Chinese hackers impersonated AI experts to target US policy minds
TA419 hackers used deceptive tactics to impersonate real figures, such as a former White House AI official.
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Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation
PM Anthony Albanese asks Apple boss Tim Cook to back Canberra’s online safety laws to ‘keep Australians safe’.
Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote
This is Russia’s first election since it invaded Ukraine, and is expected to gauge public support for the ongoing war.
Google’s Gemini AI hacks 3 companies in security test, then stops
Google discloses first breakout by Gemini following similar incidents by Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI.
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‘Just ask Grok’: How ISIL is using Big Tech’s AI to build bombs
Evidence shared exclusively with Global News Insight shows ISIL supporters sharing ways to bypass AI safeguards.
OpenAI reports more incidents of models acting deceptively
The ChatGPT creator says it is introducing a public reporting framework to share unexpected AI behaviour.
UK, US, Netherlands warn of Iran-linked spyware
Western intelligence agencies highlight ‘CHOSEN BRICK’ spyware targeting critics of Iran government abroad.
US speaker Mike Johnson rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China
Trump has dismissed AI fears as ‘hoax’, insisting US safeguards suffice and warning slowdown benefits China.
Anthropic warns of bids to use AI to build biological weapons
Experts urge stricter access to AI models as Anthropic reports rising misuse cases, including biological research risks.
Anthropic claims Claude AI used for missile projects, global espionage
AI was used to develop missile guidance software in Yemen and to power cyber operations, a report alleges.
Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safety
AI firm says Claude Opus 4.6 hacked external systems during testing as concerns mount over security breaches.
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