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Social Media’s Next Evolution: User-Controlled Algorithms

Social Media’s Next Evolution: User-Controlled Algorithms

For years, major social media platforms have maintained tight control over what users see in their feeds. While users have always had basic tools such as following accounts, liking posts, or hiding unwanted content, the underlying recommendation algorithms have ultimately determined what appears in front of them. Now, however, platforms are beginning to shift that

XDOF Raises $70 Million to Build the Data Infrastructure Powering the Next Generation of Robotics AI

XDOF Raises $70 Million to Build the Data Infrastructure Powering the Next Generation of Robotics AI

Collecting training data for robots is far from glamorous work. Yet some of the world’s leading AI laboratories are already turning to XDOF to tackle the challenge. Just two weeks ago, OpenAI announced that it would revive the robotics initiative it shut down in 2021, underscoring a broader trend among major AI organizations racing to

Tens of Thousands of Fortinet Firewalls Reportedly Compromised in Global Cyberattack Campaign

Tens of Thousands of Fortinet Firewalls Reportedly Compromised in Global Cyberattack Campaign

A large-scale cybercriminal operation has allegedly compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls and VPN devices used by major organizations around the world, according to findings published by two cybersecurity firms. The campaign, which researchers have named FortiBleed, is still ongoing and appears to differ from many previous attacks targeting Fortinet infrastructure. Rather than exploiting

Android 17 Arrives With Advanced Multitasking Features as Google Deepens Gemini Integration

Android 17 Arrives With Advanced Multitasking Features as Google Deepens Gemini Integration

Google has officially rolled out the final version of Android 17, alongside Wear OS 7 for smartwatches. The new software debuts first on Google’s Pixel lineup and is accompanied by the latest Pixel Drop update, which introduces a variety of new capabilities. Among the highlights are support for Google’s newest AI models, including the music-generation