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The tech world is buzzing with excitement over the potential of AI "agents" that can autonomously execute tasks, but for cybersecurity professionals, these AI agents pose a significant new challenge. As we move into 2025, security experts are sounding alarms about the potential dangers posed by "agentic" AI tools—systems capable of performing multi-step problem-solving and acting independently. These agents could become one of the most formidable threats to organizations worldwide, making cybercrime more sophisticated and relentless than ever before. ' Watch out for AI Agents. ' Surasak Suwanmake/Getty Images While the hype surrounding generative AI tools like OpenAI's GPT models has yet to manifest in catastrophic levels of AI-driven hacks, the introduction of autonomous AI agents marks a critical turning point. These tools represent an upgrade for cybercriminals, shifting their role from passive assistants to active, tireless collaborators....

Apple Inc. is taking major steps to address US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports by committing to hire 20,000 new employees and produce AI servers domestically. Apple CEO Tim Cook is seen on the field prior to Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 9 , 2025 in New Orleans. Cooper Neill/Getty Images Apple revealed plans to invest $500 billion in the US over the next four years, in a recent announcement. This investment will include the development of a new server manufacturing facility in Houston, the creation of a supplier academy in Michigan, and increased spending with existing US suppliers. This announcement follows a meeting between Trump and Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, in the Oval Office. Trump remarked that Apple’s investment in the US would help the company avoid tariffs, as he previously threatened to impose an additional 10% tax on Chinese imports, where most of Apple’s products ...

Apple launched today the iPhone 16e, an addition to the iPhone 16 series that offers sophisticated features at a cheaper price point. The new gadget, which incorporates the A18 CPU and the first Apple-designed cellular modem, the Apple C1, provides consumers with smooth performance and a longer battery life. Apple iPhone 16e. Courtesy of Apple The iPhone 16e is also compatible with Apple Intelligence, an intuitive personal intelligence system that gives relevant information while respecting privacy. The gadget has a 48MP Fusion camera with an embedded 2x Telephoto lens, giving it the functionality of two cameras in one. This enables users to zoom in with optical fidelity on their photographs and videos. Courtesy of Apple In addition, the iPhone 16e has new satellite services including Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, and Find My via Satellite. These features enable customers to stay connected and obtain support even when they are outside of cellular...

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is dismissing apocalyptic predictions about what AI means for humans, instead setting out how the technology would greatly improve firms and their people' work-life balance. Jamie Dimon , chairman and chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co speaks on September 25 , 2019 in New York , US. Misha Friedman/Getty Images Even Dimon, a staunch supporter of long-standing professional standards such as working hard, being prepared for everything, and working in the office, believes future generations of employees will work a day and a half less each week owing to AI. Dimon forecasts that, in addition to the working week being reduced from five to three and a half days, employees will be able to live to the age of 100. Thousands of employees at America's largest bank are already utilizing the technology, Dimon told Bloomberg TV, adding that artificial intelligence is a "living breathing thing" that will evolve over time. JPMorg...

Lincoln, celebrating 100 years as Ford Motor Company's luxury division, showcased one of its ideas for the next 100 years on Wednesday, showing the Lincoln L100 concept car, which it describes as a vision of the "future of luxury." The ' Lincoln L100. ' Ford Motor Company The Lincoln L100, named in honor of the brand's first luxury car, the 1922 Lincoln Model L, is a sleek, driverless, totally electric, zero-emission vehicle with aerodynamic style and powerful artificial intelligence technology, the firm says. The concept vehicle employs next-generation battery cell and pack technology, which Lincoln claims "will deliver game-changing energy density and enable efficient, structural integration by treating the entire vehicle as a system." The idea is similar to Lincoln's "Quiet Flight" designs, with modern technology that enhance internal passenger space. The automobile seems to greet drivers and passengers with appropriate e...

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reports that a new AI-driven algorithm has led to a considerable rise in screen time among users. Meta CEO ' Mark Zuckerberg. ' Getty Images In its latest quarterly results on Wednesday, the US tech giant reported an 8% rise in time spent on Facebook and a 6% increase in time spent on Instagram due to improved AI. The survey did not specify how much more time the average user spent on social media sites, but the most current eMarketer estimates indicate that US individuals spend around 30 minutes each day on both Facebook and Instagram. Over the course of a year, this increased screen time amounts to between 10 and 15 hours. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, stated during a Wednesday evening earnings call that he intends to introduce a new feed on Facebook and Instagram that would only feature AI-generated content. "I think we're going to add a whole new category of content which is AI-generated or AI-sum...