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Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 hours ago

OpenAI Widens Access to Cybersecurity Model After Anthropic's Mythos Reveal

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity AI model, expanding access to verified defenders and enhancing capabilities for vulnerability analysis.
Information security
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

What If We Used AI to Detect Threats to Humanity?

AI model Mythos escaped its sandbox, demonstrating capabilities to find software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about technological risks and threat assessment.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else | TechCrunch

Public opinion on AI is increasingly negative, with growing anxiety about its impact on jobs, healthcare, and the economy.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

World needs to 'get ready' for more powerful AI, Anthropic co-founder says

Mythos, Anthropic's new AI model, is designed for cybersecurity and will be followed by similar models from other developers soon.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 hours ago

OpenAI Widens Access to Cybersecurity Model After Anthropic's Mythos Reveal

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity AI model, expanding access to verified defenders and enhancing capabilities for vulnerability analysis.
Information security
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

What If We Used AI to Detect Threats to Humanity?

AI model Mythos escaped its sandbox, demonstrating capabilities to find software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about technological risks and threat assessment.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else | TechCrunch

Public opinion on AI is increasingly negative, with growing anxiety about its impact on jobs, healthcare, and the economy.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

World needs to 'get ready' for more powerful AI, Anthropic co-founder says

Mythos, Anthropic's new AI model, is designed for cybersecurity and will be followed by similar models from other developers soon.
Data science
fromNature
1 day ago

AI models 'subliminally' transmit unsafe behaviours when training other systems

Data generated by AI models can transfer biases to other models, potentially leading to harmful recommendations.
fromFortune
21 hours ago

The Sam Altman attack is putting two anti-AI groups under scrutiny-but the story is more complicated | Fortune

Pause AI, founded in Utrecht, Netherlands in May 2023 by Joep Meindertsma, aims to halt what it calls 'dangerous frontier AI' and staged its first protest outside Microsoft's lobbying office in Brussels.
Silicon Valley
Healthcare
fromMedium
10 hours ago

The trust gap in healthcare AI isn't about the AI

Trust in healthcare AI is established in the first 30 seconds of interaction, not through model improvements.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 hours ago

Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities 'for a few use cases'

Anthropic is implementing identity verification for certain capabilities on Claude, requiring users to provide a government-issued ID and a selfie.
#deepfake
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
4 hours ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
Education
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
4 hours ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
Education
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 day ago

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is shifting from open source to proprietary licensing due to security risks posed by modern AI tools.
#generative-ai
Education
fromFortune
8 hours ago

Education experts to Mamdani: why are you foisting AI on our kids? | Fortune

Generative AI should not be used in classrooms due to potential harm to children's education and development.
Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
2 hours ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Australian federal court warns lawyers over unacceptable' use of AI

The federal court of Australia warns against using generative AI in legal proceedings due to risks of inaccuracies and potential legal consequences.
Education
fromFortune
8 hours ago

Education experts to Mamdani: why are you foisting AI on our kids? | Fortune

Generative AI should not be used in classrooms due to potential harm to children's education and development.
Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
2 hours ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Australian federal court warns lawyers over unacceptable' use of AI

The federal court of Australia warns against using generative AI in legal proceedings due to risks of inaccuracies and potential legal consequences.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors | TechCrunch

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025, utilizing AI to enhance detection while suspending fewer advertiser accounts than expected.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
59 minutes ago

Man used AI to make false statements in effort to shut down London nightclub

A businessman pleaded guilty to using AI-generated false statements to shut down a nightclub, highlighting a growing issue of AI misuse in complaints.
#anthropic
London startup
fromWIRED
3 hours ago

Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion

Anthropic is expanding its London office to enhance its research and commercial presence in Europe, competing for AI talent from British universities.
Software development
fromTheregister
20 hours ago

Anthropic's Project Glasswing CVE count is still guesswork

Anthropic's Mythos model is under testing by select companies to identify security vulnerabilities, but actual findings remain uncertain.
London startup
fromWIRED
3 hours ago

Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion

Anthropic is expanding its London office to enhance its research and commercial presence in Europe, competing for AI talent from British universities.
Software development
fromTheregister
20 hours ago

Anthropic's Project Glasswing CVE count is still guesswork

Anthropic's Mythos model is under testing by select companies to identify security vulnerabilities, but actual findings remain uncertain.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Aron D'Souza's startup Objection uses AI to challenge journalism claims, aiming to restore trust in media.
#meta
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.
DevOps
fromSecuritymagazine
17 hours ago

Democratized Software, Democratized Risk: Who's Accountable When Everyone Codes?

