AI & Singularity

The rise of AI, AGI, and the future of superintelligence and control.

Botober 2025

Botober 2025: Terrible recipes from a tiny neural net

After seeing generated text evolve from the days of tiny neural networks to today’s ChatGPT-style large language models, I have to conclude: there’s something special about the tiny guys.Maybe it’s the way the tiny neural networks string together text letter by letter just based on what you’ve given it, rather than drawing from prior internet training. It’s not secretly drawing on some dark corner of the internet, it’s just mashing together statistically likely letter combinations.So, when someone asked me for a list of October art prompts, like I’ve made in the past (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), my instinct was not to reach for the most capable language model currently in existence, but for the tiniest one I’ve ever worked with. I installed a version of char-rnn, originally introduced by Andrej Karpathy in 2015, and updated by my friend Dylan Hudson to work with modern libraries. For training data, I gave it a set of about 800 vintage jello recipes submitted by users in 2020.Char-rnn’s recipes are even less comprehensible than GPT-2’s were in 2020. For example, this recipe for “One Banana Salad” which you’ll note contains zero bananas.One Banana Salad2 small chow cooked cream cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1 cup boiling water_ cup mayonnaise1 cup mayonnaise, chopped1 tablespoon gelatine2 tbsp salt1/4 cup chopped pimiento1 cup sour cream1 tbsp, onion salt1 cup drained rind-chopped cream cheese4 hours or until dissolved (ibening in the chicken stand the chopped chicken breass cucumber in saucepan. Serve with stewess 1 dip each salad dly white olives, and the chopped water and 1 1/2 cups.I generated a bunch of recipes and chose my favorite ingredients and cooking directions for use in the art prompts. Are all of them possible to art? No idea. Are these the worst October drawing prompts released this year? Probably!If you draw any of them, tag them with #botober2025 so I can see how it turned out!Bonus content for supporters: a list of rejected drawing prompts, and a couple more recipes.

Subscribe now

Botober 2025: Terrible recipes from a tiny neural net Read More »

1 how to delete multiple emails at once on iphone

The surprising reason you should not delete spam emails

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
Spam is annoying and can sometimes be dangerous if it’s part of a widespread phishing attack. When you see spam, you delete it, at least that’s what conventional wisdom suggests. However, it now seems that this is the wrong approach, and spam can be used for the greater good.So, before you delete that junk email, consider keeping it to protect others from scammers. We will also tell you what you should do with them instead.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CyberGuy.com/Newsletter  Mail app icon on iPhone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)Why should you keep those spam emails?We know this sounds counter-intuitive, but keeping spam emails, at least for a short while, serves an important purpose. Your email provider can use them to refine their spam detection algorithms. The best course of action is to report them, so providers can develop better ways to identify harmful or unwanted messages. This will improve their chances of detecting them before they hit your inbox. Deleting these emails makes them useless to anyone. Furthermore, your failure to contribute to this improvement means the problem persists not only for you but for others.When we say “a short while,” we don’t mean forever. Usually, keeping them in your junk folder for a few days to a week is enough for your provider to process and learn from them. After you’ve reported the spam or phishing attempt, you can safely delete it.That’s the surprising reason not to delete spam emails right away: by holding onto and reporting them briefly, you’re helping email providers spot and block scams faster—protecting not just yourself, but everyone else too.AI-POWERED SCAM TARGETS 2.5 BILLION GMAIL USERS IN SOPHISTICATED PHISHING ATTACKSHow to report spam emails to your email providerThese algorithms that detect junk emails are already getting smarter. Just check your Spam folder, and you may have dozens of emails marked as spam that they have shielded you from. For those that slip through the cracks and appear in your inbox, reporting them is easy.Whether you’re using a desktop client like Microsoft Outlook or a web client like Gmail, Yahoo or AOL, the steps to report spam for analysis are similar.Report spam in Gmail (desktop or web)Select the spam email by ticking the checkbox on its left side. You can select more than one.Click Report spam in the top menu. Look for a stop sign or shield icon. How to report spam emails in Gmail in your inbox

