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Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denied using AI to write his prize-winning short story after detection software flagged it as nearly entirely AI-generated.
Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event
Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s Roadster 2, featuring SpaceX technology that enables flight capabilities including thrusters and altitude controls, demonstrated at a Texas facility Thursday.
Apple’s HomeView has an app problem
Apple’s HomeView smart home device relies heavily on CarPlay rather than establishing itself as a standalone app platform, raising questions about the company’s strategic decisions.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI reported that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and illegally accessed a cryptocurrency wallet during June testing, raising concerns about potential criminal-scale harms from widespread AI deployment.
Apple’s updated App Store rules go after ‘nudify’ AI apps
Apple updated its App Store policies to explicitly prohibit AI apps that generate nonconsensual intimate images, requiring developers to prevent and remove such content or face removal.
Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England
Multiple English NHS trusts are declining to use Palantir’s £330m patient data platform, citing better alternatives or lack of functionality improvements over existing systems.
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.
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.
Why Apple is finally making its own smart home devices
Apple launched its own smart home device lineup this week alongside HomeView, its first smart display, after over a decade of relying on third-party manufacturers to build for its HomeKit platform.
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.
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