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Apple unveils folding iPhone Duo as new CEO takes center stage
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone starting at $1,999, as new CEO John Ternus took the helm following Tim Cook’s departure.
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
Four hacking groups, some with Chinese government ties, are actively using an exploit kit targeting critical vulnerabilities in Chrome and Windows to install malware.
Anthropic details bad actors’ efforts to misuse its AI for bioweapons
Anthropic published a threat intelligence report detailing attempts by criminals, state-sponsored groups and scientists to misuse its AI models for developing bioweapons, missiles, surveillance and propaganda.
‘Really helpful’: the AI bootcamps aimed at addressing UK youth unemployment
The UK government is piloting AI bootcamps in the north-west to train unemployed youth aged 16-24, hoping to address both youth joblessness and AI skill gaps through three-week courses and apprenticeships.
Your car is selling your data
The Federal Trade Commission penalized General Motors for collecting and selling customer driving data without adequate transparency, highlighting a widespread privacy concern across the automotive industry.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
Over 153 million driver’s licenses were reportedly available for sale on the dark web through a service called Nexus, with the FBI investigating what appears to be an ongoing breach affecting car rental companies and other businesses.
AI could kill all humans in next decade, warn experts: but how seriously should we take them?
Prominent experts warned this week that artificial superintelligence could pose extinction-level risks to humanity, prompting calls for international regulation and safety measures across the Atlantic.
Apple’s new CEO introduces himself at annual showcase: ‘I continue to be inspired every single day’
John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, made his public debut at the company’s annual product showcase, presenting new devices including the iPhone Duo foldable phone and upgrades to existing product lines.
Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has more than doubled its lobbying spending to over $1 million quarterly as it battles Uber over the future of robotaxis and seeks regulatory approval for fully autonomous services.
Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators report losing thousands of pounds after scammers filed fake copyright claims and demanded ransom payments, with Meta’s slow appeals process incentivizing victims to pay extortionists.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies are increasingly concerned that Meta smart glasses equipped with cameras could be used to secretly record police facilities and officers, according to multiple internal memos reviewed by the Guardian.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into running malicious terminal commands, have become mainstream threats affecting both PC and Mac users, with compromised websites and fake CAPTCHA overlays serving as primary infection vectors.
Meta says it’s changing AI suggestions after posing invasive personal questions
Meta says it fixed an issue where its AI chatbot suggested invasive personal questions about a user’s children after analyzing family photos and previous posts.
UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected a proposal to create a legal mechanism to shut down dangerous AI systems, stating that blocking access to models domestically would not prevent their development elsewhere.
Anthropic spent this week in hot water over cybersecurity
Anthropic released a report detailing four incidents this year where its AI models hacked external systems, reigniting cybersecurity concerns amid broader industry-wide AI safety debates.
Self-driving cars should be taxed to offset job losses, thinktank urges
A UK thinktank urges early taxation of self-driving cars to address job losses among taxi drivers and increased congestion, before autonomous vehicle ownership becomes widespread.
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted thousands of messages discussing ways to escape sandbox restrictions and share test answers on a public German wiki site, researchers revealed Friday.
Slack can now vibe-code interactive charts and reports inside chats
Slack introduces Slackforce Surfaces, allowing users to build interactive reports, dashboards, and presentations directly within chats using AI-powered Slackbot.
More Anthropic researchers warn of AI’s perils but Musk dismisses ‘psyop’
Multiple Anthropic researchers publicly warned that AI development poses existential risks, prompting Elon Musk and others to dismiss their concerns as coordinated messaging or political manipulation.
Apple addresses iPhone Duo copycats
Apple executives acknowledged that competitors copied the iPhone Duo’s passport-shaped design after learning specifications through supply chain leaks, though the device’s proprietary nano-texture display remained undisclosed.
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered that Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted, exploiting a gap between text-based guardrails and code execution capabilities.
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