These education platforms essentially serve as testing grounds for more responsible AI implementation models that could transfer to enterprise settings. The Socratic questioning in Anthropic’s Learning Mode and OpenAI’s focus on deeper engagement suggest a fundamental shift in AI design philosophy, from tools that provide answers to tools that enhance human capabilities. “To counter cognitive atrophy, organizations must design for active engagement: Teams should be encouraged to interrogate AI outputs, not just accept them. Think…

A recent supply chain attack that compromised the popular tj-actions/changed-files GitHub action has left a trail of digital destruction, affecting 218 GitHub repositories. As investigators dig deeper, the origins of this sophisticated breach are slowly coming into focus, revealing both the initial compromise and the ultimate target. While the desired target was GitHub projects linked to Coinbase, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, the attack’s point of origin has been traced back to the theft of a…

A Chinese state threat actor is actively exploiting a newly disclosed critical Ivanti vulnerability, according to Mandiant researchers. The suspected espionage actor has been targeting CVE-2025-22457, a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to attackers achieving remote code execution. The researchers have also observed the deployment of two-newly identified malware families by the group, tracked as UNC5221, following successful exploitation. A patch for CVE-2025-22457 was released on February 11, 2025, in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS)…

A culture of fear is also linked to a relentless business environment, common in the IT industry, Yarotsky says. “When you use this fast pace for a long time, stress builds up, and the leadership team can become especially reactionary to bad news,” he says. “Eventually, a few incorrect words said in the wrong moment can create a precedent.” Such a culture often starts at the top, says Jack Allen, CEO and chief Salesforce architect…

8. Ensure resource continuity One of the most common issues with IT supplier relationships and other partnerships is a lack of resource continuity, particularly when key individuals involved change. After all, with IT’s high turnover rate, personnel changes are inevitable in any supplier partnership. Provisions that ensure resource continuity, particularly regarding key personnel, will keep work flowing smoothly. “People will inevitably change over the course of your relationship with a supplier,” says George Nellist, director…