South Korea’s Coupang is facing the costliest data breach in the country’s history, offering compensation to tens of millions. Meanwhile, Ubisoft is scrambling after a massive *Rainbow Six Siege* hack that flooded the game with absurd amounts of fake currency.
This year’s AI breakthroughs were shadowed by spectacular failures. According to a new report, the technology showed a deeply human capacity for error, conspiracy, and outright rebellion.
A recent case in Louisiana shows how schools are failing to stop AI deepfake harassment. The scary part? This is a blueprint for the next major workplace crisis.
2025 saw a wave of massive, coordinated law enforcement actions against cybercrime. Operations spanned continents, recovering hundreds of millions and arresting hundreds. But the underlying challenge remains huge.
The South African rand has jumped 13% against the dollar in 2025, its biggest annual gain in 16 years. Overseas investors have poured a net 72.4 billion rand into local bonds, a massive increase from 2024, as political stability and a weaker dollar boost appeal.
OpenAI is creating a new executive role focused on AI safety and “catastrophic risks.” This comes as the company’s own data shows its models’ cybersecurity capabilities skyrocketed from 27% to 76% in just three months.
Apple is not backing down from a major UK antitrust ruling. The company is now asking the Court of Appeal to overturn a $2 billion fine related to App Store fees charged between 2015 and 2024.
The traditional 4-year car development cycle is dead. To compete with Chinese EV makers like BYD, Western giants are now building new models in as little as 16 months. This race for speed is forcing a painful cultural and technological overhaul across the entire industry.
The U.S. housing market is stuck, with existing home sales at 30-year lows despite a strong economy. An opinion piece argues two huge barriers—ultra-low mortgage rates and outdated tax rules—are paralyzing sellers. The fix involves a financial maneuver straight from Denmark.
In a highly unusual move, Japanese PC maker Mouse Computer has suspended all sales across its brands. The halt, driven by a massive order surge and memory shortages, runs from December 23, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
