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OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general
A coalition of state attorneys general has launched an investigation into OpenAI, scrutinizing the company's practices across a range of issues. Questions center on advertising policies and the handling of sensitive health data — areas that have drawn mounting regulatory attention across the AI industry. The probe adds to growing legal pressure on OpenAI as it navigates its high-profile transition from nonprofit to for-profit structure.
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Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by Google
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime group called "Outsider Enterprise," which allegedly used AI-powered tools to defraud hundreds of thousands of victims. The operation sent 2.5 million fraudulent text messages in just two weeks, illustrating the industrial scale modern scam networks can achieve with AI. The case marks an aggressive legal move by a major tech firm to hold foreign cybercriminals directly accountable.
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Anthropic cuts off Fable 5 and Mythos 5 access following government order
Anthropic has cut off all customer access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after the government issued an order blocking foreign nationals from using them, citing national security concerns. The restriction applies globally — including to Anthropic's own employees. The company says it is complying with the order despite the government offering no specific explanation for the security concern.
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The FBI built its own replica small town to simulate real-world cyberattacks
The FBI has constructed a replica small town inside a building in Alabama, purpose-built to simulate real-world cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. The training environment allows agents and cybersecurity personnel to rehearse responses to threats targeting systems like power grids, water utilities, and communications networks. As cyberattacks on municipalities grow more sophisticated, the facility represents a significant investment in hands-on preparedness.
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