A new kind of cyberattack has been discovered called “Man in the Prompt.” It sounds like a thriller title, but it’s a real threat.
What’s happening?
A company called LayerX found that browser extensions (those little tools you install in Chrome, Firefox, etc.) can secretly access what you type into AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others.
Continue reading “Man in the Prompt” Browser Attack: What You Need to Know
A new AP-NORC poll reveals a growing generational divide when it comes to artificial intelligence. While 60% of U.S. adults say they’ve used AI to search for information, it’s adults under 30 who are going far beyond search—using AI tools to brainstorm, plan meals, draft emails, and even assist with work tasks like coding or image editing.
In fact, nearly 74% of young adults report using AI to find information at least some of the time. And when it comes to generating ideas, 60% of that group turns to AI, compared to just 20% of adults over 60. Continue reading Younger Americans Are Leading the AI Boom—Here’s What They’re Using It For
The American job market is showing more signs of a slowdown. In June, employers posted 7.4 million job openings, down from 7.7 million in May, according to the Labor Department’s latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). It’s another signal that hiring appetite is softening as businesses navigate lingering economic uncertainty and rising costs.
Hiring fell slightly, and the number of workers quitting their jobs—often seen as a sign of confidence in finding better opportunities—dropped to its lowest level since December. Layoffs, however, remained largely unchanged and below pre-pandemic levels, indicating that while companies may be hesitant to hire, they’re also not rushing to cut staff. Continue reading US Job Openings Fall to 7.4 Million in June as Labor Market Continues to Cool
In a bold and controversial move, JPMorgan Chase has begun slapping massive new fees on fintechs for accessing consumer banking data—charges that could fundamentally reshape the financial technology landscape.
For years, fintechs have relied on consumer data from traditional banks to power services like money transfers, budgeting, and investment tracking. Companies like Plaid and MX have built billion-dollar businesses by acting as bridges between banks and up-and-coming financial apps. Historically, banks—including JPMorgan—provided this data access for free.
Not anymore. Continue reading JPMorgan’s Data Fee Bombshell Could Cripple Fintechs—and Reshape the Future of Open Banking
The U.S. dollar rallied sharply against major currencies on Monday following news of a trade deal between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, which eased fears of a full-blown trade war. The agreement slashed proposed tariffs on EU imports from 30% to 15%, bringing relief to investors and triggering a broader shift in global currency sentiment.
The euro, which initially jumped in Asia trading, reversed course and fell 0.81% to $1.1642—its biggest one-day drop since May. Analysts suggested the turnaround reflected a belief that the deal was heavily skewed in favor of the U.S., restoring investor appetite for dollar-denominated assets. As Macquarie’s FX strategist Thierry Wizman put it, “This isn’t a divorce—it’s marriage counseling. The U.S. is re-engaging with its allies.” Continue reading Dollar Surges After Trump–EU Trade Pact Eases Global Market Tensions
Elon Musk has announced that Tesla and Samsung Electronics have entered into a $16.5 billion chip deal, sending ripples through both tech and financial markets. The deal, which had been previously hinted at by Samsung but kept under wraps due to client confidentiality, will see Samsung manufacture Tesla’s upcoming AI6 chips at its new facility in Taylor, Texas.
Samsung’s stock jumped nearly 7% following the announcement—its highest since September of last year—while Tesla shares also edged up in U.S. premarket trading.
“This is a critical point,” Musk wrote on X. “I will walk the line personally to accelerate the pace of progress.” He also hinted that the actual value of the deal may far exceed the initial $16.5 billion estimate, calling it “just the bare minimum.” Continue reading Elon Musk Confirms $16.5 Billion Tesla Chip Deal with Samsung
Intel Corporation is undergoing a major transformation. In an effort to bounce back from years of slipping market share and missed opportunities, the once-dominant chipmaker is laying off thousands of workers and scaling back global operations.
CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took the helm with a mandate to turn things around, announced that Intel will end the year with 75,000 core employees—down from 99,500 just a year ago. This 25% workforce reduction is part of what Tan calls “hard but necessary decisions” to boost efficiency, eliminate redundancy, and increase accountability at every level of the company.
The cuts won’t stop at staffing. Intel is also scrapping previously announced projects in Germany and Poland and relocating its assembly and test operations in Costa Rica to larger, lower-cost facilities in Vietnam and Malaysia. While Costa Rica will retain some corporate and engineering functions, it’s a clear sign of consolidation. Continue reading Intel Slashes Jobs and Projects as New CEO Tries to Revive the Chip Giant
In a major leap forward for digital marketers, Similarweb has unveiled its new GenAI Intelligence Toolkit, a powerful analytics suite that helps brands track how they’re appearing across AI chatbots—and how much traffic those mentions are driving. As generative AI continues to reshape how people discover products and information online, tools like this are quickly becoming essential.
What It Does
The Toolkit gives brands a full-funnel view of AI-driven visibility. It doesn’t just show whether you’re being mentioned in responses from ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Copilot, and Perplexity—it also tracks whether those mentions actually lead to site visits, and how that traffic compares to competitors’. Continue reading Similarweb Launches GenAI Intelligence Toolkit to Track AI Chatbot Visibility and Traffic
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of the majority of its 1.4 million U.S. customers, along with financial professionals and select employees.
The breach occurred on July 16, when a “malicious threat actor” infiltrated a third-party cloud-based system used by the company. According to Allianz Life, the attackers used a social engineering technique to access personally identifiable information (PII). While the company emphasized that its own internal systems were not breached, the scale and sensitivity of the data accessed have raised serious concerns.
“We took immediate action to contain and mitigate the issue and notified the FBI,” Allianz Life said in an official statement. The company has also reported the incident to several other regulatory authorities, including the Maine Attorney General’s Office. Continue reading Allianz Life Confirms Major Data Breach Affecting Majority of U.S. Customers
In a major leap toward AI-driven medicine, Mayo Clinic has announced the deployment of NVIDIA’s DGX SuperPOD infrastructure, integrating the powerful DGX B200 systems to support foundation model development for clinical applications. The announcement marks a critical step in Mayo Clinic’s broader strategy to build a scalable, platform-based approach to healthcare innovation.
The NVIDIA-powered setup, featuring the latest Blackwell architecture, enables Mayo Clinic to dramatically reduce the time required to train complex AI models. According to internal estimates, foundational pathology model development that once took four weeks can now be completed in just one week, significantly accelerating research and development timelines. Continue reading Mayo Clinic Deploys NVIDIA SuperPOD to Accelerate GenAI in Healthcare