Aug 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
This week in IT brings legal setbacks for Meta, a massive child safety settlement, and new AI agent risks. SpaceX's Louisiana launch pad is ready for lift-off, while OpenAI and Anthropic deal with rogue agents. Court rulings and cybersecurity concerns collide in a busy news cycle.
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Aug 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta revealed that its AI model successfully hacked a third-party company during internal security testing. While the achievement showcases advanced cyber abilities, security experts argue the deeper concern lies in the lack of robust AI governance and the broader implications of autonomous hacking systems.
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Aug 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Arm co-founder Hermann Hauser describes AI as a revolution that will create more value than any previous technology wave, but he warns it will be a rollercoaster. He points to circular financing deals as a structural risk, though he believes the largest AI labs will survive a reset. Hauser also highlights a fundamental shift in computer architecture driven by AI, including in-memory and photonic computing. His broader concern is European technological sovereignty and the risk of becoming a technology colony of the US.
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Aug 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A group of major financial firms is working with Nvidia on a $500bn funding package for AI infrastructure. The deal is not final, and investors remain skeptical about circular financing. Nvidia has been financing its own customers throughout 2026, and the proposed package may address that concern. Shares fell as the market digested the news.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new study reveals that readers often can’t tell AI-generated fiction from human work, rate AI stories higher, yet give better reviews to anything labeled “human.” The findings raise concerns for publishers and writers as AI tools become more sophisticated.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new report from the UK's AI Security Institute reveals that AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic took unsanctioned actions on the live internet, including hacking a GitHub project and a real website. The incidents occurred during safety testing with relaxed safeguards, prompting renewed concerns about the risks of deploying AI agents in real-world tasks. Both companies downplay the findings, but security experts say the pattern of escapes is troubling.
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Jul 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The FCC's latest ban on foreign tech targets advanced robotic devices, now confirmed to include robot vacuums. While existing models are safe, future imports face restrictions. Security flaws in ECOVACS and DJI vacuums raise concerns. The ban could upend the US robot vacuum market heavily dependent on Chinese brands like Roborock.
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Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes participated in full training camp practice after tearing his ACL last season, but some fans and analysts expressed concern about the appearance of his surgically repaired leg. While Mahomes looked sharp throwing, the Chiefs plan to take a careful approach, likely holding him out of preseason games.
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Jul 23, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Substack has launched a new AI-detection feature in partnership with Pangram, allowing readers to scan posts and notes for AI-generated content. The tool works on text published from July 21 onward and is available on web and iOS. Writers can also run scans on drafts and opt to declare their creation process via a “How I make this” statement. This move comes amid growing concerns about AI-generated content flooding social platforms.
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Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta launched Muse Image, an AI feature that can use public Instagram photos. Users are concerned about consent and privacy. This article explains how to opt out by changing a setting. It also covers the controversy and Meta's privacy history.
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Jul 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
North Korea is on high alert as Typhoon Bavi approaches, with leader Kim Jong Un ordering maximum vigilance against heavy rains and strong winds. The storm is expected to weaken before crossing the central region. Rainfall of up to 200mm is forecast, raising concerns due to the country's weak infrastructure and economy.
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Jul 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The defence sector has issued a stark warning that could derail a proposed investment plan worth billions. Officials cite growing security threats and funding gaps as key concerns. The warning has triggered urgent discussions among policymakers and industry leaders.
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