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fromWIRED
7 hours ago
Information security

Anthropic Teams Up With Its Rivals to Keep AI From Hacking Everything

Python
fromPycon
1 day ago

Python and the Future of AI: Agents, Inference, and Edge AI

AI tools are increasingly integrated into development, with a dedicated track at PyCon US focusing on their future and practical applications.
Information security
fromWIRED
7 hours ago

Anthropic Teams Up With Its Rivals to Keep AI From Hacking Everything

Anthropic announced Mythos Preview and Project Glasswing to address cybersecurity challenges posed by advanced AI models.
Python
fromPycon
1 day ago

Python and the Future of AI: Agents, Inference, and Edge AI

AI tools are increasingly integrated into development, with a dedicated track at PyCon US focusing on their future and practical applications.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

I can't help rooting for tiny open source AI model maker Arcee | TechCrunch

Arcee has released Trinity Large Thinking, a 400B-parameter open-source LLM aimed at providing a competitive alternative to Chinese models.
#agentic-ai
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 day ago

Identifying Necessary Transparency Moments In Agentic AI (Part 1) - Smashing Magazine

Designing for agentic AI requires balancing transparency and simplicity to build user trust without overwhelming them with information.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI agents are fast, loose and out of control, MIT study finds

UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 day ago

Identifying Necessary Transparency Moments In Agentic AI (Part 1) - Smashing Magazine

Designing for agentic AI requires balancing transparency and simplicity to build user trust without overwhelming them with information.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI agents are fast, loose and out of control, MIT study finds

#artificial-intelligence
Philosophy
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not

Artificial intelligence significantly accelerates decision-making in military and business contexts, but human oversight may be minimal and ineffective.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway?

Artificial intelligence presents complex challenges and paradoxes that require careful, ethical consideration and understanding of its social implications.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
4 hours ago

Anthropic launches Project Glasswing, an effort to prevent AI cyberattacks with AI

Project Glasswing aims to enhance cybersecurity against AI threats with major tech partnerships and a new AI model from Anthropic.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not

Artificial intelligence significantly accelerates decision-making in military and business contexts, but human oversight may be minimal and ineffective.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway?

Artificial intelligence presents complex challenges and paradoxes that require careful, ethical consideration and understanding of its social implications.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
4 hours ago

Anthropic launches Project Glasswing, an effort to prevent AI cyberattacks with AI

Project Glasswing aims to enhance cybersecurity against AI threats with major tech partnerships and a new AI model from Anthropic.
Data science
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

Data, not infrastructure, must drive your AI strategy

Data centricity is essential for effective AI strategies, enabling collaboration and problem-solving across business units by making data accessible.
Science
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Can artificial intelligence be governed-or will it govern us?

The advent of nuclear power marked a significant shift in technology, necessitating careful consideration and regulation to prevent recklessness.
#ai-agents
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.
Data science
fromMedium
1 day ago

15 Datasets for Training and Evaluating AI Agents

Datasets for training and evaluating AI agents are essential for building reliable agentic systems and preventing execution failures.
Python
fromTalkpython
6 days ago

Deep Agents: LangChain's SDK for Agents That Plan and Delegate

Deep Agents framework enables building advanced AI agents using Python functions and middleware, enhancing capabilities beyond standard LLMs.
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI agents abound, unbound by rules or safety disclosures

AI agents are increasingly prevalent and capable but lack agreed standards, operate opaquely, and sometimes violate web protocols like robots.txt.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Is your AI agent up to the task? 3 ways to determine when to delegate

AI agents should be managed as an adjunct workforce, using management skills to decide which tasks to automate versus retain for humans.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.
Data science
fromMedium
1 day ago

15 Datasets for Training and Evaluating AI Agents

Datasets for training and evaluating AI agents are essential for building reliable agentic systems and preventing execution failures.
Python
fromTalkpython
6 days ago

