Attacker switched to AI-generated scripts to move through a US retailer's network in minutes
When typed commands failed to break into a US retailer, the attacker used AI-generated scripts instead. This let them move across the network within minutes.
AI shrinks the time defenders have to detect and stop an intruder, so retailers need faster monitoring and response.
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Fireworks AI breach widens to customer datasets, model weights and Notion AI chats
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Why it mattersYour AI data is only as safe as the infrastructure providers behind your tools, so companies should review which vendors process their prompts and data.
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Nvidia board reportedly prepares to remove CEO Jensen Huang after second affair report
Nvidia's board is reportedly preparing to dismiss CEO Jensen Huang after a report of a second alleged affair, this time with an executive who reports to him. This comes days after he admitted an affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.
Why it mattersA leadership change at the company that supplies most AI chips could affect chip supply, AI investment and US-China tech tensions.
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Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after spy and affair scandals; CFO Colette Kress named interim CEO
Nvidia's board accepted Jensen Huang's resignation as CEO, president and board member, effective immediately. It followed reports of two affairs, one with an alleged Chinese spy and one with an Nvidia executive who reported to him. CFO Colette Kress is now interim CEO.
Why it mattersThe world's most important AI chip company has lost its founder, which could affect AI hardware supply, markets and US-China tech security debates.
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New York's AI safety law takes effect, adding oversight for OpenAI and Anthropic
New York is preparing to enforce its AI safety law, which requires major AI developers to register, disclose safety practices and report critical incidents. Companies that fail to comply face fines.
Why it mattersLarge AI developers now face binding state-level safety reporting rules that could become a model for other jurisdictions.
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Anthropic sets IPO price range that could value it at up to $1.4 trillion
Anthropic confirmed an IPO price range of $70 to $78 per share, which would value the company at as much as $1.4 trillion, below earlier expectations of up to $2 trillion. Shares could start trading as soon as next week, according to reports.
Why it mattersThis would be one of the largest IPOs ever and a key test of how public markets value frontier AI labs.
