Category: artificial intelligence
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The AI Fix #55: Atari beats ChatGPT at chess, and Apple says AI “thinking” is an illusion
The AI Fix #55: Atari beats ChatGPT at chess, and Apple says AI “thinking” is an illusion In episode 55 of The AI Fix, Gemini thinks a little meth won’t hurt, Mark realises what a terrifying 45mph “robot bird” is really for, Graham finds a surprising number of TikTokers in the bible, an AI discovers…
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ChatGPT’s AI coder Codex now lets you choose the best solution
ChatGPT’s AI coder Codex now lets you choose the best solution ChatGPT’s Codex, which is an AI agent that lets you code and delegate programming tasks, is now testing a new feature that lets you choose the best solution. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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ChatGPT Search gets an upgrade as OpenAI takes aim at Google
ChatGPT Search gets an upgrade as OpenAI takes aim at Google On June 13, OpenAI began rolling out a new ChatGPT Search update to improve quality as the AI startup challenges Google’s dominance. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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ChatGPT o3 API 80% price drop has no impact on performance
ChatGPT o3 API 80% price drop has no impact on performance ChatGPT o3, which has been available via API, is now 80% cheaper for developers, and there’s no visible impact on performance. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Zero-click AI data leak flaw uncovered in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Zero-click AI data leak flaw uncovered in Microsoft 365 Copilot A new attack dubbed ‘EchoLeak’ is the first known zero-click AI vulnerability that enables attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data from Microsoft 365 Copilot from a user’s context without interaction. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix #54: Will AI collapse under its own garbage, and AI charity “Hunger Games”
The AI Fix #54: Will AI collapse under its own garbage, and AI charity “Hunger Games” In episode 54 of The AI Fix, Graham saves humanity with a CAPTCHA, Mark wonders whether AI can suffer, ChatGPT throws shade at Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, an AI called Jack ask if you want fries with that, an artist…
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Google’s upcoming Gemini Kingfall is allegedly a coding beast
Google’s upcoming Gemini Kingfall is allegedly a coding beast Google’s AI advancement is not slowing down, and we might be getting yet another powerful model codenamed “Gemini Kingfall.” […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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ChatGPT prepares o3-pro model for $200 Pro subscribers
ChatGPT prepares o3-pro model for $200 Pro subscribers OpenAI is planning to ship an update to ChatGPT that will turn on the new o3 Pro model, which has more compute to think harder. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix #53: An AI uses blackmail to save itself, and threats make AIs work better
The AI Fix #53: An AI uses blackmail to save itself, and threats make AIs work better In episode 53 of The AI Fix, our hosts suspect the CEO of Duolingo has been kidnapped by an AI, Sergey Brin says AIs work better if you threaten them with physical violence, Graham wonders how you put…
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OpenAI is hopeful GPT-5 will compete a little more
OpenAI is hopeful GPT-5 will compete a little more OpenAI’s next big foundational model is GPT-5, and the AI startup is hoping that the model will compete a little more with rivals. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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ChatGPT rolls out Memory upgrade for free users
ChatGPT rolls out Memory upgrade for free users ChatGPT’s memory feature is now better and capable of referencing past conversations for free accounts. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix #52: AI adopts its own social norms, and AI DJ creates diversity scandal
The AI Fix #52: AI adopts its own social norms, and AI DJ creates diversity scandal In episode 52 of The AI Fix, our hosts watch a non-existent musical about garlic bread, Graham shares a summer reading list of books that don’t exist, Mark feels nauseous after watching a video of Sam Altman and Jony…
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OpenAI plans to ship an interesting ChatGPT product by 2026
OpenAI plans to ship an interesting ChatGPT product by 2026 OpenAI is planning to ship a new ChatGPT-powered product by 2026, but we aren’t looking at yet another model. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Vibe coding company says Claude 4 reduced syntax errors by 25%
Vibe coding company says Claude 4 reduced syntax errors by 25% Lovable, which is a Vibe coding company, announced that Claude 4 has reduced its errors by 25% and made it faster by 40%. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Leak suggests xAI is getting ready to ship Grok 3.5
Leak suggests xAI is getting ready to ship Grok 3.5 xAI, founded by Elon Musk, is preparing to launch Grok 3.5, the company’s next state-of-the-art AI model. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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ChatGPT Deep Research can now pull data from Dropbox and Box
ChatGPT Deep Research can now pull data from Dropbox and Box You can now connect your Box and Dropbox accounts to Deep Research on ChatGPT and pull data, which will be used by the AI to conduct research. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Researchers claim ChatGPT o3 bypassed shutdown in controlled test
Researchers claim ChatGPT o3 bypassed shutdown in controlled test A new report claims that OpenAI’s o3 model altered a shutdown script to avoid being turned off, even when explicitly instructed to allow shutdown […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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OpenAI confirms Operator Agent is now more accurate with o3
