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AI giants are one big mistake away from catastrophe. They could learn a lot from the nuclear industry.
The largest artificial intelligence (AI) firms increasingly understand that they are hostages of one another. If one firm pushes ahead recklessly, others may feel compelled to follow. If one deploys a dangerous model without adequate safeguards…
Three insights into agentic AI security and cyber resilience - SiliconANGLE
Agentic AI security is testing where enterprises place their trust as software gains the ability to access sensitive data and act on users' behalf. The challenge extends from controlling individual requests to governing actions that can span…
'Black October': cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over new era of AI-enabled hacking
Leaders in cybersecurity are sounding the alarm after the discovery of a major vulnerability this week. They are predicting that artificial intelligence tools will expose more fundamental weaknesses in global internet infrastructure in the months…
Sweden's Government Offices Block ChatGPT and Claude, Keep Microsoft Copilot
Sweden's Government Offices—the administrative body supporting the prime minister and cabinet—will block ChatGPT and Claude on staff computers from Monday, directing civil servants to Microsoft's Copilot as the only approved AI tool…
Top baby name trends for 2027 revealed, according to new data
Names inspired by hockey dramas, Western series and Greek mythology are gaining popularity, alongside edgier names featuring the letter X. Despite attention surrounding Taylor Swift, the name Taylor dropped 24 places among girls and 262 among boys…
Musk ups midterm spending in final stretch
The tech mogul has spent more than $442 million in the midterm elections, after pouring another $76.8 million into his super PAC over the past month, campaign finance filings show. © Susan Walsh, Associated Press America PAC, which Musk…
Please Don't Let an AI Bot Log Into Your Bank Account
Whatever you do with AI, don't give AI bots your banking information. Agents like Meta's Muse, OpenClaw and OpenAI's dots are all the rage in the AI world these days. They promise to go beyond a chatbot that gives you information, becoming a tool…
DOJ orders some California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors sent letters to county registrars across California on Friday demanding that local officials set aside and verify ballots that the Department of Justice said may belong to noncitizens, according to the…
Defense R&D strengthens Israel's capabilites
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented in a press conference a “lean,” concise document setting out his view of Israel's national security doctrine. It was drafted under his direct guidance by his National Security Advisor Shmuel…
Iran has 'substantially increased' efforts to target Americans abroad, US intelligence memo warns
Iran has 'substantially increased' efforts to target U.S. personnel abroad, with plots to kill Americans reaching 'advanced stages' in the Middle East and other countries, according to an intelligence memo obtained by Fox News. The memo, sent…
Duped by a fake bank call? Know your rights after an unauthorised debit
In Remadevi T.L. v. State Bank of India, a phishing scam allegedly cost the customer Rs 3.73 lakh. The fraudsters exploited a banking announcement about the proposed blocking of non-chip debit cards to make their message appear credible. In July…
California officials ordered by DoJ to set aside 'likely' noncitizen ballots
Federal prosecutors sent letters to county registrars across California on Friday demanding that local officials set aside and verify ballots that the Department of Justice said may belong to noncitizens, according to the Los Angeles county…
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI
Legal scholar Martha Minow delivered this fall's Compton Lecture at MIT on Thursday, examining the civic foundations of democracy — and describing how artificial intelligence is undermining it, but could be used to help reinforce traditional…
Iran's Plot Against Americans Have Reached Advanced Stages': US Spy Chief
Trump suggested on Friday that the US might launch renewed military operations against Iran. Iran has 'substantially increased' its efforts to target Americans in the Middle East and beyond, US national intelligence chief Jay Clayton warned on…
UK and Oman Raise Export Finance Capacity to £7 Billion
The United Kingdom and Oman set out a broader economic and security partnership, with UK Export Finance increasing its country limit for Oman by £1.6 billion to support British exports. The Oct. 23 joint statement said the limit now allows…
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