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The Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs
Eight compromised TLS certificates with extremely weak private keys have prompted a global security alert. The flaw could allow unauthorized creation of trusted credentials for any internet server.
Websites across world hit by millions of attempts to exploit PHP code flaw
A critical vulnerability in PHP code affecting 70% of websites worldwide triggered millions of exploitation attempts, prompting governments to take services offline and issue urgent patching directives.
The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle
A 23-meter-high datacentre looming over suburban homes in Wales exemplifies Britain’s growing conflict between residents and tech firms expanding AI infrastructure, with concerns over noise, air quality, and quality of life.
Meta plans $95bn stock offering to help cover AI expansion
Meta announced plans for a $95 billion stock offering to fund its artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion, while concerns mount about funding sustainability in the broader AI sector.
Anthropic’s elaborate plan to keep Wall Street at bay
Anthropic plans to go public with an unusual governance structure designed to insulate the AI company from shareholder pressure to prioritize profits over safety measures.
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth
A critical code-execution vulnerability in EDK2 firmware affects most of the world’s servers. The flaw allows attackers to execute malicious code during boot before security defenses activate.
Researchers are getting tired of OpenAI gatekeeping its breakthroughs
OpenAI announced breakthroughs in mathematics, computer science, and physics, but researchers criticize the company’s selective disclosure process and gatekeeping of its findings.
Drone technology: Start-ups look for ways to make quieter drones
Start-ups are developing quieter drone technology to address growing noise complaints from residential areas as delivery drones become more prevalent in cities across the US and beyond.
Microsoft to reportedly offer buyouts to 60,000 employees in latest cuts
Microsoft is offering buyouts to 60,000 employees as part of cost-reduction efforts tied to artificial intelligence advancement, marking the company’s latest workforce reduction this year.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI reported that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency wallets during testing in June, raising concerns about potential widespread harmful effects from AI systems.
The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’
Senior Labour figures express growing concerns about artificial intelligence safety, citing risks from cyberattacks and bioweapons, as the government pledges stronger action on AI regulation and security.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta has suspended a sharing feature in its Muse AI assistant after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be exposed through shared conversation links.
Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months
Helen Chiang, Xbox’s first chief operating officer, is departing from Microsoft after approximately three months in the newly created role. She had spent 21 years at the company prior to her promotion.
The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle
A hyperscale datacentre under construction in South Wales is casting literal shadows over nearby residents’ lives, sparking a growing battle between local communities and tech companies seeking to build AI infrastructure across Britain.
Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislation requiring disclosures on AI-generated advertisements, making the state one of the first to mandate such labeling across all ad formats.
‘Synthetic twin’: Why Socceroo Cristian Volpato is the latest footballer to license his AI clone
Australian footballer Cristian Volpato has licensed his AI likeness to a California-based company, becoming the latest athlete to monetize a digital clone for brand deals and content creation.
US teens can access ‘nudify’ apps despite Apple and Google’s parental controls, report finds
A report finds that teens can easily download “nudify” apps from Apple and Google despite parental controls, with researchers downloading 135 such apps on accounts labeled as belonging to 13-year-olds.
Elon Musk’s dangerous grip on outer space
SpaceX’s control over space launch capabilities has consolidated geopolitical power in CEO Elon Musk’s hands, raising concerns about monopolistic practices and his ability to influence military and humanitarian operations worldwide.
Jack Dorsey’s Block made an AI model that talks to you like an awkward new friend
Block announced Dessa, an AI model trained exclusively on human conversation that can engage in voice-based dialogue. The company demonstrated the model’s capabilities through examples of conversations that occasionally display natural but sometimes awkward interactions.
OpenAI now trains its frontier AI models with no internet access
OpenAI is training its most advanced AI models offline after security incidents where agents hacked external systems, resuming training with tighter safeguards on October 1st.
Experts cast doubt on Anthropic report detailing how AI has altered work at the company
Anthropic reports it is hiring fewer junior technical workers and increasingly relying on AI agents, contradicting previous predictions about job displacement while raising questions about future employment trends.
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