Articles by Craig Hale

With several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value!

Articles by: Craig Hale

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A major KPMG report on AI was found to be chock-full of...AI hallucinations

By Craig Hale Published 12 June 26

GPTZero has been prompted to issue its second report revealing how a major report is full of fake, AI-generated citations.

OpenAI's latest acquisition could see big changes on the way for its Codex coding assistant

By Craig Hale Published 12 June 26

OpenAI to snap up Ona, subject to approval, giving Codex access to the right environment for long-running agentic tasks.

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Amazon reveals exactly how much water its data centers used last year — and claims its 2.5 billion gallons puts it below the industry average

By Craig Hale Published 12 June 26

Amazon says it used far less water than Google at its data centers as it turns to air cooling and recycled water consumption.

Oracle warns customers of critical PeopleSoft attack after hundreds of servers hacked by apparent ShinyHunters data theft attacks

By Craig Hale Published 12 June 26

High-severity CVSS 9.8 PeopleSoft vulnerability caused over 100 organizations to become victims, including universities.

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It's not just you — nearly half of us wish we could just click our fingers and make generative AI disappear

By Craig Hale Published 12 June 26

New data reveals nearly half of British adults would get rid of generative AI entirely – younger citizens unexpectedly lead the opposition.

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Are your hybrid meetings doing more harm than good? New survey finds many of us 'forget' about remote colleagues

By Craig Hale Published 11 June 26

New study reveals hybrid meetings can isolate remote workers due to outdated technology and meeting fatigue.

Microsoft limits employee use of Claude Fable 5 over data retention concerns

By Craig Hale Published 11 June 26

Fable 5's data retention policy mandates 30 days' storage, or up to two years for flagged content, but Microsoft has concerns.

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Hackers are using TikTok videos offering 'free Spotify Premium' to spread malware and steal passwords

By Craig Hale Published 11 June 26

Videos advertising free subscriptions are leading victims away to download and install malware via command-line tools.

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Are we finally starting to trust agents? New report claims 74% 'trust a personal AI agent more than their best friend'

By Craig Hale Published 11 June 26

One in 10 consumers already trust AI agents to complete transactions without their approval as trust continues to rise.

OpenAI Visa partnership for agentic payments

OpenAI signs major Visa deal — so AI agents will soon be able to make payments and purchases for you

By Craig Hale Published 11 June 26

Visa payments to be integrated within OpenAI's ecosystem, paving the way for future agentic transactions and bookings.

Nashville Zoo leads fight against mega AI data center — over 375,000 sign petition against 69,000 square foot building set to overlook animal habitats

By Craig Hale Last updated 11 June 26

Nashville Zoo collects 375k signatures against a proposed data center, citing potential animal welfare and conservation risks.

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LibreOffice slams rival Euro-Office as a 'de facto ally' of Microsoft lock-in — as concerns over possible Russian interference rise

By Craig Hale Published 11 June 26

LibreOffice slates Euro-Office for using Microsoft's proprietary OOXML format, as reports reveal its Russian dependency.

‘A fully secured critical site in 2030 does not look like a single technology’: Why drone visibility and accountability are just as important as security controls

By Desire Athow Published 10 June 26

Exclusive Critical national infrastructure is at risk – layered detection, persistent visibility and clear accountability for all drones is now key.