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Unsafe at any speed: AI optimists are turning cautious as safety concerns mount
And as for getting US government to help – uncontrolled AI is not as dangerous as AI under the control of the technically clueless
CISA: Most exploited vulnerabilities should have been eradicated decades ago
Organizational culture and systemic gaps in Secure by Design adoption blamed for sorry state of affairs
Australian police, FBI arrest two over TeamPCP attacks
Cat videos, a HackerOne account, and a TikTok profile helped reveal the identities of alleged attackers.
Big Tech market power will cause UK to lose AI race, think tank warns
Britain's market watchdog criticized for not creating the conditions for competition to thrive
Industry that built the problem offers to sell you the solution
100+ tech giants warn AI attacks are coming, skip the part where they pay for defenses
UnderwriteMe secures adviser access to Zurich protection products on sourcing platform
UnderwriteMe has added Zurich Insurance’s personal protection and income protection (IP) products to its Protection Platform. Zurich is the eighth insurer to offer a ‘buy now’ option for IP on the platform, helping advisers deliver comprehensive protection solutions with a single…
BOFH: Schrödinger's petty cash puts us in a very awkward superposition
Why oh why are the accountants stricter than the IRS and HMRC put together?
BlackRock doubles L&G holding to more than 10%
BlackRock has more than doubled its overall holding in Legal & General to above 10%. The US asset management giant's total position in L&G reached 10.03% on 26 August, up from 5.07% at the time of its previous notification. Of the new position, 8.08% represents
Nextiva: Forget your cloud in a box, we just need a new hypervisor
When you're trying to move away from VMware, picking an alternative can get complicated. Then you have to figure out where new AI tools fit in.
Peter Wasko: The state of investing at the moment
For a couple of years, AI-related tech stocks have been setting records for valuations, IPOs and spending. Reservations have grown regarding the heights that just a few companies have pushed the value of indices; the top ten US stocks now comprise 40% of the S&P
Pension tax uncertainty strengthens case for diversified retirement pots
Growing speculation over the future taxation of pensioners highlights the need for investors to build larger and more diversified retirement portfolios, according to Wealth Club.
On Call: Exec couldn’t identify a photocopier, which made for a fax-inating tech support call
One retro numeric keypad looks much like any other to some users
Asics launches new trail runner campaign
Asics has unveiled a new campaign which puts the spotlight on trail running. Devised by creative agency AGIT8, the marketing drive highlights that trail running is “tough” but that is exactly why people love it.
Print management outfit PaperCut is under 0-day attack, and it’s drawing customers’ blood
The fix is either an unvalidated and unofficial emergency patch or taking the server offline
Australian cops cuff alleged TeamPCP masterminds
Alleged crew behind the Shai-Hulud worm and other supply chain attacks nabbed with help from the FBI
John Lewis launches online Christmas shop as festive searches surge after World Cup final
John Lewis has launched its online Christmas shop, with the retailer saying searches for “Christmas” jumped by more than 33 per cent immediately after the World Cup final.
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The Morning Briefing: Pension tax uncertainty strengthens case for diversified retirement pots; BlackRock doubles L&G holding to more than 10%
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Anthropic proposes plumbing spec to link AI agents to lab kit and robots
Say you're trying to enrich Uranium and your centrifuges broke - soon it will be easy to connect an AI to figure out why
Visa and Mastercard complete transactions in Syria after US lifts state terrorism label
Visa and Mastercard have completed their first international card transactions in Syria after the US removed it from the state sponsors of terrorism list.
Under Armour names Grammy nominated artist as creative director of P-Star
Under Armour has named Grammy-nominated artist Gunna as its new global brand ambassador and creative director of P-Star, a creative platform that will span apparel, footwear, storytelling and community initiatives.
Lefties makes UK debut at Liverpool One
Lefties has launched a store at Landsec-owned shopping centre Liverpool One, marking the retailer’s first shop in the UK.
Tesco rolls out almost 700 electric vehicle charging sites
Tesco has unveiled a new loyalty card partnership with electric vehicle charging company Be.EV. The tie-up enables the supermarket’s Clubcard members to collect points when they charge their electric vehicles at over 680 Be.EV UK sites, The Grocer reported.
Meta tests consumer-based AI agent for everyday online tasks
Meta is testing an AI agent that can set up appointments, post on social media, fill out forms, and buy things on the user’s behalf.
Sofa.com is empowering consumers to “furnish your home from one delivery”
As sofa.com marks 20 years in business, managing director Sunayna Azam [left] and creative director Nicky Emlick [right] discuss the brand’s reset; its move beyond sofas; and why customer-led design is shaping its next phase.
Oner Active promotes first chief finance officer ahead of store debut
Women's activewear brand Oner Active has named its first chief financial officer, as the business prepares to open its first flagship store in NoHo, New York.
British Fashion Council chair Pemsel steps down
British Fashion Council chair David Pemsel has stepped down after ten years on the executive board.
Microsoft's virtual intern Teams Facilitator will be late for the meeting
Teams question detection bot postpones debut, will get 2-month extension to practice interrupting you
RQD* Clearing raises $74 million
Bain Capital has led a $74 million minority growth investment in technology-driven clearing and custody player RQD* Clearing.
Swift accepts request to extend structured address migration for ISO 20022 messages
Swift is extending the November deadline for moving from unstructured to structured postal addresses for ISO 20022 payment messages after a host of banks asked for more time to comply.