HiBob's $300M Funding Boost: Expansion into US for HR Software
Israel-based HiBob, a cloud-based HCM platform, raises additional $150M in August 2022. The funding will enable global expansion, including the United States.
DCloud Uni-App Powers Over 236K Scam Domains: Infoblox Investigation
Research by Infobloq reveals DCloud Uni-App's widespread use in global fraud economy, powering over 236k scam domains since 2022. The discovery began with the investigation into a fake cryptocurrency
Pocket's AI Note-Taking Device Gains Traction in Enterprise Market
Y Combinator-backed startup Pocket raises $11M, sells over 130K units of their AI note-taking device. The device records and transcribes conversations, gaining traction in the enterprise market.
Microsoft's Unified Vision Model Florence-2: A Game Changer for Computer Vision Tasks
Florence-2, Microsoft's latest multi-modal visual language model, offers strong performance on various computer vision tasks while significantly reducing size compared to state-of-the-art models.
Study Reveals Political Bias in Large Language Models
Researchers find that larger language models tend to align with left-leaning political parties, raising concerns about potential biases in AI.
Flipper Devices Unveils Busy Bar: Customizable Productivity Aid for WFH
Flipper Devices' latest product, Busy Bar, is a customizable LED display designed to help individuals manage productivity and reduce distractions in remote work setups. It features an adjustable brigh
Intel's Gaudi 2 AI Accelerator Outperforms NVIDIA's H100 in Large Language Model Tasks
Recent studies show Intel's Gaudi 2 accelerator delivering impressive results, offering a 1.76x speedup for inference and a 2.92x speedup for fine-tuning compared to NVIDIA's A100.
OpenAI to Build Major AI Data Center in Argentina
Argentina's geo-strategic benefits and business-friendly laws attract OpenAI to build a large data center, setting a new standard for AI development in Latin America.
Business Email Compromise: AI Key to Detecting Sophisticated Threats
Learn how modern BEC attacks bypass traditional email defenses and how behavioral AI can help security teams detect and respond to these threats, costing U.S. organizations billions.
Gamaredon Expands Cyberattacks on Ukraine with New Malware and Cloud Services
Russian state-backed group Gamaredon targets Ukrainian governmental and military institutions, using third-party services to hide command-and-control infrastructure and deploying six new PowerShell to
Hugging Face Introduces New Filters for Dataset Search Tool
The AI and ML community's central platform, Hugging Face, enhances its Dataset Search tool with four new features for improved dataset discoverability and visualization.
OpenAI Forms Expert Council to Bolster AI Safety Measures for Users
OpenAI establishes an Expert Council on Well-being and AI to advise on safer responses in sensitive situations, particularly for minors. The move comes amid growing scrutiny over AI safety.
Linux Kernel Vulnerability DirtyClone: High-Severity Threat to Servers and Containers
A new Linux kernel vulnerability, DirtyClone (CVE-2026-43503), allows local users to gain root access on multi-tenant servers, CI runners, container hosts, and Kubernetes clusters. With a CVSS score o
US Seizes 400 Domains for Illegally Streaming FIFA World Cup Matches
The US Department of Justice led a global operation to seize nearly 400 domains offering unauthorized live streams of the 2026 World Cup, marking one of the largest sports piracy enforcement actions.
NIST Releases Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards for Secure Electronic Information
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released its principal post-quantum cryptography standards, marking a significant step towards securing electronic information against fut
Record Venture Investment in AI Sector: $16.2B Raised by Chinese Startups
Chinese AI startups raised a staggering $16.2B in Q1 2026, marking an all-time high for global venture investment. Four of the five largest rounds ever recorded were closed in Q1.
Google Cloud and Hugging Face Partnership Boosts AI Accessibility with TPU Support
The collaboration aims to make open-source AI more accessible on Google Cloud, reducing model download times, offering native TPU support for open models from Hugging Face, and enhancing security.
WhatsApp Bans Third-Party AI Chatbots Including ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot
Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp announces ban on third-party AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot, from January 15, 2026. This move aims to limit space for Meta's own AI developmen
ETH Zurich's Fourier Pixel: Revolutionizing Optics with Bidirectional Light Technology
Researchers at ETH Zurich develop a new pixel that can both record and display light, opening possibilities in various industries, including the adult entertainment sector.
Building a Technical Chatbot with Distilabel: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to create a chatbot that understands technical documentation using Distilabel and fine-tune custom embedding models. Deploy on Hugging Face Spaces.
Europe's AI Workforce and Green Skills: A Focus on Gender Disparities
Report reveals only a third of Europe's AI workforce possesses significant green expertise, with gender disparities highlighted. Strengthened training programs needed.
Trump Administration Imposes Vetting on AI Products for Cybersecurity Risks
President Donald Trump's administration has requested OpenAI to restrict the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, to approved customers. This follows actions against Anthropic and their Claude ch
Peec AI Doubles Valuation to $200M with GEO Technology for AI Searches
Berlin-based startup Peec AI, known for its innovative approach to tracking and improving visibility in AI searches, has achieved a pre-money valuation of $200M. New funding talks underway could raise
Google Warns of Cybercrime Increase Due to EU Regulation Changes
Google's top privacy and security staff have expressed concerns about proposed changes to European Union regulations, which could require the company to share search data with rivals and allow other A
Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence at WWDC 24 for Efficient On-Device AI Processing
At WWDC 24, Apple showcases Apple Intelligence, a new AI-enhanced feature that allows developers to run large language models on Mac with improved efficiency and reduced memory usage.