Researcher gives Google Gemini dementia
By-passes injection defences
Insecurity expert Johann Rehberger has been showing off a novel method to bypass prompt injection defences in Google's Gemini. This method hits the AI’s long-term memory, causing the chatbot to act on false information indefinitely.
US and UK refuse to sign AI declaration at Paris Summit
AI should not be “inclusive and sustainable”
At the landmark AI Summit in Paris, the United States and the United Kingdom diverged from the majority stance by refusing to sign a declaration on “inclusive and sustainable” artificial intelligence, which was endorsed by 60 nations, including France, China, India, Japan, Australia, and Canada.
AI, big data and cloud dominate hiring trends
GlobalData data report
According to the latest beancounters at GlobalData, the global job market experienced a 1.4 per cent year-over-year (YoY) growth in 2024, with AI, big data, and cloud computing emerging as key drivers of hiring trends.
Apple begins mass production of M5 chip
Tame Apple Press holds its breath
Fruity Cargo cult Apple has begun mass-producing its M5 chip for its Mac series and iPad.
Super Micro says Nvidia’s Blackwell is on the way
Nvidia shares rebound
Shares in Nvidia picked up after a key partner, Super Micro Computer, said its new AI data centre systems powered by Nvidia’s advanced Blackwell chips are ready to ship.
Google removes pledge against weaponising AI from website
We want to do some real evil now
Search engine outfit Google has removed a promise not to build AI for weapons or surveillance from its website.
Musk minion allegedly urges 'push forward' with 'illegal act'
Train AI on government contracts
Leaked audio, which found its way to 404 Media, has one of Elon [Roman Salute] Musk’s minions discussing training AI on government contracts.
Bitcoin farmers are moving to AI processing
More money
Bitcoin farmers are finding that AI processing might be a little more lucrative.
Downloading DeepSeek should be a crime
Senator introduces a new bill
Republican Senator Josh Hawley [pictured] has introduced a bill that would criminalise the import, export, and collaboration on AI technology with China.
The first part of EU’s new AI law running
Apple and Meta already unhappy about where this is going
The first requirements of the European Union’s AI Act have now come into force, effectively banning artificial intelligence systems deemed "unacceptably risky."