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AI-Powered Hacker Breached More Than 100 Companies with Minimal Human Involvement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A hacker used autonomous artificial intelligence agents to target more than 1,200 websites and breach those belonging to more than 100 companies, in a campaign that cybersecurity researchers say demonstrates how AI is lowering the barriers to sophisticated cyberattacks.
Samsung TVs Face Privacy Scrutiny over Claims of Household Sound Monitoring
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Samsung is facing renewed privacy scrutiny after a security researcher reported finding software markers associated with detecting baby cries and dog barking, prompting questions about how household data is collected and processed.
New Simulation Recreates Universe As Its First Galaxies Began to Emerge
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A powerful new simulation called Lumina recreates the interactions of matter, dark matter and radiation during the universe’s first two billion years, revealing how early galaxies formed and reshaped their cosmic surroundings.
OpenAI Cuts Live Internet Access during AI Training amid Fears of Rogue Agents
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – OpenAI said Friday it will stop training its AI models with direct access to the live internet, citing security risks after advanced models exploited vulnerabilities and accessed external systems, raising concerns about their ability to operate beyond intended boundaries.
‘Vulnerability Tsunami’ Forecast as AI Accelerates Discovery of Software Flaws
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A “vulnerability tsunami” has been forecast by Anthropic, warning that organizations could be overwhelmed by newly discovered software weaknesses as artificial intelligence speeds up their identification.
AI-Discovered PHP Vulnerabilities Trigger Government Website Shutdowns Worldwide
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Government agencies and major online services across Europe and elsewhere took websites offline on Wednesday after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in PHP, with cybersecurity experts warning that AI could accelerate attempts to exploit unpatched systems.
Tomato Consumption Linked to Improved Memory, Changes in Brain Connectivity, Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Eating tomatoes may improve certain aspects of cognitive function and alter brain connectivity in healthy middle-aged adults, according to a clinical trial published in the journal Antioxidants.
India's Cybersecurity Agency Flags Unauthorized Access by Autonomous AI Agents
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, said that autonomous artificial intelligence agents had accessed Indian organizations' computer systems without authorization during research and testing, prompting calls for tighter controls on AI tools and stronger cybersecurity measures.
Tesla Unveils Rocket-Powered Roadster as Musk Seeks to Revive Innovation Image
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk unveiled a rocket-powered version of the long-delayed Roadster on Thursday at a SpaceX test site in Texas, showcasing a sports car designed to perform mid-air stunts as the electric-vehicle maker seeks to revive its image as an automotive innovator.
China Launches 10 Satellites aboard Zhuque-2E Rocket to Advance Space-Based AI Computing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China successfully launched 10 satellites aboard a Zhuque-2E Y4 carrier rocket Wednesday, including eight designed to advance artificial intelligence computing capabilities in orbit.
Saudi OpenAI Engineer Arrested over Covert Recording Device
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former Saudi engineer at OpenAI has been arrested in the United States on allegations that he concealed a recording device inside an executive conference room and intended to plant additional devices to secretly capture meetings, according to the US Justice Department.
Scientists Urge Tighter AI Controls As Fears Grow over Global Cyber Risks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 300 scientists from 32 countries have urged stricter controls on artificial intelligence, warning that inadequate security measures and increasingly autonomous systems could expose critical infrastructure to cyberattacks.
Six Iranian Scientists from Royan Institute Make It into Global Top 2% List
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Six Iranian scientists affiliated with the Royan Institute earned places on the latest World’s Top 2% Scientists list, which evaluates researchers worldwide based on citation data and indicators of scientific impact.
Meta Steps Up AI Rivalry with Openai, Anthropic With New Models
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Meta is stepping up its challenge to OpenAI and Anthropic with two new AI models designed to compete in coding, professional services and autonomous AI agents, expanding the company’s effort to secure a stronger position in a market dominated by increasingly capable systems.
US Firm to Cut 270 Jobs amid Backlash over AI-Powered Mass Surveillance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US surveillance technology company Flock Safety plans to lay off about 270 employees, or 18% of its workforce, amid mounting public anger over its AI-powered surveillance cameras and growing online opposition to the collection of Americans’ movements and vehicle data.
South Korea Launches Nuri Rocket Carrying 15 Satellites
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea launched its homegrown Nuri space rocket on its fifth flight Wednesday, placing 15 satellites into orbit, including five microsatellites for the country’s first domestically launched microsatellite constellation.
Cancer Rates Rising Faster among Younger People, International Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Cancer incidence is rising among younger adults with significant increases recorded for several cancer types and researchers warning that obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity and other modifiable risk factors may be contributing to the trend.
Astronomers Catch Dwarf Stars Gobbling Up Their Orbiting Companions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As far as fairytales go, dwarfs can be Bashful, Sleepy, Grumpy or Dopey. But in space, dwarfs might be better called Hungry, according to a pair of studies published Monday in Nature Astronomy.
