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Dinner is being recorded, whether you know it or not

To be in public is to risk being filmed. And these days, there's a good chance it's happening surreptitiously with smart glasses.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in LA trial over claims social media makes kids addicted

According to a study last year by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center, the overwhelming majority of American adults have an unfavourable view of Zuckerberg.

These students in the US tricked teachers with phishing emails – for a good cause

School district data can be a big score for cybercriminals, who can sell student and staff social security numbers and other sensitive information. The personal data of young children is particularly prized.

Apple pushes emergency iPhone update after ‘extremely sophisticated’ spyware attack. Experts advise installing it immediately

Apple's latest update comes with an urgent 'update now' message.

OpenAI expects compute spend of around $600 billion through 2030, source says

Feb 20 (Reuters) - OpenAI is ⁠targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend through ⁠2030, a source familiar with the matter told ‌Reuters on Friday, as the ChatGPT maker lays groundwork for an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion.

Microsoft Gaming head Phil Spencer retires, insider Asha Sharma takes over

Feb 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft ⁠said on Friday gaming head Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years at ⁠the software maker, in a major leadership shake-up.

SEC probe involving AppLovin still active, Bloomberg News reports

Feb 20 (Reuters) - The ⁠U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's investigation into marketing platform ⁠AppLovin is continuing, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

OpenAI developing AI devices including smart speaker, The Information reports

Feb 20 (Reuters) - OpenAI ⁠has more than 200 people working on a ⁠family of AI-powered devices that will include ‌a smart speaker and possibly smart glasses and a smart lamp, the Information reported on Friday, citing a person with knowledge ​of the plans.

US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash

Feb 20 (Reuters) - A federal ⁠judge rejected Tesla's request to overturn a $243 million jury verdict over the 2019 ⁠crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, which killed a 22-year-old woman and severely ‌injured her boyfriend.

Analysis-New cybersecurity rules for US defense industry create barrier for some small suppliers

Feb 20 (Reuters) - New U.S. ⁠cybersecurity rules for the defense sector are leading some small suppliers to rethink military work due to high compliance costs, raising ⁠production risks at a time when the Trump administration is pressuring contractors to boost output and diversify the supply base.