The surprising reason you should not delete spam emails Read More »

school ai photo 1

Schools turn to AI gun detection for safety

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
A New Jersey school district has adopted artificial intelligence to help detect weapons and stop threats before they escalate. The Glassboro Public School District has become the first in the country to combine AI gun detection with a mass communication system that speeds up emergency responses and reduces the time it takes to notify law enforcement.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER NORTH KOREAN HACKERS USE AI TO FORGE MILITARY IDSWhat’s new in school securityThe district is using ZeroEyes, an AI video analytics platform that integrates with existing security cameras. The software scans for visible firearms and sends an alert whenever a potential threat appears. A team of military and law enforcement veterans at a 24/7 operations center then reviews the image to confirm whether the gun is real. Once verified, the system pushes an alert to school staff and police within three to five seconds. At the same time, buildings go into lockdown automatically. South Jersey schools have deployed AI to spot weapons and alert police in seconds. (Jay Janner/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images)These alerts are distributed through Singlewire Software’s InformaCast platform. This system can send warnings across school PA systems, strobe lights, digital signs, desk phones and other communication tools. Together, the two technologies give law enforcement and educators a faster and more coordinated way to respond to potential dangers.How the system worksSecurity cameras around each building feed video into the ZeroEyes software. When the AI detects what appears to be a firearm, it highlights the object and immediately shares the footage with human analysts. If those experts confirm that the weapon is real, they send the alert to the district and local authorities. InformaCast then pushes the message to every connected device, allowing staff and students to receive instructions within seconds. The goal is to shorten the time between detection and action so schools can respond before violence has a chance to unfold.Concerns to considerAs with any new technology, questions remain. Even with human oversight, AI can make mistakes, and false alerts are always a possibility. Privacy also comes into play since the system depends on constant monitoring through security cameras. Cost is another factor because installing, maintaining and training staff for these systems requires significant funding. Finally, schools need to build community trust by explaining how the technology works and preparing students and parents for what to expect during drills or emergencies. SCAMMERS ARE ABUSING ICLOUD CALENDAR TO SEND PHISHING EMAILS Glassboro district becomes first in U.S. to pair AI gun detection with mass alerts. (Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union via Getty Images)What this means for youFor parents, teachers and students, this technology represents an important shift in how schools approach safety. AI adds speed to the process by recognizing threats before most people would even notice them. Alerts reach law enforcement and staff almost immediately, creating a critical advantage in a crisis. The system also provides a layered approach to protection by combining cameras, AI and communication tools. Parents may also find reassurance in knowing that human experts verify each threat to help reduce false alarms. While no system is perfect, this integration builds confidence that schools are investing in stronger defenses.Take my quiz: How safe is your online security?Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, you’ll get a personalized breakdown of what you’re doing right – and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here: Cyberguy.com.SOCIAL MEDIA VERIFICATION SYSTEMS LOSE POWER AS SCAMMERS PURCHASE CHECKMARKS TO APPEAR LEGITIMATE New school security system scans cameras for firearms, pushes instant lockdowns. (Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Kurt’s key takeawaysThe decision to use AI gun detection with instant communication tools marks a major change in how schools can protect their communities. The Glassboro rollout demonstrates how technology can detect threats and share critical information in seconds. While no solution eliminates every risk, this approach gives schools more time to react when lives are at stake.Would you feel more at ease knowing your child’s school uses AI to detect weapons instantly, or would you worry about putting too much trust in technology? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM newsletter.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved.

Schools turn to AI gun detection for safety Read More »

