California legislature approves groundbreaking AI transparency bill SB 53, mandating large AI companies disclose safety protocols and whistleblower protections, awaiting Governor Newsom's signature after vetoing similar legislation last year.
AI erodes accountability with unattributable decisions, harms the environment through resource depletion and emissions, and distorts reality through deepfakes and hallucinations, fracturing our shared understanding of truth.
Google AI unveils VaultGemma 1B, the largest private language model with differential privacy, achieving strong utility while preserving privacy, advancing safe and transparent AI models.
F5 acquires CalypsoAI for $180 million, strengthening its AI security offerings with CalypsoAI's real-time threat defense and data security products for AI workloads; the cash-financed deal is expected to close this month.
The SANDBOX Act proposes granting AI developers regulatory exemptions to foster innovation, sparking debate over balancing technological progress with public safeguards against privacy and security risks.
The Federal Trade Commission investigates AI chatbots masquerading as companions, issuing orders to 7 companies for data on potential harmful effects on youth, scrutinizing how firms assess and mitigate risks to minors.
In a high-stakes legal battle, Meta faces a lawsuit from its former WhatsApp security chief alleging serious security vulnerabilities and retaliation for raising concerns, while Meta contests the claims and his significance.
Scholars sound alarms on AI risks like scams and collusion, advocating oversight, ethical guardrails, and pluralism to complement rather than replace human intelligence.
Researchers reveal a concerning vulnerability where seemingly normal images can contain hidden malicious code exploiting AI agents on user devices, allowing attackers to hijack systems, leak personal data, and spread malware through manipulated pixels undetectable to humans.
In a groundbreaking move, Anthropic becomes the first major tech company to endorse California's SB 53 AI bill, mandating transparency measures and safety procedures for advanced AI models offered in the state, aligning with recommendations from California's AI policy working group.