bolster its AI expertise, OpenAI is reportedly offering lucrative compensation packages, potentially worth $5 to $10 million, to attract top Google AI researchers, signaling a heated talent war in the AI industry. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is actively seeking to recruit Google’s AI researchers with compelling pay packages reportedly […]
BREAKING NEWS: Moneris says no ‘critical’ data affected in ransomware gang’s attack
Moneris, which runs a payment card data network used by hundreds of thousands of Canadian businesses, says it prevented access to cri
Apple faces $14 billion tax bill revival and $25 million hiring discrimination fine
Apple is facing a potential $14 billion tax bill revival in the European Union and a $25 million fine for hiring discrimination in the United States. The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has asked judges to reconsider a 2020 ruling that absolved Apple of the €13 billion tax bill, […]
Booths axes self-scan machines for human cashiers
Supermarket chain, Booths is axing almost all of its self-scan machines in favor of human cashiers. The company, which operates 28 stores in northern England, says the decision is in response to customer feedback. Booths customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the self-scan machines, citing their unreliability, slowness, and impersonal nature. The company also stocks a […]
Cyber Security Today, Nov. 13, 2023 – Booking.com attack may be widespread, ransomware operator calls it quits, and more
This episode reports on a cyber attack on the operator of ports in Australia, the hack of a reporter’s Experian account, the latest data breaches
FCC scrutinizes SpaceX’s Starlink cellular service
SpaceX’s plans to launch a satellite-based cellular service, Starlink, have raised concerns about potential interference with existing communication networks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has sent a letter to SpaceX requesting a comprehensive interference analysis and emphasizing the need to prevent harm to other authorized operators. The FCC’s concerns center on the potential for SpaceX’s […]
AI development conference sparks talks of startup extinction
AI experts and investors gathered at the Axios’ AI+ Summit this week to discuss the future of the industry, with some predicting a “startup mass extinction event” due to the rapid advancements in AI technology. Investors at Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, however, expressed optimism, stating that they are still actively investing in AI startups, […]
Google to delete inactive accounts starting December 1
Google is set to delete inactive accounts starting December 1, 2023, in an effort to enhance security and protect user data. An inactive account is defined as one that has not been used for two years. This includes activities such as signing in, reading or sending emails, using Google Drive, watching YouTube videos, or sharing […]
SanDisk Extreme Pro SSDs plagued by design and manufacturing flaws
A data recovery company’s report has revealed design and manufacturing flaws as the root cause of widespread failures in SanDisk Extreme Pro SSDs. In May 2023, reports surfaced of sudden data loss in certain Western Digital SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB SSDs. In response, the company promised a firmware update for affected users. However, the issue […]
Lockbit ransomware group publishes stolen Boeing data
Lockbit ransomware gang has released a trove of sensitive data stolen from aerospace giant, Boeing. The hackers claim to have obtained a “tremendous amount” of data, including designs, engineering documents, and financial information. They threatened to release more data if Boeing did not pay a ransom by a set deadline. Boeing has confirmed the breach […]