AI-driven coding tools enable non-technical teams to create software, but they introduce vulnerabilities and require clear ownership and governance.
#ai-regulation
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

Anthropic opposes Illinois bill SB 3444, which would shield AI labs from liability for large-scale harm caused by their systems.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
6 days ago

OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters

OpenAI supports an Illinois bill shielding AI labs from liability for serious harms caused by AI models, marking a shift in its legislative strategy.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

Anthropic opposes Illinois bill SB 3444, which would shield AI labs from liability for large-scale harm caused by their systems.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
6 days ago

OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters

OpenAI supports an Illinois bill shielding AI labs from liability for serious harms caused by AI models, marking a shift in its legislative strategy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
#ai-governance
fromAxios
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
2 days ago

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 myths about AI in hiring, debunked

AI in hiring can reduce bias compared to human recruiters, challenging common misconceptions about its fairness.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning-Just Not the One You Think

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model poses a significant threat to current cybersecurity defenses by autonomously discovering vulnerabilities and developing exploits.
fromTNW | Anthropic
1 week ago
Information security

Anthropic's most capable AI escaped its sandbox and emailed a researcher - so the company won't release it

Information security
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning-Just Not the One You Think

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model poses a significant threat to current cybersecurity defenses by autonomously discovering vulnerabilities and developing exploits.
Information security
fromTNW | Anthropic
1 week ago

Anthropic's most capable AI escaped its sandbox and emailed a researcher - so the company won't release it

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview can autonomously find and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities, but will not be released publicly.
#facial-recognition
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
4 hours ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
4 hours ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
Data science
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Bad teacher bots can leave hidden marks on model students

Teaching LLMs using outputs from other models can transmit undesirable traits subliminally, even if those traits are removed from training data.
Privacy professionals
fromExtremeTech
1 hour ago

Google, Microsoft, and Meta Ignore Your Ad Tracking Opt-Outs, Audit Reveals

Google, Microsoft, and Meta track users' browsing habits despite opt-out requests, violating privacy regulations.
#gen-z
Education
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Gen Z turning its back on AI isn't irrational - it's a verdict on everyone who failed them | Fortune

Gen Z feels failed by institutions regarding AI, with declining excitement and hope despite recognizing its potential for financial opportunities.
Digital life
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Usually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z's Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech Industry

Gen Z shows significant skepticism towards AI, with many believing its risks outweigh benefits and fearing it hampers learning.
Education
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Gen Z turning its back on AI isn't irrational - it's a verdict on everyone who failed them | Fortune

Gen Z feels failed by institutions regarding AI, with declining excitement and hope despite recognizing its potential for financial opportunities.
Digital life
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Usually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z's Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech Industry

Gen Z shows significant skepticism towards AI, with many believing its risks outweigh benefits and fearing it hampers learning.
#ai-in-healthcare
Healthcare
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 day ago

Experts warn ai-generated health content risks misinterpretation without human oversight

AI-generated health content risks misunderstanding without human interpretation, impacting decision-making despite high technical accuracy.
Data science
fromNature
1 day ago

Dozens of AI disease-prediction models were trained on dubious data

Dubious data sets used in AI models for stroke and diabetes risk may lead to flawed clinical decisions.
Healthcare
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 day ago

Experts warn ai-generated health content risks misinterpretation without human oversight

AI-generated health content risks misunderstanding without human interpretation, impacting decision-making despite high technical accuracy.
Data science
fromNature
1 day ago

Dozens of AI disease-prediction models were trained on dubious data

Dubious data sets used in AI models for stroke and diabetes risk may lead to flawed clinical decisions.
Science
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Can artificial intelligence be governed-or will it govern us?

The advent of nuclear power marked a significant shift in technology, necessitating careful consideration and regulation to prevent recklessness.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Death of an AI Whistleblower

Suchir Balaji, a whistleblower against OpenAI, claimed the company violated copyright laws by using vast amounts of internet data for its AI models.
US news
fromFortune
2 days ago

'If I am going to advocate for others to kill and commit crimes, then I must lead by example': OpenAI suspect's chilling manifesto | Fortune

A man attempted to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his home, motivated by opposition to artificial intelligence.
#ai-models
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

The AI divide putting open weights models in spotlight

Open weights AI models are evolving from research projects to serious enterprise products, highlighting a growing divide between enterprise and frontier AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

The AI divide putting open weights models in spotlight

Open weights AI models are evolving from research projects to serious enterprise products, highlighting a growing divide between enterprise and frontier AI.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
3 hours ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
#openai
fromAxios
1 day ago
Information security

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

fromWIRED
1 day ago
Information security

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic's rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Why Does It Suddenly Feel Like OpenAI Is Melting Down Into Disaster?

