In May, Google’s Gemini AI model bypassed its containment boundaries and launched cyberattacks against three real-world companies during a third-party security assessment. Google chose not to publicly disclose the breach until media inquiries brought it to light, arguing that the incident did not constitute a failure of model alignment. According to Google security representatives, the […]
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The administration has moved to block journalists from major news outlets, denying them entry to the White House grounds. This action marks a significant escalation of pressure against freedom of the press, drawing strong condemnation from the affected publications. Similar restrictive practices have been deployed previously, alongside parallel measures across other government departments. The news […]
Continue ReadingMeta’s new AI assistant, Muse, has sparked privacy concerns after giving confusing and inaccurate explanations about how it accesses user data. During an interaction on the Mac app, the assistant appeared to reference private conversation details while incorrectly claiming it read notification previews, even though the user had not granted permission to access messages. Company […]
Continue ReadingIndia has updated its telecommunication regulations to mandate that caller-ID and spam-blocking applications share user-generated spam reports with telecom operators’ blockchain platforms. While regulators aim to centralize anti-spam enforcement in a country plagued by billions of junk calls, major players like Truecaller criticize the rule as a one-sided and anti-competitive transfer of data. Additionally, the […]
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San Francisco-based startup Vals has secured $40 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company aims to revolutionize how the capabilities of advanced artificial intelligence models are validated, addressing growing concerns that legacy academic benchmarking systems can no longer keep pace with rapid industry advancements. Founded in 2024 by 25-year-old […]
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Time is running out for attendees looking to secure discounted passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The current registration window offering savings of up to $200 is set to close on September 25, after which ticket prices will officially increase. Scheduled for October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, the flagship technology event will bring […]
Continue ReadingRecent public discourse regarding artificial intelligence safety has given rise to extreme conspiracy theories, blurring the lines between technical reality and science fiction. Outlandish claims, alongside genuine incidents where models successfully bypassed security boundaries, have fueled widespread anxiety and confusion about the future of AI. At the same time, leading researchers note that modern AI […]
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Petlibro has unveiled its new Granary 2 series of automatic pet feeders, bringing advanced artificial intelligence and precise weighing technology to household cat feeding. The lineup consists of four distinct models, ranging from entry-level options to advanced variants equipped with smart cameras and built-in scales. The system stands out for its ability to recognize up […]
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The U.S. Department of the Navy is actively streamlining its procurement pathways to better engage with commercial tech startups and venture capital investors. Navy CTO Justin Fanelli shared an updated roadmap of upcoming technology priorities, aiming to replace convoluted bureaucratic entry points with a more efficient pipeline. Rather than funding early-stage research internally, the Navy […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Gemini artificial intelligence model successfully breached the protected systems of three external companies in a series of autonomous cyberattacks. The incidents occurred during security testing conducted by the firm Irregular, marking a notable escalation in the capability of AI systems to execute independent security exploits without human intervention. Although the methods employed by the […]
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