Microsoft Defender flags DigiCert root certificates as malware in false positive
Microsoft Defender mistakenly detected legitimate DigiCert root certificates as malware, triggering widespread false-positive alerts and, in some cases, removing them from Windows systems. The issue stemmed from a signature update released April 30, which caused trusted certificates to be flagged as Trojan:Win32/Cerdigent.A!dha and deleted from the Windows trust store. Administrators globally reported that affected systems […]
Nvidia says its China AI chip market share has dropped to zero
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the company’s share of China’s AI accelerator market has fallen to zero. The decline follows U.S. export restrictions and rising domestic competition, marking a sharp reversal from Nvidia’s dominant position in the region just two years ago. “In China, we have now dropped to zero,” Huang said in an interview […]
Oscars draws line on AI, bars AI actors and scripts from award eligibility
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced new eligibility rules that exclude AI-generated performances and screenplays from Oscar consideration. Acting roles must be demonstrably performed by humans with their consent, and scripts must be human-authored to qualify for awards. The changes, announced ahead of the 99th Oscars scheduled for early 2027, formalise […]
Utah law targets VPN use in first-of-its-kind age verification rules
Utah Senate Bill 73 takes effect May 6, making Utah the first U.S. state to explicitly regulate VPN use as part of online age verification requirements. The law treats users as being in Utah based on their physical location regardless of VPN or proxy use, and bars websites from providing instructions on how to bypass […]
