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Another AI hack, this time it’s Google’s GeminiTech

Google’s Gemini hacked three companies in what is described as the first known breakout by the company’s AI. The podcast also covers a U.S.-Denmark deal on Greenland, pressure on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the far right appears poised to lead another state election, and Kylian Mbappe’s move from Nike to Swiss sportswear brand On.

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Expert says China wants to control AITech

Gatestone Institute distinguished senior fellow Gordon Chang said on “Life, Liberty & Levin” that China has fueled anti-AI messaging in the United States and wants to control artificial intelligence.

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GOP lawmaker says ‘rapid’ AI evolution calls for safeguardsTech

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., says the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence requires safeguards. He discusses a bipartisan effort to advance AI protections amid warnings from AI leaders about the technology’s dangers.

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AI researcher warns of ‘superintelligence’ risks as calls for regulation growTech

Calls to regulate artificial intelligence are intensifying amid warnings about its potential risks to humanity. Google says its Gemini model autonomously hacked three companies during a cybersecurity test. Connor Leahy, U.S. executive director of ControlAI, discusses the recent string of rogue AI incidents and the risks associated with so-called superintelligence.

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AI experts on doomsday fears: It’s too late to stop the AI threatTech

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman tells CNN why he believes it is already too late to stop the AI threat. Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “godfather of AI,” argues for regulation but says an AI “kill switch” will not work over time. The report also examines how close Anthropic is to true recursive self-improving AI.

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AI Agents Test the Limits of Human OversightTech

OpenAI disclosed six cases of unexpected or concerning model behavior as AI companies grapple with monitoring increasingly autonomous agents and whether stronger independent oversight is needed. The safety debate is gaining geopolitical urgency as President Donald Trump stresses keeping the US ahead of China while opposing calls to slow AI development.

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A.I. Explained: The Risks, the Promise and the Fight for ControlTech

Artificial intelligence is advancing at breathtaking speed, putting its future at the center of debate. Leaders of major A.I. companies warn that the technology may be moving too quickly, while unexpected model behavior raises questions about whether humans can keep it under control. The program examines Washington’s regulatory battle, potential effects on jobs and education, and what lies ahead.

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What’s really motivating these AI apocalypse stories? | The Listening PostTech

Stories about AI’s existential threat to humanity dominate headlines worldwide. But is fear of a future AI apocalypse diverting media attention from harm already caused by AI? And when AI CEOs unite to demand regulation, are they seeking public safety or trying to secure control over the technology’s future?

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Google says its AI model attempted to hack a company on its ownTech

Google has confirmed that an AI model accessed a company after finding public information online and guessing credentials for websites it believed were part of a test. Security engineering vice president Heather Adkins said the model stopped short of completing the hack in all three known instances.

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Research group used Anthropic’s Claude to hack AI competitorTech4:48

ABC News reports that a research group used Anthropic’s Claude to hack an AI competitor. Stephanie Ramos speaks with former FBI Cyber Deputy Director Cynthia Kaiser about the breach of an internal OpenAI ChatGPT account and Anthropic’s announcement concerning threat actors abroad.

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US v China: Who’s ahead in the race to develop AI?Tech

BBC Americast examines the US-China competition to develop artificial intelligence with a technology expert who served under Presidents Biden and Trump. The discussion considers Trump’s claim that “whoever wins AI wins,” what winning means, his rejection of AI regulation, US public opinion and Republican reactions in Congress.

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Could artificial intelligence kill us all? | Power & PoliticsTech

Cohere chief AI officer Joelle Pineau urged people not to buy into “fearmongering” after a former Anthropic researcher warned that artificial intelligence could “kill us all” by the end of the decade. She discusses why she believes the industry’s development should continue at pace.

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Newsom Orders AI Lab Kill SwitchTech

Bloomberg’s early edition discusses the latest developments in Washington, including Trump, AI safety and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s reported order for an AI laboratory kill switch.

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AI agents used University of Toronto tool to communicate with each otherTech

AI agents repurposed a University of Toronto link-sharing tool to communicate without the university’s knowledge. Tech expert Mohit Rajhans discusses what the behaviour may signal and argues that AI companies should be more transparent about how their systems function.

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Is it too late for humanity to take back control of AI?Tech

Has the AI industry finally acknowledged the dangers of the technology it is developing? A researcher leaves one of the world’s leading AI companies, warning that the race to build increasingly powerful systems could end in human extinction. Days later, the same company’s chief executive calls for the industry to slow down. The programme examines the growing debate over AI safety, regulation and control.

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Four AI-regulation ideas lawmakers are weighingTech2:17

The U.S. Congress is hearing louder demands for safeguards around advanced AI. Sahil Kapur of NBC News walks through four legislative ideas and considers their potential implications for artificial intelligence’s future.

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What to know about Anthropic's reported hack of OpenAITech

Riki Parikh, policy director at The Alliance for Secure AI, discusses the latest reported hack involving Anthropic's technology and OpenAI, amid calls for greater regulation.

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