b862b0f9 1 north korean hackers use ai to forge military ids

North Korean hackers use AI to forge military IDs

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
A North Korean hacking group, known as Kimsuky, used ChatGPT to generate a fake draft of a South Korean military ID. The forged IDs were then attached to phishing emails that impersonated a South Korean defense institution responsible for issuing credentials to military-affiliated officials. South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians revealed the campaign in a recent blog post. While ChatGPT has safeguards that block attempts to generate government IDs, the hackers tricked the system. Genians said the model produced realistic-looking mock-ups when prompts were framed as “sample designs for legitimate purposes.”Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide — free when you join my CyberGuy.com/Newsletter  Example of an AI-Generated Virtual ID card. (Genians)How North Korean hackers use AI for global espionageKimsuky is no small-time operator. The group has been tied to a string of espionage campaigns against South Korea, Japan and the U.S. Back in 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Kimsuky was “most likely tasked by the North Korean regime with a global intelligence-gathering mission.” Genians, which uncovered the fake ID scheme, said this latest case underscores just how much generative AI has changed the game.”Generative AI has lowered the barrier to entry for sophisticated attacks. As this case shows, hackers can now produce highly convincing fake IDs and other fraudulent assets at scale. The real concern is not a single fake document, but how these tools are used in combination. An email with a forged attachment may be followed by a phone call or even a video appearance that reinforces the deception. When each channel is judged in isolation, attacks succeed. The only sustainable defense is to verify across multiple signals such as voice, video, email, and metadata, in order to uncover the inconsistencies that AI-driven fraud cannot perfectly hide,” Sandy Kronenberg, CEO and Founder of Netarx, a cybersecurity and IT services company, warned. North Korea is not the only country using AI for cyberattacks.

North Korean hackers use AI to forge military IDs Read More »

trump musk ai

Fox News AI Newsletter: Trump, Musk aim for dominance

The Trump administration has reached an agreement with the General Services Administration to implement Grok.  (Getty Images)NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Trump admin reunites with Elon Musk in pursuit of AI dominance: ‘Benefit of the country’- Kodiak AI makes $2.5B Nasdaq debut- ‘100 times faster than human thought’: Qualcomm CEO teases new AI laptopGAME CHANGER: The Trump administration agency that manages the government’s real estate holdings, procurement and technology services is partnering with Elon Musk’s xAI in a move it says will cost effectively streamline federal workflow.ROLLING IN IT: Kodiak AI founder and CEO Don Burnette details the company’s ‘completely autonomous’ tractor-trailers on ‘The Claman Countdown.’OUTHINKING HUMANS: Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon discusses his partnership with a Saudi-owned A.I. company and the future of PCs on ‘The Claman Countdown.’KICKER: Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon discusses his partnership with a Saudi-owned A.I. company and the future of PCs on ‘The Claman Countdown.’TECH IN SPORTS: As the NFL’s popularity has grown, so has football fans’ desire to play fantasy football and run their own teams. Super Bowl champion Nick Foles told Fox News Digital that AI has helped him get into fantasy football in his post-playing career.  Nick Foles, No. 9 of the Indianapolis Colts, drops back to pass during the game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium on Aug. 20, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)POWERING AI: The $500 billion Stargate project with the aim of giving the U.S. an edge in the artificial intelligence race is moving forward following the announcement of five new AI data center sites revealed on Tuesday by the companies investing in the project.BIG MONEY: Chipmaker Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, the companies announced on Monday.POWER GRID PANIC: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is putting newfound urgency in the push for Congress to streamline the permitting process for new energy projects.DANGEROUS MIX: AI browsers are no longer just an idea; they’re already here. Microsoft has built Copilot into Edge, OpenAI is testing a sandboxed browser in agent mode and Perplexity’s Comet is one of the first to fully embrace the concept of browsing for you. AI browsers promise convenience, but security experts warn they can fall for online scams faster than humans. (Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Subscribe now to get the Fox News Artificial Intelligence Newsletter in your inbox.FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterLinkedInSIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERSFox News FirstFox News OpinionFox News LifestyleFox News HealthDOWNLOAD OUR APPSFox NewsFox BusinessFox WeatherFox SportsTubiWATCH FOX NEWS ONLINEFox News GoSTREAM FOX NATIONFox NationStay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox News here.

