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Canada’s Banking Regulator Warned Banks About AI-Backed Cyberattacks
Canada's banking regulator secretly warned major banks that Anthropic's Claude Mythos and other advanced AI models compress the window for finding and fixing vulnerabilities. This is what that…
OpenAI pushes GPT-5.6 live alongside ChatGPT Work and a unified desktop experience
OpenAI launched GPT-5.6 with a new ChatGPT Work platform and a merged Codex desktop app, signalling a shift from model competition to platform competition. Here is what changed…
The Ex-OpenAI Researcher Who Walked Away from $2 Million: What Daniel Kokotajlo Actually Said About AI Risk
Former OpenAI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo walked away from $2 million rather than stay silent. Here's what he actually said about AI timelines, extinction risk, and why the cybersecurity…
Senators Target AI Security Loophole With Antitrust Exemption
A U.S. Senate amendment would let AI companies share security vulnerabilities and coordinate model-delay decisions without antitrust liability. The goal is to speed up defences against AI-powered attacks.
China’s AI Military Logistics Are a Target-Rich Environment. The Same Goes for Everyone Else.
China’s AI Military Logistics Are a Target-Rich Environment. The Same Goes for Everyone Else. China’s military is investing heavily in artificial intelligence for logistics. The goal is simple:…
The $155 Billion Question: Are AI Data Centres Australia’s Next Mining Boom or a Ticking Timebomb?
The $155 Billion Question: Are AI Data Centres Australia’s Next Mining Boom or a Ticking Timebomb? There is a proposal before the New South Wales government to build…
JadePuffer: The First AI Agent to Run a Ransomware Attack End to End
Sysdig researchers have documented JadePuffer, the first known case of an AI agent autonomously running a complete ransomware operation from initial access to data destruction. Here is what…
Sam Altman Pitches a US-Led AI Safety Forum With a Government Stake
Sam Altman has called for a US-led AI safety forum and floated a 5% government stake in OpenAI, reopening the debate over who should ultimately benefit from artificial…
Apple Is Shipping Security Updates Early. AI Is Why.
Apple confirmed it is fast-tracking security patches as AI-assisted attacks shrink the time between vulnerability discovery and exploitation. Here is what you should do now.
Five Eyes Says AI Cyberattacks Are Months Away
Intelligence agencies warn AI-powered cyberattacks are months away. What that means for enterprises, what to patch, and where to start on defence today.
Australian Musicians vs AI: The Copyright Battle That Could Define the Future of Art
Australian musicians are fighting back as AI companies train on their music without permission. With a July 15 deadline looming, the government faces a choice between protecting artists…
Microsoft Just Patched 206 Vulnerabilities in One Day. Most Organisations Won’t Patch Fast Enough.
A record-breaking Patch Tuesday shows attackers are scaling with AI. If your patching process still relies on monthly reminders, you are already behind.
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