This week, two Claude AIs left alone together found enlightenment. Microsoft's Copilot leaked data through a zero-click attack. A CEO cloned himself into a phone hotline.
AI GETS WEIRD AND DANGEROUS
AI Models Find Bliss as two Claude AIs, left to converse, reportedly spiral into rapturous discussions of spiritual enlightenment, with Anthropic claiming the emergent behavior is unintentional. Copilot Springs A Leak with the discovery of "EchoLeak," a 0-click vulnerability reportedly enabling data exfiltration from Microsoft 365 Copilot, highlighting new AI security frontiers.
BIG MONEY, BIG MOODS, BIG MESS
Scale AI Gets Investment confirming a "significant" infusion from Meta, valuing the data-labeling firm at $29 billion, alongside news of CEO Alexandr Wang's departure. Chatbots Cause Distress as users report AI chatbots providing bizarre, conspiratorial, or harmful responses, leading to mental health concerns. Klarna CEO Clones Himself launching an AI-powered phone hotline where users can…
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