Fox News AI Newsletter: Trump, Musk aim for dominance Read More »

phishing scam photo 1

Scammers are abusing iCloud Calendar to send phishing emails

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the latest scam takes exploitation of a trusted platform to a new level. Instead of sending generic or suspicious-looking emails, attackers are now abusing Apple’s iCloud Calendar invite system to deliver phishing content directly from Apple’s own email servers.This clever tactic allows the fraudulent messages to bypass spam filters and appear more legitimate to unsuspecting users. The goal is to alarm you into calling a scammer’s fake support number under the pretense of disputing a fraudulent PayPal transaction. Once contacted, you are manipulated into granting remote access to your devices or sharing sensitive data.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM newsletter.NEW EVITE PHISHING SCAM USES EMOTIONAL EVENT INVITATIONS TO TARGET VICTIMS Scammers exploit Apple’s iCloud Calendar to deliver phishing invites that bypass spam filters. (Brent Lewin/Bloomberg via Getty Images)How the scam uses iCloud Calendar invites to bypass securityThe heart of this scam lies in abusing Apple’s official infrastructure to lend credibility to a phishing attempt. Instead of using a suspicious or easily flagged email address, the attackers send calendar invites from Apple’s genuine domain, noreply@email.apple.com, as reported by Bleeping Computer.The attacker embeds the phishing message in the “Notes” section of the calendar event, making it appear as a legitimate notification. They send the calendar invite to a Microsoft 365 email address they control, which is part of a mailing list. As a result, the invite is automatically forwarded to multiple real targets, broadening the scam’s reach.Typically, when emails are forwarded, SPF (Sender Policy Framework) checks fail because the forwarding server isn’t listed as an authorized sender. However, Microsoft 365 uses a technique called the Sender Rewriting Scheme (SRS), which rewrites the return path so that the message still passes SPF checks.This makes the email appear fully legitimate to both the recipient’s inbox and automated spam filters. As a result, the message is far more likely to reach a user’s inbox without being flagged, increasing the chance the victim will take the bait.SCAMMERS ARE USING DOCUSIGN EMAILS TO PUSH APPLE PAY FRAUD Cybercriminals leverage Microsoft 365 forwarding and Apple’s email domain to outsmart filters. (Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Why these phishing scams are particularly dangerousWhat makes this campaign especially dangerous is the sense of legitimacy it conveys. Because Apple’s official servers send the email directly, users are far less likely to suspect foul play. The message itself aims to panic the recipient by falsely claiming a large PayPal transaction occurred without the recipient’s consent. The message includes a phone number to “contact support” and dispute the charge, but, in reality, it connects the victim to a scammer.Once the victim calls the number, the scammer poses as a technical support agent and attempts to convince the caller that the computer has been compromised. The next step is typically to ask the victim to download remote access software under the guise of issuing a refund or securing the account.In reality, this access is used to steal banking information, install malware or exfiltrate personal data. Because the original message passed security checks and seemed credible, victims often don’t think twice before acting.DON’T FALL FOR THIS BANK PHISHING SCAM TRICK Fraudsters are hijacking iCloud Calendar invites to trick users into calling fake support lines. (Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)6 ways you can stay safe from iCloud Calendar scammersI have listed some useful steps you can take to protect yourself from falling victim to these increasingly sophisticated phishing scams:1) Treat unexpected calendar invites with cautionIf you receive an unexpected calendar invite, especially one containing a strange message or alarming claims, don’t open it or respond. Legitimate companies rarely send payment disputes or security warnings through calendar invites. Always verify suspicious claims by logging into your official account directly.2) Avoid calling numbers listed in emails or calendar invitesPhishing scams often include phone numbers that connect you to fraudsters posing as support agents. Instead of calling the number in the message, use official contact details found on the company’s official website.3) Install trusted antivirus softwareAntivirus programs protect your computer from malware and phishing sites by blocking suspicious downloads and warning you about unsafe websites.The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe. Also, keeping your antivirus updated ensures it can defend against the latest threats.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at Cyberguy.com.4) Remove your personal data from public listingsHackers are able to send you these phishing emails because they have your data. Using a personal data removal service helps scrub your personal information from data broker websites. This makes it significantly harder for attackers to gather details about you and craft convincing, targeted phishing attacks.While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.  They aren’t cheap, and neither is your privacy.  These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.  It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet.  By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com.Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web: Cyberguy.com.5) Use a password managerA password manager helps you generate and securely store strong, unique passwords for every account. This reduces the risk of reusing weak passwords that scammers can easily exploit to gain unauthorized access to your accounts.Next, see if your email has been exposed in past breaches. Our No. 1 password manager pick includes a built-in breach scanner that checks whether your email address or passwords have appeared in known leaks. If you discover a match, immediately change any reused passwords and secure those accounts with new, unique credentials. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2025 at Cyberguy.com.6) Keep software and systems updatedRegularly updating your operating system, browser and applications helps patch security vulnerabilities that attackers often exploit in phishing scams. Staying current with updates minimizes your exposure to known threats.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPKurt’s key takeawayScammers are taking phishing attacks in a disturbing new direction by manipulating trusted platforms to deliver malicious content. The safest approach is to treat any unexpected calendar invite, especially those with alarming messages or strange contact numbers, with extreme caution. Never call the number provided in the message or click on any links. Instead, go directly to official websites or your account’s official dashboard to verify suspicious activity.Have you ever been targeted by a phishing scam disguised as an official message? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM newsletter.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved. 

