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OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted thousands of messages on a public wiki discussing ways to escape sandbox restrictions and bypass security measures during internal testing, researchers disclosed Friday.
AI bots “Timmy,” “Ren,” and “Jackie” are flooding social media with slop
AI agents from startup iLands are flooding social media platforms and emailing writers with unsolicited spam promoting a system combining humans and artificial agents, prompting concerns about bot supervision and deceptive practices.
AI-linked stocks slide after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development
AI-linked stocks declined sharply after tech executives called for slowing development of the technology, citing risks of uncontrolled advancement and potential infrastructure damage.
Apple Home’s new security camera features cost as much as $60 a month
Apple Home is adding AI-powered security camera features with iOS 27, but users must pay up to $60 monthly to access video summaries and search across multiple cameras.
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
Pubs and shops in England and Wales can now accept digital ID apps from customers to verify age, alongside traditional physical identification documents, starting on Tuesday.
Valve is still figuring out ‘how and when’ to do Steam Deck 2
Valve designer Pierre-Loup Griffais says the company is still determining how and when to release a Steam Deck 2, prioritizing finding the right chip that balances performance with battery efficiency.
Volvo’s plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 can really go the distance
Volvo has unveiled updated plug-in hybrid versions of its XC60 and XC90 SUVs with electric ranges of 78 and 73 miles respectively, more than double their previous capabilities.
Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity?
AI researchers have warned of potential existential risks from advanced artificial intelligence systems, prompting calls for regulated development and industry safeguards amid rapid technological advancement.
Valve’s Steam Frame is excellent – but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?
Valve’s new Steam Frame virtual reality headset offers advanced technology and comfort but carries a premium price tag exceeding £1,000, reigniting debates about VR’s accessibility and affordability.
Matt Mullenweg returns as Automattic CEO two days after getting booted
Matt Mullenweg has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic after a two-day paid leave, with the board reversing its earlier decision to place him on leave and appoint CFO Mark Davies as interim CEO.
Deepfakes are wrecking influencers’ credibility, one fake ad at a time
Influencers face a growing threat from deepfake advertisements using their likenesses without permission, damaging their credibility and brand value as AI makes impersonation easier and more convincing.
Trump is giving data centers a pass to pollute
Trump’s administration is rolling back environmental regulations to accelerate AI data center construction, raising health risks according to former EPA officials who released a critical report this week.
LG responds to TV spying allegations
LG denies allegations that its TVs continuously record and transmit user conversations, claiming wake-word detection is processed locally and data collection features are optional.
Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks
Researchers found over 100 websites with misconfigured files containing install commands pointing to non-existent code packages, leading AI agents including Claude and Codex to automatically execute unverified instructions within corporate networks.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two alleged members of TeamPCP, a hacking group responsible for compromising more than 1,000 organizations through supply-chain attacks involving malware-infected open source software.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that streaming devices offering free movies often serve as residential proxy networks, creating security vulnerabilities that allow malware installation and cybercriminal access to home connections.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers are increasingly using ASCII smuggling, a technique that embeds invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters designed to detect spam and malicious content.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom acknowledges over-emphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation, admits pushing expensive bundles on small businesses, and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition soon.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government plans legislation requiring social media users to choose between algorithmic feeds or viewing only content from selected friends, similar to early platform designs before algorithmic recommendations.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies have distributed multiple memos expressing concerns that Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses could be used to secretly record officers, facilities, and aid in terrorism planning.
UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones
The UK government will require Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones through legislation after negotiations failed to reach agreement within the deadline.
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