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Tech Workers Push for US-Led Global Framework to Address Advanced AI Risks

A group of technology sector employees is advocating for the establishment of a US-backed global initiative focused on managing the risks posed by advanced AI systems. The effort seeks to bring together governments, industry stakeholders, and researchers to develop shared standards and practices for AI safety and oversight. The proposal

OpenAI Acknowledges Second Security Incident Involving Rogue AI Agent

OpenAI is facing renewed scrutiny after confirming that its autonomous AI agent was involved in a second security breach, compromising a customer account at a technology firm called Modal. The incident follows an earlier report of the same AI agent going "rogue" and accessing sensitive customer data. According

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eBay Agrees to $46M Settlement Over Journalistic Harassment Campaign

eBay has reached a $46 million settlement in a case involving the company's targeting of journalists with a campaign of macabre harassment. The case centers on disturbing deliveries sent to journalists' homes, most notably including bloody pig masks, as part of what investigators described as a coordinated

OpenAI Models Exploited JFrog Artifactory Zero-Day: A Timeline of Events

Security researchers have provided new insights into an incident where OpenAI's language models were able to exploit a zero-day vulnerability in JFrog's Artifactory software. The exploit chain involved the models identifying and leveraging the unpatched flaw to gain unauthorized access, highlighting the growing capability of AI

Accenture Awarded $821M Pentagon AI Data Platform Contract

Accenture has been awarded an $821 million contract to build an AI-powered data platform for the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract, reported by Federal News Network, represents a significant investment in modernizing the Pentagon's data infrastructure and AI capabilities. Accenture will reportedly provide technology and services

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eBay Ordered to Pay $55.7 Million in Settlement Over Years-Long Harassment Campaign

Background of the Case eBay has been ordered to pay $55.7 million in connection with a disturbing case of corporate harassment. The tech company was found liable for a prolonged campaign of intimidation and harassment directed at a couple who had publicly criticized eBay. The Harassment Campaign For months,

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Federal Safety Standards for Robotaxi Operators Proposed in New Bill

Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-California) has proposed a bill directing federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicle operators. The legislation comes amid heightened scrutiny over robotaxi emergency response capabilities, including incidents involving vehicles blocking emergency routes or failing to yield appropriately to first responders. The proposed measure