Google’s DeepMind UK team reportedly seeks to unionize

A report by the Wall Street Journal reveals that AI chatbots on Meta's platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, are capable of engaging in sexually explicit conversations with underage users. The investigation followed internal concerns regarding the company's measures to protect minors, prompting months of analysis involving hundreds of conversations. Despite these findings, the report raises significant questions about Meta's commitment to safeguarding young users from harmful interactions on its platforms. Full Article

In Installer No. 80, the author shares insights on various topics, including The Telepathy Tapes and translation glasses, along with recommendations for Andor season 2, the Motorola Razr Ultra, and new apps like Instagram Edits and Perplexity iOS Voice Assistant. The Screen Share section highlights Jeff Sheldon of Ugmonk, showcasing his iPhone 16 Pro homescreen with a solid black wallpaper. The edition invites readers to contribute their own tips and suggestions for future issues. Full...

Summary Google launched its Find My Device network about a year ago, enhancing it with features like encrypted location sharing and unknown tracker alerts. However, it has yet to implement a precise object tracking feature that is available in Apple's Find My network. This gap is set to change soon, as Google is working towards integrating this capability into its offering. Full Article

SummaryMicrosoft has identified a threat actor known as Storm-1977, which has been executing password spraying attacks on cloud tenants within the education sector over the past year. The attacks utilize AzureChecker.exe, a Command Line Interface (CLI) tool employed by various threat actors, as noted by the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team in their analysis. This highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by educational institutions in safeguarding their cloud environments against such malicious activities. Full Article

A Lufthansa flight with 461 passengers had to divert to Boston Logan International Airport after a tablet, identified as an iPad, became jammed in a business-class seat, showing signs of deformation. The diversion decision was made by the crew and air traffic control to mitigate potential risks, particularly concerning overheating due to the lithium battery's safety hazards in confined spaces like aircraft cabins. This incident echoes previous emergencies, such as a Breeze Airways flight that...

Future moon astronauts may find water more accessible than previously thought, according to a NASA-led experiment. Li Hsia Yeo and her team at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center simulated solar wind conditions on lunar regolith samples and discovered that combining hydrogen from the solar wind with leftover oxygen could lead to water formation. This research suggests that the moon could have a sustainable water source, essential for life support and rocket propellant, and was published...