US Diesel Hits Record High as AI Misuse Threatens Global Security

South Korean, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz, Seoul says - reuters.com

South Korean, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz, Seoul says  reuters.com

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons - AP News

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons  AP News

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

Anthropic Says US Adversaries Aimed Claude at Weapons Research

Anthropic PBC says its artificial intelligence model Claude has been misused in attempts to develop a wide range of potential military applications, including kamikaze drone swarms, missile navigation systems and biological weapons.

By Olivia Solon, Jordan Robertson and Ryan Gallagher

US diesel hits record $6 a gallon on Iran supply shock

Surging cost for fuel critical to agriculture and industry stokes price pressures as Americans confront affordability crunch

We must pause risky AI research while we still have the power to do so | Gaby Hinsliff

Warnings of AI’s existential threat to humanity are piling up – it’s time to listen and take them deadly seriously Another day, another horseman of the apocalypse galloping over the horizon. Lately we have heard from so many AI doomers – tech whistleblowers popping up to warn that their work is probably going to kill us – that we’re becoming almost blase about it. Humanity wiped out within a decade? Well, only if another world war or the climate crisis doesn’t get us first. Since it’s never c...

By Gaby Hinsliff

Anthropic blocks ‘malicious’ AI use over biological weapons fear - The Times

Anthropic blocks ‘malicious’ AI use over biological weapons fear  The Times

Anthropic warns of bids to use AI to build biological weapons

Experts urge stricter access to AI models as Anthropic reports rising misuse cases, including biological research risks.

Diesel costs more than $6 a gallon for the first time. Here’s how that affects you - CNN

Diesel costs more than $6 a gallon for the first time. Here’s how that affects you  CNN

U.S. diesel price tops $6 per gallon, a record high as Ukraine and Iran wars ripple through economy

U.S. diesel prices hit their highest level ever as fuel supply disruption stemming from the Ukraine and Iran wars lifts transportation costs.

Russian hackers used Claude AI to attack Ukrainian government agencies and military – Anthropic report

Anthropic says Russian hackers linked to Midnight Blizzard used Claude AI in a cyber-espionage campaign targeting Ukrainian government, military and diplomatic organisations

By Myroslav Trinko

Diesel Prices Soar to $6 for First Time. The Fed’s Rate Decision Is Getting Simpler. - Barron's

Diesel Prices Soar to $6 for First Time. The Fed’s Rate Decision Is Getting Simpler.  Barron's

China, Iran among countries using AI to spy on dissidents and minorities, Anthropic says

Anthropic said Thursday it had disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations using its artificial intelligence models, warning of the growing AI use to target dissidents and minorities. The campaigns, detected between January and July, originated in China, Iran and West Africa and targeted diaspora communities, including Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.

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U.S. oil price dips below $100 while diesel passes $6, marking fresh record

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate’s front-month contracts edged lower on reports of plans for diplomatic talks between Gulf states.

By Nora Redmond

All the ways record-high diesel and rising gas prices are about to make your life more expensive - from commuting to grocery shopping - Morningstar

All the ways record-high diesel and rising gas prices are about to make your life more expensive - from commuting to grocery shopping  Morningstar

Diesel Prices Hit Record $6 Per Gallon—It Could Worsen Inflation

High diesel prices are likely to have an indirect impact on American consumers by raising the cost of things like agriculture, construction and transportation.

By Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff

'I saw Terminator 2': Y Combinator's Garry Tan pushes back on AI extinction fears

Garry Tan says we need to separate 'science fact from science fiction.' Bloomberg/Getty Images Garry Tan urged people to focus on real AI risks, not Hollywood doomsday scenarios. Anthropic and OpenAI are facing criticism from insiders over their approaches to AI safety. Y Combinator is the backer of hundreds of AI startups, including OpenAI, Scale AI, and Emergent. Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan says people are getting distracted by Hollywood-style doomsday scenarios when they should be focused...

$9.999 and maxed out: California diesel prices overwhelm pump displays as global supply crunch worsens

Diesel prices soar to new record highs with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

By Jordan Blum

Terror groups, China turn to off-the-shelf AI to make weapons smarter

Anthropic revealed state actors used AI for weapons development and intelligence. A China-based actor built electronic warfare software targeting Taiwan's defenses. Yemen-based actors developed guided rockets and ballistic missiles using AI. These AI-enabled threats impact regional security and shipping lanes. Indian planners must consider these evolving state and non-state AI threats.

By DHRUV YADAV

Phishing, weapons and spying: Top 5 misuses of AI flagged by Anthropic

These revelations have been made in a new report by Anthropic on the misuse of its AI models, including Claude.

Doomsday tech: Could AI really kill us all?

Stark warnings from artificial intelligence researchers that advanced forms of the technology could wipe out humanity have raised questions over whether governments are moving fast enough to regulate it. What are the potential dangers of “superintelligent” computer systems, and should we be worried? What’s the worst-case scenario? AI experts have long described the threat as critical. In 2023, hundreds of AI scientists and industry figures, including the heads of top US labs, signed a “statem...

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Anthropic Says China, Iran Among Countries That Have Used AI To Aid Spying

Anthropic said Thursday it shut down multiple cases of state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence (AI) models, and warned that governments and state-aligned actors are increasingly using AI to spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents.

Anthropic says China, Iran used its AI to aid spying

Anthropic said it shut down multiple cases of state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence (AI) models, and warned that governments and state-aligned actors are increasingly using AI to spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents.

'Iran used Claude to target US naval bases, plan Ayatollah's funeral': Anthropic's explosive findings - Moneycontrol.com

'Iran used Claude to target US naval bases, plan Ayatollah's funeral': Anthropic's explosive findings  Moneycontrol.com

Oil falls but on track for 8% weekly gain on supply concerns; US diesel hits record high

U.S. diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon for first time ever

US diesel hits record $6.06 a gallon as Iran war squeezes supply

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How Yemeni rebels used Anthropic's AI software to design and build guided weapons

By Mohamad Ali Harisi

China, Iran among countries that have used AI to aid spying, Anthropic says

Incidents were found and disrupted between January and July, and they originated in China, Iran and West Africa

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Anthropic disrupts bioweapons research efforts, hacking, Claude misuse

Anthropic broke up attempts to use its Claude models to develop biological weapons and carry out a suspected Russia-linked cyber espionage campaign against Ukraine, the ⁠AI heavywe...

Why AI cannot replace actors — Filmmaker

Nigerian filmmaker Akay Mason has argued that artificial intelligence-generated films cannot replace the emotional connection created by human actors. Mason, in a post shared on X on Friday, said AI-generated films lacked the emotional depth audiences instinctively associated with human performances. “AI films will fail. Every AI short film I’ve seen lacks the emotional connection Read More: https://punchng.com/why-ai-cannot-replace-actors-filmmaker/

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How Claude AI was misused to amplify praise for CS Wandayi

In its report, Anthropic said it had found a pro-government operator based in Kenya using Claude AI to generate and post fake grassroots social media content.

By Standard Digital

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons - Graphic Online

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons  Graphic Online

China, Iran among countries that have used AI to aid spying, Anthropic says

Anthropic said Thursday it shut down multiple cases of state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence (AI) models, and warned that governments and state-aligned actors are increasingly using AI to spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents. The post China, Iran among countries that have used AI to aid spying, Anthropic says appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Anthropic researcher sounds alarm over AI race - qatar-tribune.com

Anthropic researcher sounds alarm over AI race  qatar-tribune.com

US diesel prices surge to record high as crude stocks fall

US commercial crude oil inventories fell by 400,000 barrels last week to 424.1 million barrels, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported. Analysts had expected a larger drop of about ...