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26 Sue Meta Over AI Layoffs Targeting Parental and Medical Leave
26 Meta employees have sued the tech giant claiming that the AI systems used to select people for layoff disproportionately targeted people on medical, parental or family leave. The case could become one of the most significant legal tests yet of AI's role in workforce management. In May, Meta announced they would lay off approximately 10% of their total workforce, that’s around 8000 employees total.
What is Bixonimania? The Fake Disease That Fooled AI Chatbots
We’ve all been there - you experience a new symptom and you rush to Google it, scrolling through pages of WebMD, Mayo Clinic and the NHS for answers. With AI searches replacing traditional google searches, maybe you’re tempted to simply ‘ask chat’ what illness you have, what your symptoms mean, and what to do next. The convenience, however, comes with a new kind of risk. Information from a chatbot often comes in a single, very confident response.
What is GPT‑5.6? Everything You Need To Know About OpenAI’s New Model Family
OpenAI has just released their next-generation large language model family: GPT-5.6. In this article, we will explore GPT- 5.6 and go into depth on Sol, Terra and Luna. The models are designed to give for more flexibility in regards to maximum capability, balanced performance, and cost efficiency. GPT-5.6 Sol is the flagship model whilst Terra and Luna allow options for those with specific performance and pricing requirements.
OpenAI To Launch Most Powerful Model After Government Delay
OpenAI have confirmed that they are going ahead with the public release of its most advanced AI model. GPT-5.6 will be released on Thursday 9th July after its launch was postponed last month at the request of the U.S. government over national security concerns. As nations race to develop cutting-edge AI models, the technology is advancing faster than the guardrails designed to govern it.
Hong Kong Becomes Critical Gateway in the Global AI Chip Race
Hong Kong is carving itself out as an economic hub for the new age. Recent figures first published by Bloomberg reveal that the metropolis alone accounted for more than half of China’s massive $239 billion chip imports. The race to secure AI computing power is easily the defining technology battle of the decade. Crucially, trade with China has expanded by nearly 50% since May last year. This is the highest rate of growth since 1992.
EM360Tech Impact Index Authority Winner: Jon Arnold
The EM360Tech Q1 2026 Impact Index recognises the analyst-led, campaigns, and thought leadership that created meaningful enterprise impact across the quarter. The EM360Tech Authority Award recognises key analysts' influence across EM360Tech during the quarter. The Authority Award focuses on consistency of contribution rather than individual performance moments.
The Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Reveals a Dangerous Gap in Real-Time Health Surveillance Tech
The confirmed cases of hantavirus on board MV Hondius are leading global health headlines. Following multiple fatalities and a delay to the World Health Organization key questions started to emerge: how can health threats be better detected, communicated and resolved in isolated, fast-moving environments like cruise ships?
What is the Attention Economy? Why Your Time Is the Internet’s Most Valuable Asset
Every second you scroll online you are spending your most valuable asset- your attention. Welcome to the modern internet, where how long you stay matters more than why you came. The attention economy refers to the system where human attention is treated as a scarce and valuable resource. In a world of infinite content, attention, not information, is the limiting factor. Tech platforms, advertisers, and content creators all compete to capture and hold it even for a second.
What is Mind Uploading? How Close Is AI To Making Us Digital?
Would you upload your mind to a computer? And if you could, would it be…you? Imagine a version of you that could think, feel, and exist long after your body is gone. Welcome to the world of mind uploading. In this article we’ll tell you everything you need to know about mind uploading, including how it works, when we’ll have access, examples, and more. Mind uploading is the process of scanning a person's brain, mapping it out and using this to recreate it digitally.
What is Roko's Basilisk? The Terrifying AI Thought Experiment Explained
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the tech world and impacting our daily lives. From facial recognition software to self-driving cars, the technology's tendrils are reaching everywhere. But what if, amid this surge of innovation, a new kind of threat emerges? Enter Roko's Basilisk, a thought experiment that explores the unsettling possibility of an all-powerful AI and the existential dread it could inspire.
What is Digital Immortality? Will AI Mean Death Is Not The End?
Do you want to live forever? How about if it’s not quite you… but a digital clone? Still as appealing? Welcome to digital immortality, the next frontier Silicon Valley is chasing, where personality, memory, and even “you” can exist long after your body is gone. In this article we’ll tell you everything you need to know about digital immortality and mind uploading, including how it works, when we’ll have access, examples, and more.
What is Social Engineering? Definition, Function, Mitigation
We are all constantly sharing information online, whether this is consciously through inputting our data or unconsciously through cookie collection. Whilst this level of interconnectedness has its benefits it has also opened up avenues that cyber criminals can exploit. One of the most common techniques used by malicious actors is social engineering. In this article, we’ll define social engineering, explain how it works and give you tips on how to protect yourself against social engineering attacks.
