Trump postpones signing AI security order over parts he disliked
President Donald Trump said he called off the signing of an executive order that would address cybersecurity concerns raised by powerful new artificial intelligence models because he objected to parts of the directive, casting doubt on US efforts to respond to new risks posed by the emerging technology.
Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn under new US law targeting 'deepfakes'
US federal prosecutors have charged two men with using artificial intelligence to create nude videos and photos of female celebrities under a newly enacted law meant to halt the spread of deepfake pornography.
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Trump set to sign AI cybersecurity directive as soon as Thursday
President Donald Trump is poised to issue an executive order as soon as Thursday aimed at bolstering artificial intelligence cybersecurity and has asked tech industry leaders to join for the event, according to people familiar with the matter.
Microsoft warns of 'critical' security flaw in Authenticator app
A serious security flaw in Microsoft Authenticator could allow attackers to gain access to services and accounts – the very thing the company's authentication app is designed to protect against.
Wall Street watchdogs pause some cyber exams after Mythos shock
US regulators are pausing some cyber-related examinations of the largest banks, giving the lenders more breathing room as the firms dig into the risks exposed by Anthropic PBC's new Mythos AI model.
US enforces law to crack down on sexual deepfakes
The United States on Tuesday began enforcing a law requiring tech platforms to remove sexual deepfakes and other non-consensual intimate imagery, but experts warned of shortcomings and raised online censorship concerns.
Merkel urges EU to 'keep regulating' social media, AI
Longtime German leader Angela Merkel called on Europe Tuesday to stay the course in its push to regulate social media and AI – warning the "foundations of democracy" were at stake.
Peter G. Neumann, who warned of computer security risks, dies at 93
For decades, he criticised the industry's lax attitudes toward computer security and individual digital privacy. He also developed solutions.
Police recorded 500 cyberattack attempts on Eurovision
Austrian police recorded about 500 cyberattacks targeting the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, authorities said on Monday.
