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WA to receive over half a million dollars in multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (195+ words) Washington is about to receive more than half a million dollars in a settlement with 23andMe after thousands of people in the state had their genetic data compromised, but don’t expect to see any of the settlement money. 23andMe offers DNA genetic…...
Washington state not seeing rise in diarrhea-causing parasite cases reported nationwide
21+ hour, 21+ min ago (592+ words) WASHINGTON — Thousands of people across the country have been infected with a parasite that causes severe diarrhea. National health experts have still not pinpointed a specific cause. The cyclospora parasite is often transmitted through fresh produce or water that has…...
Meta to use your Instagram images for AI; how to stop it
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (373+ words) Did you know that your Instagram account may be acting as a muse for Meta’s artificial intelligence image generator? “In addition, people may be able to create content with your Instagram content using A.I. features at Meta,” the company…...
VIDEO: World Cup scams on the rise
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (260+ words) KIRO 7 News Seattle Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes VIDEO: World Cup scams on the rise VIDEO: Over 30 people displaced in Tacoma apartment fire VIDEO: Naked man fights fire in backyard VIDEO: Everett…...
How fraudsters are cashing in on World Cup fever
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (596+ words) Teens targeted in growing wave of AI scams SEATTLE — Scammers are exploiting the excitement surrounding the World Cup to launch significant fraud threats, targeting consumers and major industries, including transportation and hospitality. In some cases, artificial intelligence is making it…...
VIDEO: New report outlines how bad actors use your internet to commit crimes
2+ week, 3+ day ago (271+ words) KIRO 7 News Seattle Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes VIDEO: Hiker rescued in Enumclaw VIDEO: Protests around Seattle World Cup matches VIDEO: New report outlines how bad actors use your internet to commit…...
OpenAI limits its latest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review
2+ week, 5+ day ago (606+ words) ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Friday it is restricting the release of its new artificial intelligence model at the request of President Donald Trump's administration, the latest in an unprecedented government vetting of AI products that could pose cybersecurity risks. OpenAI…...
Compromised connection: New report outlines how bad actors use your internet to commit crimes
2+ week, 5+ day ago (356+ words) A new report says millions of American internet connections are being hijacked to commit crimes. It might be happening in your home, and you may have no idea. The report, released Thursday by the nonprofit Digital Citizens Alliance, found an…...
Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controls
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (174+ words) WASHINGTON — AI giant Anthropic said Friday it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals. The export controls mark…...
VIDEO: Google sues cybersecurity group over scams
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (250+ words) KIRO 7 News Seattle Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes VIDEO: Police unveil 'de-drone' trailer VIDEO: Drone takedowns are top priority VIDEO: SpaceX goes public VIDEO: Google sues cybersecurity group over scams VIDEO: Seattle…...