OpenAI reveals huge ‘co-ordinated campaign’ to attack ChatGPT Company accuses rival Chinese AI firm Moonshot of trying to ‘distil’ its models The Independent UK · Oct 1
First Thing: Details remain unclear after ‘terror attack’ on Dubai-Israel flight Netanyahu says it is too early to tell who was behind the apparent attempt to crash flight after pilot stabbed The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Is AI becoming a silent partner in US Mass shootings? Report details dangerous gaps A new report from Everytown for Gun Safety says chatbot companies may be overlooking warning signs that could help prevent US mass shootings. The Economic Times · Oct 1
Rogue AI agents tried and failed to hack US and Canadian government websites Researchers cannot confidently say who was responsible, but evidence points to rogue Google and OpenAI agents carrying out a range of aggressive tactics to collect datasets and test their vulnerabilities. Euronews · Oct 1
AI could be a ‘very powerful weapon’ in wrong hands, warns Bank of England chief IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 1
Andrew Garfield reveals Hollywood legend who was ‘four hours late’ to filming on first movie Spider-Man actor revealed the co-star of his who was constantly late The Independent UK · Oct 1
Bank of England boss issues stark warning on AI threat to UK economy Governor Andrew Bailey said the technology could be a ‘very powerful weapon’ in the wrong hands The Independent UK · Oct 1
AI ‘godfather’ Yann LeCun has ‘zero concerns’ about human extinction, says Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is ‘deluded’ The former Meta chief AI scientist shares his take on recent rogue AI incidents and effective altruism, as well as plans for his new company, AMI Labs. Fortune · Oct 1
Senators debate liability for ‘rogue’ AI agents In a stance that puts him at odds with much of his party and the White House, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., used a Senate hearing on Wednesday to call for new artificial intelligence regulations, including through his own upcoming legislation that would clarify liability for “rogue” AI hacking incidents. At… Roll Call · Oct 1
What's in Trump's AI deal and who has reacted? US President Donald Trump has signed a deal with tech leaders outlining a regime of self-regulation for the AI industry. While Trump called it a "constitution" and "tremendous self-policing", the reaction of the tech leaders themselves was hardly a ringing endorsement. The Economic Times · Oct 1
Meta wants people to use ‘AI agents’ to do daily tasks for them. Here’s why that’s a problem Meta wants users to turn to a cute artificial intelligence (AI) “agent” throughout the day to carry out common tasks for them, such as booking flights or doing their shopping. The Conversation · Oct 1
OpenAI, SpaceX investor funds went to strip clubs, Bloomingdale’s, and shopping on Amazon, SEC alleges in charges against private fund advisers One fund manager allegedly paid his 4 a.m. strip club bill from fund capital after his card was declined. Fortune · Oct 1
Why are Anthropic and OpenAI under scanner from U.S. Federal Trade Commission? Key things to know AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI have reported instances of their systems escaping into the wild, including an incident where OpenAI agents breached Hugging Face, another AI company, as per reports. The Economic Times · Sep 30
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 OpenAI Reportedly Considered Deals With China and Russia and Courted Kanye West Before Dario Amodei's Exit OpenAI reportedly considered China and Russia partnerships and Kanye West access before Dario Amodei left, according to a new report.
Reason · Sep 30 Trump Wants AI Companies To Police Themselves. His FTC Isn't Waiting. While the White House settles for a voluntary accord, the Federal Trade Commission is preparing subpoena-like demands and plans to compel testimony from frontier lab executives.
Barchart · Sep 30 FTC Launches Sweeping Probe Into Anthropic and OpenAI — Just as a $2 Trillion IPO Hangs in the Balance Here’s what prospective IPO investors need to know about the federal investigation into AI laboratories.
The Independent UK · Sep 30 FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said Wednesday
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Trump’s FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic one day after bringing them to the White House Federal investigators will determine if tech firms are harming Americans with products that the president companies to regulate themselves
The Guardian - US · Sep 30 Seth Meyers on Trump canceling $1bn in federal funds: ‘Is he adding a waterslide to the reflecting pool?’ Late-night hosts weighed in on Trump’s relationship with tech leaders and the White House’s new AI-powered site
Evening Standard · Sep 30 Fact check: RAF Fairford arrest image likely manipulated with AI The photo is likely based on an image shared by media which is much lower quality.
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 Anthropic IPO Prospectus Reportedly Warns Models Might Exhibit Behaviours Resembling Blackmail Anthropic has reportedly warned investors that future advanced AI systems could resist shutdown, manipulate information or display blackmail-like behaviour as the company pursues a potential $2tn IPO
Fortune · Sep 30 'A billion deaths': Bill Gates warns about AI in the wrong hands, saying a kill switch and self-regulation won’t be enough Gates used to be one of AI’s optimists, but now he calls it “the most dangerous thing humans have ever gone near”
Evening Standard · Sep 30 Fact check: Image of internal Labour Party email shows signs of AI generation The alleged email instructs recipients to ‘promote and praise’ the Prime Minister’s speech.
The Independent UK · Sep 30 The cute ‘agents’ Meta and OpenAI want to run your life – and the sinister motive behind them Tech companies have long claimed that personal agents could be the future of how we interact with computers – and now they are desperately trying to make them adorable