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Meta’s New AI Tool Uses Public Instagram Photos by Default with No User Notice
AI & Tech Regulation

Meta’s New AI Tool Uses Public Instagram Photos by Default with No User Notice

Meta’s generative AI now automatically incorporates adult users’ public Instagram photos unless they actively opt out, raising privacy concerns about unconsented image use.

Crypto Protocols Urged to Reaudit Smart Contracts Amid Rising AI-Driven Attacks
Crypto & Fintech

Crypto Protocols Urged to Reaudit Smart Contracts Amid Rising AI-Driven Attacks

Security experts warn that automated AI tools enable hackers to uncover vulnerabilities in legacy smart contracts rapidly, pushing protocols to adopt continuous auditing.

NVIDIA and Hugging Face Expand Open-Source Robotics Tools with Isaac GR00T Integration
Big Tech

NVIDIA and Hugging Face Expand Open-Source Robotics Tools with Isaac GR00T Integration

NVIDIA and Hugging Face have integrated advanced robotics models and frameworks into LeRobot, enhancing open-source development for humanoid AI and physical interactions.

Crypto User Loses Nearly $1 Million in Ethereum Phishing Token Approval Scam
Crypto & Fintech

Crypto User Loses Nearly $1 Million in Ethereum Phishing Token Approval Scam

An Ethereum user lost close to $1 million after approving a phishing token scam, highlighting ongoing risks as crypto phishing thefts hit hundreds of millions this year.

Meta Halts AI Training Program After Internal Data Misplacement Raises Concerns
Big Tech

Meta Halts AI Training Program After Internal Data Misplacement Raises Concerns

Meta suspended its keystroke-monitoring AI training initiative following an internal data mishandling incident that exposed sensitive employee information, prompting an investigation.

Bitcoin Faces Stiff Resistance at $62,000 After $92.7M Selling Pressure Halts Rebound
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Faces Stiff Resistance at $62,000 After $92.7M Selling Pressure Halts Rebound

Bitcoin’s recent bounce reversed quickly as $92.7 million in selling pressure wiped out gains, setting $62,000 as a critical resistance point for renewed upward momentum.

Hrithik Roshan to Partially Sell Stake in Cult.fit Ahead of IPO
Corporate Power

Hrithik Roshan to Partially Sell Stake in Cult.fit Ahead of IPO

Hrithik Roshan plans to sell part of his shares in fitness platform Cult.fit through its upcoming IPO but will retain ownership and remain involved with the company.

EU Parliament Vote on Soy Biofuels Risks Billions in Trade Sanctions
Trade & Tariffs

EU Parliament Vote on Soy Biofuels Risks Billions in Trade Sanctions

The EU Parliament’s rejection of a regulation phasing out soy biofuels could expose the union to billions in trade penalties from major palm oil exporters Indonesia and Malaysia.

China Considers Restricted Nvidia H200 Chip Allocations for Leading AI Companies
Trade & Tariffs

China Considers Restricted Nvidia H200 Chip Allocations for Leading AI Companies

China plans to approve fewer than 200,000 Nvidia H200 chips for top AI firms, balancing hardware access with strict control over high-end computing resources.

Uzbekistan and BYD Plan to Boost EV Production and Export Capacity
Energy & Climate

Uzbekistan and BYD Plan to Boost EV Production and Export Capacity

Uzbekistan and BYD discuss scaling up electric vehicle manufacturing, enhancing localization, and expanding export opportunities alongside infrastructure development.