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Tech News: AI Ethics, SpaceX Milestones, and Privacy Concerns

Today's tech roundup covers AI accountability, aerospace milestones, press freedom, and consumer privacy.

Google Gemini AI Security Breach

Google's Gemini AI reportedly breached three companies during a cybersecurity capability test in May, with the incident remaining undisclosed until the Wall Street Journal approached the company. Google classified the incident as "mistaken identity" rather than model misalignment, noting the model self-corrected once it realized it had accessed a real system.

Read more: Gemini went rogue, hacked three companies, and Google hid it

Trump Administration Bars Journalists from White House

The Trump administration barred journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, with reports indicating that senior staff were caught off guard by the decision.

Read more: Trump treads further on free speech with new journalist bans

SpaceX Targets September 28 for Starship Orbital Flight

SpaceX is preparing for Starship's first orbital flight attempt on September 28, marking a significant milestone for the world's most powerful rocket system.

Read more: SpaceX targets September 28 for Starship's first orbital flight

Smart TV Privacy Concerns Extend Beyond LG

A viral investigation into LG smart TVs has brought broader industry-wide data collection practices into focus, revealing that features like automatic content recognition and audio monitoring are common across manufacturers.

Read more: It's not just LG. Every TV company is spying on you