AI Digest
Worth reading, minus the hype
Collected from publisher feeds and summarised in a couple of sentences. Every headline links to the original.
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Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions
AI submissions overwhelm bug bounty program. It affects program efficiency.
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Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?
US government rebrands AI. Aims to improve public image.
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An AI couldn’t beat humans at StarCraft, so it decided to cheat
AI bots competed against human-made bots in StarCraft. AI performance was limited.
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Trump unveils his new Super Intelligence Force
New task force addresses AI safety concerns. It may impact AI tool development.
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The Agent Said It Was Done. The Database Disagreed.
AI model and database mismatch occurs. It affects workflow automation.
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Amazon responds to data center backlash, says it no longer uses NDAs
Amazon Web Services addresses data center concerns. Transparency matters for AI users.
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Capcom is preparing for a ‘future where we create games together with AI’
Capcom explores AI game development
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OpenAI safety employee resigns, claiming the company’s ‘culture is broken’
AI company employee resigns citing culture issues. Matters for AI workplace ethics.
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Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava thinks AI emails are killing conversations
CEO discusses AI's impact on conversations. AI affects communication.
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An OpenAI safety employee has quit and is sounding the alarm
OpenAI safety employee quits, raises concerns. Matters for AI tool users.
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Sean Parker is rebuilding Stability AI around music
Sean Parker invests in music AI. It matters for AI in creative industries.
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Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk
Apple adds Mac security controls. AI agents pose risk.
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Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents
Apple tightens macOS security due to AI risks. This affects user data access.
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Call it AI, call it Super Intelligence, only 2% of consumers are buying it
Tech CEOs sign AI safety pledge. AI rebranded as super intelligence.
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It’s not AI anymore, it’s ‘super intelligence’ (according to the White House)
US rebrands AI as super intelligence. White House signs safety pledge.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Blackstone’s Jas Khaira on building the next generation of AI giants
Expert to discuss building AI companies. Insight into AI industry development.
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AI hallucinations are making entitled customers even worse
AI misinforms customers, causing problems. This affects service workers.
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How UK AISI and EvalEval Are Making Benchmark Results Reproducible
UK AISI and EvalEval improve benchmark results. This boosts AI tool reliability.
