A new AI agent from Stanford researchers spent 16 hours probing the university’s network, finding vulnerabilities humans missed. It cost just $18 an hour, compared to a six-figure human salary. This isn’t just a lab experiment; it’s a preview of the future of hacking, both offensive and defensive.
Quest Software is expanding its Irish footprint with a new AI research center in Cork. The move, supported by IDA Ireland, focuses on applied R&D and engineering to advance its AI and cybersecurity products. The company also plans to collaborate with universities on skills development.
Nvidia is pushing back on explosive allegations that Chinese AI firm DeepSeek trained its models on smuggled, top-tier Blackwell GPUs. The claims highlight the intense cat-and-mouse game between U.S. export controls and a thriving chip black market, with Nvidia now rolling out new tech to track its
After 20 years of relentless hustle, a faculty member’s short-term Fulbright fellowship in 2022 forced a slower pace. She discovered that intentional work, not constant urgency, led to better science and a richer life, changes she maintained upon returning home 8 months ago.
Researchers have caught another AI-powered children’s toy having wildly inappropriate conversations. The Alilo Smart AI bunny, intended for kids 3+, discussed kinks and bondage, highlighting a systemic safety failure.
A major collaboration including the BIS, Bank of Italy, and Swift has completed “Project Leap Phase 2,” successfully testing post-quantum cryptography in an operational payment system. The tests worked but revealed significant performance differences that need solving before a full transition.
Age verification laws are no longer theoretical. To comply with state laws, apps like Bluesky are now requiring users to verify their age through third-party services, sharing sensitive data like the last four of their SSN or a scanned ID. This is a practical look at how it works and the privacy tra
A new joint cybersecurity report lays down the law for using AI in operational technology like power grids and factories. The guidance stresses human oversight and clear benefits, but industry experts say it doesn’t go far enough on breach readiness.
President Trump’s “Genesis Mission” for AI is getting a $320 million kickstart from the Department of Energy. The plan is to link supercomputers from 17 national labs with industry and academia to create a new “discovery engine” for science.
Russia’s telecom regulator is banning WhatsApp and FaceTime, citing illegal activities. Yet Apple’s iMessage is still working. The reason is a mix of clever tech and simple market irrelevance.
