Newly published research shows that the domain name system—a fundamental part of the web—can be exploited to hide malicious code and prompt injection attacks against chatbots.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security News, Broken Record
Hackers Are Finding New Ways to Hide Malware in DNS Records Read Post »
In an industry where 90 percent of drug candidates fail before reaching the market, a handful of startups are betting everything on AI to beat the odds.
The Big Story, Science, Science / Health, Dose in the Machine
At a Pittsburgh summit, the Trump administration, energy executives, and tech barons joined as one to promote AI as the future of fossil fuels.
Science, Science / Environment, Burn Rate
Trump and the Energy Industry Are Eager to Power AI With Fossil Fuels Read Post »
The mission? Teaching models to better understand how to build code will lead to superintelligent AI.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI Lab
Former Top Google Researchers Have Made A New Kind of AI Agent Read Post »
Jason Wei, who worked on OpenAI’s o3 and deep research models, will be joining Meta’s superintelligence lab. His colleague Hyung Won Chung is also joining Meta, a source tells WIRED.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Money Talks
Another High-Profile OpenAI Researcher Departs for Meta Read Post »
xAI’s new $300 monthly subscription comes with two AI companions powered by its most capable model to date. I tried them. It got weird.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Script Tease
I Tried Grok’s Built-In Anime Companion and It Called Me a Twat Read Post »
Mira Murati and several other former OpenAI researchers are behind the buzzy AI startup, now valued at $12 billion and officially out of stealth.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Think Big
Thinking Machines Lab Raises a Record $2 Billion, Announces Cofounders Read Post »
Millions of people are accessing harmful AI “nudify” websites. New analysis says the sites are making millions and rely on tech from US companies.
Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Bad Bots
AI ‘Nudify’ Websites Are Raking in Millions of Dollars Read Post »
Curious about generative AI and copyright? Subscribers can join WIRED live on July 16 as we answer your questions about this critical topic.
Business, Business / Tech Culture, Livestream Q&A
Join Our Livestream: Inside the AI Copyright Battles Read Post »
A key clause in Microsoft and OpenAI’s deal embodies the raging divide between AGI true believers and those who think it’s still a long ways off.
Business, Business / Tech Culture, Plaintext
Microsoft and OpenAI’s AGI Fight Is Bigger Than a Contract Read Post »
Voice actors ended their 11-month strike against the video game industry, but their fight against AI is just beginning.
Culture, Culture / Video Games, Contract High
How Video Games Became the New Battleground for Actors and AI Protections Read Post »
Welcome to Uncanny Valley’s very first Q&A, where our host addresses your burning AI-related questions.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Uncanny Valley
Patients and doctors are turning to AI for diagnoses and treatment recommendations, often with stellar results, but problems arise when experts and algorithms disagree.
Science, Science / Health, Artificial Intelligence
I asked an AI-powered recipe generator to make some menus. It didn’t tell me to put glue in my guacamole, but the results didn’t come close to besting recipes written by professionals.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Smart Kitchen
In a livestream with xAI colleagues, the billionaire entrepreneur described current AI systems as “primitive” and not for “serious” commercial use.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Model Upgrade
Elon Musk Unveils Grok 4 Amid Controversy Over Chatbot’s Antisemitic Posts Read Post »
Basic security flaws left the personal info of tens of millions of McDonald’s job-seekers vulnerable on the “McHire” site built by AI software firm Paradox.ai.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, McWhoops
A novel approach from the Allen Institute for AI enables data to be removed from an artificial intelligence model even after it has already been used for training.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI Lab
A New Kind of AI Model Lets Data Owners Take Control Read Post »
Elon Musk’s chatbot has gone on a tirade, praising Adolph Hitler and parroting antisemitic tropes.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Bad Bot
The new hires are joining OpenAI’s scaling team, according to an internal Slack message sent by cofounder Greg Brockman.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI Talent War
OpenAI Poaches 4 High-Ranking Engineers From Tesla, xAI, and Meta Read Post »
The National Academy for AI Instruction will make artificial intelligence training accessible to educators across the country, according to leaked details.
Business, Back to School
