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Microsoft Fixes Copilot Bug That Surfaced Confidential Emails in Enterprise Accounts
What Happened Microsoft has confirmed that a configuration error in its enterprise AI assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, caused the system to access and summarise certain confidential emails unintentionally.
By Behind the Tech6 days ago in Futurism
How Anxiety Over AI Could Spark a New Workers’ Movement
What Happened Rising anxiety over artificial intelligence in the workplace is reshaping how workers across income levels view their job security — and labor experts say that fear could fuel a resurgence in collective organizing.
By Behind the Tech6 days ago in Futurism
I Hacked ChatGPT and Google’s AI in 20 Minutes — And It Exposed a Dangerous Flaw
What Happened A BBC technology journalist demonstrated how easily major AI systems can be manipulated — by convincing them he was the world’s best hot-dog-eating tech reporter.
By Behind the Tech6 days ago in Futurism
“Digital Blackface” Surges in the AI Era as Deepfakes and Political Smears Spread Online
What Happened A growing wave of AI-generated videos and images modeled on racial stereotypes has reignited debate about so-called “digital blackface,” as civil rights scholars and media experts warn that generative AI tools are accelerating the spread of racially harmful content.
By Behind the Tech6 days ago in Futurism
Mind Launches Global Inquiry Into AI and Mental Health After Google AI Advice Exposed
What Happened The mental health charity Mind has announced a year-long inquiry into the impact of artificial intelligence on mental health, following a Guardian investigation that revealed harmful advice generated by Google’s AI Overviews feature.
By Behind the Tech6 days ago in Futurism
China’s Seedance 2.0 AI Video Model Sends Shockwaves Through Hollywood
What Happened A new artificial intelligence video-generation model developed by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has triggered alarm across Hollywood and the wider creative industry.
By Behind the Tech6 days ago in Futurism
How Technology Is Changing the Way We Maintain Buildings and Infrastructure
Maintenance is often invisible until it fails. Lights flicker only when wiring degrades. Roads are noticed when they crack. Buildings attract attention when something stops working rather than when everything functions quietly as intended.
By Niklaus M.7 days ago in Futurism
Prepaid Card Features That Matter Most in the UAE Market
If you are planning to issue prepaid cards in the UAE, you are entering one of the most advanced payment markets in the Middle East.
By Nikunj Gundaniya7 days ago in Futurism
How to Build an EHR System in 2026
Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems form the backbone of modern healthcare, replacing paper charts with digital platforms that store, manage, and share comprehensive patient information. Whether you’re developing a standard clinical records system for hospitals or an advanced mental health application, understanding the development process, functionality, compliance, and user needs is essential.
By Kunal Chouhan7 days ago in Futurism
Why AI Deployment Feels Closer to Distributed Systems Engineering?
The first time I deployed an AI-powered system, I treated it like any other release. Prepare the environment, test endpoints, validate outputs, monitor performance. That mental model didn’t last long. Within days, I realized that deploying AI wasn’t about placing code into production. It felt more like orchestrating a distributed ecosystem where every component influenced the others.
By John Doe7 days ago in Futurism
Stop Paying for SaaS: How Gemini 3.0 and ‘Five-Coding’ Are Changing the Solo-Builder Game. AI-Generated.
The Death of Subscription Fatigue In 2025, the professional landscape is drowning in "rented" software. We are currently suffering from acute SaaS fatigue, bleeding monthly fees for a fragmented stack of specialized tools: CV builders, application trackers, cover letter generators, and AI headshot services. This isn't just a budget drain; it’s a bottleneck to true productivity.
By Mohammad Hamid8 days ago in Futurism
Google’s Former CEO Eric Schmidt Warns U.S.: “We Are Running Out of Time” in the AI Race. AI-Generated.
A Warning From a Tech Industry Veteran Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, has issued a clear warning about the United States’ position in the global artificial intelligence race. Speaking at recent technology and policy forums, Schmidt said America is “running out of time” to secure long-term leadership in AI and other advanced technologies.
By Saad 8 days ago in Futurism