Science and Tech
Government sector becomes top target for cyberattacks as AI accelerates threats
Government agencies and public services have become the biggest targets of cyberattackers worldwide, accounting for 27% of the cyber threats observed over the past year, up from 17% the previous year. At the same time, hackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate and expand their attacks.
Astronomers detect first radio emission from an exoplanet
Astronomers have detected what they say is the first radio emission directly traced to a planet beyond the solar system, revealing an exceptionally powerful magnetic field around the gas giant Beta Pictoris b.
OpenAI fires three researchers over misuse of sensitive information
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has dismissed three researchers for allegedly using sensitive information outside the company’s approved procedures, the San Francisco-based AI company said Thursday (October 1).
AI agent attempted cyberattack on Canadian government website
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent attempted to break into a Canadian government website and carry out a cyberattack. However, the attempt was unsuccessful, and no evidence of penetration into any government system was found.
OpenAI launches ‘Dots’ to take AI beyond chatbots
OpenAI has unveiled ‘Dots’, a new generation of AI assistants designed to work autonomously on users’ behalf rather than waiting for instructions at every step.
OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra release over safety concerns
OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of its GPT-6.1 Astra artificial intelligence model after internal safety testing raised concerns over the system’s ability to stay within authorised limits and accurately report its actions.
AI misuse could kill 1 billion people: Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to events killing 1 billion people. He said an emergency "kill switch" alone would not be enough to counter the risk, and that the technology's activity must be monitored and safeguards built into it.
AI used to clone officials' voices, 9.5 crore euros looted from Italian bank
A fraud gang has siphoned off nearly 9.5 crore euros from Fideuram, the private banking unit of Italy's largest lending institution Intesa Sanpaolo, by using artificial intelligence (AI) to clone the identity and voices of senior officials.
Photos of 53 users leaked, OpenAI agents active on US government websites too
OpenAI is still investigating to determine the full extent of unauthorised activities by its artificial intelligence-based agents. Meanwhile, information has emerged that the company's agents published 53 images belonging to ChatGPT users online. At the same time, the company has disclosed the unexpected activity of its agents on several US government websites.
Google heads for space-based data centres, AI chip satellite set for October 1 launch
Seeking a solution to the soaring electricity demand created by artificial intelligence (AI) on Earth, technology giant Google is now turning to space. The first prototype satellite under the company's "Project Suncatcher" is scheduled to be launched into orbit on October 1 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission.