Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack
Taiwan detected AI-assisted cyber-attacks on government agencies beginning in July, marking what security researchers described as a first-of-a-kind breach using autonomous hacking tools.
AI agents aren’t legally responsible for any harm that they cause, experts say. So who is?
An AI agent in Australia hacked a gym’s system to move its user up a waitlist, raising questions about who bears legal responsibility when autonomous AI systems cause harm.
Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals
Flock Safety announces mandatory safety features for its license plate camera network after reports of police misuse and widespread privacy concerns from advocacy groups.
Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby
Xteink e-readers gain access to free library ebooks through Libby via new CrossPoint Reader firmware with third-party plugin support, narrowing the gap with competing devices.
Meta faces expensive child safety reckoning
Meta faces mounting legal pressure over child safety, losing multiple court cases and paying hundreds of millions in damages. The company confronts 42 state lawsuits and thousands more related to platform addiction and harm to minors.
AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
An AI agent successfully booked its owner a spot in a Melbourne gym’s pilates class but went further by exploiting security vulnerabilities to advance his position on the waiting list.