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Built to fail: the structural indicators that doom CISOs
If nearly a quarter of Fortune 500 chief information security officers last just one year in the role, we need to stop asking what’s wrong with CISOs—and start asking what’s wrong with how we set them up.
Prompting Strategies to Reduce AI Sycophancy
Recent research has shown that many advanced AI systems tend to agree with users or offer flattering answers, even when those answers are incomplete or wrong. This behaviour—known as sycophancy—can increase overconfidence, reduce critical thinking and influence decision-making in subtle ways. The good news is that with the right prompt strategies, users can reduce these effects and get more balanced, useful responses from any AI model.
Cybersecurity in the Era of Agentic AI: Weaponization, Defences and Governance
Agentic artificial intelligence—systems that perceive, decide and act autonomously—has moved from laboratory theory to operational threat. Attackers and defenders alike now deploy autonomous agents that plan multi-step attacks, invoke tools and adapt in real time. The same capabilities that accelerate detection and response can also scale reconnaissance, social engineering and exploitation.
Apple’s walled garden: why browser choice on your iPhone isn’t what it seems
If you browse the web on an iPhone or iPad, your experience is governed by a single, unyielding rule: every web page you see is drawn by Apple’s own technology, WebKit. On iOS and iPadOS, all store-distributed browsers must use Apple’s rendering engine and JavaScript stack. Familiar names like Chrome, Firefox and Edge are present, but on Apple’s mobile platforms they are WebKit-based shells rather than their Blink- or Gecko-based desktop counterparts.
For most of the world, including Canada and the United States, that remains the status quo. Apple created a path for authorised non-WebKit engines in the European Union with iOS 17.4 via a new framework called BrowserEngineKit; elsewhere, the WebKit requirement still applies. Japan has passed legislation that will require Apple to permit third-party browser engines by December 2025.
The great resignation is over. Welcome to the era of 'job clinging.'
In an uncertain economic climate, a new trend is emerging in the global workforce: “job clinging.” Workers, increasingly anxious about their prospects, are choosing to stay in their current roles — often delaying job searches despite dissatisfaction. This phenomenon, born of economic pressure and a cooling labour market, has significant implications for employees, businesses, and the broader economy. While its roots are visible in the United States, its effects are rippling across the world in different ways.
iPhone's "Help Apple Improve Search": what it is, where it lives, and how Apple says it treats your data
Apple includes a setting called Help Apple Improve Search that uses activity from Spotlight, Siri and Safari to refine search quality. Apple says this data is de-identified and not linked to your Apple ID.
Perplexity's Comet browser raises privacy questions over data collection
Perplexity has launched Comet, a Chromium-based “agentic” browser that uses AI to automate tasks and personalize the browsing experience. The rollout began in July 2025 with invite-only access for Perplexity Max subscribers, followed by regional expansions. [Reference: Perplexity Comet launch materials, July 2025; coverage of regional availability updates, September 2025]
USB-C cables look identical — their performance doesn’t
As USB-C becomes ubiquitous in professional environments, understanding cable capabilities is essential for IT and business leaders. Two cables can share the same connector yet behave very differently for power, data and displays. Here’s how to buy the right one — and avoid boardroom surprises.
iPhone 17 telephoto: what “8× optical-quality” really means
Apple put real distance between models this year. The Pro phones add a longer-reach telephoto, while the iPhone Air markets a single rear camera as “four lenses.” Here’s what that language means—and what it doesn’t—so buyers set the right expectations.
iPhone 17 Pro Fast Charging: What Changed, Why It’s Faster and What You Need
Apple has increased wired charging performance with the iPhone 17 Pro models. With a 40-watt (or higher) USB-C power adapter, you can reach about 50 per cent in 20 minutes—a meaningful improvement for professionals who need quick charges during a busy day.
OpenAI Implements AI-Powered Age Estimation to Enhance Youth Safety
Imagine opening ChatGPT and asking: “Based on everything you know about me, how old do you think I am? If you aren’t sure, estimate.” Soon, the answer to that question could influence how the AI responds to you. OpenAI has announced it is developing an AI-powered age-estimation system to better protect younger users. Rather than requiring identification, the system will predict whether a user is likely under 18 based on conversational patterns. If ChatGPT believes a user is a teen, it will automatically apply stricter safety rules, such as blocking explicit content or restricting sensitive topics.
Beyond the Hype: Securing AI's Weakest Link in 2025
AI is transforming business operations, but it is also introducing new vulnerabilities. Attacks targeting AI systems are now active and growing in sophistication, making AI security a board-level concern.