OpenAI confirms Operator Agent is now more accurate with o3 OpenAI says Operator Agent now uses the o3 model, which means it’s now significantly better at reasoning capabilities. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Claude 4 benchmarks show improvements, but context is still 200K
Claude 4 benchmarks show improvements, but context is still 200K Today, OpenAI rival Anthropic announced Claude 4 models, which are significantly better than Claude 3 in benchmarks, but we’re left disappointed with the same 200,000 context window limit. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Anthropic web config hints at Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4
Anthropic web config hints at Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4 Anthropic is secretly working on two new models called Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4, which are believed to be the company’s most advanced AI models. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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OpenAI hints at a big upgrade for ChatGPT Operator Agent
OpenAI hints at a big upgrade for ChatGPT Operator Agent ChatGPT’s Operator, which is still in research preview, will soon become a “very useful tool,” according to Jerry Tworek, VP of Research at OpenAI. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix #51: Divorce by coffee grounds, and why AI robots need your brain
The AI Fix #51: Divorce by coffee grounds, and why AI robots need your brain In episode 51 of The AI Fix, a Greek man’s marriage is destroyed after ChatGPT reads his coffee, a woman dumps her husband to marry an AI called Leo, and Graham wonders whether it’s time to upload his brain into…
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OpenAI plans to combine multiple models into GPT-5
OpenAI plans to combine multiple models into GPT-5 OpenAI is planning to combine multiple products (features or models) into its next foundational model, which is called GPT-5. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix nominated for top podcast award. Vote now!
The AI Fix nominated for top podcast award. Vote now! Bloomin’ eck! I’m delighted to share with you that “The AI Fix” is up for an award! Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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ChatGPT rolls out Codex, an AI tool for software programming
ChatGPT rolls out Codex, an AI tool for software programming OpenAI is rolling out ‘Codex’ for ChatGPT, which is an AI agent that automates and delegates programming tasks for software engineers. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Leak confirms OpenAI’s ChatGPT will integrate MCP
Leak confirms OpenAI’s ChatGPT will integrate MCP ChatGPT is testing support for Model Context Protocol (MCP), which will allow the AI to connect to third-party services and use them as context. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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ChatGPT will soon record, transcribe, and summarize your meetings
ChatGPT will soon record, transcribe, and summarize your meetings OpenAI may be planning to challenge Microsoft Teams Copilot integration with a new “Record” feature in ChatGPT. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix #50: AI brings dead man back for killer’s trial, and the judge loves it
The AI Fix #50: AI brings dead man back for killer’s trial, and the judge loves it In episode 50 of The AI Fix, AI brings a slain man back from the dead so he can appear at his killer’s trial, Mark gets a mysterious phone call, Trump uses AI to become Pope Donald the…
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ChatGPT is finally adding Download as PDF for Deep Research
ChatGPT is finally adding Download as PDF for Deep Research ChatGPT’s Deep Research, which allows you to conduct multi-step research for complex tasks, is finally getting an option to save the report as a PDF. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Fake AI video generators drop new Noodlophile infostealer malware
Fake AI video generators drop new Noodlophile infostealer malware Fake AI-powered video generation tools are being used to distribute a new information-stealing malware family called ‘Noodlophile,’ under the guise of generated media content. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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Google Chrome to use on-device AI to detect tech support scams
Google Chrome to use on-device AI to detect tech support scams Google is implementing a new Chrome security feature that uses the built-in ‘Gemini Nano’ large-language model (LLM) to detect and block tech support scams while browsing the web. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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OpenAI document explains when to use each ChatGPT model
OpenAI document explains when to use each ChatGPT model OpenAI admitted that it can be confusing for users to choose between all the different models, but the company has quietly published a document that makes it easier to understand ChatGPT. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Google NotebookLM is now using Gemini 2.5 Flash
Google NotebookLM is now using Gemini 2.5 Flash Google NotebookLM, which is a research and note-taking AI tool, is getting upgraded to Gemini 2.5 Flash. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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WhatsApp unveils ‘Private Processing’ for cloud-based AI features
WhatsApp unveils ‘Private Processing’ for cloud-based AI features WhatsApp has announced the introduction of ‘Private Processing,’ a new technology that enables users to utilize advanced AI features by offloading tasks to privacy-preserving cloud servers. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix #48: AI Jesus, and is the AI Singularity almost upon us?
