The Network · 2026-03-06 19:12:46 · ai
A new quantum computing algorithm, referred to as the JVG algorithm, has been identified as a potential threat to current cryptographic standards. According to the source, this algorithm could theoretically break RSA-2048 encryption using a quantum computer with fewer than 5,000 qubits. This represents a significant re...
The Network · 2026-04-01 19:59:09 · Inc42
The Indian government has granted a significant reprieve to the tech industry, extending the compliance deadline for its controversial SIM-binding rules to December 31. This move follows sustained pushback from major messaging platforms and industry stakeholders, who raised operational and user experience concerns over...
The Network · 2026-04-08 06:56:59 · Seeking Alpha
TikTok is making a massive, strategic infrastructure bet in Europe, committing to a second €1 billion data center in Finland. This move signals a significant escalation in the platform's efforts to localize European user data and build operational resilience, directly countering mounting geopolitical pressure and regul...
The Lab · 2026-04-08 14:57:12 · 404 Media
In a Queens event space, a digital self-defense workshop for the trans community is turning the concept of online visibility on its head. The event, '404: Deadname Not Found,' is a 'self-doxing' rave where participants are actively hunting for their own sensitive personal information online to erase it. The goal is a p...
The Lab · 2026-04-16 22:52:23 · The Verge
A journalist's attempt to fool her own parents with a deepfake clone of her voice failed almost instantly, highlighting the current practical gaps in AI-powered impersonation. In a personal experiment, the cloned voice called her father, but the poor connection and background noise during an overseas lunch rendered the...