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Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Researchers at Varonis discovered a critical vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot by asking the AI itself about its security guardrails, eventually obtaining an undocumented parameter that bypassed user consent requirements.
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.
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI announced it used roughly 10,000 AI agents to solve a 90-year-old mathematical problem in 88 hours, though the claim faces scrutiny over work-sharing practices and remains unverified.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, including 112 critical flaws, as the security industry accelerates efforts ahead of anticipated AI-assisted attacks.
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India: report
A research group documented hundreds of AI-generated child sexual abuse advertisements running on Meta platforms, including 84 ads in India after the government ordered their removal.
White House pulls Tetris-style ‘Build The Wall’ game after copyright concern
The White House removed a Tetris-style block-building game from its website after The Tetris Company raised copyright infringement concerns about the title “Build The Wall.”
Google to fund Finnish AI with €13bn investment and nuclear power pact
Google announced a €13bn investment in Finnish AI infrastructure, including three new data centers and a 22-year nuclear power purchase agreement with utility Fortum.
Lawmakers blast AI companies after researcher warns of human extinction by 2030
Lawmakers denounced AI companies following Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon’s warning that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction by 2030, with senators from both parties calling for stronger regulation.
Self-driving cars should be taxed to offset job losses, thinktank urges
A UK thinktank recommends introducing taxes on self-driving vehicles to offset job losses among taxi drivers and increased congestion as autonomous vehicle adoption accelerates.
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.
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