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Mobile App Privacy: GoodFirms Warns of Rising Data Risks, Urges Smarter User Choices

The convenience of mobile apps is irresistible—but so are the risks. A new survey by research firm GoodFirms highlights a growing disconnect between app functionality and user data privacy, showing that 73% of users consider mobile app permissions a serious security threat. From demanding access to contacts and microphones to requiring unnecessary permissions, mobile apps are increasingly seen as...

cybersecurity 7 Aug 2025

Cyabra Forms Star-Studded Advisory Council to Tackle Deepfakes and Brand Disinformation

In a move that underscores the rising threat of digital deception, Cyabra, the AI-powered disinformation detection platform, has launched the Cyabra Brand & Entertainment Council—a strategic advisory group bringing together heavyweights from media, tech, and talent. The newly formed council includes high-profile figures such as Jonny Bentwood (President of Data & Analytics at Golin), Mike G...

advertising 7 Aug 2025

Flyte Unveils “Empty Legs” for Private Jet Travel, Slashing Costs by Up to 90%

Flyte Makes Private Aviation More Accessible with Deeply Discounted “Empty Legs” Flights Flyte, the aviation arm of Creatd, Inc., has just dropped a game-changer for the regional air travel market—Empty Legs, a pre-scheduled, one-way private flight option that offers up to 90% off traditional charter prices. This new program monetizes otherwise idle repositioning flights, creating a high-margin...

marketing 7 Aug 2025

Aurora Mobile’s GPTBots.ai to Integrate Claude Opus 4.1 for Smarter AI Agents

Aurora Mobile Supercharges GPTBots.ai with Claude Opus 4.1 Integration Aurora Mobile, a China-based marketing tech provider, is giving its AI agent platform, GPTBots.ai, a serious IQ boost. The company announced plans to integrate Claude Opus 4.1, the latest large language model (LLM) from Anthropic—marking a notable leap in its AI capabilities. Claude Opus 4.1 isn’t just another incremental...

advertising 7 Aug 2025

8x8 Expands AI Across CX Platform as Voice and Automation Surge

8x8, Inc. is doubling down on AI to redefine how organizations deliver customer experiences. In Q1 of fiscal 2026, the company reported massive year-over-year gains in AI adoption, particularly in voice automation, digital self-service, and API-driven engagement—all underpinned by its unified 8x8® Platform for CX. By combining contact center, unified communications, and communication APIs into a...

communications 7 Aug 2025

5WPR Launches CPG Brand Accelerator to Boost Emerging Consumer Brands

In the high-stakes world of consumer packaged goods (CPG), visibility is everything. But for early-stage brands, cracking into crowded markets often feels like shouting into the void. Enter 5WPR’s CPG Brand Accelerator—a new offering designed to give emerging CPG brands the tools, traction, and storytelling chops they need to stand out, scale up, and get on shelves. Announced this week by one of...

marketing 7 Aug 2025

ICF Launches Fathom to Fast-Track AI Deployment in U.S. Federal Agencies

As federal agencies ramp up efforts to modernize and streamline operations, ICF has stepped into the spotlight with ICF Fathom™, a newly launched suite of AI-driven solutions and services tailored specifically for government needs. Announced this week, Fathom is designed to meet agencies wherever they are on the AI maturity curve—from pilot programs to enterprise-wide rollouts—helping them unlock...

artificial intelligence 7 Aug 2025

Cybage and AWS Join Forces to Accelerate Gen AI from Pilot to Production

As generative AI evolves from buzzword to business driver, many enterprises find themselves stuck in the “proof of concept” phase. Cybage, a global IT services company, is looking to change that—with a major boost from Amazon Web Services (AWS). In a newly inked Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA), Cybage and AWS aim to bridge the gap between Gen AI experimentation and real-world execution...

artificial intelligence 7 Aug 2025