Anthropic blocks AI misuse for weapons and cyberattacks

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 Yemen Group Used Claude in Missile Development

Anthropic PBC uncovered a group in northern Yemen using its Claude AI model to support the development of missile and rocket systems, highlighting growing concerns over the use of advanced AI in military programs and by non-state actors.

By Loni Prinsloo and Omar El Chmouri

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.

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

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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'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...

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

'It wasn't just a gym': True Fitness members react to abrupt closure, some seek refunds

Singapore's consumer watchdog says it has received 28 complaints from members, with reported losses of more than S$63,000 in unutilised memberships, packages and services.

Anthropic disrupts bioweapons research efforts, Russian hacking, Chinese Claude misuse

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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

By AFP

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.

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

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

Anthropic warns of growing AI use in cyberespionage, propaganda and military operations

Anthropic has reported a significant increase in the use of artificial intelligence in cyberespionage, information operations and military-related development.