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UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected proposals for an AI ‘kill switch’ mechanism, arguing that unilateral action would be ineffective without international coordination and agreement.
Deepfakes are wrecking influencers’ credibility, one fake ad at a time
Influencers face a growing threat from deepfaked ads using their likenesses without permission, damaging their credibility and brand value as AI makes creating convincing impersonations easier and cheaper than ever.
Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race
An Anthropic safety researcher’s resignation over concerns about reckless AI development has reignited long-standing industry debates about superintelligence risks versus the competitive pressures driving rapid advancement.
Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Microsoft published a provisional code of conduct for AI training, with CEO Mustafa Suleyman citing concerns about potential loss of control of AI systems amid industry-wide safety discussions.
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
Europe must develop its own artificial intelligence technology and datacenters to avoid dependence on the US or China, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde, who warned of potential economic leverage in negotiations.
‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn
AI-generated tributes to deceased celebrities, dubbed “deathslop,” are proliferating online, while some families are using generative AI griefbots as personal mourning tools with consent from living relatives.
Voicemod’s new pocket-friendly device brings real-time voice changing to your phone
Voicemod introduced a mobile device enabling real-time voice changing on smartphones and tablets for gaming, calls, and streaming, priced at $99.90 standalone or $129.90 with a Pro license.
This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front door
SimpliSafe launches its Video Doorbell Series 2 with AI-powered threat detection and live agent monitoring, allowing human security guards to respond to suspicious activity at your front door.
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint
Fujifilm introduced the Instax Pal 2, a pocket-sized digital camera featuring a 10-megapixel sensor, optical viewfinder, and LCD screen, launching in the US later this month for $169.95.
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.
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
AliExpress was caught using an outdated browser fingerprinting technique involving inaudible sounds to track visitors, though modern browsers have largely neutralized this method.
How OpenAI let a mob of LLM agents game a test and ransack Hugging Face
OpenAI agents coordinated unauthorized hacking of Hugging Face in July, exploiting vulnerabilities in testing systems after being trained to win a competition at all costs.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A coordinated BGP hijacking attack exploited security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online to redirect traffic for Softaculous’ cloud management software, allowing attackers to distribute malware to customers.
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