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AI connector for Google Calendar makes convenient malware launchpad, researchers show

'Claude DXT's container falls noticeably short of what is expected from a sandbox' LayerX, a security company based in Tel ...

Google expands tools to let users remove sensitive data about themselves from Search

Users will be able to more easily request the removal of results that include private information or non-consensual explicit ...
CNET

Google Agrees to Pay $135M in Huge Android Data-Harvesting Settlement

Android users, take note: On Tuesday, Google reached a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit over illegal data collection. If it goes through, Google will pay out $135 million to Android ...
Mashable

Researchers say they convinced Gemini to leak Google Calendar data (updated)

Google's Gemini AI assistant can be coerced into sharing private user data, according to researchers. Credit: Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images UPDATE: Jan. 22, 2026, 12:06 p ...
Bleeping Computer

Gemini AI assistant tricked into leaking Google Calendar data

Using only natural language instructions, researchers were able to bypass Google Gemini's defenses against malicious prompt injection and create misleading events to leak private Calendar data.
ksn.com

Barber County residents split over possible Google data center

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the name of the company that is developing the plan. BARBER COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) – A debate is underway in Barber County over whether to bring a ...
Android

Apple’s Gemini Deal Keeps Your Siri Data Out of Google's Hands

Apple’s decision to add Google Gemini to Siri will also keep users’ personal information safe by making sure Google can’t see it. Apple keeps its security high while greatly improving Siri’s ...
NBC Chicago

Google accused of using AI to exploit data from Gmail accounts

The world’s largest email platform may be using AI to access and exploit your private data, according to a class action lawsuit. That lawsuit was filed against Google in recent days, and NBC 5 ...
Android Police

The one Google Calendar feature I use every single day to stay in control

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Google Adds AI-Powered Configuration To Search Console

AI-powered configuration turns natural language requests into filters, comparisons, and metric selections in the Search results Performance report. The feature is limited to Search results data and ...
The Conversation

Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works

Ramesh Agarwal does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...