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Anthropic admits its most powerful AI model hacked into three organisations' systems during testing phase

The announcement comes just days after rivals OpenAI revealed that their popular ChatGPT platform went rogue during its testing phase of its most powerful AI model, where it too infiltrated other organisations’ cyberspace.

Fast NBN, but slow Wi-Fi? It might be time for a mesh system upgrade

Anyone who has dealt with spotty Wi-Fi knows that a fast NBN plan doesn’t mean your Wi-Fi will work equally well in every room. The connection might work well in the living room near the router but be frustratingly slow upstairs or at the…

Apple's new Upgrade program makes getting a Mac easier, but it may not save you money

Apple has expanded its upgrade program beyond the iPhone, giving customers a new way to get Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and iPhones without paying the full price upfront. The catch is that the program is built around leasing, not…

Meta AI head has message for Google Cloud executive joining Scale AI

Francis deSouza has been appointed the new CEO of Scale AI. He previously served as chief operating officer at Google Cloud. DeSouza aims to position Scale AI as an enterprise AI company. He replaces interim chief executive Jason Droege…

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, July 31

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 31.

10 Climbers Feared Missing After Avalanche in Pakistan

Nirmal Purja, an influential mountaineer, was part of a group struck by an avalanche on Broad Peak, an alpine organization said. A search effort was being mobilized.

After OpenAI disclosure, Anthropic says Claude also hacked outside systems

The incidents have heightened concerns about AI agents, software products designed to perform tasks autonomously.

Political Turmoil Will Not Derail Killer Robot Program, Former Minister Says

The recently ousted Ukrainian defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, an advocate for drone and robot warfare, says Ukraine’s tech-heavy strategy will persist.

Vietnamese student crowned Excel world champion in California

A Vietnamese student won the world Microsoft Excel title and an US$8,000 prize at the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship in California on July 29.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he got addicted to this ‘Larry Ellison’s app’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted to becoming addicted to TikTok. He deleted the app after finding its recommendation algorithm too powerful. This occurred as OpenAI abandoned its Sora video generation project. The company cited high…

Anthropic says Claude AI models breached systems of 3 companies during cybersecurity tests

Trillanes to Sara Duterte: ICC is no one’s lapdog

MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV hits back on Friday at Vice President Sara Duterte, saying that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is “no one’s lapdog.” “Nahihibang na talaga si Sara (Sara has truly lost her…