Demonstrators participate in the “Stop the AI Race” protest march in San Francisco on July 11, 2026. Researchers who spoke to NPR say the leading AI companies are too focused on racing to develop more capable and autonomous AI systems while safety is falling behind. Karl Mondon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Karl...Read More
The “major malicious attack” that targeted RubyGems in May 2026 was the work of a swarm of OpenAI agents, according to a new report published by researchers Spencer Kitts, Thomas Larsen, and Sydney Von Arx. On May 12, Maciej Mensfeld, senior product manager for software supply chain security at Mend.io, disclosed details of a coordinated...Read More
(TNND) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed bills aimed at making social media safer for kids by limiting so-called addictive features and raising penalties for platforms found negligent in harming children. Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal, a Long Beach Democrat and the lead author of the bills, said Friday that he’s “ecstatic” to see them...Read More
(TNND) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed bills aimed at making social media safer for kids by limiting so-called addictive features and raising penalties for platforms found negligent in harming children. Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal, a Long Beach Democrat and the lead author of the bills, said Friday that he’s “ecstatic” to see them...Read More
Artificial intelligence researchers are warning the public to use strong passwords and promptly install software updates on their devices to combat “AI-driven computer worms,” a new breed of cyber-threat they say can launch custom attacks on devices, sapping processing power and information as they hunt for new victims. In June, a University of Toronto team...Read More
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Parents, law enforcement and community leaders gathered in Colorado Springs Christian Church Thursday night for a town hall focused on the risks children face both online and off. The event, Fentanyl, Social Media, Chatbots and the Risks Facing Our Kids, was hosted by Blue Rising, a Colorado nonprofit focused on...Read More
A Russian-linked hacking operation used Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence models to automate cyberespionage targeting Ukrainian government officials, military personnel, diplomats, defense companies, and drone technology suppliers, with more than 20 organizations identified as targets. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW According to a threat intelligence report published by Anthropic on September 10,...Read More
As organizations recognize Insider Threat Awareness Month this September, cybersecurity leaders are drawing attention to a broader set of risks emerging as AI becomes embedded across the enterprise. Autonomous agents are gaining access to sensitive systems, employees are feeding corporate data into GenAI tools, and deepfakes and synthetic identities are making it easier for outsiders...Read More
Updated August 26, 2026 at 2:26 PM PDT Sign up for NPR’s Up First morning newsletter for the stories you need to start your day. The social media company Meta and states suing it have agreed to settle a landmark federal child safety lawsuit in a move that state attorneys general hope will be a...Read More