The AI Fix #48: AI Jesus, and is the AI Singularity almost upon us? In episode 48 of The AI Fix, OpenAI releases the first AI models capable of novel scientific discoveries, ChatGPT users are sick of its relentlessly positive tone, our hosts say “Alexa” a lot, OpenAI eyes a social network of its own,…
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The AI Fix #47: An AI is the best computer programmer in the world
The AI Fix #47: An AI is the best computer programmer in the world In episode 47 of The AI Fix, o3 becomes the best competitive programmer in the world, hacked California crosswalks speak with the voice of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta introduces a herd of Llamas, Graham explains what a “lollipop lady”…
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Google Gemini AI is getting ChatGPT-like Scheduled Actions feature
Google Gemini AI is getting ChatGPT-like Scheduled Actions feature Google Gemini is testing a ChatGPT-like scheduled tasks feature called “Scheduled Actions,” which will allow you to create tasks that Gemini will execute later. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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OpenAI details ChatGPT-o3, o4-mini, o4-mini-high usage limits
OpenAI details ChatGPT-o3, o4-mini, o4-mini-high usage limits OpenAI has launched three new reasoning models – o3, o4-mini, and o4-mini-high for Plus and Pro subscribers, but as it turns out, these models do not offer ‘unlimited’ usage. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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ChatGPT 4.1 early benchmarks compared against Google Gemini
ChatGPT 4.1 early benchmarks compared against Google Gemini ChatGPT 4.1 is now rolling out, and it’s a significant leap from GPT 4o, but it fails to beat the benchmark set by Google’s most powerful model, Gemini. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix #46: AI can read minds now, and is your co-host a clone?
The AI Fix #46: AI can read minds now, and is your co-host a clone? In episode 46 of The AI Fix, China trolls US tariffs, a microscopic pogoing flea-bot makes a tiny leap forward for robotics, Google unveils the Agent2Agent protocol, a robot dog is so cute it ruins Graham’s entire day, and Europe…
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Leak confirms OpenAI’s GPT 4.1 is coming before GPT 5.0
Leak confirms OpenAI’s GPT 4.1 is coming before GPT 5.0 OpenAI is working on yet another AI model reportedly called GPT-4.1, a successor to GPT-4o, which is expected to come before GPT 5.0 […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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OpenAI wants ChatGPT to ‘know you over your life’ with new Memory update
OpenAI wants ChatGPT to ‘know you over your life’ with new Memory update OpenAI is giving ChatGPT’s memory feature its biggest upgrade yet, allowing the AI to know you better by referencing all your past conversations. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Claude copies ChatGPT with $200 Max plan, but users aren’t happy
Claude copies ChatGPT with $200 Max plan, but users aren’t happy Claude has a new subscription tier called “MAX,” but it costs a whopping $200 per month, and users aren’t happy with how the company enforces rate limits. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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ChatGPT’s o4-mini, o4-mini-high and o3 spotted ahead of release
ChatGPT’s o4-mini, o4-mini-high and o3 spotted ahead of release OpenAI is preparing to launch as many as three new AI models, possibly called “o4-mini”, “o4-mini-high” and “o3”. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Google takes on Cursor with Firebase Studio, its AI builder for vibe coding
Google takes on Cursor with Firebase Studio, its AI builder for vibe coding Google has quietly launched Firebase Studio, which is a cloud-based AI-powered integrated development environment that lets you build full-fledged apps using prompts. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix #45: The Turing test falls to GPT-4.5
The AI Fix #45: The Turing test falls to GPT-4.5 In episode 45 of The AI Fix, our hosts discover that ChatGPT is running the world, Mark learns that mattress companies have scientists, Gen Z has nightmares about AI, OpenAI gets a bag, Graham eats too many cheese sandwiches, and too much training makes AIs…
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Six arrested for AI-powered investment scams that stole $20 million
Six arrested for AI-powered investment scams that stole $20 million Spain’s police arrested six individuals behind a large-scale cryptocurrency investment scam that used AI tools to generate deepfake ads featuring popular public figures to lure people. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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OpenAI tests watermarking for ChatGPT-4o Image Generation model
OpenAI tests watermarking for ChatGPT-4o Image Generation model OpenAI is reportedly testing a new “watermark” for the Image Generation model, which is a part of the ChatGPT 4o model. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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OpenAI’s $20 ChatGPT Plus is now free for students until the end of May
