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To kill memory safety bugs in C code, try the TrapC fork

Exclusive Memory-safe variant is planned for next year

Software12 Nov 2024 | 73

Arecibo telescope might have failed because of weak sockets

Electromagnetic radiation contributed to that zincing feeling: analysts

Science06 Nov 2024 | 68

UK immigration seeks tech support, development partner for border crossing systems

After years of delay, new systems with 'diverse tech stacks' need a hand in £195M deal

On-Prem29 Oct 2024 | 17

UK’s new Minister for Science and Technology comes to US touting Britain's AI benefits

Interview $82B in investment shows we've still got it as a nation

Public Sector28 Oct 2024 | 15

'Open banking' rules will put your financial data back where it belongs

Well, at least eventually since some companies have until 2030 to comply

Software27 Oct 2024 | 8

Voice-enabled AI agents can automate everything, even your phone scams

All for the low, low price of a mere dollar

Security24 Oct 2024 | 28

Linus Torvalds affirms expulsion of Russian maintainers

Removal of kernel maintainers linked to Russia attributed to sanctions

Software23 Oct 2024 | 262

AI firms and civil society groups plead for passage of federal AI law ASAP

Congress urged to act before year's end to support US competitiveness

AI + ML23 Oct 2024 | 8

Socket plugs in $40M to strengthen software supply chain

Biz aims to scrub unnecessary dependencies from npm packages in the name of security

Applications22 Oct 2024 |

Gary Marcus proposes generative AI boycott to push for regulation, tame Silicon Valley

Interview 'I am deeply concerned about how creative work is essentially being stolen at scale'

AI + ML21 Oct 2024 | 32

John Deere accused of being full of manure with its right-to-repair promises

Tractor maker has only turned over shoddy tools, half-baked info, may be breaking the law, says senator

Personal Tech03 Oct 2024 | 54

Singapore tires of Big Tech's slow and half-hearted help for abused users

PM promises agency to handle complaints as he outlines new digital nation plan

Public Sector02 Oct 2024 | 3

US govt hiding top hurricane forecast model sparks outrage after deadly Helene

Taxpayer-funded data locked behind insurance firm's paywall

Science01 Oct 2024 | 82

World Wide Web Foundation closes so Tim Berners-Lee can spend more time with his protocol

Who wants to join his so Solid crew?

Networks30 Sep 2024 | 25

FBI raids HQ of US govt IT giant Carahsoft

Still business as usual, we're told

Public Sector24 Sep 2024 | 3

With billions in UK govt IT contracts about to expire, get the next vendors to act right

Poor performers get renewals, new small outfits discouraged from bidding, say researchers

Public Sector19 Sep 2024 | 23

Open source maintainers underpaid, swamped by security, going gray

AI-coded contributions? Most would rather skip the bot's work

Software18 Sep 2024 | 43

UK pensions department's project to unite government ERP systems comes to £1.9B

Four branches attempt to streamline HR and business processes

Public Sector18 Sep 2024 | 12

The empire of C++ strikes back with Safe C++ blueprint

You pipsqueaks want memory safety? We'll show you memory safety! We'll borrow that borrow checker

Applications16 Sep 2024 | 113

Mind the talent gap: Infosec vacancies abound, but hiring is flat

ISC2 argues security training needs to steer toward what hiring managers want

Security11 Sep 2024 | 8

Google insists the ad tech business ain't broke, urges Washington not to fix it

As its other monopoly trial - the one brought by the DoJ and eight states - begins in Virginia

Legal10 Sep 2024 | 9

Google says replacing C/C++ in firmware with Rust is easy

Not so much when trying to convert coding veterans

Software06 Sep 2024 | 175

Defense AI models 'a risk to life' alleges spurned tech firm

In-depth Chatterbox Labs CEO claims Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office unfairly cancelled a contract then accused him of blackmail

AI + ML06 Sep 2024 | 8

US tightens export controls on quantum kit and chips for China, Iran, Russia

Alloys make the list too, as allies try to ensure foes can't weaponise tech

Public Sector06 Sep 2024 | 4

US govt halts medical study into Havana Syndrome, cites 'coercion' of participants

What was screwing with minds of US diplomats – wait, is that a black helicopt...

Science04 Sep 2024 | 49

China is beating the world at scientific research, think tank finds

Could monopolise 24 key techs if current trends continue

Science30 Aug 2024 | 35

Astronomers back call for review of bonkers rule that means satellite swarms fly without environment checks

Space boffins want pollution from the likes of Starlink regulated

Science29 Aug 2024 | 48

Feds, US states sue RealPage for building rent-hiking software for landlords

Algorithm just a fancy way to collude using private info, prosecutors say

Applications23 Aug 2024 | 35

Amazon antitrust case in Washington DC is resurrected

DC appeals court reverses dismissal, finding enough evidence of anticompetitive behavior to proceed

Personal Tech22 Aug 2024 | 2

Euro antitrust cop Margrethe Vestager to depart after decade of reining in Big Tech

Her legacy hinges on her successor – will they double down?