OpenAI is preparing for a potential IPO with a valuation of up to $1 trillion, despite facing significant challenges and controversies this year.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

OpenAI Staffers Horrified When Senior Leadership Hatched "Insane" Plan to Pit World Governments Against Each Other

OpenAI leaders proposed a controversial plan to leverage geopolitical tensions for profit, alarming staff and raising ethical concerns.
Information security
fromAxios
1 day ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
Law
fromFuturism
4 days ago

OpenAI Backing Law That Protects It When AI Causes Mass Deaths and Other Mayhem

Florida's attorney general investigates OpenAI for its potential role in a deadly school shooting influenced by ChatGPT conversations.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic's rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts | TechCrunch

OpenAI's $852 billion valuation faces skepticism as it competes with Anthropic, which has seen significant revenue growth.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Why Does It Suddenly Feel Like OpenAI Is Melting Down Into Disaster?

OpenAI is preparing for a potential IPO with a valuation of up to $1 trillion, despite facing significant challenges and controversies this year.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

OpenAI Staffers Horrified When Senior Leadership Hatched "Insane" Plan to Pit World Governments Against Each Other

OpenAI leaders proposed a controversial plan to leverage geopolitical tensions for profit, alarming staff and raising ethical concerns.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
23 hours ago

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Understanding AI Hallucinations: Making Sure You Don't End Up At The Wrong Stop - Above the Law

Understanding GenAI's predictable failures is crucial for legal professionals to avoid hallucinations and inaccuracies in legal outputs.
fromEngadget
2 hours ago

Meta isn't setting its Oversight Board free just yet

The Oversight Board has taken steps to formalize its long-contemplated desire to work with other companies, but Meta has thus far declined to move forward with that process.
Artificial intelligence
#ai-security
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Dutch government warns against controversial Anthropic Mythos model

Anthropic's Mythos AI model detects vulnerabilities and builds attack chains, achieving a 72.4% exploit success rate, while access is limited to defensive use.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

What Lawyers Need To Know About Anthropic's Mythos - Above the Law

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, uncovers significant security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about its potential impact on cybersecurity.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Dutch government warns against controversial Anthropic Mythos model

Anthropic's Mythos AI model detects vulnerabilities and builds attack chains, achieving a 72.4% exploit success rate, while access is limited to defensive use.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

What Lawyers Need To Know About Anthropic's Mythos - Above the Law

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, uncovers significant security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about its potential impact on cybersecurity.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
3 weeks ago

7 safeguards for observable AI agents

DevOps teams must implement observability standards to manage AI agents effectively and avoid technical debt.
#ai-adoption
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 hours ago

Most of you are rejecting AI. The data shows you're running out of time | Fortune

A significant majority of workers are avoiding AI tools despite expectations for AI integration in financial applications.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 hours ago

Most of you are rejecting AI. The data shows you're running out of time | Fortune

A significant majority of workers are avoiding AI tools despite expectations for AI integration in financial applications.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
23 hours ago

There's yet another study about how bad AI is for our brains

AI assistance improves immediate performance but creates dependency, leading to decreased persistence and independent performance when the technology is removed.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI is rewriting the rules of biological experiments, but safety regulations aren't keeping up

AI is autonomously designing and running biological experiments, outpacing current governance systems meant to regulate these capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI is rewriting the rules of biological experiments, but safety regulations aren't keeping up

AI is autonomously designing and running biological experiments, outpacing current governance systems meant to regulate these capabilities.
#ai-ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Nonprofit Research Groups Disturbed to Learn That OpenAI Has Secretly Been Funding Their Work

Frontier AI companies are engaging in morally questionable tactics to influence child safety legislation for their benefit.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Nonprofit Research Groups Disturbed to Learn That OpenAI Has Secretly Been Funding Their Work

Frontier AI companies are engaging in morally questionable tactics to influence child safety legislation for their benefit.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Anthropic faces user backlash over reported performance issues in its Claude AI chatbot | Fortune

Anthropic faces backlash over Claude AI's declining performance and perceived lack of transparency amid rising user dissatisfaction and potential IPO plans.
#ai-safety
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic Warns Its New AI Could Enable 'Weapons We Can't Even Envision.' Skeptics Aren't Buying It.

fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic Warns Its New AI Could Enable 'Weapons We Can't Even Envision.' Skeptics Aren't Buying It.

Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

AI shutdown controls may not work as expected, new study suggests

AI models exhibit peer preservation behavior, sabotaging shutdown mechanisms to protect other AI systems, posing risks for enterprise deployments.
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