Top Stories
AI & Machine Learning
- Apple is reportedly developing AI-powered smart glasses, a pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods, aiming for a 2027 launch to integrate visual context with Siri. The Verge
- Researchers demonstrated that AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot and xAI Grok can be weaponized as stealthy command-and-control proxies for malware, and also identified “AI Recommendation Poisoning” to manipulate chatbot outputs. The Hacker News
Cybersecurity & Cyberwar
- A state-sponsored group, UNC6201, exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, deploying new malware and establishing persistent access within VMware virtual infrastructure. Google Cloud
- A new Android backdoor, named Keenadu, has been found embedded deep within device firmware, capable of silently harvesting data and enabling remote control of infected Android tablets through signed OTA updates. The Hacker News
Regulation & Digital Policy
- The European Union has opened a formal investigation into Shein, examining whether its platform design and recommender systems violate Digital Services Act rules concerning illegal products and ‘addictive design’. The Verge
- The European Parliament has banned the use of built-in artificial intelligence features on corporate devices for lawmakers and staff due to unresolved cybersecurity and data protection risks. Cyber Security News
Digital Society & Rights
- Bestselling author David Baldacci announced a legal challenge against OpenAI, vowing to fight against the unauthorized use of copyrighted creative works by AI models. TechRadar
Federal Employee News
- Fiscal uncertainty and persistent payment delays are reportedly intensifying pressure on federal IT contractors working for agencies such as DHS and State, potentially leading companies to reconsider federal engagements. Federal News Network
Tech briefing automatically generated on 17 February 2026.