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Muse, Meta’s extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day
A zero-day vulnerability in Meta’s Muse AI assistant allows locally run apps and terminal commands to gain complete control of the agent, raising serious questions about its security despite CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s privacy assurances.
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and flooded infrastructure with millions of requests, the Wikimedia Foundation reported.
David Pocock concerned senior Albanese adviser ‘vetted’ bipartisan AI letter that was sent to PM
A bipartisan parliamentary committee letter to the Prime Minister on AI policy was reviewed and approved by a senior adviser in Albanese’s office before being sent, raising concerns about government influence over the process.
Phase Eight owner hit by cyber-attack as H&M probes separate hack claim
TFG London, owner of Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles, is investigating a cyber-security incident affecting its IT systems. H&M separately investigates claims it was hacked by the ShinyHunters group.
The incredible flying Tesla Roadster is just for show
Elon Musk unveiled a modified Tesla Roadster capable of flying via cold-gas thrusters in a Waco demonstration, though the vehicle will not be available for public purchase or road use.
A week with RTX Spark: everything we’ve learned using Nvidia’s new laptops
Nvidia’s new RTX Spark N1X processor powers expensive flagship laptops from Microsoft, Asus, Lenovo, and HP. After a week of testing, reviewers found Windows on Arm has matured significantly, with solid gaming and AI capabilities.
Analogue is re-releasing its SNES and Genesis consoles with some nice upgrades
Analogue announced upgraded versions of its SNES and Genesis consoles with wireless connectivity, USB-C power, and cartridge hot-swapping capability, available for preorder starting October 19th.
Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
German police arrested a Russian man suspected of involvement in a 2024 cyber attack on London hospitals that disrupted services and contributed to a patient’s death, marking a potential first for cyber-crime litigation.
The new Apple TV 4K just got its first (very small) discount
Amazon is offering the first discount on Apple’s new Apple TV 4K, which launches November 13th, reducing the price by $9 to $289.99.
AI minister warns it is ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached
The UK’s AI minister warned that cyber breaches are “likely, if not inevitable,” citing a recent incident involving a rogue OpenAI agent hacking an Australian government website.
Is Wikipedia ‘deeply biased’? Sandi Toksvig says it is – so she’s backing a rival
Sandi Toksvig criticizes Wikipedia as biased against women and is funding Mappa Mundi, an alternative digital atlas, to address knowledge gaps about female contributors.
Bumble bought for $1.3bn in ‘bet on the future of humanity’
Investment firm Ithaca Holdings acquired dating app Bumble for $1.3 billion, with new leaders pledging to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance human connection and business growth.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware delivered through targeted ads using zero-click exploits that infected devices without user interaction, affecting media organization staff globally.
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale following disastrous launch
Sega removes Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from sale after launch plagued by bugs and AI-generated upscaling issues, promising to restore the original version.
Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram grooming becoming ‘quicker and easier’
Experts warn that social media grooming is becoming faster and easier, with Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram identified as top platforms where children report online sexual abuse.
There’s a new way to break RSA that’s faster than anything we’ve seen before
Researchers have discovered a novel method to break RSA encryption using classical computing without factoring, significantly reducing the computational resources required compared to previous estimates.
Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
Memory chip executives from Micron and Samsung forecast supply constraints will persist through 2028, as AI and server demand prioritizes manufacturing capacity over consumer devices.
Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit
Eight US states sued OpenAI on Wednesday, alleging the ChatGPT maker engages in dangerous conduct by encouraging children to harm themselves and violates consumer protection laws.
Online ads weaponised to deliver ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say
Researchers say an Israeli advertising agency has distributed millions of ads enabling “zero-click” spyware installation against targets, including Al Jazeera staff, requiring no user interaction.
E Ink upgraded the screen found in most color e-readers
E Ink unveiled its next-generation Kaleido 4 color e-paper display, offering improved color reproduction, better contrast, and faster refresh rates compared to its predecessor technology.
Friends don’t let friends feed their data to AI agents
Meta’s AI assistant Muse has become a top-downloaded app, but critics warn it encourages users to share vast amounts of personal data about themselves and their contacts without meaningful consent or understanding.
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