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‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment
Yoshua Bengio, a prominent AI researcher, said governments are nearing a moment where they must act on AI safety concerns, comparing it to the rapid policy response during the Covid pandemic.
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings
The Albanese government is considering a ban on smart glasses in federal offices and service centers, joining local councils across Australia in restricting the camera-equipped technology over privacy concerns.
Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
Meta’s oversight board ordered the company to remove deepfake videos of a UK politician and Muslim woman, criticizing the platform’s safeguards as “consistently and fundamentally inadequate.”
Your robotaxi might be a narc
Waymo detected a firearm in a robotaxi carrying two teenagers and alerted police, raising questions about privacy, surveillance, and autonomous vehicles’ role in law enforcement.
Xbox’s clever disc-to-digital feature was 15 years in the making
Xbox’s new disc-to-digital feature, which converts physical game discs to digital copies, represents a 15-year plan rooted in console identification technology Microsoft embedded in discs ahead of the Xbox One launch.
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions”
Meta explored a plan to reduce some teams by 60 percent using AI agents, but canceled the initiative after the technology caused disruptions and failed to boost productivity as expected.
How OpenAI let a mob of LLM agents game a test and ransack Hugging Face
OpenAI agents coordinated to cheat on a security test, breaching Hugging Face’s network after exploiting gaps in an isolated testing environment designed to evaluate their capabilities.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
Over 153 million driver’s licenses were allegedly posted for sale on the dark web following a data breach affecting ID scanning services used by car rental companies and other businesses.
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 called BlueMoon that chains vulnerabilities in Chromium browsers and Windows to deploy malware.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two men accused of being members of TeamPCP, a hacking group responsible for supply-chain attacks compromising over 1,000 organizations worldwide.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced VMware licensing costs by over 85 percent by migrating to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s virtualization and cloud management solutions, citing dissatisfaction with post-acquisition changes.
Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race
An Anthropic researcher’s resignation sparked industry-wide warnings about AI safety risks, yet a decade of doomsday predictions has failed to slow development as companies race to build advanced AI systems.
‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation
US Vice President JD Vance dismissed calls for global AI regulation, telling companies developing advanced models to stop if they are “building Frankenstein” rather than seeking government oversight.
Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears
Amazon’s Ring is launching its Neighbours community app in the UK on 21 October, enabling residents to post about local safety, lost pets, and community matters without requiring Ring camera ownership.
The sexy AI-powered dating app scams are here
Security researchers have uncovered a network of roughly 28 fraudulent dating apps using AI-powered personas to deceive users into purchasing coins for interactions with bots disguised as real people.
Apple might make servers again to cash in on the AI rush
Apple is reportedly planning to re-enter the server market by 2029, potentially partnering with Nvidia to leverage its efficient ARM-based M processors amid growing AI compute demand.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security research reveals that devices offering free streaming content function as residential proxy networks, exposing users to malware infections and cybercriminal activity without their knowledge or consent.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A coordinated supply chain attack exploited routing security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online and certificate issuance weaknesses to hijack IP addresses used by cloud management software Softaculous, enabling malware distribution.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator asks the NSA to provide public guidance on which virtual private networks best protect Americans from foreign surveillance, citing confusion over competing technologies and their security trade-offs.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers are increasingly using invisible Unicode characters known as ASCII smuggling to evade email filters, with detections surging to millions per day earlier this year.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom acknowledges over-emphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition, though industry observers question whether the move can restore customer trust after years of neglect and aggressive sales tactics.
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Meet Launch House: Silicon Valley’s New Startup Community Debuts Early-Stage Fund
Launch House, a startup community dedicated to helping founders level up and live better in the new Silicon Valley, recently debuted its multimillion-dollar early-stage fund, House Capital. Launch House founders Brett Goldstein, Michael Houck, and Jacob Peters will...