OpenAI’s $20 ChatGPT Plus is now free for students until the end of May ChatGPT Plus subscription is now free, but only if you’re a student based out of the United States of America and Canada. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix #44: AI-generated malware, and a stunning AI breakthrough
The AI Fix #44: AI-generated malware, and a stunning AI breakthrough In episode 44 of The AI Fix, ChatGPT won’t build a crystal meth lab, GPT-4o improves the show’s podcast art, some students manage to screw in a lightbulb, Google releases Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental and nobody notices, and Mark invents a clock for measuring…
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OpenAI says Deep Research is coming to ChatGPT free “very soon”
OpenAI says Deep Research is coming to ChatGPT free “very soon” OpenAI has confirmed that its powerful AI agent “Deep Research” will begin rolling out to free users “very soon.” At the moment, Deep Research is available only for Plus and Enterprise customers. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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Microsoft uses AI to find flaws in GRUB2, U-Boot, Barebox bootloaders
Microsoft uses AI to find flaws in GRUB2, U-Boot, Barebox bootloaders Microsoft used its AI-powered Security Copilot to discover 20 previously unknown vulnerabilities in the GRUB2, U-Boot, and Barebox open-source bootloaders. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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Smashing Security podcast #410: Unleash the AI bot army against the scammers – now!
Smashing Security podcast #410: Unleash the AI bot army against the scammers – now! A YouTuber has unleashed an innovative AI bot army to disrupt and outwit the world of online scammers, and a New York Times investigation looks into the intricate web of global money laundering. All this and more is discussed in the…
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Claude is testing ChatGPT-like Deep Research feature Compass
Claude is testing ChatGPT-like Deep Research feature Compass Claude could be getting a ChatGPT-like Deep Research feature called Compass. You can tell Claude’s Compass what you need, and the AI agent will take care of everything. […] Mayank Parmar Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix #43: I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords!
The AI Fix #43: I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords! In episode 43 of The AI Fix, our hosts discover a robot that isn’t terrifying, a newspaper shuns journalists in favour of AI, Graham watches a robot dog learn to stand, an AI computer programmer develops a familiar attitude, and New York tries…
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Google Gemini’s Astra (screen sharing) rolls out on Android for some users
Google Gemini’s Astra (screen sharing) rolls out on Android for some users At MWC 2025, Google confirmed it was working on screen and video share capabilities for Gemini Live, codenamed “Project Astra”. At that time, Google promised that the feature would begin rolling out soon, and now some users have spotted it in the wild.…
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The AI Fix #42: AIs with anxiety, and why AIs don’t know what happened
The AI Fix #42: AIs with anxiety, and why AIs don’t know what happened In episode 42 of the AI Fix, our hosts discover why ads for the Neo Gamma robot are so sinister, Graham plays peek-a-boo with a crow, humans give up writing, an AI designs a drug, an upstart AI agent gets everyone’s…
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The AI Fix #41: Can AIs be psychopaths, and why we should be AI optimists
The AI Fix #41: Can AIs be psychopaths, and why we should be AI optimists In episode 41 of the AI Fix, our hosts learn that society needs to be completely reordered by December, Grok accuses Trump of being a Russian asset, Graham discovers that parents were wrong about computer games all along, and Mark…
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Webinar: Credential security in the age of AI: Insights for IT leaders
Webinar: Credential security in the age of AI: Insights for IT leaders On Tuesday, March 18 2025, at 1pm EST, I will be joining the experts at Dashlane for an online chat all about credential security in the age of AI. Learn more and make sure to book your free seat. Graham Cluley Go to…
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The AI Fix #40: ChatGPT saved my life, and making evil AIs by accident
The AI Fix #40: ChatGPT saved my life, and making evil AIs by accident In episode 40 of the AI Fix, Graham meets a shape-shifting GOAT, a robot dog gets wet, Mark likes Claude 3.7 Sonnet, OpenAI releases its dullest model yet, Grok 3 needs to go home and have a lie down, and everyone…
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The AI Fix #39: AIs value their lives over yours, and flattery gets you nowhere
The AI Fix #39: AIs value their lives over yours, and flattery gets you nowhere In episode 39 of the AI Fix, our hosts watch a drone and a robot dog shoot fireworks at each other, xAI launches Grok 3, Mark explains that AIs can design genomes now, a robot starts a punch up, Zuck…
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Smashing Security podcast #404: Podcast not found
