Anthropic researchers have shown that malicious AI could end up running on everyday devices such as TVs or robot vacuums without their owners knowing. The scenario is still largely theoretical, but the study suggests it could become real sooner than expected.
This column looks at cybersecurity as AI spreads, asking which data and reference frameworks organizations should rely on. Its answer is that autonomous AI needs a solid IT foundation to strengthen resilience.
After receiving a subpoena, SpaceX agreed to testify before the New York City Council, which is investigating AI safety risks. Local lawmakers are adding their voice to scrutiny of AI developers.
Mozilla has launched a paid offering that pairs Firefox with an on-premises management console. It includes data leak prevention and controls over how employees use AI.
At the Assises de la cybersécurité in Monaco, Thales warned that an algorithm designed to withstand quantum computers can still fall to attacks powered by artificial intelligence. Resistance to one threat does not guarantee resistance to the other.
MIT Technology Review weighs the case for and against open AI models. The debate was revived when Anthropic published a report last month arguing that the GLM-5.3 model poses a major cyberattack risk.