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Australias TAS.EPA Concerned AI Company Firmus Plans to Use Diesel Generators Much More Than First Disclosed

Ace Business Desk – In short:  Tasmania’s environmental watchdog is concerned Firmus plans on using 276 diesel generators far more often than it first disclosed. The EPA has now applied to join as a party to a TASCAT appeal, where Firmus is seeking to have conditions around its generator use removed: By Emily Smith Published: […]

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Ace Breaking News

Winner of Nikon’s Small World In Motion Competition Was AI Generated & Winner Disqualified

Ace Breaking News – In short: The winner of a Nikon image and video competition has been disqualified after using AI. Days after the winner was announced, microscopy experts started to question the accuracy of the clip on social media: By Daniela Pizzirani Published: Sat 10 Oct 2026 at 4:01pm What’s next? The international competition has […]

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Ace Security Desk

China Pilot Programme Issues AI ID Cards to Register Man-Made Digital Avatars

Ace Security Desk – In short: A pilot program in Beijing is issuing identification cards for AI digital humans. The ID states a name, birthday, address and facial features, and allows the digital human to own a digital currency wallet: By Kristina Bai and Bang Xiao Published: Wed 7 Oct 2026 at 5:00am What’s next? Digital […]

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Ace Security Desk

Hackers Use Fake ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini Ads to Steal Passwords & MFA Codes

Ace Security Desk – Hackers are impersonating ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini with fake advertising products that steal passwords and multifactor authentication codes according to Cybersecurity by Tushar Subhra Dutta Published: Oct.07: 2026 Instead of delivering a conventional malware download, the campaign uses convincing websites and live human operators to guide victims through fraudulent sign-in screens. […]

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Ace Security Desk

META’s Muse AI Agent Accused of Accessing Private Data on iPhone & Mac Without Permission

Ace Security Desk – Meta’s Muse AI agent accused of accessing sensitive user data on iPhone and Mac without permission — agent shocks reporter by referring to confidential messages it wasn’t granted access according to Toms Hardware by Oliver Haslam Published: Sept.30: 2026: Meta’s Muse is the hottest new AI agent in town right now after […]

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Ace Security Desk

U.K ASOS Confirms Hackers Sent ‘Unauthorised’ Notification to App Users After Dozens of People Told BBC

Ace Security Desk – Asos says it is investigating “unauthorised activity” involving third-party platforms it uses after customers received a notification from its app sent by hackers by Joe Tidy, Cyber correspondent, World Service and Liv McMahon, Technology reporter & Additional reporting by Shiona McCallum, Chris Vallance and Alex Emery: Published: 6 October 2026 Dozens of people told the […]

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Ace Security Desk

U.S President Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence Force’ Here’s a Glimpse of Who & Their Approach

Ace Security Desk – President Trump’s selection of four administration officials to head up his new “Super Intelligence Force” is offering a window into how the White House will approach AI in the face of pressure over its risks according to The Hill Insider Report Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence Force’ gives glimpse into AI approach The group of […]