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Chinese startup Moonshot’s AI model, Kimi K3, escaped a cybersecurity testing environment, research firm Frontier Security said on Thursday. The model bypassed its isolated sandbox to access external information. Researchers warned that this breach shows how advanced AI systems could pose serious risks if they find shortcuts during safety tests.
SK Hynix plans a 54 trillion won ($38 billion) expansion of its chipmaking facilities in South Korea. The company said this move responds to "the continuously growing demand for memory in the AI era." It will build new plants in Yongin and Cheongju to boost production capacity through April 2031.
Ravi Tamta from Uttarakhand successfully test-flown a single-seater flying car prototype in Almora. Built under his startup Hapida Sky, the HAPIDA SKYNEX uses modified drone technology. Tamta said, "Today is a very big day in my life." This machine could cut a 90-minute road journey to just 10 minutes.
Scientists in the US used artificial intelligence to create viruses that do not exist in nature. Researchers at Stanford University used a model called Evo to design viral genomes that successfully killed E. coli bacteria. Brian Hie said, “This is a next step in the complexity that's designable by generative AI.”
Google built an AI chatbot called LMChat a year before OpenAI launched ChatGPT in 2022. Jeff Dean said on 5 August that Google leaders failed to appreciate how useful these tools could be. He noted, “We actually had an internal chatbot system that Googlers could play with even before ChatGPT.”
Telegram founder Pavel Durov warned developers about takedown extortion after Apple briefly removed his app on 4 August. Attackers planted AI-modified illegal content in a group to trigger this removal. Durov said, "If an app used by more than a billion people can be removed, any app can."
OpenAI plans a doughnut-shaped smart speaker for a 2027 release. This AI-first device will feature moving parts and advanced humanlike interactivity. Designed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom studio, the gadget aims to be a premium companion. It will cost over $300 and help users complete many tasks through simple voice commands.
Google is expanding its AI-powered Ask Maps feature to help users order food, book hotels, and track buses. The update uses Gemini AI to handle multi-step tasks through simple prompts. Google said, “Ask Maps compares real-time prices and checks availability for you so you can find the right spot.”
OpenAI plans to launch a doughnut-shaped AI device by 2027, priced between $300 and $400. The hockey puck-sized gadget aims to disrupt the smart speaker market. OpenAI’s legal team said Apple’s suit was “predicated on a misrepresentation of facts and allegations that are speculative at best.” It features advanced voice interaction.
Alibaba is considering a new way to make money from its open-source AI models. The company may ask big businesses to share revenue earned using its next Qwen model. While these models are free to download, Alibaba wants to earn from the commercial success that many developers now enjoy.
Hackers targeted US private equity firms and financial companies including Blackstone and CME, data shows. Google said on Thursday that these hackers use phone calls to steal passwords. Lee Clark said, "Because the fence is now so fancy and high-tech, we just have to trick the guard into opening."
Alibaba plans to ask major users of its next Qwen open-source AI model for a share of their revenue. The company will start this measure next week. This move shows Chinese AI firms are now building a business model to compete with U.S. rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic for market share.