Ellis Di Cataldo (MA) has over 9 years experience writing about, and for, some of the world’s biggest tech companies. She's been the lead writer across digital campaigns, always-on content and worldwide product launches, for global brands including Sony, Electrolux, Byrd, The Open University and Barclaycard. Her particular areas of interest are business trends, startup stories and product news.
Companies Must Disclose Security Breaches Within Four Days Under New Rule
New rules are intended to increase transparency and encourage firms to increase cyber security protections.
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Reddit Testing Verification Mark And New Accessibility Features
The new feature is currently limited to the app only, and being tested with a small group of users.
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Data of “At Least” 8m US Patients Hacked According To Government Contractor
Hackers exploited a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer according to a government services contractor.
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Microsoft Teams New Features For August
From all your emojis and GIFs in one handy place to more immersive meetings, here’s everything that’s coming to Teams.
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GitHub’s AI Coding Chatbot Is Available In Public Beta
Those with a business subscription can now get a helping hand in executing complex coding tasks.
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Amazon Hit With $25m Fine Over How it Handles Children’s Data
The tech giant will also need to change how it handles data collected through Alexa.
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Meta’s Threads Sees Huge Decline in Use After First Week
The so-called ‘Twitter-killer’ has seen a 71% drop in users’ time spent on the app.
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ChatGPT Can Now Remember You, for Tailored Responses
The chatbot's new feature lets you share information so it remembers who you are and what you’ve previously asked it.
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Meta Challenges ChatGPT With Own AI-Powered Chatbot
The tech giant’s large language model Llama 2 will be free for research and commercial use.
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Google Restricts Employee Internet Access to Reduce Cyberattacks
After becoming a target of frequent attacks, the search giant has launched a unique pilot program.
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OpenAI Has Privacy Concerns Around ChatGPT’s Image Recognition
An advanced version of ChatGPT exists, but works a little too well, with early access for testers recently revoked.
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Data Breaches On Track To Set New Record in 2023
Research shows that data compromises are on the rise, and look set to surpass 2021's already high number.
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Chinese Hackers Exploit Microsoft Bug to Raid US Government Emails
A flaw in its cloud email service has allowed Chinese hackers to gain access to the Microsoft email accounts of employees.
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Watch Out ChatGPT, There’s a New Chatbot on the Block
AI startup Anthropic has made Claude 2 available to US and UK users in open beta.
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You Can Now Take Paid Appointments In Google Calendar
Google Calendar launches new feature that allows professionals or freelancers the ability to take paid appointment bookings.
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Twitter Blocks Links To Rival Threads, as Traffic Dips
As Threads soars in popularity, Twitter puts a stop on linking to the platform while downplaying reports of traffic decline.
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OpenAI Announces GPT-4 General Release For Developers
Having revealed its next-gen chatbot model in March, OpenAI has now made GPT-4 available to developers for the first time.
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New York Passes Strict Law for Firms Hiring with AI
AI hiring software is growing in popularity, but is it discriminatory? New York passes law to prove AI hiring tools are fair.
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New US Navy Tool Exposes Microsoft Teams Security Flaws
‘TeamsPhisher’ could be used to easily send and spread malware.
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75% of Consumers Ready to Ditch Brands Hit By Ransomware
If your brand has been subject to a ransomware attack, we’ve got some more bad news for you.
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How To Get Instagram Threads First
The new platform went live today, briefly, but launches officially, tomorrow. Is this the first real Twitter alternative?