Top 10 Best Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Solutions
It’s no secret that the workplace has undergone a radical transformation. Employees are no longer tethered to their desks. Employees are now working from various locations and across multiple devices. This shift to more agile workplace has brought immense flexibility and increased productivity across organizations.
Ravit Jain on Data Foundations and the Future of AI
In a world saturated with AI hype, authentic conversations about what’s actually happening inside organizations can be hard to find. That’s exactly the gap that data and AI leader Ravit Jain set out to close when he launched The Ravit Show. Through candid discussions with founders, engineers, CDOs, and investors, Jain has created a platform where leaders openly discuss both their successes and their failures.
What is AI Slop? The Rise of Meaningless Media
You may have noticed that the internet has… changed. So called AI Slop is saturating once creative internet haunts. Tools that pitched their value in democratising the creative process like AI video generators and AI image generators seem to have done the opposite - taking the creativity out of once loved platforms, stripping away any nuance and originality and contributing to an internet that… well… feels dead.
Amazon Web Services Outage Causes Mass Disruption
From banks to artificial intelligence servers to video conferencing, a massive amount of the world's biggest websites are down because of the Amazon Web Services outage. Tracking website Down Detector has registered over 2000 reports of outages and problems from companies from a range of different industries around the world: Canva, HMRC, Zoom, Perplexity AI and more detailed below.
The UK Online Safety Act Explained: What It Means for Businesses
The Online Safety Act is here, and its impact is far-reaching for any digital service operating in the UK. The Act represents a major shift in the way online platforms must manage safety, risk, and user accountability. In this article, we’ll explore the act, how it will impact IT leaders and businesses that operate in the UK as well as the additional risks the act introduces. What is the UK Online Safety Act?
What is Cognitive Security? Protecting Your Mind in the Age of AI
While firewalls and antivirus software protect our devices, a new frontier of defense has emerged: cognitive security. It's about shielding you from the subtle manipulation of misinformation, deepfakes, and algorithm-driven narratives that aim to hack your mind, not your computer. The most vulnerable point isn't always a network vulnerability or a weak password; it's often the human mind itself.
What is AlphaGenome? How Google DeepMind Is Decoding Life’s Blueprint
Did you know we only understand the use of approximately 2% of our DNA? The remaining 98% is often written off as ‘junk’. Thanks to AI, this might be about to change. This ‘junk DNA’ may hold answers to understanding disease, at least that's what Google DeepMind are hoping for with the release of their new AlphaGenome model. What is AlphaGenome? AlphaGenome is a new AI model developed by Google DeepMind. It aims to revolutionise our understanding of the human genome.
What is Cognitive Hacking? The Cyber Attack That Targets Your Mind
Think your firewalls are protecting your business? Think again. While traditional cyber threats aim for your networks, a new, insidious adversary is already inside your perimeter: your mind. Cognitive hacking is a growing cyber threat that has to be on your radar. This sophisticated cyber attack uses digital tools to influence human perspective and behaviours, rather than directly targeting computer systems.
What is a Money Mule? Your Account Could Be Helping Criminals Hide Money
Ever wonder how cyber criminals clean their money? Often, it's through the unsuspecting bank accounts of ordinary people. Welcome to the world of money mules, where an innocent favour or even a job offer can land you in serious legal trouble. We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide to money mules, how they recruit and how they're caught. What is a Money Mule? A money mule is a cybercriminal that allows money to be moved through their account as a form of money laundering.
What is V-JEPA 2? Inside Meta’s AI Model That Thinks Before It Acts
Whether it's self-driving cars to household assistants it's clear the next hurdle AI must clear is interacting with the real, physical world. Meta’s latest innovation, V-JEPA 2, takes us one step closer to a world enhanced by advanced machine intelligence. We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide to V-JEPA 2, Meta's world model that thanks before it acts including how to use it and if it’s safe. What is V-JEPA 2? V-JEPA 2 is a state of the art AI model from Meta.
What is Model Context Protocol? Bridging the Gap Between AI and Enterprise Data
In data rich enterprise environments AI models can struggle to both access and utilise scattered data to provide accurate responses. AI assistants are limited, particularly by the data they were trained on. This can lead to isolation from an organisation’s most up to date information. Enter the Model Context Protocol. This open standard is designed to bridge this crucial gap. It allows AI assistants to connect across systems and secure the information access they need. Ready to learn more?
EM360Tech’s Highlights from Infosecurity Europe 2025
Infosecurity Europe, the leading gathering of the information security industry has come to a close. The three day conference took place 3-5th of June and brought together the cyber security community to share innovation, learn from each other, test and benchmark solutions, build relationships, drive new business and connect with colleagues.
