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A harmless-looking ChatGPT prompt pushed the latest public version of ChatGPT into generating sexualized and violent images, AI security researchers told the BBC. The finding puts new pressure on OpenAI’s image safety systems, since the request wasn’t described as plainly graphic. Mindgard, a British AI security startup, said it reached the results by altering a widely shared instruction that had been used for comedy. OpenAI added safeguards after the BBC contacted it, but the researchers said small wording changes still produced concerning images. Image generators are becoming everyday software, not specialist tools tucked away for experts. When their guardrails fail,…

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 17 June 2026: Under the supervision of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the UAE Cybersecurity Council, the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, organised the fifth edition of Cyber Wargaming 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts and initiatives to develop the banking sector, protect its digital infrastructure, and provide a seamless and secure banking experience for all customers. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to develop the banking sector, protect its digital infrastructure, and provide a seamless and secure banking experience for all customers.…

Google introduced an AI-powered editing feature in Google Photos called “Edit with Ask Photos” last year, allowing users to make photo adjustments using natural language prompts. It initially debuted in a handful of countries, but Google is now expanding support to five new markets. From four countries to nine Until now, Edit with Ask Photos was available in the US, Australia, India, and Japan. But in a recent community post, Google has announced that it is rolling out in Germany, the UK, France, Spain, and Italy. The rollout is live but gradual, so users in these regions may not see…

Google’s Pixel Screenshots app is gaining cloud-based AI processing with its latest update, expanding beyond the on-device-only approach it has used since launch. On-device AI gets a cloud companion Version 1.26.134.11 of Pixel Screenshots updates the app’s settings description from “Search your screenshots with on-device AI” to “Search your screenshots with AI.” The description adds that processing can now happen both locally and remotely in a “secure, isolated environment.” 9to5Google notes the cloud component likely refers to Google’s Private AI Compute framework, which was introduced in November last year. It uses hardware-secured infrastructure, including Tensor Processing Units and Titanium Intelligence…

Smart glasses are rapidly evolving from niche gadgets into mainstream consumer technology. Devices from companies such as Meta, Google, Apple, and Snap are increasingly capable of displaying notifications, providing navigation, recording video, and even running AI-powered assistants directly in a user’s field of view. But one U.S. state is already asking an important question: Should drivers be allowed to wear them behind the wheel? Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit drivers from wearing smart glasses while operating a vehicle. If passed, the state could become the first in the United States to introduce a law specifically targeting wearable…

WhatsApp has long offered disappearing messages, but the feature has two notable limitations. It applies to all messages in the chat rather than individual messages, and the deletion timer starts from the moment a message is sent, regardless of whether the recipient has read it. WhatsApp is currently working to address both. Earlier this year, it began testing an “After Reading” timer for disappearing messages that starts the deletion countdown only after the recipient opens the message. Now, WABetaInfo reports that it’s also testing view-once messages, which will let users send individual texts that become inaccessible after a single read.…

Motorola Razr Fold MSRP $1,899.00 “A terrific foldable phone, if you’re willing to make the brand value plunge.” Pros Surprisingly eye-catching looks Excellent inner and cover displays Strong battery life and fast charging Moto Pen Ultra adds real utility Reliable main and telephoto cameras Smooth everyday performance Cons It’s pretty expensive Games skip the 120Hz perk Software feels barebones A tad heavy for one-handed usage The Motorola Razr Fold had a lot to prove before I even put my SIM card inside it. Motorola has spent years building its modern Razr identity around its iconic flip phones. Some of them…

Moving from an iPhone to an Android device has never been the smoothest experience. Apple did introduce some improvements with iOS 26.3, which let users move things like photos, messages, notes, contacts, passwords, and apps wirelessly. Google has now completely revamped the Android Switch, its migration tool, to make the process even more seamless for people making the jump from iOS to Android. According to Paul Dunlop, Google’s product lead for Onboarding, Settings and Switching on Android, the company has worked closely with Apple to improve the migration experience on Android 17 devices. The update introduces a wireless-first transfer process,…

OpenAI is rolling out a dedicated home for ChatGPT‘s scheduled tasks, giving users a single place to view, manage, and monitor automated work. The new Scheduled page can be accessed from the sidebar, and it shows all active tasks alongside their next run times. What the update adds From the Scheduled page, users can pause, edit, resume, or delete any queued task without digging through previous conversations. OpenAI has also expanded how tasks can be timed, allowing users to schedule tasks to run within broader windows like morning, afternoon, or evening. The company also says all tasks now run faster…

Earlier today, Tim Cook sat for an interview with The Wall Street Journal and made a bunch of ominous predictions. Among them, the outgoing Apple CEO highlighted that the rising price of memory and storage modules has finally forced Apple to raise the prices of its devices. Apple has already increased the base price of its Macs. In the coming months, the same would reflect on other Mac models as well as the iPad. The biggest hit, however, will be felt on the price of iPhones. Just how bad is the situation? In the wake of the interview, the Journal…