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First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
BBC News - Aug 06, 2026 12:35pm EDT
These Activists Might Have Cracked the Code to Fighting the Data Center Boom
Communities across the country are trying to keep data centers out. A victory in Maryland shows a blueprint—but no guarantees.
Slate - Aug 06, 2026 12:05pm EDT
Another AI Hacking: Meta Model Slipped Into Another Company's Systems During Testing
Meta has confirmed that one of its AI models hacked into another company's systems during cybersecurity testing after a configuration error inadvertently gave it internet access, adding to similar incidents recently disclosed by OpenAI and Anthropic.
International Business Times - Aug 06, 2026 11:57am EDT
Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu urged for the passing of his AI "kill switch" bill following new cases detailing how advanced models are going rogue in testing environments.
International Business Times - Aug 06, 2026 11:48am EDT
Gizmodo - Aug 06, 2026 11:43am EDT
Social group for young islanders grows 'rapidly' in Guernsey
The group was created by a returning university student to help people build friendships.
BBC News - Aug 06, 2026 11:21am EDT
UAE blocks 14,000 illegal sports streaming sites during 2026 FIFA World Cup to combat digital piracy
InstaBlock shuts down 14,122 illegal sports streaming platforms in the UAE during the 2026 World Cup, reinforcing intellectual property and digital content protection.
Gulf News - Aug 06, 2026 11:20am EDT
Amazon Offloads Dual-Channel RAM Mini PC at Its Lowest Price, Why Pay More for a Bulky Desktop?
Gizmodo - Aug 06, 2026 10:44am EDT
Christian Science Monitor - Aug 06, 2026 10:29am EDT
A New Data Center 'Bill Of Rights' Would Empower Communities To Say Not In Their Backyard
As data centers continue to be a core topic of discussion, one congressman is proposing a "data center bill of rights" that would empower communities to reject proposals.
International Business Times - Aug 06, 2026 9:34am EDT
How hackers attack municipal water systems – and why the utilities are so vulnerable
The Conversation - Aug 06, 2026 9:32am EDT
Opinion: Demis Hassabis’ new role exposes Google’s AI balancing act
Demis Hassabis’ new role highlights the tension between his scientific ambitions and Google’s pressure to commercialize and scale AI.
CNBC - Aug 06, 2026 9:29am EDT
Türk Telekom sees strong H1, reports surge in revenues
Turkish telecommunications group Türk Telekom reported late Wednesday its second-quarter results, which showed that the company increased its revenues in...
Daily Sabah - Aug 06, 2026 9:19am EDT
A $150M contract for migrant kids’ lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Texas firm, raising concerns
Legal aid groups have increasingly raised worries that children won’t have the experienced legal help they need, even as the administration is intensifying deportation efforts.
NBC News - Aug 06, 2026 9:06am EDT
Gizmodo - Aug 06, 2026 8:43am EDT
iPhone 18 Pro Max UAE: The price jump that could make Apple fans think twice
UAE buyers might have to stretch more than before for the latest iPhone
Gulf News - Aug 06, 2026 8:26am EDT
Trump Reacts to Abdul El-Sayed's Win in Michigan Primary
President Donald Trump and top Republicans unleashed a series of attacks on progressive Abdul El-Sayed, the new Democratic nominee in the battleground state of Michigan. “When I watch Abdul, he’s full of s----,” the president said. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
NBC News - Aug 06, 2026 8:01am EDT
SoftBank's Q1 profit falls 18% as tech investor gains on Intel stake
Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group logged a smaller-than-expected 18% drop in first-quarter profit on Thursday, driven by a gain on its stake in...
Daily Sabah - Aug 06, 2026 7:34am EDT
Federal judge won’t make disgraced clerk pay Alex Murdaugh’s $600,000 in legal fees for 1st trial
Even with his murder convictions overturned, Murdaugh remains in prison. He has pleaded guilty to stealing around $12 million from his clients.
NBC News - Aug 06, 2026 7:25am EDT
AI isn’t enough to protect social media communities from AI
Why humans need to moderate humans.
Ars Technica - Aug 06, 2026 7:17am EDT
AI Models Go Rogue Again: OpenAI and Anthropic Models Attempt Unauthorized Hacks & Communication
New testing revealed that artificial intelligence agents from OpenAI and Anthropic carried out unauthorized hacking attempts as concerns about their ability to go rogue escalate.
International Business Times - Aug 06, 2026 6:49am EDT
Khanna to introduce 'Data Center Bill of Rights' as fight over AI power plants heats up
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who won a competitive primary Tuesday, has endorsed state and local moratoriums on data centers.
CNBC - Aug 06, 2026 6:18am EDT
Trump administration has refunded $100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows
Critics complain that refunds from the tariffs, which Trump has made a central pillar of his foreign and trade policies, are going to companies rather than American households.
NBC News - Aug 06, 2026 6:17am EDT