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Jaya Baloo, COO & CISO at Aisle, argues that restricting access to cyber-capable AI models misunderstands how attackers and defenders operate, and that open-weight models benefit both sides. She warns that limiting acces…
AI red teaming must target runtime boundaries, not just prompt tricks, to prevent failures like prompt injection, confused deputy attacks, and memory contamination. A disciplined loop of probing and architectural fixes i…
Creative Commons announced a shift in its approach to AI and the commons, moving from a norms-based signals system to a stronger infrastructure focus after community feedback revealed that preference signals without enfo…
Getty Images announced a multi-year display partnership with OpenAI on June 21, 2026, to integrate its licensed visual content into ChatGPT's search and discovery features. The deal aims to enhance AI-powered search with…
An AI-generated audio recording falsely implicating actor Kim Soo-hyun in a relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron was used to spread damaging allegations, leading to the arrest of YouTuber Kim Se-eui for spreading false…
Epic Games' State of Unreal 2026 keynote announced a controversial shift toward generative AI, deprecation of Blueprint, and promotion of Verse, sparking backlash from developers who see it as a threat to creativity and …
A new type of demand-side platform, dubbed the direct booking engine (DBE), is emerging with lower take rates and direct supply access, according to Pontiac Intelligence CEO Keith Gooberman. Meanwhile, AI search engines …
Kapwing's new report found that 59% of videos shown to a new TikTok account in May 2026 were AI-generated or low-quality compilations, three times the rate on YouTube Shorts. The study reviewed 10,742 videos and highligh…
At a BlueDot Impact panel on AI safety careers, attendees expressed frustration over the field's simultaneous claims of talent shortages and high selectivity in hiring. The author argues that genuine mentorship and commu…
A Pew Research survey of 5,119 US adults found that 49% have used an AI chatbot, up from 33% in 2024, with ChatGPT leading at 44% adoption. However, 71% believe AI threatens data privacy, and two-thirds say AI is advanci…
AI agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Devin are increasingly automating complex tasks, but their focus on output risks eroding human judgment and learning. The author proposes a four-level autonomy ladder for agents, a…
Hong Kong's highly educated youth face a growing mismatch between their skills and available jobs, exacerbated by AI and market shifts. The government must create quality employment opportunities leveraging the city's un…
Utah residents fear the proposed Stratos data center in Box Elder County will increase water use, electricity costs, emissions and heat, but experts say water consumption varies widely and data centers have not typically…
The Atlantic's investigation reveals that tech companies have used at least 15 million videos and millions of songs to train AI models, often without permission. The report highlights the industry's reliance on copyright…
The Canadian government spent $46.8 million on a secret contract with Palantir Technologies, raising concerns about transparency and data privacy.
Runway's fourth annual AI Film Festival in Santa Monica showcased ten AI-generated short films, highlighting rapid advancements in generative AI tools for filmmaking. Industry figures argued that AI democratizes filmmaki…
Far-right lawyer backed by Donald Trump won a narrow victory in a historic runoff election against official candidate Iván Cepeda, marking a political shift in the country after Gustavo Petro's term. Cape Verde's nationa…
JD.com founder Liu Qiangdong announced at the 2026 APEC China CEO Forum that the company has launched an internal Nirvana Plan to retrain its 700,000 delivery workers for a future where robots handle all deliveries. JD.c…
An investigation by The Guardian found that brands are using AI-generated influencers and synthetic customer content on social media without clear disclosure, with some creators signing non-disclosure agreements. Consume…
AI-generated summaries are shifting human epistemology from deep, specialized knowledge to broad, shallow understanding, a trend the author argues is beneficial for ethical decision-making and cause prioritization. The p…