Google expands its bug bounty program to target generative AI attacks

Google expands its bug bounty program to target generative AI attacks

With concerns around generative AI ever-present, Google has announced an expansion of its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) focused on AI-specific attacks and opportunities for malice. As such, the company released updated guidelines detailing which discoveries qualify for rewards and which fall out of scope. For example, discovering training data extraction that leaks private, sensitive information …

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Apple backs users’ ‘right to repair’ across the United States

Apple backs users’ ‘right to repair’ across the United States

During a White House event on Tuesday, Apple announced that it will support the US’ “Right to Repair” bill, making it easier for consumers and repair shops to fix their products, including iPhones nationwide.After backing up the bill in the state of California, Apple is now extending this support to consumers and independent repair shops …

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White House announces 31 U.S. tech hubs to boost innovation

White House announces 31 U.S. tech hubs to boost innovation

In a move designed to boost U.S. competitiveness and innovation in the tech sector, the White House on Monday designated 31 tech hubs located across the country. The Tech Hubs program was authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act, signed by President Biden last year, and is part of the president’s “Bidenomics” agenda aimed at …

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The Art Featured In This Year’s National Climate Assessment Report

The Art Featured In This Year’s National Climate Assessment Report

Every few years, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) releases the National Climate Assessment (NCA), a comprehensive report on the science, impacts, and possible solutions to climate change. The upcoming Fifth National Climate Assessment, set to be published later this year, will play a crucial role in President Biden’s commitment to combat climate change …

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