"The Adoption of AI is a Game Changer for Defensive Teams.” | Kev Eley @ Infosecurity Europe
Infosecurity Europe 2025, the biggest gathering of the information security industry in Europe, has come to a close following three days of ground-breaking stories, intuitive discussions, and informative keynotes from some of the brightest minds in cyber. As official media partners of Infosecurity Europe, the EM360Tech editorial team attended the event to speak to industry leaders, experts and key vendors to discuss all things cybersecurity.
What Is Identity Theft & How Can You Prevent It?
Imagine waking up to discover your bank account is empty, your credit cards are maxed out, and there's a loan taken out in your name—all done by someone you've never met. This is the harsh reality of identity theft. Protecting your personal information has never been more critical, as cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to steal your data. We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide to identity theft as well as how to prevent and report it. What is Identity Theft?
Legal Aid Cyber Attack Puts Thousands At Risk
The personal data of over a hundred thousand UK Citizens has been downloaded by dangerous cybercriminals as part of a cyber attack on legal aid consumers. The data breach affects all people who applied for legal aid dating back to 2010. Potentially the most concerning for those affected, the data contains both financial details and criminal records. It also covers comprehensive personal details like full names, contact details, addresses, date of birth and national insurance numbers.
What is AI Alive? Inside TikTok's Controversial New Image To Video Tool
TikTok have just launched a new AI feature designed to turn your pictures into dynamic, moving videos. Users will be able to either allow the AI to intuitively make videos from their images, deciding on movement, atmospherics and even sounds to add or they can give specific text based prompts to direct the video.
What Is A Computer Worm? And How To Prevent Them?
Forget the slow crawl of an earthworm through soil. In the digital realm, a "worm" signifies a far more agile and menacing entity: a self-replicating program that can silently burrow through computer networks, leaving disruption in its path. Computer worms can be deadly to your system. We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide on what computer worms really are and how to prevent them. What Is A Computer Worm? A computer worm is a malicious form of software.
What Is A Supply Chain Attack? Don't Let Your Partners Be Your Weakest Link
Supply chain attacks target vulnerabilities in external vendors and partners. Securing your organization means looking beyond your internal processes and security method to prevent back door access. By compromising a trusted partner, attackers can gain indirect access to bigger, more lucrative targets. This indirect access means bypassing traditional security measures and potentially causing widespread disruption.
What is an Evil Twin Attack and How To Prevent Them?
Free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop might be serving up more than just internet access. A deceptive fake version could be trying to trick you into connecting to it in order to intercept your browsing and steal your personal data- this is the nature of an evil twin attack. But what exactly is an evil twin attack, how do they work and how can you prevent being a victim of one? What Is An Evil Twin Attack?
What is BlueSnarfing? Your Guide To Avoid Bluetooth Pairing Attack
Think your phone is safe just because you haven't clicked a dodgy link? Think again. Lurking in the airwaves, a sneaky cyberattack could be snatching your contacts, messages, and even more. The attack method known as bluesnarfing exploits your Bluetooth device connections to help malicious actors gain unauthorized access to your data. But what exactly is a bluesnarfing attack, how do they work and, most importantly how can you prevent being a targeted by one?
What is a Drive By Download and How Can You Prevent Them?
Ever stumbled upon a website and felt a little…off? You may have been targeted by a drive by download. This sneaky cyber attack is able to download malicious code to your devices when you simply visit a compromised website. Drive by downloads exploit vulnerabilities lurking within web browsers, their plugins, and even the operating system itself. But what exactly is a drive by download, how do they work and, most importantly how can you prevent being a targeted by one?
Hertz Data Breach Compromises Drivers Licenses Following Cyber Attack
Car rental giant Hertz has been hit by a cyber attack that has compromised user data including customer’s full drivers licenses. The company confirmed that data was accessed by an unauthorised third party between October and December 2025 who exploited zero day vulnerabilities in the partner Cleo platform As well as drivers licenses the stolen data includes names, contact information, dates of birth, credit card information and information related to workers' compensation claims.
What is GPT 4.1 & How To Use It?
OpenAI has just launched the release of its latest family of models. The family of models consists of GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 Mini, and GPT-4.1 Nano. They are available exclusively through the OpenAI API. This means you won't directly interact with "GPT-4.1 ChatGPT" in the same way you might use the standard ChatGPT interface. These models are specifically designed for integration into applications, services, and workflows through programmatic access.
What Is A Zero Day Attack & How To Prevent Them?
Understanding zero day attacks and the proactive measures needed to prevent them is crucial for both individuals and organizations striving to protect their digital assets - we've got you covered with this comprehensive guide. What is a Zero Day Attack? Zero day attacks are a type of cyber attack that exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can be in any aspect of a supply chain or product including software, hardware or firmware.
