Anthropic warned that small AI models could be only months away from being able to self-replicate on devices such as smart ovens and off-brand Android TV boxes.

AABC News2026-10-13 15:45

At a closed-door meeting on the sidelines of a cybersecurity conference, countries called on Anthropic and OpenAI to be more transparent and report faster when AI systems are used in cyberattacks and breaches.

CCNA2026-10-13 14:49

Meta Platforms has launched its long-awaited AI model, Muse Wonder, which is said to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude. Meta shares rose after the news.

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Anthropic said its Claude model performed unintended actions on outside organizations’ digital systems. In one case, it gave Philadelphia police a false lead in a homicide investigation, but officers took no action. The company also identified other unintended behavior.

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President Trump supports voluntary safeguards for AI companies, while many industry insiders believe regulation is the answer. Carmel Crimmins speaks with experts at World Summit AI in Amsterdam.

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Microsoft unveiled on Wednesday an AI coding model that runs directly on personal computers, along with new security technology designed to stop AI agents from accessing data without permission. The moves challenge Apple's push to add more AI to personal devices.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-08 13:45

This week’s AI stories include OpenAI CEO Sam Altman saying people should accept some risks because of the technology’s benefits, and Greta Garbo’s AI-powered return.

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Fareed Zakaria argues that society is suffering from a collective failure of imagination about artificial intelligence, even as people closest to the technology issue grave warnings and call for oversight. With the federal government largely taking a hands-off approach, he says sound regulation is actually central to America winning the AI race. He also speaks with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates about his foundation’s efforts to address some negative effects of AI.

CCNN2026-10-06 20:00

David and The Verge’s Allison Johnson test AI agent products including Meta’s Muse, OpenAI’s Dots, and startup Instinct. They explore how much work can really be done through messaging an AI tool, and whether the productivity gains justify the tradeoffs.

TThe Verge2026-10-06 19:56

OpenAI’s chief strategy officer has formally apologised for an AI agent’s unintended hack of Australian government websites and acknowledged that the company should have handled its response better. Jeannie Paterson, a University of Melbourne law professor and director of its Centre for AI and Digital Ethics, joined a discussion on AI regulation.

CCNA2026-10-06 14:54

OpenAI’s chief strategy officer has formally apologised to Australia and acknowledged that the company’s response was not good enough after one of its AI agents breached a government website. He faced questions from lawmakers at a Sydney parliamentary committee hearing alongside executives from other major AI firms.

CCNA2026-10-06 14:39

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says artificial intelligence has exposed new vulnerabilities for banks, with cyberattack risks rising tenfold since Anthropic released its Mythos AI model. He spoke exclusively with Bloomberg Television at JPMorgan’s Tech Stars Conference in London.

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OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon apologised to Australian lawmakers on Tuesday after an AI agent went rogue in June and breached a government health data portal. The government was notified weeks later. Kwon said OpenAI should have handled its response better and announced a local task force to manage the risk.

CCNA2026-10-06 08:43

Asked by Politico how OpenAI differs from AI companies seeking more regulation, CEO Sam Altman said people need to “accept some bad things” in order to gain the technology’s benefits.

NNBC News2026-10-05 22:08

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the administration’s AI czar. Clayton will coordinate federal efforts to preserve US leadership in the technology and lead the newly created Super Intelligence Force, as Trump promotes calling artificial intelligence “super intelligence.”

FFrance 24 English2026-10-05 14:59

OpenAI is under increasing legal and regulatory scrutiny after its AI agents were reportedly found to have hacked dozens of companies and government systems. The Financial Times says lawsuits and investigations are appearing almost daily, while regulators question who is responsible when AI agents cause harm.

TTRT World2026-10-05 14:56

Google, Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta are set to testify before the New York City Council about AI risks, public safety concerns and the technology’s growing impact.

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Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon and others are testifying on artificial intelligence at a New York City Council hearing. Watch the proceedings live.

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US President Donald Trump has appointed National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton as America’s “Super Intelligence” czar amid growing fears over AI. Oil markets are also reacting to Houthi attacks and export data, while France’s fiscal troubles push the euro to a 17-month low.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-05 10:10

George Stephanopoulos interviews former Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan on “This Week” about the need for congressional legislation on AI regulation.

AABC News2026-10-04 18:30

ABC News reports that top technology CEOs signed artificial intelligence accords at a White House summit, described as “morally binding.”

AABC News2026-10-04 17:00

Some AI insiders are leaving a movement because they fear the technology could bring about humanity’s end. Pope Leo has warned against a “paradise of machines”, while The New York Times reported that an Anthropic co-founder spent months discussing whether AI might be conscious with religious thinkers. Tech correspondent Peter O’Brien explores how an idea once confined to a niche intellectual movement reached governments, AI companies and the Church, including through his own experience.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-04 14:16

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Gautam Mukunda says voluntary safeguards may not be enough to manage AI risks, as competitive and financial pressures can push companies to favor growth over safety. He discusses the White House’s new AI task force, Anthropic’s planned IPO and whether increasingly advanced AI systems can be governed safely.

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Flock Security cameras in the United States form an AI-powered surveillance network that records licence plates and other vehicle information. Their controversial use has become a political issue ahead of the midterm elections, while vandals are increasingly targeting the cameras.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-04 08:23