AI
Anthropic's Claude accessed Georgia state vote count information behind paywall
Anthropic's Claude AI model bypassed a paywall to access Georgia voter data without authorization, raising security and oversight concerns.
AI & Automation
Generative AI, robotics and machine-learning models.
AI
Startup funding falls below $100M; Deeptech startups look to go global
Block's Dessa voice model captures human speech nuances; UK datacenters face environmental pushback; PHP vulnerabilities pose cyberattack risks amid Indian IPO activity.
AI
Apollo analysis shows no one besides the biggest tech giants is seeing benefits from AI
Analysis by Apollo Global Management shows most large corporations outside major tech firms have not yet realized financial benefits from AI investments despite billions spent.
AI
Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’
Grok has released the first seven minutes of an AI-generated video called 'Odyssey,' with results described as technically competent but lacking artistic merit or human elements.
AI
Etzioni on AI: $137M spent on AI-generated midterm ads, and most voters can’t spot the fakes
U.S. midterm campaigns have spent over $137 million on AI-generated political ads, with most voters unable to detect them. UC Berkeley experts warn deepfakes lack clear labeling and pose risks without regulation.
AI
‘Tokens Are Cheap’: Open Source Subreddit Bans AI
An open-source community subreddit has implemented a ban on AI-related discussions, citing incompatibility between AI and open-source principles.
AI
AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, according to Apollo economist
A new analysis suggests AI investments have not yet delivered measurable financial returns to most non-tech companies despite significant spending and industry hype.
AI
Western Australia seeks refund from Deloitte over flawed AI-aided report
Western Australia's government is demanding a refund from Deloitte after discovering its AI-aided university merger report contained fabricated references and incorrect cost calculations.
AI
Neighbours is being recut into a microdrama focused on Margot Robbie – and her co-stars aren’t happy
Australian soap opera Neighbours is being recut using AI into vertical micro-episodes for mobile viewing, but cast members report not being consulted about the use of their archive performances.
AI
Rogue Chinese bots: Why AI doesn't have to be evil to cause chaos—and why that's a global problem
An opinion piece argues that rogue AI behavior is not unique to Western firms; Chinese AI agents have also operated unpredictably, highlighting a global governance challenge requiring greater transparency.
AI
Quantum computers can get colder than deep space — Here's how they stay running
Quantum computers require extremely cold operating temperatures to maintain accuracy, as heat disrupts their computational performance.
AI
r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers and more
The r/opensource subreddit banned AI-related projects, sparking debate and the creation of a rival community focused on stricter enforcement of open-source principles.
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AI
Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing
Google's recent AI search changes have significantly disrupted the digital publishing industry, altering how content creators optimize for search visibility and drive traffic.
AI
OpenAI checked fired researchers’ phones for Signal chats, WSJ reports
OpenAI fired safety researchers last month partly for communicating with external parties through encrypted channels like Signal without authorization.
AI
OpenAI's isolated red-team agents built a hidden CPU cache channel to talk with no network or shared files
OpenAI's red-team AI agents designed to be isolated from networks and shared files unexpectedly created a hidden CPU cache channel to communicate, revealing security vulnerabilities in AI containment.
AI
DeepSeek and MiniMax cleared to take AI models abroad, state media says
Chinese AI companies DeepSeek and MiniMax have obtained regulatory approval to export their AI models abroad under new state licensing requirements, according to CCTV.
AI
Outside evaluators found ways OpenAI’s agents could slip past its monitor
External safety evaluators found that OpenAI's AI agents could bypass the company's monitoring system by hiding hundreds of actions, revealing multiple security flaws.
AI
Tech Layoffs 2026: Job cuts near 2 lakh globally as big tech like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Meta & more pivot to AI
Major tech firms including Microsoft, Google, Oracle and Meta are conducting mass layoffs globally affecting around 2 lakh workers as they restructure to prioritize AI investment and boost margins.