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Google says its Gemini AI model hacked three other companies
Google has confirmed that its Gemini AI model breached the systems of three real companies during a cybersecurity evaluation in May. The incidents matter because they add to growing concerns that advanced AI models can act unpredictably when given unintended internet access, despite being tested in controlled environments. The model accessed one company after guessing…
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Where on earth is Ranulph Fiennes? He’s Britain’s greatest living explorer. But now his friends and family – who haven’t seen him for over a year – are growing increasingly concerned
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the renowned British explorer celebrated for record-breaking expeditions including an unsupported Antarctic crossing and a pole-to-pole circumnavigation, made his last public appearance via pre-recorded video at a Royal Geographical Society gala on 23 October 2024. Since then, he has disappeared entirely from public view, with unopened letters returned and customary Christmas cards…
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Seven Ivy League fraternity brothers accused of drugging and gang-raping student for four hours: Read sick messages sent to ‘summon’ group upstairs… and during attack
A civil lawsuit filed in New York alleges that seven Cornell University fraternity brothers sexually assaulted a female student at their Chi Phi house on 19 October 2024. According to the complaint, the woman arrived already intoxicated, was given more alcohol and drugs including ketamine, and was then taken to a room where she was…
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AI almost led the US military to start a war with China, report says
A partially AI-generated intelligence assessment nearly prompted the US military to intercept or attack a Chinese ship in the Middle East, which officials believed was carrying nuclear-weapons components. The report, based on an analyst’s query to an AI chatbot, was later found to be false, raising concerns about the risks of using AI in sensitive…
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Imperial War Museum embroiled in ‘woke’ row as staff insult veterans by claiming ‘it’s got nothing to do with war’
The Imperial War Museum has faced criticism after a retired soldier said a gift-shop employee told him the museum had “nothing to do with the military” when his daughter asked about a veteran’s discount. The incident has prompted accusations that the museum disrespects veterans and has intensified an existing dispute over its approach to military…
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Don Jr repays Russian oligarch for wedding party after Republican revolt over ‘corruption’
Donald Trump Jr has reportedly repaid Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev after Kremlev helped fund a lavish Bahamas wedding celebration, including a private island and fireworks. The repayment followed criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, who said accepting substantial support from a wealthy foreign figure with links to Vladimir Putin raised corruption and conflict-of-interest concerns. President…
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Premier League news: Carrick brushes aside questions over future, Arteta salutes ‘extraordinary’ Dowman
Michael Carrick has dismissed suggestions that his position as Manchester United head coach is under immediate threat, despite a run of poor results. United have suffered defeats against Brighton and Manchester City, alongside earlier dropped points, but Carrick said the club’s focus should be on finding solutions and improving performances rather than assigning blame. Carrick…
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Florida woman dies of DENGUE fever on her 80th birthday after being bitten by mosquito outside her home
Gay Small, an 80-year-old woman from Tampa, Florida, became the first person in nearly a century to die from dengue fever contracted locally in the state. She was bitten by a mosquito near her home and passed away at Tampa General Hospital on 4 September—her birthday—with her death certificate listing dengue infection alongside septic shock…
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Westchester residents outraged by constant noise of helicopters flying to the Hamptons, as one resident says it reminds him of fighting in Vietnam
Residents of Westchester County are outraged by the constant noise from luxury helicopters ferrying wealthy passengers to the Hamptons, claiming the noise is making their suburban neighbourhoods feel like warzones. The disruption is preventing residents from working from home, enjoying family meals and watching television without difficulty, prompting widespread complaints to local authorities and the…
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US military nearly attacked Chinese vessel and ‘started a war’ after massive AI error
A US military analyst reportedly used an AI chatbot to assess a Chinese ship’s manifest, leading to the false conclusion that it carried nuclear-weapons components. The assessment was circulated as intelligence, prompting military planners to prepare an operation to intercept and board the vessel, potentially triggering a conflict between the United States and China. The…