Steven Computacenter IT guy let girlfriend into Deutsche Bank server rooms, says fired whistleblower A former manager at Computacenter has claimed he was sacked for raising security concerns after a colleague allowed his girlfriend access to Deutsche Bank’s server rooms without proper authorisation. The allegations, presented in a lawsuit, assert that the girlfriend was repeatedly granted … Read more
Google Debuts an Updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Model Ahead of I/O Google has just launched the Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview, an upgraded version of its popular AI model, just in time for their annual I/O developer conference. Source: Slashdot Key Points The Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview is a significant upgrade, enhancing functionality for coding … Read more
Lawmakers grill Noem over CISA funding cuts, demand Trump cyber plan Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced tough questioning on Tuesday from both parties in Congress regarding a recent budget proposal cutting $491 million from the cybersecurity agency’s budget. Noem had to defend these cuts while under pressure to provide clarity on the Trump administration’s … Read more
FYI: Most AI spending driven by FOMO, not ROI, CEOs tell IBM, LOL Just one in four AI investments are reaping the expected returns, according to a recent IBM survey of 2,000 CEOs. This finding, released during IBM’s annual Think conference, suggests that businesses are primarily motivated by the fear of missing out (FOMO) rather … Read more
DOD Cyber Policy Nominee Vows to ‘Reevaluate’ Offensive Cyber Guardrails Katie Sutton, nominated as the next assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, has committed to reassessing the Pentagon’s offensive cyber operations policies to adapt to rapid changes in the cyber domain. Emphasising the increasing speed of cyberattacks and the impact of AI, she addressed … Read more
Staying nonprofit could slow, not stop, OpenAI fundraising OpenAI’s decision to stick with a nonprofit structure won’t dramatically slow its impressive fundraising efforts, which have propelled the company’s rapid development of advanced generative AI systems. Despite suspending plans to fully transition to a for-profit entity, OpenAI continues to dominate the generative AI market with regular … Read more
CEO Departures Hit Record Levels Chief executives are heading for the exits like never before, with record numbers leaving their posts due to economic turmoil and rising pressures within the corporate arena. This trend suggests that companies may face significant shifts in leadership moving forward as frustrations mount for C-suite executives. Source: Slashdot Key Points … Read more
Microsoft burnishes green cred by paying Swedes to burn biomass and bury CO2 Microsoft has upped its game by extending its carbon removal agreement with Stockholm Exergi, committing to purchase 500,000 tonnes of carbon removal each year for the next ten years. This move, seen by critics as a potential greenwashing tactic, emphasizes the complexities … Read more
AI Law Firm Offering $2.7 Legal Letters Wins ‘Landmark’ Approval English regulators have given the nod to a groundbreaking law firm that leverages AI to provide legal letters for as low as $2.67. Garfield AI, the brainchild of a former litigator and a quantum physicist, aims to streamline legal procedures for businesses and individuals by … Read more
Pentagon declares war on ‘outdated’ software buying The US Department of Defense (DoD) is shaking things up with a major overhaul of its long-criticised software procurement practices. The newly launched Software Fast Track (SWFT) initiative focuses on boosting security and adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of technology needs. Source: The Register Key Points The DoD … Read more
