The National Vulnerability Database announced that a popular Google Analytics WordPress plugin installed in over 3 million was discovered to contain a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Stored XSS A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack generally occurs when a part of the website that accepts user input is insecure and allows unanticipated input, like scripts or … Read more
Google published an AI Policy Agenda paper that outlines a vision for responsible deployment of AI and suggestions for how governments should regulate and encourage the industry. Google AI Policy Agenda Google announced the publication of an AI policy agenda with suggestions for responsible AI development and regulations. The paper notes that government AI policies … Read more
In an unexpected turn of events, Neeva, the ad-free and privacy-focused search engine, has announced plans to shutter its consumer search operations. The company, co-founded by former Google executives Sridhar Ramaswamy and Vivek Raghunathan, announced on its website today. Neeva’s Journey Launched in 2019, Neeva aimed to disrupt the search engine market by offering an … Read more
Google’s John Mueller deflated the suggestion that an SSL certificate would “boost” a website’s SEO, unambiguously stating that an SSL certificate does not boost your SEO. Post on Mastodon About SSL and SEO The encounter happened on Mastodon, where a member called EncryptedFence posted: “Boost your website’s SEO and reputation with a must-have security measure: … Read more
A recent WordPress security update featuring multiple security fixes is also causing some sites to stop functioning, causing one developer to exclaim, “This is chaos!!” The update removed a key functionality that caused numerous plugins to stop working on site that use the WordPress blocks system. Affected plugins ranged from forms to sliders to breadcrumbs. … Read more
It seems like just yesterday (though it’s been almost six months) since OpenAI launched ChatGPT and began making headlines. ChatGPT reached 100 million users within three months, making it the fastest-growing application in decades. For comparison, it took TikTok nine months – and Instagram two and a half years – to reach the same milestone. … Read more
The Supreme Court decided today that tech companies aren’t liable for terrorist content posted on their platforms. The lawsuit, initiated by the family of a victim of a 2017 ISIS attack, argued that Twitter, Facebook, and Google should be held accountable for allowing the terrorist organization to utilize their platforms in its terrorism efforts. However, … Read more
OpenAI released the first official ChatGPT app for iOS users. The iPhone app allows ChatGPT users to log in to their accounts, access their chat history, and converse in an ad-free environment. Screenshot from ChatGPT App, May 2023 The app will help all users with instant answers, personalized advice, inspiration, professional tasks, and educational opportunities … Read more
YouTube is introducing 30-second non-skippable ads for connected televisions (CTVs), merging two consecutive 15-second ad slots into a single longer-form ad. Responding To A Shift in Creation & Consumption The format of YouTube content has expanded broadly, from 15-second Shorts to 15-hour live streams. The latest Nielsen Gauge Report shows YouTube’s viewership has significantly increased. … Read more
In an unprecedented move, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill banning the popular social media app TikTok from the state. The law, the first in the United States, is expected to set the stage for potential legal disputes and has drawn widespread attention domestically and internationally. Governor’s Motivation and Rationale Governor Gianforte signed … Read more
Google updated its inactivity policy for personal Google accounts. It’s important to note how this could affect business protocols when using a Google account. Read on to understand the new policy and any measures you should take. The Policy Update Explained According to the policy, accounts that haven’t been used or signed in for two … Read more
