July 2026

Microsoft’s XML formatting makes some files ‘unreadable’ and others unreadable, LibreOffice claims It says users need formats like ODF that are open and not managed by a single vendor Sovereignty is about choice, not about blocking certain companies The Document Foundation, which is responsible for the LibreOffice software suite, has argued that Microsoft’s Office file […]

Ecopetrol confirms attempted ransomware in which attackers stole data from 3,300 user accounts but failed to implement the encryption tool due to security controls Stolen files were pseudonymous, with no user identities or credentials compromised; transaction systems and partner networks remained unaffected The company expelled the attackers, launched an investigation and notified the Colombian authorities;

The European Parliament introduces a secure AI platform for legislative use The officially approved platform will allow MEPs and staff to use AI models AI slop and hallucinations have become a problem for the European Parliament The European Union plans to introduce an officially approved AI platform to give European lawmakers a safer alternative to

One of the biggest concerns about AI chatbots right now is that they tell people what they want to hear. You’ve probably heard it called AI sycophancy. AI systems such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude have been shown to flatter users, reinforce existing beliefs, and often validate ideas that likely deserve far more scrutiny. Of