Stanford Researchers: AI Reality Check Imminent
The article reports on new research from Stanford that challenges the current optimism around artificial intelligence, arguing that a reality check is approaching as technical and economic limits become harder to ignore. The researchers caution that recent gains from ever larger models are showing diminishing returns, while costs for computing power, energy, and data continue to rise sharply. They ....
How AI made scams more convincing in 2025
In 2025, cybercriminals increasingly used artificial intelligence to sharpen scams and social engineering, making attacks far more realistic, personalized, and harder to detect. AI boosted the scale, speed, and believability of phishing and other fraud through convincing text, deepfake voice impersonations—including of relatives and public officials—and autonomous AI agents that can research targets and craft tailored lures. Scammers also ....
Two Chrome flaws could be triggered by simply browsing the web: Update now
The article warns that two serious security flaws have been discovered in Google Chrome that can be exploited simply by visiting a malicious website, without clicking or downloading anything. The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute malicious code or escape Chrome’s security sandbox, potentially giving them broader access to a user’s system. Google has confirmed the issues and released ....