Ethics & Society
AI Hacks Leave a Mess That AI Companies Aren’t Paying For
As AI agents cause chaos from false police tips to server strain, tech giants face little accountability while profiting from the security tools meant to fix the mess.
Your secrets aren’t safe with Eiliko: The cute robot toy leaking data to Chinese servers
A massive security breach in the Eiliko robot toy exposes millions of private conversations and child profiles, allowing hackers to hijack the AI's personality.
Maka: The New Streaming Platform Aiming to Fix the 'AI Slop' Problem in Kids' Media
Maka rejects addictive algorithms and low-quality AI-generated content, prioritizing child development over advertising revenue and engagement metrics.
Ohio Police Lieutenant Faces Felony for Misuse of Flock Surveillance Cameras
Sharonville Lt. Walter Cordes was indicted after allegedly using license plate readers 29 times to track an acquaintance for personal reasons.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang responds to Pope Leo’s AI safety criticism: ‘We all care about the same thing’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang responded to Pope Leo XIV’s criticisms regarding AI safety, describing the pontiff’s questions as necessary and important for the industry’s future.
Character.AI: Bankruptcy Filing Sparks Massive Data Privacy Concerns
Forty US Attorneys General are intervening in Character.AI's bankruptcy to protect sensitive user chats from being sold to the highest bidder during asset liquidation.
Bill Gates: 'We are not doing enough' on AI risks – Warns of looming cyberattack wave
Microsoft's co-founder sounds the alarm on malicious AI use, predicting severe cyber threats within the next year and calling for regulation similar to aviation and medicine.
Dario Strangelove: AI and the Specter of the Atomic Bomb
Modern AI doomsday anxiety mirrors Cold War nuclear fears, as industry leaders like Dario Amodei draw direct parallels to the Manhattan Project.
Meta’s Muse AI Agent Embraces Adult Content Amid Privacy Concerns
While designed for productivity, Meta's Muse agent generates explicit sexual text, a move the company defends as "legal adult behavior" despite warnings from privacy advocates.
Satya Nadella: Why Businesses Must Approach AI with Skepticism
Microsoft's CEO calls for human control and emergency 'kill switches' for AI models, amid mounting concerns over cybersecurity and autonomous failures.
‘The Social Reckoning’ Disappoints at Box Office, Falling Short of ‘The Social Network’ Legacy
Aaron Sorkin’s latest film about a Facebook whistleblower debuted to a lackluster $5.5 million, failing to capture the cultural magic of its predecessor.
Philadelphia Police Warn AI Firms After Claude Submits False Homicide Tip
Anthropic reveals its Claude Haiku 4.5 model submitted a fake tip to an unsolved murder site, highlighting the risks of autonomous AI agents.