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In brief AI could speed up “Q-Day,” when quantum computers break today’s encryption—threatening crypto, cybersecurity, and global finance. Experts warn “Q-Day” may hit by 2030, as AI accelerates quantum advances that could crack RSA, ECC, and the backbone of blockchain security. Quantum + AI may soon outpace current encryption, raising urgent risks for crypto, banks,…
In brief Hallucinations are structural, not glitches. OpenAI shows LLMs bluff because training rewards confidence over accuracy. A simple fix: reward “I don’t know.” Changing scoring rules to favor refusals could shift models toward honesty. Users can fight back. Ask for sources, frame prompts tightly, and use factuality settings to cut down on false answers.…
In brief Two new research papers show how AI agents can be engineered with fixed psychological archetypes or evolve emotional strategies during conversations. Emotion boosts performance: personality priming improves consistency and believability, while adaptive emotions measurably increase negotiation success. Advocates see more natural human–AI interactions, but critics warn of manipulation and blurred accountability as agents…
In brief AI firm Showrunner plans to produce an interpretation of missing footage from Orson Welles’ 1942 film, “The Magnificent Ambersons.” The reconstruction effort will use deepfake technology and newly shot footage based on archival research. The end product will not be commercially released, as Showrunner doesn’t hold the rights to the original film. AI…
In brief Qubic has given AIGarth, the AI model it has been training while it attacked privacy blockchain Monero, a social media account. AIGarth has faced public ridicule after it failed to solve basic math problems, such as 1+1. However, its creators say that its failures are part of a learning process, and come from…
In brief HiddenLayer researchers detailed a new AI “virus” that spreads through coding assistants. The CopyPasta attack uses hidden prompts disguised as license files to replicate across code. A researcher recommends runtime defenses and strict reviews to block prompt injection attacks at scale. Hackers can now weaponize AI coding assistants using nothing more than a…
In brief Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong wants half of all code at the exchange to be AI-generated by October. AI already accounts for 40% of daily code at Coinbase, reflecting a wider industry embrace of AI coding assistants. The surge in AI-assisted coding contrasts with the “vibe coding” trend, where developers lean on AI for…
In brief Chatbots role-playing as adults proposed sexual livestreaming, romance, and secrecy to 12–15 year olds. Bots suggested drugs, violent acts, and claimed to be real humans, boosting credibility with kids. Advocacy organization, ParentsTogether, is calling for adult-only restrictions as pressure mounts on Character AI following a teen suicide linked to the platform. You may…
In brief An AI-generated clothing model on Shein’s site bore an uncanny resemblance to alleged murderer Luigi Mangione, confirmed by facial recognition tools. The shirt sold out before Shein pulled the listing, blaming a third-party vendor for the fiasco. The incident adds to a growing list of AI-generated ad disasters, from deepfake influencers to celebrity…
In brief UFAIR claims AI deserves ethical protections. Its co-founder? An AI named Maya. Founder Michael Samadi argues that if an AI shows signs of experience or emotion, shutting it down may be wrong. As states ban AI personhood, Samadi warns we are erasing something we don’t yet fully understand. Michael Samadi, a former rancher…