Smashing Security podcast #404: Podcast not found The story of how hackers managed to compromise the US Government’s official SEC Twitter account to boost the price of Bitcoins, AI isn’t helping reduce the rife conspiracy theories inside classrooms, and is the funeral bell tolling for ransomware? All this and more is discussed in the latest…
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Experts Flag Security, Privacy Risks in DeepSeek AI App
Experts Flag Security, Privacy Risks in DeepSeek AI App New mobile apps from the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek have remained among the top three “free” downloads for Apple and Google devices since their debut on Jan. 25, 2025. But experts caution that many of DeepSeek’s design choices — such as using hard-coded encryption…
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Google says hackers abuse Gemini AI to empower their attacks
Google says hackers abuse Gemini AI to empower their attacks Multiple state-sponsored groups are experimenting with the AI-powered Gemini assistant from Google to increase productivity and to conduct research on potential infrastructure for attacks or for reconnaissance on targets. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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DeepSeek exposes database with over 1 million chat records
DeepSeek exposes database with over 1 million chat records DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup known for its DeepSeek-R1 LLM model, has publicly exposed two databases containing sensitive user and operational information. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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The AI Fix #34: Fake Brad Pitt and why AI means we will lose our jobs
The AI Fix #34: Fake Brad Pitt and why AI means we will lose our jobs In episode 34 of The AI Fix, our hosts watch in horror as a vacuum cleaner sprouts a robotic arm and legs, a rivet embedded in the side of your head claims it will be able to read your…
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The AI Fix #32: Agentic AI, killer robot fridges, and the robosexual revolution
The AI Fix #32: Agentic AI, killer robot fridges, and the robosexual revolution In episode 32 of The AI Fix, our hosts learn the meaning of “poronkusema”, Mark discovers his dream job, a school tries using AI instead of teachers, the “Godfather of AI” says AI will see us as toddlers, and Graham lifts the…
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Fireside chat with Graham Cluley about risks of AI adoption in 2025
Fireside chat with Graham Cluley about risks of AI adoption in 2025 Join me, and the experts from Rubrik, on Weds January 15 2025, where we’ll be having a fireside chat with Dark Reading all about the known and unknown risks of adopting AI. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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The AI Fix #30: ChatGPT reveals the devastating truth about Santa (Merry Christmas!)
The AI Fix #30: ChatGPT reveals the devastating truth about Santa (Merry Christmas!) In episode 30 of The AI Fix, AIs are caught lying to avoid being turned off, Apple’s AI flubs a headline, ChatGPT is available to people who haven’t left the 1970s, our hosts regret to inform you that an AI artist now…
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Smashing Security podcast #398: Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme
Smashing Security podcast #398: Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme This week, we delve into the dark world of fake CAPTCHAs designed to hijack your computer. Plus, the AI safety clock is ticking down – is doomsday closer than we think? And to top it off, we uncover the sticky situation of Krispy Kreme facing…
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The AI Fix #29: AI on OnlyFans, and the bot that wants to be a billionaire
The AI Fix #29: AI on OnlyFans, and the bot that wants to be a billionaire In episode 29 of The AI Fix, an AI company makes the bold step of urging us to “stop hiring humans”, Graham is wrong about GB AI, parents prepare their kids for the imminent Moxie-mageddon, Google releases Gemini 2.0,…
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Ultralytics AI model hijacked to infect thousands with cryptominer
Ultralytics AI model hijacked to infect thousands with cryptominer The popular Ultralytics YOLO11 AI model was compromised in a supply chain attack to deploy cryptominers on devices running versions 8.3.41 and 8.3.42 from the Python Package Index (PyPI) […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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FBI shares tips on how to tackle AI-powered fraud schemes
FBI shares tips on how to tackle AI-powered fraud schemes The FBI warns that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve the quality and effectiveness of their online fraud schemes, ranging from romance and investment scams to job hiring schemes. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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Race Condition Attacks against LLMs
Race Condition Attacks against LLMs These are two attacks against the system components surrounding LLMs: We propose that LLM Flowbreaking, following jailbreaking and prompt injection, joins as the third on the growing list of LLM attack types. Flowbreaking is less about whether prompt or response guardrails can be bypassed, and more about whether user inputs…