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CBS News - Technology

Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing -- Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.

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AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead. -- AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions - in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. -- Mar 28, 2024

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At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran -- Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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Anthropic AI created fake profiles in hack -- Two of the most powerful artificial intelligence agents created fake human profiles to try to trick people in attempted cyberattacks. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.

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Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection -- ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems. -- Aug 25, 2022

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Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug -- "It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.

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Why SpaceX stock is falling despite strong revenue growth -- Investors are focused on whether SpaceX will be able to deliver on its ambitious artificial intelligence agenda.

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Disney partners with TikTok to offer creator content on its app -- Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.

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Myspace plans relaunch -- Y2K nostalgia is in full swing -- and soon, 2000s social media site Myspace may be making a full comeback to the World Wide Web. TechRadar editor-at-large Lance Ulanoff shares his reaction.

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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO -- Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.

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Top AI execs may meet with Trump officials -- Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more. -- Aug 4

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Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says -- The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public. -- Aug 3

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U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems -- Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota. -- Aug 3

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Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented" -- An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident. -- Aug 2

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