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In brief Gensler’s text messages between October 18, 2022 to September 6, 2023 are now lost. A 45-day wipe policy and a rushed reset led to a permanent deletion, the agency’s watchdog said Wednesday. The loss may affect FOIA responses, with the National Archives being notified of the loss in June. The U.S. Securities and…
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 The conference will examine stablecoins, tokenized assets, AI for payments, and DeFi. Governor Christopher Waller said innovation has been “a constant” in meeting consumer and business needs. The event adds to a packed Q4 policy calendar alongside other initiatives from the SEC, CFTC, BIS, and MAS. The Federal Reserve Board announced Wednesday it…
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 The market cap of top Bitcoin miners tracked by JP Morgan last month soared to a new record. This comes as publicly-traded miners branch out into high-performance computing, analysts at the bank said. The environment for the Bitcoin mining industry has been challenging. The market cap of top publicly-traded Bitcoin miners soared last…
In brief BitMine Immersion Technologies recently purchased 153,000 Ethereum. It now owns roughly 1.5% of the asset’s supply, with its stash valued above $8 billion. Ethereum is having a “1971 moment,” Tom Lee said. BitMine Immersion Technologies recently purchased 153,000 Ethereum, taking a $655 million step toward its goal of owning 5% of the asset’s…
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…
In brief Tech giants like Google and Amazon are betting on AI agents, and Ethereum developers believe their blockchain is uniquely positioned to power this new machine economy. Ethereum core developer Davide Crapis has proposed ERC-8004, a standard for AI agents to discover, verify, and transact with one another. Supporters argue Ethereum’s payment rails, digital…
