Android Privacy Upgrade: Google says Android 17 closes a long-standing HTTPS privacy gap by building Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) support into the OS, limiting what carriers and ISPs can see during the handshake. Cybersecurity as a Business Priority: Indian firm Securexocean’s Hitesh Ahuja argues AI-era threats mean security can’t sit in IT anymore—it must be treated as core business risk. WordPress Under Siege: Multiple critical WordPress plugin/theme flaws (including WPMU DEV Dashboard, Avada, TranslatePress, Pods, and GiveWP) could enable takeover or remote code execution, pushing admins to patch fast. AI Chips & Regulation: A US Commerce draft rule targets renting Nvidia GPU compute time to Chinese AI firms via servers abroad, but lawyers warn enforcement may be legally shaky. UAE Expands Satellite Internet: TDRA grants Starlink a 10-year license for broadband satellite services, aiming to boost resilience for homes, businesses, and sectors like maritime and aviation. Open Web Privacy Fight: Canada’s privacy watchdog asks a court to force Google to de-list specific search results under the “right to be forgotten.” Tech & Society: At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI leaders keep circling one question: who controls the models and infrastructure powering the next wave.