Cyberattacks mimicking popular productivity tools like Zoom, Microsoft Office, and ChatGPT have increased by 115% in early 2025, according to Kaspersky's research. Small and medium-sized businesses are being targeted with malicious files disguised as legitimate AI tools, with 8,500 companies affected. Specifically, Kaspersky tracked over 4,000 unique malicious files using this tactic, including fake versions of Zoom, Microsoft Office, ChatGPT, and DeepSeek.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/smbs-are-being-hit-by-malicious-productivity-tools-zoom-and-chatgpt-spoofed-by-hackersSenate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has advised Republicans to rewrite a provision in their latest tax package aimed at banning US states from enforcing artificial intelligence regulations, as it may violate Senate rules, according to people familiar with the conversation. The provision is favored by AI titans and was part of President Donald Trump's massive tax package.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/future-of-state-ai-laws-hinges-on-cruz-parliamentarian-talksThe legal profession is facing a generational split in adapting to generative AI, with baby boomers and Gen Z professionals having different approaches to professional development and learning new skills. Thomson Reuters' 2025 Future of Professionals report highlights the need for legal leaders to bridge the AI governance talent gap as companies accelerate their adoption of AI technologies. Meanwhile, Crowell & Moring's new partner, Matthew Ferraro, is navigating privacy and AI laws in the midst of a technological revolution. The legal AI platform Legora has released workflows and a customizable AI agent system, while experts discuss the evolving role of legal operations professionals in the Gen AI era. Microsoft has been sued for allegedly using pirated material to train its AI models, and Fellows LaBriola LLP is pleased to announce that Erich Ritter has joined the firm.
https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2025/06/27/legaltech-rundown-harvey-offers-self-service-ai-agent-customization-profitsolv-announces-new-investment-and-more/XBOW, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system, has taken the top spot at HackerOne, a prestigious bug bounty competition. Developed by researchers from MIT and Google, XBOW uses machine learning algorithms to identify vulnerabilities in software, outperforming human hackers in the process. The AI system's success marks a significant milestone in the field of cybersecurity, as it demonstrates the potential for artificial intelligence to augment human capabilities in identifying and mitigating security threats.
https://www.ibtimes.sg/what-xbow-ai-tool-that-americas-best-hacker-secures-75m-funding-80493Nvidia's CEO is envisioning a future where the company's technology powers a vast network of robots, autonomous vehicles, and robotic factories, with billions of robots, hundreds of millions of self-driving cars, and hundreds of thousands of automated manufacturing facilities.
https://observer.com/2025/06/jensen-huang-nvidia-no-longer-chip-company/Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) is speaking at a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, where a pause in the tax bill has been announced, potentially benefiting self-driving cars that rely on AI rules.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/self-driving-cars-seen-benefiting-from-ai-rule-pause-in-tax-billSalesforce CEO Marc Benioff has revealed that his company is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to get its work done, with AI now handling up to 50% of the company's operations. This shift towards automation aims to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on human labor. Other tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are also reporting rising rates of AI-written code, with some companies shifting human roles to AI alternatives.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/ai-does-up-to-50-of-the-job-at-salesforce-says-ceo-marc-benioff-2746959-2025-06-27In Singapore, a recent study by Randstad found that Gen Z and Gen X employees are increasingly adopting AI in their workplaces, with regular usage rising by eight per cent among Gen Z and seven per cent among Gen X compared to 2024. However, many employees feel uneasy about using AI at work, citing concerns of being seen as incompetent or lazy. A study by Slack revealed that 45 per cent of Singapore employees feel uncomfortable admitting to managers that they use AI on the job. The key factor in keeping employees engaged and motivated is strong work-life balance, with 41 per cent citing it as a top priority, while a desire for greater benefits and higher salary led to feelings of disengagement among 45 per cent of respondents.
https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/more-opportunity-threat-singapore-employees-generally-positive-about-using-ai-workSoftBank aims to become the industry leader in artificial superintelligence, likening its goal to dominant tech platforms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet's Google. SoftBank has made significant investments in AI-related deals, including a $6.5 billion acquisition of Ampere and up to $40 billion in OpenAI. The company now holds a total investment of $32 billion in OpenAI since 2024, with Son expressing regret over not investing earlier. SoftBank's recent spending spree follows years of retrenchment after high-growth tech startups crashed in value, but the group has maintained financial resources and user base to take risks again.
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