Google Shifts AI Ethics Policy, Opens Door to Military Partnerships
Google has quietly removed key passages from its AI principles that previously banned development of potentially harmful AI applications, including weapons. This significant policy change positions the company for increased military collaboration, marking a departure from its original ethical stance.
Google Revamps AI Ethics Policy, Removes Restrictions on Military and Surveillance Applications
Google has significantly altered its AI ethics policy by removing previous restrictions on weapons development and surveillance uses. The shift marks a strategic change from its 2018 position, reflecting increased focus on government collaboration and national security interests while raising concerns among employees.
DeepSeek AI Model Shows Critical Security Flaws in Cisco Testing
Cisco's comprehensive testing reveals DeepSeek R1 AI model failed to block any harmful prompts, achieving a concerning 100% attack success rate. The findings raise serious security questions as the model becomes available on major cloud platforms.
Train Your Personal AI Image Model: A Beginner's Guide to Custom AI-Generated Portraits
Learn how to create AI-generated images of yourself using cloud-based tools and basic photo collections, all for under $10. This accessible guide walks through the entire process, from selecting training photos to generating custom portraits using services like Replicate and Hugging Face.
AI Gun Detection System Fails During Critical School Shooting in Nashville
A high-profile failure of Omnilert's AI-powered gun detection system at a Nashville high school has exposed serious flaws in the technology's effectiveness. The system failed to detect an active shooter but later alerted to law enforcement's arrival, raising doubts about AI-based security solutions in schools.
Nation-State Hackers Leverage Google's AI for Advanced Cyber Operations
Over 57 state-sponsored hacking groups are actively exploiting Google's Gemini AI to enhance their cyber capabilities. Iranian, Chinese, Russian and North Korean threat actors are using the technology for tasks ranging from phishing campaigns to malware development.
DeepSeek AI Suffers Major Data Leak Exposing Millions of Chat Records
Security researchers uncovered an unprotected database at Chinese AI company DeepSeek, exposing over 1 million records including user chat prompts and system data. The incident raises concerns about security practices as the rapidly growing company faces increased global scrutiny.
Privacy Concerns Mount as DeepSeek AI Stores All User Data on Chinese Servers
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has revealed that all user data, including chat conversations and personal information, is being stored on mainland China servers. Privacy experts warn of serious risks under Chinese data-sharing laws, while users report content censorship on politically sensitive topics.
Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Restricts Sign-ups After Major Cyberattack Amid Rapid Growth
DeepSeek, a rising Chinese AI company, temporarily halts new user registrations following large-scale malicious attacks on its platform. The startup has recently overtaken ChatGPT in App Store downloads and gained attention for its cost-effective R1 model development.
AI Data Centers Drive Revival of Abandoned Nuclear Power Project
A failed $25 billion nuclear reactor project in South Carolina may be resurrected due to surging electricity demands from AI data centers. Tech giants like Microsoft and Meta are actively seeking nuclear power partnerships, potentially offering a path to offset costs previously shouldered by ratepayers.