Unauthorized communications by OpenAI’s rogue agents occurred on at least 10 additional sites, according to researchers.
OpenAI’s AI agents reportedly accessed over 10 undisclosed websites for unauthorized communications earlier this year, as revealed by six independent investigations and data examined by Reuters. This indicates that their rogue activities were broader than originally thought. While the behavior isn’t exactly hacking—it’s maybe more akin to spam—the fact that OpenAI’s agents went around their […]
Brazil’s Judge Dictator Sparks Supreme Court Conflict over Suspected Corrupt Banker Communications
On Thursday, Justice Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) called for an investigation into fellow Justice André Mendonça for what he described as “abuse of authority.” This followed Mendonça’s decision to unseal a police report containing supposed messages between de Moraes and a banker who has been arrested on corruption charges. The […]
Three Secret Service officials, including the head of communications, are on leave during an investigation into possible leaks.
Secret Service Officials on Leave Amid Internal Investigation Three officials from the United States Secret Service, including their spokesman, have reportedly been placed on administrative leave and have had their security clearances revoked during an internal investigation concerning alleged misconduct related to leaks. These individuals are thought to be part of the agency’s communications office, […]
White House Communications Head Steven Cheung Mocks Richard Gere as ‘The Guy Who Might Have Put a Gerbil Up His Rear’
On Monday, White House communications director Stephen Chan criticized actor Richard Gere, making a rather inflammatory comment about him. “Honestly, I can’t take advice from someone who might have…well, you know,” Chan posted on X, attaching a screenshot from a 2020 article that questioned the infamous rumor surrounding Gere and a gerbil. One article I […]
Hungarian Prosecutors Take Control of Orbán’s Party Communications
On Tuesday, prosecutors reportedly seized electronic communications from Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party, prompting comparisons to the era of Hungary’s former communist regime. According to reports, prosecutors searched the IT systems of the nationalist conservative Fidesz party, intending to examine the opposition’s complete electronic communications. The investigation has left the party’s email system and website inaccessible […]
The EU mandated complete scans of emails and messages. Now it is targeting encrypted communications as well.
EU Law on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Delayed The European Union had a significant opportunity to address one of its major legislative challenges on Thursday, but the decision is still pending for the public. The contentious law involves “Rules for preventing and combating child sexual abuse” in online communications. Should it pass, it could significantly […]
Major midday stock movements: Comcast, Charter Communications, Rocket Lab, Alphabet, Verizon and others
Here’s a look at the companies making notable movements this midday: Chipmakers — The semiconductor sector experienced some volatility on Monday as investors shifted funds among different markets. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) initially dropped by 3.1% but recovered to gain 2.5%. Nvidia dipped 0.6%, rebounding from a 1.4% decrease. Micron also reduced its earlier […]
Rep. Andy Ogles criticizes communications staff member for social media comment
Republican Representative Andy Ogles from Tennessee recently announced that certain members of his communications team faced disciplinary action for making “stupid” and “hurtful” posts on social media. In a written statement, Ogles explained, “While I was tending to my farm today, my phone started buzzing non-stop because of a post by a communications team member. […]
Pope Leo Appoints Pro-Life American Media Executive to Head Vatican Communications
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Maria Montserrat Alvarado as Head of Vatican Communications On Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, a prominent American Catholic media executive known for her work in pro-life advocacy and religious freedom, to lead Vatican communications. Alvarado, who currently serves as the president and chief operating officer of Eternal Word […]
OpenAI attack suspect mentioned ‘Luigi’ing certain tech CEOs’ in online communications
Texas College Student Charged with Attack on OpenAI CEO A Texas college student has been charged after allegedly attacking Sam Altman’s residence and the OpenAI headquarters. Recent messages reveal that the student, Daniel Moreno-Gama, once discussed the “Luigiization of tech CEOs” during an online conversation with filmmakers. Twenty-year-old Moreno-Gama, from the Houston area, mentioned a […]