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Apple’s ‘Lockdown Mode’ to target hackers
Apple is set to release a new ‘Lockdown Mode’ feature, which will add protections for people targeted by hackers
Apple is seeking to stamp out iPhone hacking by giving vulnerable targets the chance to ‘lock out’ suspicious links or activity.
The feature is a major win for human rights advocates, political activists and other prominent figures.
“Apple makes the most secure mobile devices on the market. Lockdown mode is a groundbreaking capability that reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting users from even the rarest, most sophisticated attacks.”
Apple’s head of security engineering and architecture, Ivan Krstić
It will work in conjunction with the ‘Messages’ app by stamping out any unknown links.
The company says it “is an extreme, optional protection for the very small number of users who face grave, targeted threats to their digital security”.
It comes after two Israeli two firms were able to break into iPhones without the target clicking on any links.
The attacks were reportedly carried out by the NSO Group, which is behind the controversial Pegasus Spyware.
The group has been placed on a U.S. blacklist.
The ‘Lockdown’ feature will come to Apple’s iPhones, iPads and Macs in the coming months.
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Sam Altman predicts superintelligence could appear by 2028
Sam Altman warns superintelligence may arise by 2028, advocating for global cooperation and a new governing body for AI.
Sam Altman warns superintelligence may arise by 2028, advocating for global cooperation and a new governing body for AI.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a bold prediction, suggesting that early forms of superintelligence could emerge as soon as 2028. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, Altman emphasised the urgent need for global cooperation to manage AI development responsibly.
He proposed the creation of an international oversight body for AI, similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency, to prevent misuse and ensure ethical advancements. Altman also raised concerns about authoritarian control in exchange for technological gains, highlighting the geopolitical stakes of AI.
With over 100 million users in India alone, ChatGPT has become a key part of the AI landscape. Altman acknowledged potential job disruptions but expressed optimism about society’s ability to adapt to rapid AI changes.
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Apple faces legal action as West Virginia sues over child safety
West Virginia AG John McCuskey sues Apple for failing to block child abuse material on iCloud and iOS devices.
West Virginia AG John McCuskey sues Apple for failing to block child abuse material on iCloud and iOS devices.
West Virginia’s attorney general John McCuskey has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc., alleging the tech giant failed to properly prevent child sexual abuse material from circulating on iCloud and iOS devices. The legal action claims the company’s strong stance on user privacy may have come at the expense of child safety protections.
McCuskey argues that other major tech firms, including Google and Microsoft, have taken stronger steps to detect and remove such content. The lawsuit intensifies scrutiny on how Silicon Valley balances encryption, privacy, and online safety.
The case could have major implications for Apple’s privacy-first branding and how platforms police illegal material moving forward.
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Zuckerberg testifies on social media addiction and child safety
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in LA trial over claims that platforms are addictive and harmful to children.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in LA trial over claims that platforms are addictive and harmful to children.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is testifying at a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles, marking a pivotal moment in the debate over online child safety. Lawyers for the plaintiffs argue that Meta intentionally designed its platforms to be addictive, putting young users at risk.
This is the first time Zuckerberg has addressed concerns about child safety directly before a jury, with KGM’s case acting as one of around 20 test trials aimed at gauging how jurors respond to claims that social media companies knowingly fuel harmful engagement.
The outcome could set the tone for future litigation against tech giants and reshape how platforms are designed, regulated and held accountable.
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