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Brandon Himpfen

The “AI Scam” Panic Is a Symptom of a Bigger Trust Problem

The “AI Scam” Panic Is a Symptom of a Bigger Trust Problem

The panic over “AI scams” misses the real issue. Artificial intelligence is exposing long-standing failures in digital trust, verification systems, and institutional credibility rather than creating an entirely new threat.

Vulnerability Discovered in Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress Plugin

Vulnerability Discovered in Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress Plugin

A vulnerability in the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to upload or copy files under certain server configurations. Users are advised to update to version 3.2.8 or later.

Google’s Top Searches of 2025 Highlight a Year Shaped by AI, Global Events, and Everyday Curiosity

Google’s Top Searches of 2025 Highlight a Year Shaped by AI, Global Events, and Everyday Curiosity

Google’s Year in Search 2025 reveals how AI, global events, politics, entertainment, and travel shaped what people searched for worldwide and in the U.S., highlighting a year defined by technological change, cultural moments, and public curiosity.

Microsoft Outlines How Duplicate Content Impacts AI Search Visibility

Microsoft Outlines How Duplicate Content Impacts AI Search Visibility

Microsoft explains how duplicate and near-duplicate content affects AI-powered search visibility, including how LLMs select representative URLs, why duplication weakens signals, and how consolidation and IndexNow improve AI search outcomes.

Google Begins Rollout of December 2025 Core Search Update

Google Begins Rollout of December 2025 Core Search Update

Google has begun rolling out its December 2025 core search update, the third of the year. The update affects rankings globally and may take up to three weeks to complete, following earlier core updates in March and June.

Google Disputes Report Claiming Ads Are Coming to Gemini in 2026

Google Disputes Report Claiming Ads Are Coming to Gemini in 2026

Google is disputing a report claiming ads will appear in the Gemini AI chatbot in 2026, stating there are no current plans to monetize the app. The company continues to test ad placements in other AI-powered search experiences.