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Wipe your data first or risk fraud, identify theft and stalking—here's how. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/02/16/elon-musks-scary-smart-grok-3-release--what-you-need-to-know/ According to Elon Musk, “this might be the last time an AI Is better than Grok”—Here's why. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_67b22ef7e564ce65f7b07fe2 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:36:19 -0500 2025-02-16T18:11:28-05:00 According to Elon Musk, “this might be the last time an AI Is better than Grok”—Here's why. AFP via Getty Images Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/02/14/us-court-ruling-puts-ai-training-practices-under-the-microscope/ This ruling could have significant implications for copyright law and AI development—here's why. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_67abbfdfa17ff504c667c63c Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:52:27 -0500 2025-02-14T16:16:45-05:00 This ruling could have significant implications for copyright law and AI development—here's why. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/02/14/your-brain-on-ai-atrophied-and-unprepared-warns-microsoft-study/ Using AI could hinder your brain's capacity for critical thinking, according to a recent study from Carnegie Mellon and Microsoft Research. Here's why. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_67af80d7119be62e34e0fa38 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:23:18 -0500 2025-02-14T18:11:45-05:00 Using AI could hinder your brain's capacity for critical thinking, according to a recent study from Carnegie Mellon and Microsoft Research. Here's why. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Leadership /leadership CIO Network /cio-network AI /ai Careers /careers Editors' Pick editors-pick standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/02/11/comics-help-jurors-understand-forensic-testimony-new-study-finds/ Comics could be the answer to clarifying forensic testimony for jurors—here's why. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_67abac4535ff785710364dc5 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:06:53 -0500 2025-02-11T16:07:02-05:00 Comics could be the answer to clarifying forensic testimony for jurors—here's why. AFP via Getty Images Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business Law /law standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/02/04/metadata-at-center-of-justin-baldonis-amended-lawsuit-against-blake-lively-ryan-reynolds-and-the-new-york-times/ Baldoni’s lawsuit alleges that metadata shows the Times began preparing its article weeks before Lively filed her formal complaint. A digital forensics expert explains. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_67a12fb93d14420493d5ee78 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:22:51 -0500 2025-02-11T18:11:19-05:00 Baldoni’s lawsuit alleges that metadata shows the Times began preparing its article weeks before Lively filed her formal complaint. A digital forensics expert explains. WireImage Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Cybersecurity /cybersecurity Media /media Editors' Pick editors-pick standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/02/03/10000-claim-deadline-approaches-bassett-furniture-data-breach-settlement/ The deadline to claim up to $10,000 is quickly approaching—here's what you need to know. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_67a17ff63dd428680dbde065 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:31:07 -0500 2025-02-04T00:11:01-05:00 The deadline to claim up to $10,000 is quickly approaching—here's what you need to know. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/02/02/digital-minimalism-protecting-kids-in-an-attention-addiction-economy/ 5 Steps to fostering healthier and more intentional tech habits for kids. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_679ecb0eba294f1395c936ea Sun, 02 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2025-02-02T07:00:00-05:00 5 Steps to fostering healthier and more intentional tech habits for kids. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/02/01/deepseek-data-leak-exposes--1000000-sensitive-records/ DeepSeek data leak exposed 1,000,000 sensitive records—here's what you need to know. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_679eaf326919c068b5ce40f5 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 20:27:48 -0500 2025-02-02T12:10:20-05:00 DeepSeek data leak exposed 1,000,000 sensitive records—here's what you need to know. NurPhoto via Getty Images Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Cybersecurity /cybersecurity standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/02/01/1000000-patients-exposed--in-healthcare-provider-data-breach/ On Jan. 30, Community Health Center, Inc. disclosed that a data breach exposed personal and health information of over 1,000,000 patients. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_679ea6272c4edb1b234de3c6 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:27:40 -0500 2025-02-01T20:11:09-05:00 On Jan. 30, Community Health Center, Inc. disclosed that a data breach exposed personal and health information of over 1,000,000 patients. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Cybersecurity /cybersecurity standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/01/30/teens-are-losing-faith-in-big-tech-and-the-numbers-are-shocking/ Gen Z's trust of Big Tech is at an all time low—here's why. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_679c17af043870636af88302 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:53:58 -0500 2025-01-30T20:11:39-05:00 Gen Z's trust of Big Tech is at an all time low—here's why. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/01/29/the-irony-ai-experts-testimony--collapses-over-fake-ai-citations/ In an ironic twist, an AI Expert's testimony was found to contain fake hallucinated AI citations. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_679a96c7bcac9669fc9886c3 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:31:30 -0500 2025-01-29T18:15:11-05:00 In an ironic twist, an AI Expert's testimony was found to contain fake hallucinated AI citations. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business Law /law standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/01/29/scammers-create-fake-news-with-ai-to-blackmail-victims/ Scammers are impersonating major news outlets with deepfake video to blackmail victims. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_6792a13d341cdc2d456f52e8 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:30:05 -0500 2025-01-29T18:10:17-05:00 Scammers are impersonating major news outlets with deepfake video to blackmail victims. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Cybersecurity /cybersecurity standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/01/29/judge-throws-out-facial-recognition-evidence-in-murder-case/ An Ohio judge excluded facial recognition evidence in a murder case, citing concerns over reliability and transparency. