Toronto police said this is the "first known instance" of an SMS blaster being used in Canada.
Anthropic removed a secret tracker from Claude Code after a researcher exposed it. The AI firm used "prompt steganography" to hide code that flagged Chinese users' timezone, proxy, and potential ties to Chinese AI labs accused of distillation attacks. Anthropic claims it was an experiment to prevent account abuse and distillation, but privacy advocates view it as a serious breach of trust.
A wearables expert explores the cultural tension surrounding smart glasses and AI wearables, using Netflix's 'A Man on the Inside' as a case study. The article highlights privacy concerns, the difficulty of building trust, and the potential for misuse, contrasting fictional narratives with real-world ethical dilemmas.
Reddit is employing large language models (LLMs) to detect and block AI-generated spam, a problem exacerbated by the accessibility of such technology. The platform reports blocking millions of spam views daily and has seen a 20% reduction in user exposure to spam.
The Xtra Muse portable camera is available for $329, a significant discount, and is noted as nearly identical to the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. Other deals include Resident Evil Requiem on Steam/Newegg, Apple's M3 iPad Air at Best Buy, and the black Apple Magic Mouse on Amazon.
WhatsApp is allowing its 3 billion users to reserve usernames, a feature that will go live in the coming weeks. This allows users to share contact information without revealing their phone numbers, enhancing privacy for individuals and potentially simplifying customer outreach for businesses.
Station F, a Paris-based startup hub, is launching the second batch of its F/ai accelerator program in September to help AI startups generate revenue. The program aims to connect startups with major tech players and investors, targeting €1 million in revenue within six months.
