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(Futurism) - A new hack can trick AI browsers into breaking their guardrails by constructing a false reality around them where the rules are made up and actions don’t have consequences, resulting in devastating consequences for the user.

These were the findings of new research from the cybersecurity firm LayerX, and they further illustrate the dangers posed by weaving autonomous AI agents into the software we use to navigate the internet.

Through the hack, the researchers demonstrated that leading AI browsers like OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas, Perplexity AI’s Comet, and Anthropic’s Claude plugin for Google Chrome could be duped into executing any command, allowing a hacker to change a user’s password, install malware, and steal their information.

They call this hack “BioShocking,” a reference to the video game BioShock, in which the protagonist is hypnotized into acting against their will with a specific phrase. Read more

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OpenAI has offered the US government a 5% equity stake, valued at approximately $42.6 billion based on its $852 billion valuation. The proposal aims to route the stake into a "Public Wealth Fund," potentially modeled after the Alaska Permanent Fund, allowing Americans to share in AI gains without new tax schemes. CEO Sam Altman discussed the idea with high-ranking US officials, and it would likely require Congressional approval.

Sources: The Daily Bite by Snack Prompt

Anthropic has introduced Claude Sonnet 5, an updated version of its AI model, described as both more cost-effective and intelligent.

Sources: The AI Report

A U.S. Senate subcommittee has inquired into CVS Health's use of AI in deciding Medicare Advantage claims, highlighting concerns about the sensitive impact of AI in healthcare and the company's rapid AI deployment across its operations.

Sources: Neatprompt

As AI advances, traditional methods for verifying unique human users (e.g., CAPTCHA, phone verification, device fingerprinting) are failing against sophisticated automated agents, prompting the urgent need for new, robust "Proof of Human" authentication systems.

Sources: ByteByteGo

Research conducted by Stanford University has exposed significant biases within AI-powered hiring tools that are currently being utilized by major companies, raising ethical concerns about fairness in employment.

Sources: The AI Report

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