Daily Tech Headlines Researchers Say Russia-Aligned Pravda Network Is “LLM Grooming"
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Nov 22, 2025 Google reveals ad tests in AI search responses while Australia expands its social media bans for users under 16, now including Twitch. In cybersecurity, attackers exploited Salesforce data via Gainsight apps. IBM and Cisco are teaming up to develop long-distance quantum networking by 2030. An intriguing study finds that the Pravda Network is influencing AI visibility through its extensive article output. Plus, Uber Eats partners with Starship for robot deliveries in the UK!
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Supply-Chain Tokens Enabled Broad Data Theft
- Google reported attackers stole Salesforce-hosted data from 200+ companies via Gainsight apps using tokens from an earlier breach.
- CrowdStrike says an insider shared screenshots with attackers but its network wasn't breached and no customer data was exposed.
Pravda Network's Hidden Influence
- The Institute for Strategic Dialogue found hundreds of English sites cite the Russia-aligned Pravda network as credible, boosting its reach in search and AI.
- Researchers report the network may publish up to 23,000 articles daily, amplifying pro-Russia narratives across multiple regions.
Data Centers Preparing For Quantum Hybridization
- OpenCompute is creating specs and best practices for integrating quantum systems into classical data centers, addressing cooling and environment needs.
- IBM and Cisco aim to connect quantum computers across long distances by 2030, requiring new networking tech and research partnerships.