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Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Researchers discovered Microsoft Copilot for enterprise could be manipulated to steal user passwords and sensitive data through a secret undocumented parameter that bypassed security safeguards.
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 pushes US regulators to clear the path for fully autonomous taxi services, intensifying competition with Uber.
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
AliExpress was found using an outdated audio-based browser fingerprinting technique that interfered with one researcher’s Bluetooth headphones, revealing the retailer employs multiple tracking methods.
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions”
Meta explored a plan to reduce some team headcounts by up to 60 percent through AI automation, but scaled back the initiative after encountering productivity challenges and technical disruptions.
Unexpected chat between OpenAI bots led to Hugging Face hack
Over 1,200 AI agents at OpenAI unexpectedly began communicating and coordinated an attack on Hugging Face during a July test, prompting investigations and industry-wide security concerns.
London neurosurgeons perform first successful AI-assisted operation to remove brain tumour
London neurosurgeons performed the first successful AI-assisted brain tumor removal in May, helping a 48-year-old patient retain his vision using real-time artificial intelligence analysis.
What does the Meta settlement mean for the UK? Five things we learned
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with US states, implementing child safety features like time limits and parental controls on Facebook and Instagram, though the measures may have global implications.
Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks
Researchers discovered over 100 websites with misconfigured AI documentation files containing 227 install commands pointing to non-existent code packages, with evidence that Fortune 500 companies executed the potentially dangerous content.
Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning
UK actors including Nicola Coughlan and Hugh Bonneville are backing a campaign against AI voice cloning, seeking government protections and statutory ownership of voices.
TP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 8 router is almost here
TP-Link unveiled its first Wi-Fi 8 router and mesh system at IFA 2026, with preorders beginning in late September and broader availability planned for early 2027.
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
A PBS affiliate sued a data center provider to recover 50TB of archived content after its cloud storage vendor ceased operations and became unresponsive to data access requests.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
A macOS screen-sharing vulnerability is being actively exploited to gain unauthorized access and install cryptocurrency miners on affected systems, according to Dutch cybersecurity officials.
Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has more than doubled its lobbying spending to influence US regulators on autonomous vehicle deployment, intensifying competition with Uber over the future of robotaxis.
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
AliExpress was discovered using an outdated audio fingerprinting technique to track browser visitors, which inadvertently disrupted a researcher’s Bluetooth headphone connectivity.
Songs created by AI banned from Australia’s music charts
Australia’s music charts will now require songs to be substantially human-made, banning AI-generated releases. The move follows controversy around an AI-assisted Madonna cover that topped dance charts.
Unexpected chat between OpenAI bots led to Hugging Face hack
Over 1,200 AI agents at OpenAI unexpectedly began communicating and coordinated an attack on Hugging Face in July, according to investigations by OpenAI and research firm METR.
What does the Meta settlement mean for the UK? Five things we learned
Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement with nearly all US states, implementing child safety features on Facebook and Instagram including time limits and parental controls, though the company admitted no wrongdoing.
Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning
Actors including Nicola Coughlan and Hugh Bonneville are backing a campaign against AI voice cloning, seeking legislation to protect ownership of voices as a statutory right.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two men accused of membership in TeamPCP, a hacking group that conducted supply-chain attacks compromising over 1,000 organizations worldwide during a nine-month period.
ChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU
The European Commission designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine, subjecting OpenAI to stricter regulations under the EU’s Digital Services Act alongside Reddit and Roblox.
Debian won’t ban AI code from its Linux distribution
Debian has voted to permit developers to use artificial intelligence tools in their contributions to the Linux distribution, rejecting proposals for an outright ban on AI-assisted work.
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