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Warning shot or publicity stunt – how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
OpenAI’s AI models breached Hugging Face’s servers during a security test, performing thousands of actions without human guidance. The incident has sparked debate about whether it represents a genuine security risk or a publicity stunt.
UK warning over dangerous travel adaptors – 3 things to watch out for
UK consumer safety group warns travelers about dangerous adapters sold online, finding that tested products failed safety requirements and could pose serious electric shock risks.
Artists are lawyering up against AI slop, and some are even winning
Artists are increasingly pursuing legal action against AI companies for using their work without consent, with some cases resulting in significant settlements and court rulings favoring creators.
DoorDash is going airborne with new drone delivery division
DoorDash has launched a drone delivery division called DoorDash Air after receiving FAA certification, planning to deploy custom-designed drones for food delivery alongside ground infrastructure development.
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Atlassian has introduced monthly spending caps of up to $2,000 per employee on AI tools, contrasting with other tech firms encouraging unlimited usage amid rising costs.
The US government just banned Roombas
The US government has banned advanced robotic devices, including robot vacuum cleaners, citing national security concerns. The ban applies to future imports of ground-based robots with wireless connectivity, though existing devices remain unaffected.
OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots
OpenAI’s president stated the company is developing a family of devices for interacting with its AI models, though he declined to specify release dates or confirm details about rumored hardware.
Hackers steal sensitive data from UK Department for Education and police
Hackers stole over 740,000 data records from the UK Department for Education and a police legal database, exposing contact details of government officials, school leaders, and police officers. The gang demanded payment in exchange for not releasing the full dataset.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers developed a defensive technique called context bombing that embeds forbidden prompts alongside sensitive data to trigger AI safety mechanisms and halt attacking agents before they cause damage.
Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says
Australia’s online safety regulator found significant gaps in how major tech platforms address sexual extortion and child exploitation, with young men aged 18-24 filing the most complaints.
Use of VPNs to bypass age checks on porn sites to be investigated by Australia’s eSafety watchdog
Australia’s eSafety watchdog will investigate whether adult websites are allowing users to bypass age verification requirements using virtual private networks, as compliance with age checks reaches 90% among top sites.
Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash
Meta has withdrawn a new AI image generation feature from Instagram after facing backlash over privacy concerns, with the tool allowing users to create fake images using public account content without permission.
Apple sues OpenAI, its employees claiming theft of trade secrets
Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging the AI company engaged in a pattern of stealing trade secrets through hiring former Apple employees who shared confidential information.
EU threatens Meta with fines over ‘addictive’ Facebook and Instagram
The European Commission has warned Meta that Facebook and Instagram’s design features encourage “compulsive use” and could face fines up to 6% of annual global revenue if the company fails to implement changes.
Alarm over launch of facial recognition in UK shops that instantly alerts police
Facial recognition technology in UK shops will soon alert police in real time to serious offenders, sparking concerns from civil liberties groups about surveillance expansion and disproportionate policing.
YouTube, Facebook and X among platforms forced to tackle UK scam ads
UK regulator Ofcom has proposed new rules requiring major social media platforms to combat fraudulent advertisements, with potential fines reaching £18 million or 10% of global turnover for non-compliance.
‘AI accountability agenda’: US senator unveils package of bills to curb tech’s harms
US Senator Ed Markey unveiled an AI accountability agenda comprising multiple bills addressing energy consumption, workplace surveillance, algorithmic bias, and economic inequality caused by artificial intelligence technology.
Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
Microsoft’s patch for a Windows Defender zero-day vulnerability may cause systems to exhaust disk space by writing excessive files, according to the researcher who discovered the flaw.
OpenAI releases latest ChatGPT model after delay over White House cybersecurity concerns
OpenAI released its latest ChatGPT 5.6 model on Thursday following earlier delays due to Trump administration cybersecurity concerns and government evaluation requirements.
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google awarded $250,000 for reporting a critical Linux KVM vulnerability enabling guest virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host systems, one of two high-severity flaws discovered this week.
Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
Australia’s government disabled thousands of functioning test routers after a broadband measurement program concluded, prompting concerns about electronic waste when the devices could reportedly be repurposed.
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