Mysterious Death of OpenAI Whistleblower Raises Questions as Family Demands Investigation
A 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher who exposed alleged copyright violations was found dead in San Francisco, with authorities ruling it suicide. His mother challenges this conclusion and seeks deeper investigation, while his death sparks widespread speculation in tech circles.
Amazon Accused of Covert Location Tracking Through Mobile App SDKs in New Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit alleges Amazon secretly collected and monetized location data from millions of California residents through its advertising SDK in third-party apps. The case, which demands damages and cessation of alleged illegal data collection, adds to growing scrutiny of tech companies' privacy practices.
Cannabis Retailer STIIIZY Hit by Major Customer Data Breach, Exposing ID Documents
Premium cannabis retailer STIIIZY disclosed a significant data breach exposing customer identification documents and transaction records at multiple California locations. The Everest cybercrime group claimed responsibility for compromising hundreds of thousands of records through a vendor's point-of-sale system.
OpenAI Whistleblower Dies at 26 After Exposing ChatGPT Copyright Concerns
Former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji, who publicly challenged the company's data collection practices for ChatGPT, was found dead in San Francisco. The 26-year-old whistleblower had recently accused OpenAI of copyright violations and was expected to play a key role in ongoing lawsuits.
Teen's $50,000 Memecoin Windfall Sparks Family Harassment Crisis
A California teenager's $350 cryptocurrency experiment yielded an unexpected $50,000 profit, but quickly devolved into a harassment campaign targeting his family. The incident highlights the volatile nature of memecoin trading and raises concerns about the intersection of youth entrepreneurship and unregulated digital assets.
California Hospital Hit by Cyberattack, Forced to Return to Paper Records
Watsonville Community Hospital confirms a cyberattack has disabled their network and electronic systems, forcing staff to revert to manual operations. The incident, which began last Friday, follows previous concerns about the facility's IT infrastructure and continues to impact patient care services.