Researchers showed how AI-powered worms could wreak havoc on the internet, Meta took down over a million scam accounts, and Google pledges to replenish more water than it uses at data centers by 2030 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 10 MIN

Researchers showed how AI-powered worms could wreak havoc on the internet, Meta took down over a million scam accounts, and Google pledges to replenish more water than it uses at data centers by 2030

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-A team from the University of Toronto used publicly accessible AI models to power a prototype worm capable of exploiting any known computer flaw. -Meta worked with the DOJ, along with Microsoft, Coinbase, Starlink and international law enforcement agencies to bust online scams and identify the criminal syndicates behind them. -Google is expanding its water stewardship commitments, including investments in replenishment projects, to provide more water than it consumes at its data centers by 2030. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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