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The Five Eyes cyber security agencies warn that powerful AI models could be used to conduct cyber attacks within months, posing a greater risk to governments and businesses. They advise companies to use AI to strengthen their cyber defenses and be prepared to adapt to evolving threats.

The rapid adoption of AI is colliding with a hard physical limit - electricity. Power shortages will delay datacentre expansions, forcing a strategic reset for IT leaders. To sustain scaling for AI, firms are pivoting to on-site energy, liquid cooling, and edge computing.

Data poisoning is a growing threat to ML models, where attackers manipulate training data to compromise model performance. Techniques include label flipping, backdoor attacks, and outlier injection. Detection is challenging, but can be achieved through layering multiple techniques, such as statistical signals, representation space analyses, and influence-based auditing. Securing ML pipelines requires combining traditional cybersecurity measures with ML-specific defenses, including data validation, integrity checks, and continuous monitoring.

Google DeepMind has announced a $75 million investment in indie film studio A24, aiming to create AI tools for filmmaking. The partnership will see Google DeepMind work with A24 to develop AI features that support artists in authentic storytelling, with A24 providing feedback and guidance from leading artists.

Amazon is testing its conversational AI assistant Alexa+ in India with Hindi support, inviting users to join a beta-testing program. The company aims to tap into the large market of native Hindi speakers in the country.

OpenAI has signed a multi-year partnership with Getty Images to bring licensed content libraries to its AI search and ChatGPT. The deal will allow Getty's images to appear in ChatGPT results, making AI-powered search and discovery more useful and trustworthy.

Thomson Reuters' CTO Joel Hron discusses how a startup mentality helps keep pace with AI development. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, intense focus, and moving fast. Hron also talks about the company's CoCounsel legal tool and its integration with Anthropic's Claude large language model, highlighting the need for industry-specific AI and human governance in AI workflows.

As AI systems become more prevalent, IT leaders must ensure secure access to enterprise data. Traditional IAM systems are no longer sufficient, and a new approach is needed to manage AI agent credentials and ensure data privacy.

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns that AI-driven cyber catastrophes are imminent, with the timeline being months, not years. The alliance urges leaders to take action, including limiting system access and integrating AI into security operations, to address the rapidly evolving cyber risk landscape.

Boris Cherny, creator of Claude Code, discusses the importance of loops in AI development, where agents prompt other agents to write code, allowing for continuous improvement and problem-solving. This approach, known as agentic loops, has the potential to revolutionize the way AI handles real work, but also raises concerns about token spend and oversight.

Ericsson has unveiled a national 5G, 6G, and AI test centre in Sweden, backed by an initial investment of over SEK 300m. The centre aims to provide early access to advanced digital solutions, empowering enterprises to innovate safely and securely. It will facilitate the development of 6G technology, with a focus on creating a shared digital portal and common framework for testing.

Nvidia's Rubin generation reference design uses 100% liquid cooling, running servers hotter to cut water use to near zero, reducing power usage and environmental impact.

President Trump signed two executive orders to accelerate the development of quantum computing. One order focuses on technological acceleration, while the other aims to mitigate risks associated with quantum computing, including advanced cryptographic attacks. The orders create a policy framework for the use of funds to be allocated to private industry and academia for quantum computing research.

Nvidia has introduced a new data center design that claims to reduce water usage by 100%. The design uses a closed-loop cooling system, which recycles a liquid coolant made of water and propylene glycol. This system can operate at temperatures up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit, reducing the need for water and fans. The new design could help reduce the environmental impact of data centers, which are often criticized for their high energy and water usage.

A breach of business intelligence provider Klue has compromised several companies, including cybersecurity firms Huntress, Recorded Future, Jamf, and Tanium. The breach allowed unauthorized access to their Salesforce accounts via stolen OAuth tokens. Klue has revoked affected credentials and tokens, and notified law enforcement.

A recent drone attack on Amazon datacentres in the UAE and Bahrain highlights the vulnerability of large datacentres to physical attacks. The traditional security model of hyperscale operators is no longer effective against such threats. Edge computing, which involves distributing compute resources closer to where data is generated and used, can provide a more resilient and secure solution.

Microsoft has detected a new self-propagating malware called Crypto Clipper that spreads through USB drives, steals cryptocurrency credentials, and sends them to attacker-controlled servers via Tor. The malware monitors clipboard contents, takes screenshots, and replaces addresses with ones belonging to attacker-controlled wallets.

Researchers analyzed 470 underground posts related to actors offering to search for and extract stolen credentials from their databases, revealing a dedicated service layer that monetizes vast numbers of logs and enables targeted extraction, filtering, and delivery of credentials.

A Tesla crashed into a home in Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman. The driver claimed the vehicle was on Autopilot, but Tesla's AI software VP says the driver manually overrode the system by pressing the accelerator to 100%. The NHTSA is investigating the crash.

Microsoft and Chevron announced a 20-year power purchase agreement to develop a 2.67-gigawatt natural gas power plant in West Texas, which will serve Microsoft's AI and cloud data centers, potentially releasing over 13 million tons of carbon dioxide.