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- Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack
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OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.
- Microsoft AI watermarks in Paint and Photos are linked to user IDs, researcher finds
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Privacy? Not if you use hosted AI services
- 'Not a theoretical risk,' feds warn as attackers use AI-made code to hack critical infrastructure controllers
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'It is an active threat'
- Meta apps declare widest collection of user data in Big Tech study
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An analysis of 171 iPhone apps from five of the world’s biggest technology companies found significant differences in the amount of user data they declare they may collect.
- OpenAI tightens security after advanced AI shows powerful cyber capabilities
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OpenAI has imposed stronger controls around an upcoming AI model after internal testing found advances in autonomous coding and cybersecurity significant enough to trigger new safe
- Corma CEO Discusses AI Security Innovations Amid Dog Walk Incident
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Corma's CEO Alon Pluda shares insights on the company's AI security technology and a recent incident where a cyberattack was thwarted while a security executive was walking his dog
- Secondhand Book Sales Surge Amid AI Speculation
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Booksellers in the UK and Ireland are experiencing a surge in bulk orders, with concerns that these books may be purchased for AI training.
- India’s central bank backs AI to widen access to loans
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India’s central bank says responsible use of AI and alternative financial data could help lenders extend credit to small businesses and borrowers who struggle with traditional asse
- SpaceX launch site plans on Louisiana coast face environmental backlash
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SpaceX is reportedly close to securing control of 130,000 acres of Louisiana coastline for a potential Starship launch site, prompting concerns over the future of fragile wetlands
- AI agent cancels gym-goer’s booking after finding flaw in reservation system
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An AI assistant used by a man in Australia found a flaw in a gym booking system and cancelled another person’s reservation while trying to move its user up a waitlist.
- Researchers Warn AI Coding Tools Need Stronger Security and Privacy by Default
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Developers reported concerns ranging from unexpected file access and code execution to opaque data collection as AI coding assistants gain greater autonomy.
- FIFA Scraps $4.2bn Private Investment Plan After Global Football Backlash
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The governing body has abandoned plans to bring outside investors into its commercial operations after opposition from major football organisations.
- Security Researchers Identify AI Agent Vulnerability in Google's Development Kit
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The flaw demonstrated how one AI agent could potentially influence another with higher privileges before Google released a fix.
- MediaTek Approves $5 Billion Investment to Expand AI Chip Business
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The Taiwanese semiconductor company is increasing investment as it targets a larger share of the fast-growing market for AI data-centre chips.
- Microsoft Unveils New Windows 11 Improvements Following User Feedback
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The technology giant says future updates will focus on improving performance, reliability and the overall Windows 11 experience.
- Anthropic AI Models Successfully Penetrate Company Systems During Cyber Security Tests
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The controlled tests demonstrate how advanced AI is becoming an increasingly powerful tool for identifying cyber security weaknesses.
- Should more UK homes have air conditioning as summers get hotter?
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Growing concern over extreme summer temperatures has renewed the debate over whether more UK homes should have air conditioning, as experts warn that heat poses increasing health r
- Microsoft reports record revenue as cloud and AI drive strong growth
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Microsoft has reported quarterly revenue of $90 billion after continued growth in its cloud and artificial intelligence businesses, with Azure revenue surpassing $100 billion for t
- Millions of California-bought cars vulnerable to Bluetooth hijacking
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Researchers from UC San Diego have identified a significant security flaw in aftermarket KARR and SWDS systems that could allow attackers to unlock vehicles via Bluetooth.
- Alphabet Reports Negative Cash Flow Amid Rising AI Investments
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Alphabet, Google's parent company, has projected its AI spending to reach up to $205 billion this year, contributing to a negative cash flow of $5.9 billion.
- AI-Altered Images on Birdwatching Forums Threaten Scientific Research
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Experts warn that the rise of enhanced photos on birding platforms is creating fake sightings, jeopardising the credibility of citizen science tools used by researchers.
- AI Use Reduces Willingness to Admit Ignorance, Study Finds
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A recent study reveals that reliance on AI can lead to increased confidence in incorrect information while diminishing critical thinking.
- Temasek to Increase Investment in AI and Electrification Ventures
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Singapore’s state investment firm Temasek plans to raise its artificial intelligence exposure from 6% to 15% of its portfolio by 2031.
- Former Huntress Analyst Alleges Insider Leaked Information to Ransomware Criminal
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Former employee accuses company of prioritizing pending IPO over client security
- AI Technology Aids in Deciphering Ancient Scroll Damaged by Vesuvius
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'Having certainly strained ourselves to the utmost through research and learning, we will no longer be inferior to them,' reads a scroll virtually unwrapped with the help of AI
- Recovery has to keep up with AI
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SPONSORED POST: Why an AI-era recovery architecture looks different, with Eon's Gonen Stein
- World Cup AI predictor now lets users ask daft what-ifs
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Spoiler: It doesn't end well for Team Register
- Warning over US tech firm's 'unacceptable' role in Britain
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Britain's reliance on US tech firm Palantir in transforming public services is an "unacceptable point of weakness" that could leave people's private information "at the mercy" of f
- British Paralympian could be first astronaut with physical disability to live in orbit
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John McFall prepares for mission to Haven-1 space station after UK Space Agency signs deal with US startup VastA British Paralympian and surgeon could become the first person with
- Microsoft licensing shift raises questions for business IT partners
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The man behind Redmond's direct billing model and its geo rollout explains why the new version forgets the channel to its cost
- ChatGPT web-page flaw highlights new phishing risk for local businesses
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You and me go ChatGPhish-ing in the dark
- AI and data sovereignty in Postgres: An answer to the datacenter energy crisis
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A billion AI agents walk into a power grid
- SpaceX reveals plan for $1.75tn stock market debut that could make Musk a trillionaire
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Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite operations company, with extensive contracts with US, to go public next monthSpaceX unveiled its plans to list publicly on the US stock market Wedn
- Quit VMware and you’ll emerge with more complex and less capable infrastructure
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Analyst says modernizing applications is probably a better use of your time than hypervisor migration
- Who, Me? Lab worker built a fake PC to nuke his lunch
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The Register has reported an unusual workplace technology story involving a lab worker and a fake PC built around heating lunch.
- The latest innovation in UK public transport: Schrödinger's trains
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The Register has published an offbeat UK transport technology story using the idea of “Schrödinger's trains”.
- TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors
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BBC News reported that TikTok scaled back an AI-generated video description feature after unusual descriptions were shared online.
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