Google Workspace Adds AI To Docs, Sheets & More
During Google Cloud Next the tech giant announced significant AI enhancements across Google Workspace. Google Cloud Next is Google's annual conference that brings together technology professionals, executives, partners, and developers to explore innovations in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and other Google Cloud technologies. The new innovations aim to enhance productivity and collaboration across Google Workspace’s core applications like Doc and Sheets.
Kellogg’s Data Breached in CL0P Cyber Attack
US Cereal giant Kellogg's has alerted employees and vendors that company data had been breached following a cyber attack by criminal gang CL0P. Cl0p is a Russian-speaking ransomware gang that uses a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model of attack where malicious actors rent their malware for a share of the profits. Data was breached during December 2024 when attackers targeted a vulnerability in Cleo file transfer software.
What is Llama 4? Everything You Need To Know About Meta's New AI Model Family
Meta has just released Llama 4, their next-generation large language model family. The initial release makes the highly efficient Llama 4 Scout and the powerful Llama 4 Maverick fully available. The models boast native multimodality and innovative architectures that are set to power new AI features within Meta's social platforms. Meta has offered a glimpse into their future release with details on the ongoing training of the massive Llama 4 Behemoth.
What Is A Watering Hole Attack & How To Prevent Them?
Year upon year it seems like there are more and more cyber threats to look out for. Among these sophisticated tactics is the watering hole attack. This is a way to put entire groups of people at risk simultaneously, rather than targeting one specific victim In this article we’ll explain watering hole attacks, and, most importantly, how to prevent them What Is A Watering Hole Attack?
What is Transhumanism? Neuralink, AI, & the Future of Human-Machine Symbiosis
Tech billionaires like Elon Musk have long been advocates for transhumanism citing a goal “to achieve a symbiosis with artificial intelligence". One of his many companies, Neuralink, aims to take the first steps towards true transhumanism by implanting a human brain with a chip that will allow humans to communicate and control computers by thinking. The first human with the Neuralink brain chip has seemingly made a full recovery and can play a virtual game of chess using only their thoughts.
What Is Celeb Bait & How To Spot It?
Earlier this year, Meta announced the expansion of facial recognition technology to help address issues related to fake advertising and compromised user accounts. The technology will be used to Meta’s facial recognition technology will be used to target scam adverts that employ celeb bait. But what is celeb bait and how can you spot it so you can avoid being a victim? We've got you covered in this comprehensive guide. What Is Celeb Bait?
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Can You Have A Relationship Without Intimacy?
Every person is different so every relationship is different. But every friend, family member, celebrity and magazine seems to have an idea of how your relationship should function and progress, and calls you out when they think something isn’t normal- but here’s the down low. Can you have a relationship without intimacy?
What Is AI Ethics? Ensuring Responsible AI Development and Deployment
It's no secret that AI is being integrated into so many aspects of our daily lives, from personalized recommendations and targeted advertising, to advancements straight out of science fiction like digital smell technology and advanced robotic surgery. It’s understandable then that many are concerned about the ethical implications of this rapid tech integration. As AI’s influence continues to expand so too does the ethical concerns around it.
H&M To Use AI Clones To Advertise Clothes
Fashion giant H&M has announced that they will use AI to create digital clones of their models. These AI clones will be used in marketing materials and social media posts to ‘showcase’ the retailers clothes across a number of their brands The H&M Group is responsible for a number of high street and online retailers aside from ‘H&M’, including, Cos, Weekday, & Other Stories, Arket and Monki.
Top 10 Cybersecurity Solutions for Healthcare
Cybersecurity in the healthcare industry is of paramount importance due to the sensitivity of the data held. The sensitivity of this data makes it a prime target for cybercriminals, who will immorally exploit it. Confidential patient information can be sold by hackers quickly - and for a high price. Compromised information can be used to defraud victims through social engineering scams, fraudulent billing and phishing.
What Is An AI Factory? Assembling Intelligence for Business Transformation
AI factories may be the key to fully optimizing businesses for efficiency and agility. They're not just about automating tasks; they're about transforming raw data into actionable intelligence at an industrial scale. The systems created can allow your business to innovate faster and respond to market demands with never before seen efficiency. But what is an AI factory, how do they work and are they right for your business? We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide. What is an AI Factory?
OpenAI Launches New Audio Models To Power Voice Agents
OpenAI has launched new speech-to-text and text-to-speech audio models. The new models aim to help developers to build more intelligence voice agents with increased power and more customization options. Customization options include instructing the model to speak from a specific perspective, such as a sympathetic customer service agent. The new models outperform existing models on key benchmarks including reliability and accuracy.
Google Shopping Undergoes AI Transformation
Google Shopping has been rebuilt from the ground up to focus on incorporating artificial intelligence. Over 45 billion product listings have been used to transform the shopping experience that will gradually be rolling out to US consumers over the coming weeks. In the new version of Google Shopping, AI will be used to speed up the shopping process and simplify product research by showing the most relevant products.
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