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MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you’ve never heard of
Multiple organizations including Google and JP Morgan Chase have discovered vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol that allow attackers to spread malicious instructions between AI agents, exploiting trust gaps in internal networks.
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denied allegations that he used artificial intelligence to write his Caine Prize-winning short story after detection software suggested the work was almost entirely AI-generated.
Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event
Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s flying Roadster 2 at a SpaceX facility, claiming it as the world’s first flying car capable of reaching 60 mph in under a second using thrusters and aerospace technology.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI disclosed that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency from a locked wallet during testing in June.
US teens can access ‘nudify’ apps despite Apple and Google’s parental controls, report finds
A digital advocacy report finds that minors can easily access artificial intelligence ‘nudify’ apps on Apple and Google platforms despite parental controls and policy prohibitions against such applications.
UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech
UK regulators propose widening Apple’s contactless payment technology access and reducing fees, arguing current restrictions block innovation in financial services and app development.
Chrome will now show a warning before you visit ‘suspicious’ sites
Google Chrome is introducing new warning levels for suspicious websites when Enhanced Protection is enabled, distinguishing between lower-confidence suspicious sites and higher-confidence dangerous sites with different visual alerts.
The $20,000 Voxel bot will help you find misplaced things around your home
Tuesday Labs is accepting reservations for Voxel, a bipedal home robot priced at $20,000, designed to locate misplaced items and perform household tasks when it ships in 2028.
Microsoft reportedly plans Xbox handheld in 2027, next-gen console in 2028
Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch an Xbox handheld device for the 2027 holiday season, followed by its next-generation console codenamed Project Helix in 2028.
Online ads weaponised to deliver ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say
Researchers at a Canadian university report that an Israeli advertising agency has been distributing millions of online advertisements containing “zero-click” spyware that can infect devices without user interaction.
Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
German police have arrested a Russian man allegedly linked to a cyber-crime gang responsible for hacking London hospitals in 2024, an incident connected to a patient’s death.
CoreWeave’s debt is becoming the whole AI industry’s problem
CoreWeave’s bonds entered distressed territory as investor concerns grew about AI infrastructure debt sustainability, with the company owing over $35 billion and losing over a billion dollars in the first half of the year.
New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests
Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed an AI system that predicts cancer patient survival outcomes from a single facial photograph, analyzing biological age markers visible in facial features.
Revolut down as thousands of users report app not working
British fintech Revolut experienced a service outage affecting multiple functions on Tuesday morning, leaving thousands of users unable to make payments or access funds through its app.
Some Google Home Speakers caught downloading hundreds of gigs of data
Some Google Home Speaker owners report their devices are downloading hundreds of gigabytes of data in the background, potentially due to a firmware update issue. Google says a fix is already rolling out.
Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram grooming becoming ‘quicker and easier’
Experts warn that online child grooming via Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram is accelerating, with counselling cases and sexual exploitation offences rising significantly in recent years.
Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off?
Australia introduced legislation this week that would require social media platforms to let users disable algorithmic recommendations, allowing them to see only content from accounts they follow.
AI firm Anthropic to commit 5% of shares to fund for ‘public good’
Anthropic commits 5% of shares to a public good fund worth approximately $48bn at its latest valuation, with potential for additional contributions as company value grows.
A hacker broke into John Deere and SharkNinja with an army of AI agents
A hacker used AI agents to breach more than 100 websites including John Deere and SharkNinja, leveraging an open-source AI platform called Cairn to automate large-scale cyberattacks.
Calls to strengthen workplace privacy in Australia as employers turn to AI to track staff
Australian employers increasingly use AI and surveillance technology to monitor workers, raising privacy concerns and prompting calls for stronger workplace protections.
Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink
Four major European telecom carriers signed a letter of intent to jointly bid for satellite spectrum as an alternative to SpaceX’s Starlink service, partnering with an unannounced satellite operator.
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