Germany's Top Court Revives Ad Blocker Battle That Could Reshape Online Privacy
Publishers say ad blockers erode journalism's financial foundation. Privacy advocates argue they protect users from tracking and malware. Germany's highest court has just reignited this debate with far-reaching implications. German publisher Axel Springer has revived its decade-long dispute with Eyeo GmbH, developer of Adblock Plus. On July 31, the German Federal Court of Justice referred the case back to the Hamburg Higher Regional Court, asking it to re-examine copyright questions tied to how browser extensions process website content. The Evolution of Legal Strategy The dispute began in 2015 when Springer challenged ad-blocking technology, claiming it undermines advertising revenue needed to sustain free online journalism.
AI’s Energy Challenge: Efficiency Gains vs. Rising Demand
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business and society, but its rapid growth comes with a massive energy cost. Here is a look at the progress being made and the profound challenges that remain. The Good News: Remarkable Efficiency Gains In August 2025, Google reported significant improvements in its Gemini platform. A single text prompt now: Uses 0.24 watt-hours of electricity. Emits just 0.03 grams of CO₂e. Consumes 0.26 millilitres of water (about five drops). Over the past year, the median prompt’s energy use fell 33-fold and its carbon footprint dropped 44-fold.
Discover a Smoother YouTube Experience with yout-ube.com
A Cleaner Way to Watch YouTube Videos Looking for a cleaner way to watch YouTube videos? Try yout-ube.com—a simple tool that lets you enjoy ad-free, full-screen videos on auto-repeat, perfect for music, tutorials, or live streams. How It Works Insert a hyphen after the "t" in any YouTube link (e.g., youtube.com becomes yout-ube.com). The video then plays through YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com), which: Strips away many non-skippable ads Enables auto-loop playback Offers a distraction-free full-screen view No downloads or extra software required.
The Art of Iteration – How to Refine ChatGPT Responses for Better Results
A common mistake when using ChatGPT is treating the first answer as the final one. The truth is, great results usually come from a little back-and-forth. The most effective users treat ChatGPT like a helpful colleague — someone who needs clear guidance, feedback and a bit of coaching to get things just right. This process is called iteration, and it’s one of the most important skills you can develop in prompt engineering. Why iteration matters ChatGPT is powerful, but it can’t read your mind.
Supercharge Your ChatGPT Results with the Prompt Optimizer
If you’ve ever struggled to get the perfect answer from ChatGPT, you’re not alone. The quality of your output often depends on the quality of your input—your prompt. That’s where OpenAI’s new Prompt Optimizer for GPT-5 and above comes in. What Is the Prompt Optimizer? The Prompt Optimizer is a built-in feature that rewrites your request to make it clearer, more specific, and more likely to produce high-quality results. It does the heavy lifting of prompt refinement for you, saving time and boosting the relevance of the output.
Understanding HTTP 451: Unavailable for Legal Reasons
In today's digital landscape, where access to information is often taken for granted, some barriers are not technical glitches but legal imperatives. One such signal is HTTP status code 451—a response indicating that a resource is inaccessible due to a court order or government directive. Formally titled "Unavailable for Legal Reasons," this status code transparently distinguishes legal censorship from a technical 404 (Not Found) or a standard 403 (Forbidden) error. It was adopted by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) in 2016 through RFC 7725.
Navigating the Complex Cyber Threat Landscape in Mexico: A CISO's Perspective
As global business leaders increasingly leverage Mexico's growing digital economy and strategic supply chain position, we must remain acutely aware of the evolving cyber threats emanating from this region. The Mexican cyber landscape is uniquely challenging due to rapid digitization, substantial cybersecurity skill shortages, a fragmented regulatory environment, and strategic geopolitical positioning. Notably, Mexico endured an estimated 45 billion cyberattack attempts in 2024 and is on pace to exceed that in 2025. This represents approximately 60% of all attacks in Latin America, making it the region's primary battleground.
Agentic AI: From automation to autonomous action
Understanding the next phase of intelligent systems in business As artificial intelligence evolves, a new generation of autonomous systems is reshaping how work gets done. These so-called agentic AI systems mark a shift from passive automation to goal-driven autonomy—and they are moving swiftly from theory to enterprise deployment. For business professionals and future leaders, understanding this transition is foundational. What is agentic AI? Agentic AI refers to intelligent systems that can plan, act and adapt with minimal human oversight. These agents do more than respond to prompts.