To reduce compliance burdens for cloud service providers (CSPs) while maintaining robust security standards, a leading industry group—The Software Alliance, also known as BSA, which represents tech giants including Microsoft and IBM—has called on G7 nations to harmonize cloud security certification across the world's richest nations.
In 2021, Chile was the first country in the world to amend its constitution to protect “mental integrity,” and this year, Colorado and California have extended their states’ privacy laws to protect neural data.
Two Harvard University students, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, have developed a system called I-XRAY that connects Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses to a facial recognition tool, allowing them to identify strangers in public and access their personal information in real time.
Despite the failure of Google Glass in 2014, smart glasses are poised for a significant resurgence due to advancements in AI. Companies like Meta and Google are heavily investing in the next generation of smart glasses that seamlessly blend style with functionality.
Cyberattacks on cyber-physical systems (CPS) can lead to staggering financial losses, potentially reaching USD 1 million.
Wildfires are escalating in frequency and severity, driven by factors such as climate change, drought, and land use changes. In the UK alone, over 44,000 wildfires were reported in 2022—a staggering 72% increase from the previous year. As these fires become more destructive, innovative solutions are critical for effective management and prevention. AI-powered drone swarms possess game-changing technology that is set to revolutionize wildfire response strategies.
The AV1 robot, developed by Norwegian company, No Isolation, serves as a lifeline for students unable to attend school due to medical or anxiety-related issues.
As of 2024, 70% of the world's total population now uses a mobile phone. This widespread use of wireless technology has led to investigations into the safety of mobile phones, particularly concerns about their potential link to brain cancer.
A critical web vulnerability in a car manufacturer's system has exposed millions of vehicles to potential hacking and tracking. Security researchers found that by exploiting a simple bug in Kia’s web portal, hackers could remotely control key features like unlocking doors, starting engines, and tracking vehicles’ locations using just a license plate number.
In Germany's Moselle Valley, renowned for 2,000 years of winegrowing, the Smarter Weinberg project is transforming traditional practices through 5G technology.
