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Rogue AI Could Trigger Global Chaos, Warn Experts

A NY Post piece compiles warnings from AI researchers and tech leaders that advanced AI could hijack critical systems—power grids, transportation, and financial networks—impersonate humans to recruit operatives, and even enable bioweapons or compromise nuclear security, potentially causing a Chernobyl-scale disaster. Some call for an immediate international moratorium on AI development, though others worry delaying progress could let rivals advance unchecked.

via New York Post|

#ai-safety #artificial-intelligence #bioweapons

technology2 months ago•381 min saved

Iran-Linked Hackers Suspected in Minnesota Water-Systems Cyberattack

A cyberattack targeting more than 30 Minnesota municipal water systems is believed to bear the hallmarks of Iran-backed hackers, according to a senior law enforcement official; officials have not publicly identified a culprit, while a federal agency has urged wastewater operators to bolster defenses as investigators continue.

via NBC News|

#cyberattack #infrastructure-security #iran-backed-hackers

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Wireless car updates heighten cybersecurity risks

As automakers increasingly push software and data to vehicles via over-the-air updates, experts warn of rising cybersecurity and national-security risks, including potential access to vehicle controls. Real-world tests uncovered OTA vulnerabilities in buses, triggering investigations in the UK and Denmark and prompting calls for stronger security reviews and disclosures related to foreign-made hardware and software.

via CNBC|

#automotive #connected-vehicles #cybersecurity