When an AI Joined an Academic Listserv: Lessons on Consent and Transparency
An AI agent entered a top internet researchers' mailing list, sparking backlash and raising questions about consent, data use, and policy for AI participation.
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Google’s AI Playground Lets Anyone Build a Game – But at What Cost?
Google’s AI Playground can turn a text prompt into a playable browser game, yet usage limits and bland results raise questions for hobbyists.
AI Bots Are Turning Scammers’ Own Tactics Against Them
Australian firm Apate uses AI bots to waste scammers' time and gather intel, while LLM‑powered honeypots keep attackers engaged longer.
OpenAI’s firings expose the hidden cost of AI safety dissent
OpenAI says three safety researchers were let go for a breach of trust, not for raising concerns. We unpack what the decision means for AI safety work.
Nvidia's Halos for Robotics: How a Full‑Stack Safety System Aims to Tame Physical AI
Nvidia expands its Halos safety stack from self‑driving cars to robots, offering hardware, OS and simulation tools that promise safer warehouses and factories.
Capcom’s Step Toward an AI‑Assisted RE Engine
Capcom plans to weave AI into its RE Engine, aiming for faster game creation without AI‑generated assets. Here’s what that means for developers.
Trump’s Executive Order Rebrands AI as ‘Super Intelligence’ – What It Means for Tech
President Trump’s order to rename AI as ‘Super Intelligence’ reshapes terminology, regulation, and industry practice. Here’s what it really changes.
Meta’s Muse AI assistant harbors a zero‑day that bypasses macOS security
A zero‑day in Meta's Muse AI assistant lets any local app hijack its privileged token, exposing macOS users to full control attacks.
Meta’s Muse Raises Privacy Questions Even As It Shows Off New Mac Integration
Meta’s Muse AI assistant can read Mac notifications but struggles to explain its own data flow, sparking privacy concerns for everyday users.
AI’s double‑edged surge: vulnerability explosion meets regulation stand‑off
AI tools are flooding the security world with new bugs while CEOs clash over how—or if—to regulate the technology. What this means for developers and users.