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Google has upgraded Gemini's free version with memory capabilities, letting it remember user-provided information for more natural interactions, previously available only on Gemini Advanced. This feature enhances Gemini's usability, aligning it with rivals like ChatGPT.

Truffle Security discovered nearly 12,000 private API keys and passwords in the Common Crawl dataset, highlighting security risks as this archive is used to train large language models. The researchers alerted affected vendors to help revoke compromised keys and protect against cyber threats.

The U.S. government's GSA technology unit, 18F, was abruptly dismantled, impacting 70 staff members. Led by Elon Musk's Department for Government Efficiency, this move disrupts services like Login.gov, sparking concerns about the ongoing reduction in crucial IT infrastructure support.

In the face of rapid AI advancements, the workforce must adapt by acquiring new skills such as data literacy, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, to thrive in an AI-driven economy. Emphasizing lifelong learning and collaboration will be crucial for future career success.

The collapse of UKCloud, a small local cloud provider, led to significant business continuity issues for the UK government and resulted in a £17.5 million underwriting bill.

The UK's ICO investigates TikTok over concerns about its data use algorithms for teens aged 13-17, focusing on potential exposure to harmful content. TikTok defends its practices, citing strict privacy measures. TikTok has faced previous fines over child data privacy violations.

Governments continue demanding backdoors into encrypted communications, raising concerns as Apple stops E2EE for UK users and Signal threatens to leave Sweden over similar demands.

The Vo1d botnet has infected over 1.59 million Android TV devices across 226 countries, impacting regions like Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia, Argentina, and Thailand. The botnet leverages 800,000 daily active IPs, showcasing its expansive reach and growing threat.

In 2024, mobile threats evolved with 33.3 million attacks blocked by Kaspersky, highlighting adware as the top threat. New schemes, like the Mamont banking Trojan in Russia and NFC scams in the Czech Republic, emerged. Mobile banking Trojans surged, despite fewer unique malware installations.