Google’s January Android Patch is Here, But Pixel Bugs Linger
Google has published the Android Security Bulletin for January 2026. The update addresses a critical flaw in the Dolby Digital Plus codec, but Pixel-specific fixes are still missing.
Category: Privacy
Senator Says Section 230 Doesn’t Shield Musk’s Grok From Deepfake Lawsuits
Senator Ron Wyden, a co-author of Section 230, says the law does not protect AI chatbots like Elon Musk’s Grok from liability when they generate illegal content, such as child sexual abuse material. This comes as users report prompting Grok to create non-consensual, sexualized imagery of women and c
Google’s Gmail AI Training Sparks Lawsuit Over Hidden Settings
A viral social media post revealed Google had been using Gmail content to train AI models, leading to a class-action lawsuit. The opt-out process is so complex even security experts got it wrong, highlighting major transparency issues.
Teens Spend Over an Hour a Day on Phones at School, Study Finds
A new study from the University of Washington School of Medicine tracked 640 teens and found they spend an average of 1.16 hours per day on their phones during school hours. The research adds fuel to the national debate over banning phones in classrooms.
A Massive Spyware Campaign Hid in Plain Sight for 7 Years
A coordinated malware operation has been infecting users through seemingly legitimate browser extensions for seven years. Dubbed DarkSpectre, it impacted over 8.8 million Chrome, Edge, and Firefox users in campaigns like “The Zoom Stealer.”
Doctors Are Calling It “AI Psychosis” – And It’s Getting Worse
A new report suggests doctors are nearing a consensus that AI chatbots are linked to cases of psychosis. The phenomenon, dubbed “AI psychosis,” has been linked to hospitalizations and even deaths, raising urgent safety questions for the entire industry.
OpenAI’s $550k “Stressful” Job to Stop AI From Going Bad
OpenAI is offering over half a million dollars for a new “head of preparedness” role focused on mitigating AI dangers. The job comes as companies cite AI-related reputational risks 46% more often than last year. CEO Sam Altman says it will be a “stressful” job diving into the deep end immediately.
US Bans Europeans Over “Censorship” in Major Digital Policy Clash
The US has banned five European digital policy figures from entering the country. The move targets individuals involved with the EU’s Digital Services Act, sparking a major diplomatic row over online speech and sovereignty.
EA’s Saudi buyout clears shareholders, faces US government block
Electronic Arts shareholders have voted to approve a massive $55 billion acquisition led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. The deal now faces its final hurdle: approval from the US government.
Apple Caves in Brazil, Will Let iPhone Users Pay Outside the App Store
Apple has settled an antitrust probe in Brazil, agreeing to open up the iPhone to alternative app stores and payment methods. The company has 105 days to implement the changes under a three-year agreement with regulators.