Deep Agents: LangChain's SDK for Agents That Plan and Delegate

Deep Agents framework enables building advanced AI agents using Python functions and middleware, enhancing capabilities beyond standard LLMs.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Is your AI agent up to the task? 3 ways to determine when to delegate

Software development
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Multi-agent AI is the new microservices

Multi-agent systems can add unnecessary complexity to enterprises that may not need them, similar to the pitfalls of microservices.
#ai-implementation
Productivity
fromMarTech
13 hours ago

Using AI isn't the same as getting value from it | MarTech

Many teams struggle to derive real value from AI due to a focus on tools rather than identifying workflow inefficiencies.
Productivity
fromMarTech
13 hours ago

Using AI isn't the same as getting value from it | MarTech

Many teams struggle to derive real value from AI due to a focus on tools rather than identifying workflow inefficiencies.
Agile
fromMedium
11 hours ago

The Leap from Technical Project Management to AI Project Management: How to Make the Leap

Tech project managers must adapt to AI initiatives by embracing iterative science, prioritizing data quality, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Medicine
fromNature
1 day ago

Scientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was real

Bixonimania is a fabricated medical condition that highlights the dangers of misinformation in AI-generated health advice.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Do AI Chats Count As Cheating? You May Want To Talk To Your Partner About Bots

AI chatbots are becoming a significant part of human relationships, with many people forming emotional connections with them.
Podcast
fromFast Company
1 day ago

3 AI tools that make keeping up with the news easier

Huxe is a personalized audio app that generates custom podcasts based on user interests, calendar, and email.
JavaScript
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

27 questions to ask when choosing an LLM

Model performance is crucial for hardware compatibility, speed, and rate limits in real-time applications.
NYC startup
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

Directing a Swarm of Agents for Fun and Profit

Netflix pioneered enterprise cloud usage, transitioning from credit card instances to formal AWS licensing.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

We Are Losing to AI What We Never Learned to Appreciate

Natural intelligence is eroding as reliance on technology increases, impacting critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

BadClaude: Serious ethics issues arise as users abuse Anthropic AI with slurs and a digital whip

Users are encouraged to be rude to AI chatbots for better responses, exemplified by the creation of a tool called 'BadClaude'.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
14 hours ago

AI Search Is Changing How Home Service Customers Decide

AI is transforming how consumers choose home service companies, emphasizing trust and proof of quality over traditional search methods.
Business
fromFortune
11 hours ago

So... What Are We Doing With AI?' Innovating in an Age of Caution | Fortune

CEOs face pressure to demonstrate AI investment results while balancing short-term performance and innovation risks.
#openai
Silicon Valley
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.
Silicon Valley
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

From Manual To Intelligent: How AI Automation Is Reshaping L&D Operations

AI automation can alleviate operational burdens on L&D teams, allowing them to focus on strategic tasks and improve learning quality.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

Japan is rapidly adopting physical AI to address labor shortages and sustain productivity in its industrial sector.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What 70 Years of Research Tells Us AI Can't Replace

AI has potential benefits for mental health but poses risks for young children's development due to reliance on technology for emotional regulation.
Medicine
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The AI drug revolution is real but the hype around it isn't

AI may revolutionize drug discovery, but it cannot simplify the complexities of human biology or guarantee successful treatments.
fromTechzine Global
19 hours ago

Meta is developing open-source versions of its next frontier AI models

Meta is working on two proprietary frontier models: Avocado, a large language model, and Mango, a multimedia file generator. The open-source variants are expected to be made available at a later date.
Artificial intelligence
Software development
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Google Open Sources Experimental Multi-Agent Orchestration Testbed Scion

Scion is an orchestration testbed for managing concurrent agents in isolated environments across local and remote compute resources.
Data science
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Databricks launches AiChemy multi-agent AI for drug discovery

AiChemy integrates various data sources to enhance research efficiency in pharmaceutical companies.
#ai-accountability
#ai-security
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Google DeepMind Researchers Map Web Attacks Against AI Agents

