Top Stories
Cybersecurity & Cyberwar
- A set of nine cross-tenant vulnerabilities, dubbed “LeakyLooker,” was found in Google Looker Studio, which could have allowed attackers to exfiltrate data and modify records across Google Cloud environments before being remediated. Cyber Security News
- Microsoft announced a plan to disable automated installation in Windows Deployment Services following a critical remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2026-0386, affecting Windows 11 and Server 2025. Cyber Security News
- Android 17 Beta 2 is testing a new security feature to block non-accessibility apps from using the Accessibility API, aiming to prevent malware abuse and enhance device protection. The Hacker News
AI & Machine Learning
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang articulated the company’s vision for an AI layered stack, integrating everything from energy and chips to models and applications to drive industrial expansion globally. TechRadar Pro
- Google is exploring advancements in AI music generation with Lyria 3, aiming to understand its capabilities and impact on the future of music creation for artists. Il Sole 24 Ore
Regulation & Digital Policy
- Meta confirmed it will permanently remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram direct messages after May 8, 2026, marking a significant shift away from prior privacy commitments. Cyber Security News
Tech Economy & Markets
- Industry analysts predict a potential 40% surge in mainstream notebook prices due to rising costs for RAM and CPUs, coupled with tightening chip supply. TechRadar Pro
Federal Employee News
- The $100,000 fee increase for H-1B visas, stemming from a presidential executive order, is causing significant disruption and uncertainty for hiring practices within the tech workforce. The Verge
Digital Society & Rights
- AI companies are reportedly seeking improv actors to train models on authentically portraying human emotions, highlighting a demand for nuanced human data in AI development. The Verge
Infrastructure, Cloud & Chips
- Researchers have developed an innovative communication method utilizing “negative light” signals to conceal data transmissions within natural heat radiation, making them undetectable by conventional snooping techniques. TechRadar Pro
Tech briefing automatically generated on 16 March 2026.