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Google LLC today announced the general availability of its Gemini artificial intelligence models on Google Distributed Cloud, extending its most advanced AI capabilities into enterprise and government data centers. The launch, which sees Gemini now available on GDC in an air-gapped configuration …
Microsoft report warns Storm-0501 is turning cloud features into ransomware weapons
A new report out today from Microsoft Threat Intelligence details how the financially motivated threat group Storm-0501 is shifting its focus toward cloud-based ransomware campaigns, moving beyond the on-premises tactics it previously relied on. The Storm-0501 threat group first emerged in 2021 …
Amplitude expands Web Experimentation with self service capabilities
Behavior-tracking software firm Amplitude Inc. today announced a major update to its Web Experimentation platform that gives marketing and growth teams the ability to launch tests without waiting on developer support. The new release introduces a true drag-and-drop editor called Rearrange Elements, out-of-the-box widgets …
Commvault expands HyperScale portfolio with new edge and high-performance options
Data protection provider Commvault Systems Inc. today announced two new additions to its HyperScale portfolio: HyperScale Edge and HyperScale Flex. The new offerings are designed to strengthen cyber resilience and data protection for enterprises at a time when the amounts of data are increasing …
AI-native CRM startup Attio adds $52M in new funding
Customer relationship management platform company Attio Ltd. today announced that it has raised $52 million in new funding toward building the first artificial intelligence-native CRM that it says understands every customer and gives teams the power to build their go-to-market systems exactly as they …
Akka and Deloitte Canada team up to address cost and scale of agentic AI
Distributed application development platform Akka today announced a new partnership with Deloitte Canada to solve critical issues of agentic artificial intelligence, including cost, performance and resilience. Under the partnership, Deloitte will leverage the Akka Agentic Platform, including the software development kit and Akka Automated …
Cloudflare takes aim at AI security gaps with confidence ratings
Cloud connectivity provider Cloudflare Inc. today announced the launch of Application Confidence Scores for artificial intelligence applications, a new feature designed to help enterprises evaluate the security, compliance and reliability of third-party software-as-a-service and generative AI tools. Offered as part of Cloudflare One’s AI …
Attackers exploit Zoom and Teams impersonations to deliver ScreenConnect malware
A new report out today from human behavior security company Abnormal AI Inc. details how attackers are currently exploiting the trust users place in everyday workplace communications to deliver remote access malware. The report details an ongoing campaign that leverages convincing impersonations of videoconferencing platforms …
YouTube tests AI edits on Shorts without disclosure, sparking creator backlash
A new controversy has emerged around YouTube after creators discovered that the platform has been quietly altering some of their uploaded Shorts videos using artificial intelligence without disclosure, raising concerns about creative integrity and transparency. Reports first emerged earlier this month from …
Silicon Valley AI leaders launch $100M Leading the Future super-PAC
Silicon Valley artificial intelligence leaders and investors have launched a new super-PAC network focused on AI and advocating against strict AI regulation, with $100 million put towards the effort. A super-PAC is a political action committee that can raise and spend unlimited …