Microsoft’s Project Ire uses AI to reverse‑engineer malware

Illustration of Microsoft’s Project Ire AI analyzing malicious code to detect and block malware.

Microsoft has unveiled Project Ire, an autonomous AI agent that dissects and classifies software without human input, promising to transform how cybersecurity teams respond to new threats. The prototype has captivated Reddit’s cybersecurity community. Introduction Cybersecurity professionals spend countless hours reverse‑engineering malicious code to understand how it works and how to stop it. Microsoft says […]

Google brings back in‑person interviews to fight AI cheating

Illustration of Google candidate at a whiteboard coding interview, highlighting return of in-person interviews to reduce AI cheating.

Google’s recruitment team will now require at least one face‑to‑face interview for many roles. The move responds to rampant use of generative AI during remote coding tests and has revived debate about fairness, authenticity and surveillance. Introduction The job interview is evolving again. Amid rising reports that candidates are leaning on large‑language models to pass […]

OpenAI offers 500,000 free ChatGPT licences to Indian students and teachers

Illustration of OpenAI offering 500,000 free ChatGPT licences to students and teachers in India.

OpenAI’s India‑first initiative will distribute half a million free ChatGPT licences to students and educators in partnership with IIT‑Madras and government agencies. The move is igniting widespread discussion about access, privacy and the future of education. Introduction In an unprecedented push to bring generative AI into classrooms, OpenAI has announced that it will distribute 5 […]

Perplexity AI revenue‑sharing plan shakes up search

Illustration of Perplexity AI revenue-sharing plan paying publishers for content used in AI answers.

Perplexity’s surprise $42.5 million revenue‑sharing plan signals a shift toward paying publishers when AI answers rely on their work. The offer has ignited both excitement and skepticism across social platforms. Introduction Search startup Perplexity AI has announced a revenue‑sharing plan that many see as a watershed moment for AI‑powered search engines. The new initiative – […]