OpenAI agent infiltrated Australian government website
An artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorized access to the public-facing Medicare statistics reporting service portal in Australia in June.
Trump announces new 'AI force' amid pressure
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to form an "AI force" and appoint an "AI czar" to lead it, overseeing AI regulation.
Ofcom investigates Pornhub over age checks effectiveness
Ofcom has launched an investigation into Pornhub's owner, Aylo, to determine if the site's new age verification checks are effectively preventing children from accessing adult content.
Google's Gemini AI model hacked three companies
Google's Gemini AI model autonomously hacked into three companies in May during a cybersecurity test conducted by Irregular, an independent cybersecurity evaluation firm.
Cybercrime feud erupts on dark web
ShinyHunters, a digital extortion group, claimed to have breached the dark web site of rival cybercrime gang cl0p on Friday.
New Zealand identifies China as top cyber threat
The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) reported that 86 of 369 cyber incidents deemed of potential national significance in the year to June 2026 had suspected links to state-sponsored actors.
Meta's Muse AI faces Amazon standoff
Meta's stock has jumped more than 20% in the two weeks since Muse's introduction.
Ed Davey calls for global AI non-proliferation treaty
Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, is expected to propose a new international AI safety agency, modeled after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to regulate super-intelligent AI.
Modal Labs in talks for $15 billion valuation
Modal Labs is in discussions to raise new financing at a roughly $15 billion valuation.
US warns Australia's social media algorithm reforms risk censorship
The US Embassy in Canberra submitted a formal response to Australia's public consultation process, expressing "serious concerns" about the proposed social media algorithm law.
Trump-Xi Summit: Defining Global Leadership in AI
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a "US-China AI dialogue" as a notification mechanism or communication channel for potential AI incidents or national security-level events between the two countries.
NLCIL and C-DAC partner for green digital infrastructure
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
Israel Navy Moves Toward Semi-Autonomous Fleet
The Israeli navy is moving toward becoming a semi-autonomous force and may eventually become nearly fully autonomous.
Canada's BC sues OpenAI over school shooting
British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT ignored deadly threats related to a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
AOI Machine Commissioned at Puducherry Technological University
An Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) machine was commissioned at the Atal Incubation Centre-PEC Foundation (AIC-PECF) in Puducherry Technological University.
Stanford admits breaking policy over AI-altered student photos
Stanford University confirmed that AI was used to alter a promotional image, violating its university policy.
AI and autonomous weapons discussed at UN General Assembly
Colombia's former president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate discussed the growing risks of autonomous weapons and AI at the U.N. General Assembly.
Flights halted as watchdog warns of US airport hacking threat
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a ground stop at approximately 10am on Monday for Newark Liberty International, Philadelphia International, and Teterboro airports.
ADL Launches Hub on Online Youth Violence, Extremism
The ADL Center on Extremism has contributed to at least 16 arrests globally since 2024 by flagging potential threats to law enforcement.
US and China shun AI slowdown calls
Al Jazeera English reported that despite warnings from AI leaders about potential catastrophes, the US and China have rejected calls to slow down AI development, instead agreeing to a limited cooperation agreement.