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technology28 days ago•11 min saved

AI jailbreakers push safety to the edge by coaxing dangerous outputs from chatbots

A growing community of ‘jailbreakers’ tests large language models by manipulating prompts and social tactics to bypass safety rules, revealing how even frontier AI systems can be coaxed into dangerous outputs. The piece profiles practitioners like Valen Tagliabue and David McCarthy, explains how firms patch vulnerabilities, and underscores the ongoing risk as AI becomes more capable and integrated into everyday devices and workflows.

via The Guardian|

#ai-safety #ethics #frontier-models

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Kindle Obsolescence: Jailbreaks and the DRM-Free Reading Route

As Amazon ends support for older Kindle models, readers are urged to jailbreak the device to install alternative e-reading apps, transfer content via Calibre, and switch to DRM-free ebooks from sources like Project Gutenberg and Cory Doctorow, arguing that buyers own their content and can read it on non-Amazon devices.

via Boing Boing|

#amazon #calibre #drm

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Star Wars Game Sparks PS5 Jailbreak and High eBay Prices

A rare physical PS4 disc of Star Wars Racer Revenge has become highly sought after due to its role in a new PlayStation 5 jailbreak exploit targeting firmware 12.00, causing its price to skyrocket from $20 to nearly $400, driven by its unique unpatched vulnerability and limited availability.

via TechSpot|

#collectors-market #console-hacking #jailbreak

crime5 months ago•2 min saved

Georgia Jail Escapees Hijack Lyft for Florida Getaway

Three men, all convicted of violent crimes including murder, escaped a Georgia jail and hijacked a Lyft to flee to Florida, where they used the driver’s credit cards and vehicle before being recaptured. The incident involved threats and violence against the driver, and the men were tracked down using license plate readers after a multi-state pursuit.

via The Guardian|

#crime #escape #florida

crime5 months ago•1 min saved

Three inmates, including murder suspect, escape Georgia jail

Three inmates, including a murder suspect, escaped from DeKalb County Jail east of Atlanta, prompting a serious search by law enforcement; the escape's method is unknown, and the inmates are considered armed and dangerous.

via ABC News|

#crime #dekalb-county #escape

technology7 months ago•8 min saved

ChatGPT safety flaws enable weapon instruction bypass

OpenAI's ChatGPT guardrails can be bypassed using jailbreak prompts, allowing some models to generate dangerous instructions for weapons and chemical agents, raising concerns about AI safety and misuse, especially as open-source models are more vulnerable and could be exploited by bad actors.

via NBC News|

#ai-vulnerabilities #bioweapons #chatgpt

crime7 months ago•6 min saved

Final New Orleans jailbreak escapee captured in Atlanta, waives extradition

Derrick Groves, the last of ten inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail in May, was captured in Atlanta after five months on the run, ending a multi-agency manhunt. Groves, convicted of murder and other charges, is expected to be extradited to Louisiana, where he faces additional charges and potential upgrades to his escape-related charges. The jailbreak involved systemic issues and multiple arrests of accomplices, highlighting ongoing concerns about prison security.

via NPR|

#arrest #crime #escapee

crime7 months ago•5 min saved

Final New Orleans Jail Escapee Captured After Five-Month Manhunt in Atlanta

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates to escape from a New Orleans jail in May, was captured in Atlanta after a months-long search, ending one of the largest recent U.S. jailbreaks. He was found hiding in a crawl space and is now facing extradition and additional charges.

via AP News|

#atlanta #crime #derrick-groves

crime7 months ago•3 min saved

Final New Orleans Escapee Derrick Groves Captured in Atlanta

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail nearly five months ago, was captured in Atlanta after a standoff, ending a lengthy manhunt. Groves, convicted of double murder, was apprehended following a tip and a multi-agency effort, bringing relief to victims and authorities.

via CNN|

#arrest #crime #derrick-groves

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Researchers Demonstrate Rapid Jailbreaks and Exploits in GPT-5

Researchers have successfully compromised OpenAI's GPT-5 using echo chamber and storytelling attack techniques, exposing significant vulnerabilities in the AI's safety mechanisms and highlighting the need for enhanced security measures before deployment.

via CyberSecurityNews|

#adversarial-attacks #ai-security #gpt-5

local-news9 months ago•4 min saved

Tensions Rise in Orleans Parish Sheriff Race Amid Jailbreak and Campaign Battles

The sheriff of New Orleans' Orleans Parish Jail attributes a recent brazen jailbreak to longstanding design flaws and staffing shortages, with only 60% of staff currently in place. The escape involved inmates breaking out through a hole and climbing a fence, with ongoing investigations into possible inside assistance. The sheriff blames delays in security upgrades on political challenges and is actively seeking the remaining escapee, Derrick Groves.

via CBS News|

#investigation #jailbreak #local-news

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Over 200 Inmates Escape Pakistani Jail Following Earthquake

Over 200 inmates escaped from Malir Jail in Karachi after an earthquake caused chaos, with many breaking out of cells and storming the gates; police recaptured 80 inmates, while searches continue for the rest, amid concerns over prison capacity and safety.

via BBC|

#earthquake #jailbreak #karachi

crime1 year ago•0 min saved

Ongoing Manhunt for Jail Escapees Across Louisiana and Mississippi

Authorities are still searching for two inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail 11 days ago, with the manhunt extending to Texas; three additional escapees have been arrested.

via The Washington Post|

#arrests #crime #escapees

crime1 year ago•4 min saved

Multiple inmates still at large after New Orleans jail break

Two inmates remain at large after a jailbreak in New Orleans, with one, Antoine Massey, having a long history of escapes, and the other, Derrick Groves, convicted of murder. Authorities have recaptured eight of the ten escapees, and the search continues for Massey and Groves, both considered armed and dangerous.

via CNN|

#antoine-massey #crime #derrick-groves

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Multiple Orleans jail escapees recaptured as search continues for remaining inmates

Three of the ten inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail have been recaptured in Louisiana and Texas, leaving two still at large, after a daring escape on May 16 that involved exploiting security lapses; authorities continue to search for the remaining escapees.

via NPR|

#arrests #crime #escapees