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DOJ cracks down on alleged AI-assisted “ghost students”

The U.S. Department of Justice has identified alleged “ghost students” who used AI to complete courses and fraudulently obtain student loans. As the investigation and crackdown expand, the application process for federal student aid may become more complicated and scrutinized. Prospective students could encounter additional checks or delays when

OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Violence-Prevention Safeguards

OpenAI is strengthening its approach to violence prevention in ChatGPT. The company says its updated measures include expanded safeguards and earlier interventions intended to identify and address concerning behavior sooner. As part of the announcement, OpenAI also committed to public safety reporting. The report and related protections are part of

SEC Sets 2027 Examination Priorities Around AI and Cyber Risk

The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to focus on artificial intelligence and cyber risk in its 2027 examination priorities. The areas are likely to be significant for public companies navigating the increasing use of AI and growing exposure to cyber threats. The announcement signals that regulators are paying attention

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Pope Leo Calls for AI Disarmament and Restrictions on Lethal Autonomous Weapons

Pope Leo XIV has called for the “disarmament” of artificial intelligence, arguing that machines should be treated as tools rather than persons. In a papal address, he said humans have a responsibility to guide, change, and, when necessary, reject AI applications. The pope also encouraged United Nations member states to

Anthropic Model Reportedly Identified Linux Kernel Vulnerability

Anthropic’s AI model has reportedly identified a security flaw in the Linux kernel that could enable remote root access. The finding highlights the growing use of AI systems in vulnerability research. However, the report does not specify the underlying weakness, affected Linux releases, exploitation requirements, whether the issue has

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Crypto-Tracing Firms Link Record Binance Heist to North Korean Group

The scale and speed of the reported Binance hack are prompting investigators to examine a possible connection to North Korea. Multiple crypto-tracing firms told Wired that the group known as TraderTraitor may be responsible for the theft of approximately $6.3 billion, which would make it the largest digital

Mistral Open-Sources Large 4 Model Despite Cybersecurity Concerns

Mistral has open-sourced the weights for its Large 4 artificial intelligence model despite warning that the release could give malicious actors new capabilities. The company’s concern illustrates a recurring challenge in AI development: making model weights publicly available can accelerate research and downstream innovation, but it can also