Microsoft cybersecurity whistleblower says the company ignored warnings about SolarWinds hack In 2021, a team of Russian hackers got access to all kinds of American government data in a cyberattack known as SolarWinds.
X now hides your 'likes' from other users, whether you like it or not The platform X is now hiding all users' likes, with few exceptions. It says the change protects users' privacy — but critics say it removes a layer of accountability in the process. Rachel Treisman
Apple doubles down on artificial intelligence, announcing partnership with OpenAI Apple has announced a much-anticipated partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The deal to bring AI features to iPhones and other devices is a major move for Apple, which has been slower than some competitors to jump on the AI bandwagon. Dara Kerr
Seattle Public Library goes low-tech after cyberattack At the flagship Central branch of the Seattle Public Library, dozens of computers are sitting vacant, their screens blank. Each one bears a laminated sign: "Out of Service." Clare McGrane
How Indiana is turning a strip of highway into an electric charging road As more people buy electric vehicles, states are looking for ways to make the technology more practical and less costly.
Give yourself and your kids a break — from screen time and from guilt Early adolescence is a time when kids are becoming more independent and spending more time on social media. When it comes to curbing screen time in this age group, new research suggests some parental strategies work better than others. Maria Godoy
Russian propaganda is using deepfakes, sham websites and social media swarms The hallmarks of Russian-backed influence are consistent: trying to erode support for Ukraine, discrediting democratic institutions and seizing on existing political divides. Shannon Bond
It's not your imagination. CAPTCHA tests are getting harder NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Amanda Fennell, a cybersecurity expert, about CAPTCHA tests that verify if a website visitor is human or bot. They are getting harder. Matthew Schuerman
