Cybersecurity
Okta Uncovers VoidProxy: Advanced Phishing Service Bypassing MFA Protections
VoidProxy deploys advanced Adversary-in-the-Middle (AitM) techniques to intercept login sessions in real time.
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AI News
FTC Probes AI Chatbots Over Potential Risks to Children and Teens
The FTC is seeking detailed information on how these firms measure, test, and monitor the negative effects of chatbots designed to mimic human-like communication.
AI Models
Alibaba's New AI Model Delivers 10x Efficiency and Outperforms Gemini on Reasoning
The company says the new design brings dramatic gains in both efficiency and performance.
Partnerships
Microsoft, OpenAI Strike New Deal to Reshape Partnership
While financial details of the revised commercial arrangements were not disclosed, both companies confirmed they are working toward a definitive agreement.
Acquisition
SAP Completes Acquisition of SmartRecruiters to Strengthen AI-Powered Hiring
SmartRecruiters, widely recognised for its intuitive workflows and candidate-friendly platform, will now be integrated into SAP SuccessFactors.
Cloud
Oracle Signs Landmark Cloud Deal with OpenAI Worth $300 Bn, Making Larry Ellison the Richest Man in the World
If confirmed, the deal with OpenAI would rank among the largest cloud contracts ever signed.
Indian IT
TCS Launches Chiplet-Based System Engineering Services to Boost India’s Semiconductor Ambitions
TCS is already working with a North American semiconductor major to streamline heterogeneous chip integration.
AI News
FTC Database Reveals Hundreds of Complaints Against AI Companies, Including OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI
The complaints range from allegations of poor customer service and misleading advertising to disturbing claims.
Reddit, Quora, Yahoo Team Up to Take On AI Data Scraping With New Licensing Protocol
While several major publishers have signed on, no AI companies have officially adopted the standard yet.
Chips
Arm Launches Lumex Chip Designs to Power Next-Gen AI Smartphones
Arm expects the first Lumex-powered smartphones to arrive later this year or in early 2026.
AI Models
Stability AI Unveils Stable Audio 2.5, Built for Enterprise-Grade Sound Production
To accelerate adoption, Stability AI is partnering with amp, a Landor Group company under WPP, to co-develop enterprise sound solutions.
AI Agents
Replit Unveils Most Advanced Autonomous AI Agent Yet, Raises $250 Mn at $3 Bn Valuation to Power Next-Gen AI Apps
Agent 3 introduces the ability to create agents and workflow automations for platforms like Slack, Telegram, Notion, and Dropbox.