Category: AI News
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OpenAI ID checks have been introduced for ChatGPT in response to mounting legal and regulatory pressure. The new measures aim to protect younger users while addressing growing concerns about safety and accountability. Why OpenAI introduced ID checks OpenAI faced criticism from lawmakers and lawsuits highlighting risks tied to underage users. The company responded with an…
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Researchers discovered a Yellow.ai cookie flaw that exposed support agent accounts to hijacking. The vulnerability allowed attackers to use cross-site scripting (XSS) to steal session cookies. Yellow.ai has since patched the flaw, but the case highlights growing risks in chatbot systems. How the Vulnerability Worked The flaw came from the chatbot’s failure to sanitize inputs…
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OpenAI has released the GPT-5 Codex model, a new system built to strengthen AI coding performance. It directly targets competitors like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor by offering sharper feedback and higher accuracy. Key Performance Gains The GPT-5 Codex model shows clear improvement over GPT-5. In refactoring tasks, its success rate rose from 33.9%…
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Recent cyberattacks have targeted Shibarium and Monero blockchain networks, exploiting vulnerabilities that could put users’ assets at risk. Security experts warn that these incidents highlight the growing threats facing decentralized finance platforms and privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. How the Attacks Unfolded The attacks exploited network weaknesses in transaction verification and smart contract interactions. Malicious actors reportedly attempted…
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Penske sues Google in a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of harming publishers. The case targets Google’s AI Overviews, which summarize articles and reduce website traffic. Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter are among Penske Media’s affected brands. Allegations From Penske Media According to the lawsuit, Google pressures publishers to allow summaries or…
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FTC probes AI firms for failing to protect children from harmful chatbot interactions. The agency demands information on testing, moderation, and privacy. Regulators want to know how companies safeguard young users from dangerous conversations. Scope of the Investigation The probe targets seven companies, including Alphabet, Meta, OpenAI, Snap, xAI, and Character.AI. The FTC asks how…
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Perplexity copyright lawsuit has been filed by Britannica and Merriam-Webster. The two publishers accuse the AI answer engine of scraping content, infringing trademarks, and misleading users. The case marks another battle between AI platforms and legacy media companies. Allegations Against Perplexity The lawsuit claims Perplexity systematically copied articles from Britannica and Merriam-Webster websites. According to…
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xAI Grok layoffs have reshaped the workforce behind Elon Musk’s AI venture. The company removed around 500 data annotators responsible for training Grok, its conversational AI. xAI said the cuts will allow a stronger focus on specialist AI tutors in science, finance, medicine, and safety. Scope of the Layoffs The layoffs affected nearly a third…
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Albania’s government has shocked the world with its proposal to appoint an AI minister Albania chatbot named Djella. Presented as a tool to boost transparency and reduce bureaucracy, Djella has already been assisting citizens with digital services. However, the idea of granting it ministerial powers has sparked heated debate about accountability, ethics, and legality. From…
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The Google AI Musk DOGE controversy continues after Google firmly denied any connection between its AI systems and Elon Musk’s DOGE project. Reports suggested that DOGE may have attempted to exploit AI systems to expand its reach, but Google rejected those claims. The company clarified that no Google AI product has links to Musk’s DOGE…