OpenAI whistleblower says he was fired for voicing concerns about security: Hashtag Trending, Monday June 10, 2024

Jack Dorsey inadvertently funds a fascist? Was an OpenAI Whistleblower fired For raising security concerns? Silicon Valley’s Next Huge Fraud Trial. Microsoft is making changes to Recall, but it’s going ahead… These stories and more on this “ I won’t back down” edition of Hashtag Trending. I’m your host Jim Love, let’s get into it. […]
GPT-4 Autonomously Hacks Zero-Day Security Flaws with 53% Success Rate – Cornell Study

Researchers have successfully used GPT-4 to autonomously hack more than half of their test websites using zero-day exploits, marking a significant milestone in AI capabilities and cybersecurity risks. A few months ago, a research team demonstrated GPT-4’s ability to autonomously exploit one-day vulnerabilities—security flaws that are known but have not yet been patched. Given the […]
Tesla threatens customer with $50,000 fine if he tries to sell his Cybertruck that does fit his parking spot

The Tesla Cybertruck, known for its unique design and massive size, is attracting buyers who don’t typically drive big pickups. However, one such buyer, Blaine Raddon from Salt Lake City, is facing an unexpected dilemma with his new vehicle. Raddon reserved a Cybertruck after being impressed by its launch online. But his living situation changed […]
Microsoft acknowledges criticism of Recall and proposes changes

Microsoft is modifying its upcoming Recall feature following the recent backlash, but will these changes be enough to blunt the harsh criticism of this new feature? Recall takes frequent screenshots of a user’s activity, allowing them to search for information seen on their computer. This data is stored locally and not sent to the cloud. […]
Is your project manager making you angry?

Project managers and teams suffer dysfunctional consequences when project sponsors shirk their roles. Projects flounder when sponsors are absent, hiding deliberately or unsure of their role. Ideally, project managers collaborate with project sponsors and stakeholders to position projects for success, reduce risks, and mitigate the impact of the various issues that arise as projects proceed. […]