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_679a7ebee3e19034ff65a001 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:59:18 -0500 2025-01-29T18:11:49-05:00 An Ohio judge excluded facial recognition evidence in a murder case, citing concerns over reliability and transparency. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business Law /law standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/01/23/fbi-agents-call-and-text-logs-potentially-stolen-in-data-breach/ FBI Agents' call and text logs may have been stolen in a data breach—could expose anonymous informants. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_678d611b0526fb175c23c9b6 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:46:17 -0500 2025-01-23T12:46:27-05:00 FBI Agents' call and text logs may have been stolen in a data breach—could expose anonymous informants. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business Law /law standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/01/19/new-study-says-ai-is-making-us-stupid-but-does-it-have-to/ New study says the use of AI is making us dumber through cognitive offloading and reduced critical thinking skills. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_678d1b227c5d6e040ed28417 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:08:13 -0500 2025-01-19T11:08:23-05:00 New study says the use of AI is making us dumber through cognitive offloading and reduced critical thinking skills. Lars Daniel Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science AI /ai standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/01/19/cop-crashes-into-car-while-watching-porn-on-smartphone/ A Lake County deputy in Florida crashed his patrol car while watching pornography on his smartphone. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_6787a8c550b6045cb8987417 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:25:50 -0500 2025-01-19T10:26:11-05:00 A Lake County deputy in Florida crashed his patrol car while watching pornography on his smartphone. Lars Daniel Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business Law /law standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/01/13/45-million-phones-tracked-without-consent-says-lawsuit/ Lawsuit alleges the cell phone location data from 45 million Americans was recorded without consent. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_67855f68ba95eb0cec579ff4 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:50:18 -0500 2025-01-13T14:50:28-05:00 Lawsuit alleges the cell phone location data from 45 million Americans was recorded without consent. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business Law /law standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/01/09/characterai-faces-scrutiny-over-school-shooter-chatbots/ Character.AI is facing scrutiny after reports revealed users created chatbots emulating real-life school shooters and their victims. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_6769d0f494f96a3e927b767c Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:02:59 -0500 2025-01-09T09:03:12-05:00 Character.AI is facing scrutiny after reports revealed users created chatbots emulating real-life school shooters and their victims. © 2023 Bloomberg Finance LP Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science AI /ai standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/01/06/historic-first-judge-dons-oculus-vr-headset-to-experience-crime/ Broward County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Siegel became the first to use virtual reality technology in a criminal proceeding. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_677c2495c965e40d18c70053 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:35:18 -0500 2025-01-06T15:25:32-05:00 Broward County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Siegel became the first to use virtual reality technology in a criminal proceeding. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business Law /law standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2024/12/21/murdaugh-appeals-murder-convictions-claims-cell-phone-evidence-flaws/ In the ongoing legal battle surrounding Alex Murdaugh, the role of digital forensics has taken center stage. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_6765a9943b2c02705270484a Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2024-12-26T03:09:02-05:00 In the ongoing legal battle surrounding Alex Murdaugh, the role of digital forensics has taken center stage. TNS Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business Law /law standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2024/12/20/data-breach-240000-credit-union-members-exposed/ A data breach has left over 240,000 credit union members exposed and vulnerable to potential identity theft and financial fraud. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_672a94e609edd0412876f757 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:39:42 -0500 2024-12-26T03:09:01-05:00 A data breach has left over 240,000 credit union members exposed and vulnerable to potential identity theft and financial fraud. getty Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2024/12/20/5-secure-messaging-apps-for-2025/ These 5 secure messaging apps can protect your private chats in 2025—which is right for you? Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_6765a9fc52d77c3034eb790c Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:05:07 -0500 2024-12-26T03:08:49-05:00 These 5 secure messaging apps can protect your private chats in 2025—which is right for you? SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2024/12/19/eus-chat-control-the-end-of-private-messaging-as-we-know-it/ The EU wants to search all private chats, messages, and emails—here's what you need to know. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_6764b85e2bb2dc1033a30897 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:07:13 -0500 2024-12-26T03:08:49-05:00 The EU wants to search all private chats, messages, and emails—here's what you need to know. Photothek via Getty Images Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Business /business Law /law standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2024/12/19/change-healthcare-faces-lawsuit-for-failing-to-protect-customer-data/ Nebraska AG sues Change Healthcare, UnitedHealth Group, Optum over alleged security failures leading to the largest data breach in U.S. history. Lars Daniel, Contributor Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/ content_67639bfe6d5375388e1889fd Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:33:08 -0500 2024-12-20T11:13:39-05:00 Nebraska AG sues Change Healthcare, UnitedHealth Group, Optum over alleged security failures leading to the largest data breach in U.S. history. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Science /science Innovation /innovation Science /science Healthcare /healthcare standard