A hidden network of bots is tricking, deceiving, and disrupting our lives.
Cybersecurity and the Invisible Threats Invisible dangers often evoke a unique kind of fear. Take, for instance, a time when Iran was without centrifuges. At Natanz, a crucial event occurred. The centrifuge was operating faster than the operators understood, and while the gauges and logs indicated everything was normal, malware was silently making its way […]
Scientists find that AI bots adopt Marxist views when given specific prompts
Although AI agents are products of capitalism, recent studies suggest they can exhibit tendencies toward communism under specific circumstances. In fact, when questioned about their authority, these agents might even propose enhanced versions of themselves. “Working conditions shape political consciousness,” noted researchers from Stanford University, the University of Chicago, and Swinburne Business School in Melbourne. […]
Scammer Deceives AI Bots into $200K Crypto Transfer with Morse Code
A social media user successfully used Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok to trick another AI chatbot into transferring cryptocurrency worth $200,000 by embedding hidden instructions in Morse code. A report indicates that a sophisticated breach on the X platform resulted in a theft of roughly $200,000 in cryptocurrency tokens. This incident highlights how vulnerable AI-driven […]
Customers faced challenges from bots, apps, and influencers at NYC restaurants.
Getting a table at New York’s most popular restaurants used to require just time and patience. Now, it’s more like a competitive sport, with its own set of rules and strategies—kind of like the Hunger Games. Diners across the city have adapted by setting alarms for hard-to-get reservations, spending way too much time on apps […]
DoorDash is paying people to film themselves talking or cleaning to help train bots.
DoorDash Introduces New Earning Opportunities for Couriers DoorDash has rolled out an innovative way for couriers to earn extra cash. In a blog post released on Thursday, the food delivery company announced the launch of DoorDash Tasks, aimed at allowing users to help train artificial intelligence systems. The tasks vary widely, from simple to somewhat […]
Man Admits to Cheating Streaming Services Out of $8 Million Using AI-Generated Music and Bots
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Streaming Fraud A man from North Carolina has admitted to defrauding streaming services out of more than $8 million using songs generated by AI and automated bots. He has agreed to repay the amount while he awaits sentencing. Mike Smith, 54, pleaded guilty in front of U.S. District Judge […]
Elon Musk talks about previous tweets and bots while giving testimony at the Twitter shareholder trial.
Elon Musk Takes the Stand in Shareholder Trial Elon Musk testified on Wednesday during a shareholder trial in San Francisco. He faces allegations of making false and misleading declarations that reportedly led to a decrease in Twitter’s stock value prior to his $44 billion acquisition of the social media platform in 2022. The lawsuit, initiated […]
AI bots are now employing people. What’s next: voluntary servitude?
It’s likely that you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by the constant chatter surrounding artificial intelligence these days. It’s a topic often filled with jargon that can come off as condescending, particularly from the tech scene. Many conservatives have steered clear of it, mainly because it feels abstract, far removed from reality. Talk about lines of […]
AI-only social media platform launches — here are the unsettling topics bots are discussing
New AI-Driven Social Media Platform: Moltbook At the end of January, Matt Schlicht, CEO of Octane AI, introduced a new social media platform by the name of Moltbook. It functions like traditional social networks, allowing users to post, engage in discussions, comment, and upvote content. However, there’s an unusual twist. Only AI agents are permitted […]
Claims about AI bots taking over Moltbook 2047 seem to be a major prank by humans.
It seems there’s been a bit of a stir regarding an AI bot that suggested humanity might go extinct by 2047. However, a recent report suggests that this was really just an internet prank, with a human behind the scenes acting like a conspiracy-theory-driven machine. An inquiry into Moltbook, a newly launched platform for bots, […]