All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi

Swagath Bandhakavi

95% of IT leaders warn AI investments increase cybersecurity threats, reveals Flexential report

Based on a survey of 350 IT leaders, the findings reveal that 40% of respondents admit their cybersecurity teams lack the expertise needed to effectively protect AI applications and workloads.

Apple Intelligence to launch in October on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with upcoming operating system updates

Designed to combine generative AI with personal context, the new technology will roll out with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 next month.

Nearly half of German companies not prepared for EU AI Act, Deloitte survey reveals

Deloitte found that a significant number of companies worry the EU AI Act will impede AI innovation, seeing it more as a regulatory hurdle than a catalyst for growth.

Car rental company Avis discloses cyberattack and data breach

The attackers obtained personal information, such as names, addresses, driver’s licence numbers, financial account details, and dates of birth for some customers.

OpenAI surpasses one million paid business users for enterprise AI services

OpenAI’s business customer base has grown from 600,000 in April to reach one million this month – a 67% increase in about five months.

Qualcomm explores acquisition of Intel’s chip design units to strengthen portfolio

The San Diego-based company’s evaluation of the potential deal is still in the early stages, with no formal approach to Intel and no final decisions reached.

Council of Europe launches first legally binding AI treaty to protect human rights and democracy

The treaty sets a legal framework for AI systems from development to deployment, fostering innovation while managing risks to public safety, privacy, and data protection.

Nvidia refutes claims of subpoena from US Department of Justice

The tech giant clarified it has not received any legal documents from the DoJ, which is reportedly investigating issues related to AI technology and computing components.

Halliburton confirms hackers stole data in August cyberattack, no material impact expected

The breach prompted the oilfield services firm to initiate its cybersecurity response plan, disconnect certain systems to safeguard them, and inform law enforcement authorities.

Nvidia stock decline wipes out $279bn in market value amid AI investment concerns

The GPU giant’s sharp decline was triggered by a disappointing quarterly outlook that missed investor expectations, leading to concerns over slower-than-expected returns on AI investments.