As artificial intelligence increasingly takes on roles in negotiations, from business deals to diplomatic talks, a new study highlights a critical concern: weaker AI systems could inadvertently harm the parties they represent. The research, published today in Nature AI, underscores the dangers of deploying underperforming AI models in high-stakes scenarios, potentially leading to unfavorable outcomes…
A federal judge in California has rejected Apple’s attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit accusing the tech giant of illegally monopolizing the cloud storage market through its iCloud service, allowing the case to proceed. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that Apple violates antitrust laws by…
Google has announced a significant expansion of its AI-powered fraud detection and security systems, aiming to fortify digital safety across its platforms, including Search, Chrome, Android, and Google Pay. The initiative, revealed at the Safer with Google Global Summit, responds to the escalating sophistication of cyber threats, such as AI-generated deepfakes, voice cloning, and phishing…