Public Sector20 Aug 2024 | 5

California trims AI safety bill to stop tech heads from freaking out

Anthropic boss meanwhile reckons there's 'a good chance ... we'll be able to get models that are better than most humans at most things'

AI + ML16 Aug 2024 | 27

Google is a monopoly. The fix isn't obvious

Comment A business breakup may be coming – but what comes after may not be better

Software15 Aug 2024 | 114

Before we put half a million broadband satellites in orbit, anyone want to consider environmental effects?

SpaceX 'WasteX' Starlink said to make up 60% of sats circling Earth

Networks12 Aug 2024 | 80

Report slams Boeing and NASA over shoddy quality that's delayed SLS blastoff

Space Launch System project overspent, under-built, and is overdue, government probe finds

Science09 Aug 2024 | 51

Under-fire Elon Musk urged to get a grip on X and reality – or resign

Exclusive Chamber of Progress pens open letter pressing billionaire to behave better amid UK riots

Personal Tech07 Aug 2024 | 377

South Korea to force e-commerce marketplaces to pay vendors faster

Platforms owe billions after they stopped paying and sent thousands of SMEs into cashflow crunches

Software07 Aug 2024 | 9

Verisign under fire for increasing .com prices each and every year it can

Registry happy to chat about caps, just don't consider it a commitment to actually do anything

Networks06 Aug 2024 | 8

IBM Canada can't duck channel exec's systematic age discrimination claim

'They actually replaced me with a younger employee'

Channel04 Aug 2024 | 34

DARPA suggests turning old C code automatically into Rust – using AI, of course

Who wants to make a TRACTOR pull request?

Research03 Aug 2024 | 146

San Francisco set to ban rent-hiking algorithms used by landlords

Automated price-fixing software screwing over tenants? Fog off!

Software02 Aug 2024 | 39

Japan mandates app to ensure national ID cards aren't forged

First delays, then data leaks – now fraud detection needed at point of use

Security02 Aug 2024 | 36

Here we go again with more AI crime prediction for policing

Hold that thought, citizen

AI + ML01 Aug 2024 | 34

Tesla that killed motorcyclist was in Full Self-Driving mode

28-year-old mowed down in US state where cars ordinarily aren't allowed to operate autonomously

AI + ML31 Jul 2024 | 181

Russia takes aim at Sitting Ducks domains, bags 30,000+

Eight-year-old domain hijacking technique still claiming victims

Research31 Jul 2024 |

Amazon, you will do a total recall of bad stuff sold through your site, watchdog barks

E-super-souk isn't having any of it

Personal Tech30 Jul 2024 | 92

Malaysia is working on an internet 'kill switch', says minister

Follows requirement for social media and messaging platforms to get a license

Public Sector30 Jul 2024 | 21

Adobe exec likened hidden cloud subscription exit fees to 'heroin', says FTC

Read the unredacted complaint against Photoshop giant and its software plans

Applications25 Jul 2024 | 38

Brit council gives Oracle another £10M for professional services amid ERP fallout

Birmingham struggles to get current version of Fusion fit for purpose

Public Sector08 Jul 2024 | 56

Algorithmic wage discrimination: Not just for gig workers

Interview What's in the box! No seriously, what's in there that sets our wages

AI + ML06 Jul 2024 | 19

Texas court blocks FTC noncompete ban, and you can blame SCOTUS

That was quick: Supremes' gutting of Chevron deference is already paying dividends

Legal05 Jul 2024 | 57

Labour wins race to lead UK, but few would envy the load in its tech in-tray

Analysis Looming train wrecks face winning party after it promises investment and innovation

Public Sector05 Jul 2024 | 426

Ransomware scum who hit Indonesian government apologizes, hands over encryption key

Brain Cipher was never getting the $8 million it demanded anyway

Malware Month04 Jul 2024 | 35

Japan's digital minister declares victory against floppy disks

The war on the relic is finally won. Now on to fax machines?

Storage03 Jul 2024 | 73

RIP: WordPerfect co-founder Bruce Bastian dies at 76

Obit Tributes paid to passionate LGBTQ+ equality champion

Applications03 Jul 2024 | 51

EFF wants FTC to treat lying chatbots as 'unfair and deceptive' in eyes of the law

And hit AI operators 'with all the fines', says Cory Doctorow

Public Sector02 Jul 2024 | 13

Brace for new complications in big tech takedowns after Supreme Court upended regulatory rules

Analysis Matters like antitrust cases against AI players, Adobe's subscription mess, and net neutrality could be decided by judges – not experts

Public Sector02 Jul 2024 | 64