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Cloud environments dominate modern business operations. This shift drives demand for ethical hacking approaches tailored to cloud-native architectures and API vulnerabilities. Tools designed specifically for these ecosystems help professionals test configurations, access controls, and inter-service communications that traditional on-premises methods cannot address effectively. Security experts conduct dynamic assessments that simulate real-world attack paths across hybrid and

Artificial intelligence now transforms how ethical hackers identify and address vulnerabilities. Tools that incorporate AI automate routine tasks such as reconnaissance and initial vulnerability scanning. This allows professionals to focus on complex analysis that requires human judgment. Organisations adopt these platforms to accelerate penetration testing cycles. For instance, AI-enhanced versions of established frameworks scan vast cloud infrastructures in minutes rather t

Criminals have accelerated their use of artificial intelligence voice cloning tools to carry out sophisticated fraud schemes. These attacks often involve impersonating family members, company executives, or trusted officials to extract money through urgent and emotionally charged requests. Perpetrators require only a brief sample of publicly available audio, frequently sourced from social media profiles, to create highly realistic voice clones. Victims then receive telephone

Meta has introduced paid subscription options across its major platforms as it seeks to reduce reliance on advertising income. The company rolled out Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus, and WhatsApp Plus to users in selected markets, with plans for broader availability. Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus are priced at $3.99 per month, while WhatsApp Plus costs $2.99 monthly. These tiers exist alongside the free versions of the apps and deliver premium features that enhance user cont

Growing tensions surrounding Samsung’s semiconductor business are raising concerns across the global electronics industry. As one of the world’s largest chip manufacturers, Samsung plays a critical role in supplying memory chips and components used in smartphones, computers, servers, and artificial intelligence systems worldwide. Industry analysts warn that disruptions involving Samsung’s chip production or labor operations could affect global supply chains at a time when dem

AI-generated scams are becoming increasingly difficult to detect as cybercriminals use advanced artificial intelligence tools to create more realistic and convincing attacks. From fake phone calls and cloned voices to AI-written emails and deepfake videos, scammers are using technology to trick victims in ways that were once impossible. One of the biggest concerns is the rise of AI voice cloning. Scammers can now copy someone’s voice using only a short audio sample taken from

OpenAI expanded its enterprise AI offerings last week with new multi-agent workflow tools designed to automate complex business operations. The company is also reportedly exploring deeper platform integration strategies as it moves beyond standalone chatbot products. The shift highlights how rapidly artificial intelligence is evolving inside corporate environments. Businesses initially adopted generative AI largely for experimentation, content generation and productivity supp

Major technology and retail companies are accelerating investment in AI-powered shopping systems as competition over personalised commerce intensifies. Amazon, Walmart, Google and Meta are all expanding systems designed to automate customer interaction, refine recommendations and personalise online shopping experiences. The race reflects a larger shift inside digital commerce. Retailers no longer compete solely on price, delivery speed or product range. Increasingly, they com

SpaceX has reportedly filed for a stock market debut in what could become one of the most significant public offerings in technology and aerospace history. The move has sparked widespread speculation about the company’s future valuation and the financial impact on Elon Musk, who remains closely tied to the company’s ownership structure. Analysts suggest a successful public offering could dramatically increase Musk’s net worth, potentially placing him on course to become the w

Ofcom has warned that TikTok and YouTube are still failing to provide a sufficiently safe environment for children online. The regulator raised concerns about the type of content young users can encounter, including harmful material, addictive recommendation systems and limited age verification protections. Ofcom stated that while platforms have introduced new safety features in recent years, more action is needed to properly safeguard children. The warning comes amid growing

Google is reportedly preparing to spend nearly $200 billion on artificial intelligence infrastructure as the global AI race continues accelerating. The investment highlights how major tech companies are now treating AI as one of the most important technologies shaping the future of business, communication, and digital services. A large portion of the spending is expected to go toward building advanced data centers, expanding cloud infrastructure, and developing custom AI chip

Meta has reportedly laid off around 8,000 employees as the company continues restructuring its operations and increasing its focus on artificial intelligence and long-term efficiency. The cuts are part of a broader trend across the tech industry where major companies are reducing workforce sizes despite continued investment in emerging technologies. The layoffs are affecting multiple departments across the company, including business operations, recruiting, and product teams.

AI company Anthropic says it is approaching its first profitable quarter, marking a significant milestone for one of the world’s fastest-growing artificial intelligence firms. The company, known for developing Claude AI, has spent heavily on model training, infrastructure, and talent as competition across the AI sector intensified. Reaching profitability would suggest some AI businesses may be beginning to turn rapid growth into sustainable revenue. Anthropic’s progress comes

Anthropic is reportedly set to pay Elon Musk’s xAI around $1.25 billion per month (roughly £930 million) for access to computing infrastructure, highlighting the extraordinary costs behind today’s AI race. The agreement underlines how building advanced artificial intelligence models increasingly depends on access to huge amounts of computing power, often costing more than the models themselves. Training and running large AI systems requires enormous data centres packed with s

Nvidia unveiled new enterprise partnerships aimed at accelerating AI deployment across healthcare, finance and manufacturing industries. The agreements reinforce Nvidia’s strategy of positioning itself as more than a semiconductor company. The business increasingly operates as a broader AI infrastructure and software ecosystem provider. Several organisations are integrating Nvidia systems into: Data centre operations Robotics development Industrial automation Enterprise AI wo

OpenAI is reportedly testing an AI-driven social platform that could place the company in more direct competition with X, Instagram and other major content networks. Reports suggest the platform may focus on AI-generated content creation, conversational discovery and personalised interaction systems rather than traditional social media structures. The move signals a broader shift across the technology industry. AI companies increasingly want ownership of the platforms where p

Spotify is launching verification badges for podcasts in an effort to help listeners identify authentic content and avoid low quality AI generated material. The move comes as artificial intelligence tools make it easier to mass produce audio content, raising concerns about misleading, repetitive or entirely automated podcasts flooding streaming platforms. Industry observers have increasingly referred to such content as AI slop, describing media created quickly with minimal hu

Google has unveiled a new conversational feature for Gmail during its Google IO 2026 event, allowing users to interact with their inbox using natural language. The update is powered by advanced artificial intelligence technology and is designed to help users manage emails more efficiently. Instead of manually searching through messages, users can now ask questions directly to Gmail, such as requesting summaries of conversations, locating specific information or drafting repli

Samsung Electronics is facing the possibility of one of the biggest labor strikes in its history as negotiations between company management and worker unions continue to break down. Tens of thousands of employees in South Korea are reportedly preparing for a large-scale walkout over disputes involving wages, bonuses, and profit-sharing. The growing tension comes at a critical time for Samsung, which remains one of the world’s largest producers of memory chips, smartphones, an

Google is officially bringing smart glasses back into the spotlight. During Google I/O 2026, the company revealed a new generation of AI-powered smart eyewear built on its Android XR platform. The announcement marks Google’s biggest wearable technology push since the original Google Glass project over a decade ago. The new glasses are designed in partnership with Samsung, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster. Unlike the bulky designs of earlier smart glasses, these new models foc