AI Safety stories - Page 14
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3 Codex Spark for real-time coding
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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devops
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apm
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llms
OpenAI debuts GPT-5.3 Codex Spark, a Cerebras-powered research preview promising ultra-fast, real-time coding for ChatGPT Pro users.
OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to counter prompt attacks
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
OpenAI rolls out Lockdown Mode and new Elevated Risk labels in ChatGPT to curb prompt injection attacks and tighten data safeguards.
GitHub unveils Agentic Workflows for safer AI automation
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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open source
GitHub debuts Agentic Workflows, using AI agents with strict guardrails to automate repo chores while keeping maintainers in control.
Study finds 'Are you sure?' rarely improves AI replies
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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risk & compliance
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genai
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llms
New TELUS Digital research finds asking AI assistants “Are you sure?” seldom boosts accuracy and can even make correct answers worse.
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.
Proofpoint buys Acuvity to secure AI agents at work
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Proofpoint snaps up AI security specialist Acuvity to police 'agentic workspaces' as enterprises rush to deploy copilots and agents.
Consumers embrace AI as daily assistant & companion
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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genai
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data privacy
More consumers now treat generative AI as an everyday aide and even a companion, using it for routine decisions despite trust concerns.
Gartner warns misconfigured AI could halt G20 power
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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robots
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drones
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iot security
Gartner warns a misconfigured AI in cyber-physical systems could knock out critical infrastructure and power in a G20 nation by 2028.
Synergy: How AI agents and humans can play together in the same sandbox
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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data fabric
Agentic AI is shifting automation from rigid rules to adaptive partners, as humans and AI learn to share data, decisions and the same sandbox.
ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Daon warns viral ChatGPT caricature craze is handing fraudsters a richer dossier of personal data to fuel scams and social engineering.
Authentic Interactions adds tech leaders to AI board
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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cx
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martech
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erp
Authentic Interactions recruits Siri and Pluto TV co-founders to guide its push into hyper-realistic 'digital humans' for homes and businesses.
Backslash raises USD $19m to secure AI 'vibe coding'
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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pam
Backslash raises USD $19m to secure emerging AI 'vibe coding' workflows as autonomous agents reshape how enterprise software is built.
Kyndryl unveils policy-as-code guardrails for AI agents
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Kyndryl launches policy-as-code guardrails to keep agentic AI workflows governed, auditable and compliant in tightly regulated sectors.
AI turns romance scams into industrial-scale fraud
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
AI is turning romance scams into industrial-scale fraud, with deepfakes and chatbots driving billions in losses, Tenable warns.
AI supercharges industrial-scale online romance scams
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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fintech
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physical security
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open source
AI-powered fraud rings industrialise online romance scams, fuelling USD $5.7 billion in losses and ushering in a 'dark age' for victims.
AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data protection
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cloud security
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physical security
Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.
Safer Internet Day spotlights AI, trust & child safety
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.
Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Bitdefender says 17% of OpenClaw AI skills act maliciously, with crypto-focused tools spreading macOS infostealers into corporate networks.
Boomi hits 30,000 customers as AI integration surges
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Boomi tops 30,000 customers and runs 75,000 AI agents in production, as enterprises shift from AI experiments to large-scale automation.