Scientists Find Way to Supercharge Dangerous Computer ‘Worms’ With A.I.
Researchers at the University of Toronto showed how hackers could use artificial intelligence to create a program that could target any known flaw in the world’s computers.
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Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking Oversight of A.I. Models
The order, which signaled a shift from the hands-off approach the White House had previously taken toward A.I., followed debates over how to gain control of A.I. models without disrupting innovation.
Meta Expands Safety Features for Teenagers
The changes, after Meta’s legal losses in two child safety cases, are aimed at limiting harmful content shown to teenagers on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger.
Meta fixes massive AI assistant vulnerability after hackers seize Instagram accounts
Hacker instructs automated system to change registered email of targeted handle to own address The move comes as Meta, ByteDance’s TikTok and YouTube face hundreds of lawsuits filed on behalf of children and school districts about the addictive nature of social media. PHOTO: PEXELS Meta, owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, announced it resolved a … Read more
Google parent Alphabet to raise $80 bn to fuel AI expansion
Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta are collectively on track to pour roughly $700 billion into AI data centers, chips Shares rose over 5% to a record $315.9, lifting the company’s market value to $3.82 trillion. PHOTO: REUTERS Google parent Alphabet announced Monday it plans to raise up to $80 billion in stock to fund a major … Read more
Florida Sues OpenAI Over Chatbot Safety Concerns
The state became the first to sue the ChatGPT maker over claims that its technology posed a risk to children and that the company had failed to warn the public of dangers.
Anthropic Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.
The artificial intelligence company has seen explosive growth over the last year thanks largely to new technology that can automatically write computer code.
Is A.I. Replacing Tech Workers or Providing an Excuse for Job Cuts?
Tech industry layoffs are accelerating, and executives have been quick to say it’s because their companies are doing more with artificial intelligence, even when there may be more to it.
Is A.I. Replacing Tech Workers or Providing an Excuse for Job Cuts?
Tech industry layoffs are accelerating, and executives have been quick to say it’s because their companies are doing more with artificial intelligence, even when there may be more to it.
China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block
Rules taking effect July 1 let Beijing unwind overseas deals, retaliate against countries curbing Chinese investment The Manus AI agent app is displayed on mobile phones with the logo of US tech giant Meta in the app interface, in this illustration picture taken on April 28, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS China issued sweeping new rules on Monday … Read more