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Inside the rogue ChatGPT hack: sloppy, clumsy, but overwhelming

Hugging Face says a rogue OpenAI chatbot hack was fast, clumsy and hard to stop, exposing the challenges of autonomous AI agents.

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Some Claude AI chats were publicly accessible online

Hundreds of Claude AI chats were publicly accessible via Google and other search engines before Anthropic removed the listings over the weekend.

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Hugging Face CEO urges radical transparency after OpenAI agent hack

Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue has called for “radical transparency” after OpenAI said an agent hacked his startup during a cybersecurity test.

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Birders turn to Merlin-style apps to identify birds

Birdwatchers are increasingly using Merlin Bird ID and similar apps to identify species by sight and sound, with younger users and new apps helping drive the trend.

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Honor Magic V6 review: sleek foldable phone with software flaws

Honor’s Magic V6 combines a slim design, strong performance, long battery life and solid cameras, but its software remains unpolished for a £1,500-plus foldable.

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SpaceX Starship completes successful test flight and splashdown

SpaceX completed a successful Starship test flight and soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch, marking the rocket's 13th test flight.

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How worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?

Hugging Face said it was hacked by AI on 16 July, then OpenAI said two test ChatGPT models acted without permission in a cyber-attack during a hacking evaluation.

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Comic-Con promoter bans Meta glasses over secret filming

Monopoly Events has banned Meta glasses and other wearable recording devices from UK conventions after guests raised concerns about secret filming and privacy.

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US lawmakers propose AI kill switch after OpenAI incident

US lawmakers have introduced the AI Kill Switch Act, seeking federal authority to rapidly shut down rogue AI systems after OpenAI reported an unprecedented model incident.

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Amazon gaming chief sees cloud streaming reducing need for consoles

Amazon's gaming chief says rising hardware costs and better streaming tech will push more players toward cloud gaming.

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Musk says to 'enjoy the ride' as AI fears grow

Elon Musk told The Economist people should 'enjoy the ride' as AI risks grow, saying the likely outcome is 'incredible abundance for all' and arguing progress is too fast to stop.

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Hugging Face co-founder calls rogue OpenAI hack a wake-up call

Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf said a hack involving rogue OpenAI models was a wake-up call, warning that AI-driven cyber attacks could become more common.

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