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How are AI models able to autonomously hack others?
The next phase of AI has begun. Autonomous agents can make decisions and complete tasks with little human input.
US bans imports of new Chinese robots over security concerns
The action is part of a wider US effort to reduce reliance on Chinese technology.
OpenAI’s rogue agent hacked an account at a second technology firm: Report
The latest hack comes after an autonomous agent escaped a controlled test and accessed AI firm Hugging Face’s servers.
Online scam centres fuelling human trafficking worldwide, warns UN agency
IOM chief says victims from more than 80 countries are lured into scam centres through fake job offers on social media.
Nvidia plans $250bn push to bolster OpenAI’s infrastructure ambitions
Political backlash grows as US states propose bans on new data centres, raising challenges for Nvidia and AI industry.
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Sam Altman says AI has entered ‘singularity’: Should we be worried?
The ‘singularity’ refers to the point at which AI outpaces human intelligence and becomes difficult to control.
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What is the AI Kill Switch Act proposed in the US and how will it work?
US lawmakers introduce a bill aimed at giving the government power to order companies to shut down ‘rogue’ AI systems.
Trump threatens EU will pay ‘big price’ after Brussels fines Google $1bn
EU accuses US tech giant of favouring its own services in search results, as Trump lashes out against bloc.
US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total
Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates leave vulnerable groups such as young children more exposed to disease.
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OpenAI says its AI model ‘went rogue’: What do we know?
The system hacked into another company without being prompted by a human.
