Trump announces plan for new AI Force and AI czar
President says he will soon name an AI czar to lead the agency, calling the AI backlash a Democratic hoax.
Donald Trump said he will soon announce an "AI czar" to head a newly created AI Force. He framed criticism of artificial intelligence as a Democratic hoax and promised the agency will address the issue, though no details were provided.
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North Korean WaterPlum group infects 30,000 devices via fake
A joint law‑enforcement advisory links the North Korean hacking group WaterPlum to a campaign that used bogus coding tests in fake job interviews to install malware on at least 30,000 devices worldwide between December 2025 and July 2026. The intrusion allowed the group to access more than 7,000 cryptocurrency wallets and move over $10.7 million in funds.
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Meta’s Muse AI assistant draws criticism for invasive Mac app
Meta’s Muse AI assistant has been praised for its effectiveness but also described as creepy. The new Mac app can read users' Messages, Calendar and Notes, raising privacy concerns despite the tool's functional capabilities.
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