Microsoft is killing off an obsolete and vulnerable encryption cipher that Windows has supported by default for 26 years ...

Quantum computing represents a major threat to encryption, and the inflection point may be less than five years away.

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Imagine a robot that doesn’t just follow commands but actually plans its actions, adjusts its movements on the go, and learns from feedback—much like a human would. This may sound like a far-fetched ...

Social media companies and their respective algorithms have repeatedly been accused of fueling political polarization by promoting divisive content on their platforms. Now, two U.S. Senators have ...

As artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic management tools trickle into Europe’s workplaces, labour professionals are urging the European Union to introduce a new directive to safeguard workers’ ...