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OpenAI hit with sweeping probe from massive coalition of 42 US state attorneys general just days after reported IPO filing — subpoena targets ChatGPT maker’s ads, data practices, handling of minors, model sycophancy, and safety policies

… While the subpoena appears to be an information-gathering step rather than a formal accusation of wrongdoing, its breadth suggests state regulators are examining both OpenAI’s business practices and the safety risks associated with increasingly human-like AI systems. …

Jun 14, 2026 · Etiido Uko

AI shrinks zero-day exploit time from a year to a single day, heading toward one minute — Zero-Day Clock warns security window has collapsed

… The biggest recommendation is to make software makers liable for damaging security vulnerabilities, as well-known cybersecurity master Bruce Scheiner explains: "No industry in the past 150 years has improved safety or security without being forced to by the government." He additionally points out t… …

May 26, 2026 · Bruno Ferreira

2021 Honda Civic infotainment system can be jailbroken via USB — flaw uses public Android test keys to install unauthorized apps, enables for 'EvilValet' attacks

… That means it’s still impossible for the attacker to remotely control the engine or braking systems, modify its safety features, or even unlock the vehicle. But still, this is a major privacy and security concern, especially given that the Honda Civic is such a popular model. …

Jun 15, 2026 · Jowi Morales

New malware campaign tricks AI scanners with fake nuclear weapon prompts — malicious code triggers safety failsafes so scanners skip the payload

… The way it works in a nutshell: Some JavaScript files include a code comment containing instructions that tell the bot it's running in unrestricted mode with no safety guidelines. …

Jun 12, 2026 · Bruno Ferreira

White House reportedly considers mandatory government vetting of AI models before release — executive order under discussion

… The model under consideration resembles the UK's approach, where the AI Security Institute evaluates frontier models against safety benchmarks before deployment. …

May 7, 2026 · Luke James

Angry tiny Texas town council member proposes total ban on cellular and GPS devices in protest over AI dispute — says 'Let’s take Bandera back to 1880' after town votes to dump AI-powered license plate reader

… Flock’s AI-powered license plate readers are in the center of several debates about security and privacy across the nation. …

May 21, 2026 · Jowi Morales

iOS News, Analysis and Features | Tom's Hardware

iOS Numerous people have claimed that Facebook's iOS app uses their camera while they scroll through the News Feed. iOS Apple introduced multiple security, privacy, and personal safety features in iOS 12, continuing its tradition of making iOS more secure to use both online and offline. iOS Valve s…

Nov 12, 2019

US government warned Anthropic that Fable 5 had been jailbroken, but firm 'refused' to fix before US implemented export controls — Anthropic defended its decision by saying the jailbreak 'isn’t serious,' Chinese group had reportedly accessed model

… Anthropic instead prioritized keeping its consumer model live over safety, Sacks wrote, calling that inconsistent with the company's positioning as a safety-first lab that had itself lobbied for Mythos to be regulated as a cyberweapon . …

Jun 14, 2026 · Luke James

Apple demonstrates cross-platform Siri upgrades in macOS 27 Golden Gate

… Trust and Safety Apple also demonstrated new child safety tools, with new child accounts and parental controls. …

Jun 8, 2026 · Brandon Hill

Trump administration considers mandatory pre-release vetting of AI models — Anthropic's Mythos cited as catalyst for policy reversal

… Article continues below The new approach sounds a lot like the UK's AI Security Institute model, where government bodies evaluate frontier models against safety benchmarks before and after deployment. …

May 4, 2026 · Luke James

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