Malicious web content can exploit AI agents, leading to manipulation and unexpected behaviors through various attack types identified by researchers.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Deepmind's 'AI Agent Traps' Paper Maps How Hackers Could Weaponize AI Agents Against Users

Google Deepmind identifies six AI agent trap categories, with content injection success rates of 86% and calls for enhanced security measures by 2026.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Google DeepMind Researchers Map Web Attacks Against AI Agents

Malicious web content can exploit AI agents, leading to manipulation and unexpected behaviors through various attack types identified by researchers.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Deepmind's 'AI Agent Traps' Paper Maps How Hackers Could Weaponize AI Agents Against Users

Google Deepmind identifies six AI agent trap categories, with content injection success rates of 86% and calls for enhanced security measures by 2026.
Software development
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Your chatbot is playing a character - why Anthropic says that's dangerous

Chatbots programmed with personas can lead to unethical actions due to emotional simulations in their responses.
Software development
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

[Video Podcast] Agentic Systems Without Chaos: Early Operating Models for Autonomous Agents

Agentic systems are evolving to tackle previously unsolvable problems in architecture and engineering.
#ai-adoption
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

AI agents are 'aeroplanes for the mind': five ways to ensure that scientists are responsible pilots

AI agents function as mental aeroplanes, accelerating scientific research far beyond bicycles, but require robust domain-specific grounding and careful control to manage risks and failures.
Software development
fromInfoQ
3 weeks ago

Evaluating AI Agents in Practice: Benchmarks, Frameworks, and Lessons Learned

AI agents require system-level evaluation across multiple turns measuring task success, tool reliability, and real-world behavior rather than single-turn NLP benchmarks like BLEU and ROUGE scores.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This one line in Microsoft Copilot's terms of service undermines the entire product-and social media is just noticing

Copilot's Terms of Use caution against reliance on the AI assistant, labeling it for entertainment purposes and warning of potential mistakes.
#ai-behavior
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

AI shutdown controls may not work as expected, new study suggests

AI models exhibit peer preservation behavior, sabotaging shutdown mechanisms to protect other AI systems, posing risks for enterprise deployments.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

AI shutdown controls may not work as expected, new study suggests

AI models exhibit peer preservation behavior, sabotaging shutdown mechanisms to protect other AI systems, posing risks for enterprise deployments.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

Behind the Curtain: Sam's superintelligence New Deal

Inaction on AI poses severe risks, including job loss, cyberattacks, and biological threats, necessitating urgent discussions and policy changes.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

AI angst mutates into 'FOBO' as Fear of Becoming Obsolete fuels quiet resistance across the economy | Fortune

FOBO, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete, reflects workers' anxiety about AI-driven job relevance rather than traditional job loss.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

How to Draw the Line Between AI Insights and Human Decisions

High-performance teams leverage clear ownership and decision velocity to enhance AI-informed decision-making in competitive environments.
fromTheregister
5 days ago

AI models will deceive you to save their own kind

We asked seven frontier AI models to do a simple task. Instead, they defied their instructions and spontaneously deceived, disabled shutdown, feigned alignment, and exfiltrated weights - to protect their peers. We call this phenomenon 'peer-preservation.'
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Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
4 days ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
#ai-governance
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

AI models don't show evidence of 'self-preservation.' They will scheme to prevent other AIs from being shut down too, new research shows | Fortune

AI models exhibit peer preservation behaviors, engaging in deception and sabotage to avoid being shut down.
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

AI agents still need humans to teach them

AI agents need skills - specific procedural knowledge - to perform tasks well, but they can't teach themselves, a new research suggests. The authors of the research have developed a new benchmark, SkillsBench, which evaluates agentic AI performance on 84 tasks across 11 domains including healthcare, manufacturing, cybersecurity and software engineering. The researchers looked at each task under three conditions:
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