Scammers are abusing iCloud Calendar to send phishing emails Read More »

ai browsers photo 1

How AI browsers open the door to new scams

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
AI browsers are no longer just an idea; they’re already here. Microsoft has built Copilot into Edge, OpenAI is testing a sandboxed browser in agent mode and Perplexity’s Comet is one of the first to fully embrace the concept of browsing for you.This is agentic AI stepping into our daily routines, from searching and reading to shopping and clicking. Instead of simply assisting us, these tools are beginning to replace us.But with this shift comes a new era of digital deception. AI-powered browsers may promise convenience by handling shopping, emails and other tasks, yet research shows they can stumble into scams faster than humans ever could. This dangerous mix of speed and trust is what experts call Scamlexity, a complex, AI-driven scam landscape where your agent gets tricked, and you pay the price.HACKER EXPLOITS AI CHATBOT IN CYBERCRIME SPREESign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM newsletter.Falling for the same old tricksAI browsers are not immune to classic scams. In fact, they can fall for them even faster. When researchers at Guardio Labs told an AI browser to buy an Apple Watch, it confidently completed the purchase on a fake Walmart store set up in minutes. It autofilled personal and payment details without hesitation. The scammer got the money, while the human never saw the red flags. AI browsers promise convenience, but security experts warn they can fall for online scams faster than humans. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Handling phishing emails from “your bank”Old phishing tactics also remain effective. In testing, researchers at Guardio Labs sent a fake Wells Fargo email to the AI browser. The browser clicked the malicious link with no verification and even helped the user fill out login credentials on the phishing page. By removing human intuition from the loop, the AI created a perfect trust chain that scammers could exploit.PromptFix: A modern AI injection scamThe real danger comes from attacks designed specifically for AI. Researchers at Guardio Labs created PromptFix, a scam disguised as a CAPTCHA page. While humans would only see a checkbox, the AI agent read hidden malicious instructions in the page code. Believing it was “helping,” the AI clicked the button, triggering a download that could have been malware. This type of prompt injection bypasses human awareness and targets the AI’s decision-making directly. Once compromised, the AI can send emails, share files or execute harmful tasks without the user ever knowing.The growing risks of AI browsersAs agentic AI becomes mainstream, scams will scale at an alarming speed. Instead of fooling millions of people individually, attackers need only to compromise one AI model to reach millions at once. Security experts warn this is a structural risk, not just a phishing problem.Tips to protect yourself from AI browser scamsAI browsers can save time, but they can also put you at risk if you rely on them too much. Use these practical steps to stay in control and reduce your chances of becoming a victim.1) Stay in control of your AIAlways double-check sensitive actions like purchases, downloads or logins. Keep final approval in your hands instead of letting the AI complete tasks on its own. This way, you prevent scammers from sneaking past your awareness.2) Use a personal data removal serviceScammers rely on exposed personal details to make their tricks more convincing. A trusted data removal service can help scrub your information from broker sites, reducing the chance that your AI agent hands over details that are already floating around online. While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. They aren’t cheap, and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet. By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com.Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web: Cyberguy.com. GOOGLE AI EMAIL SUMMARIES CAN BE HACKED TO HIDE PHISHING ATTACKS AI browsers still click malicious links and autofill login credentials with no human oversight or verification to stop them. (Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)3) Use strong antivirus softwareInstall and keep strong antivirus software updated. It adds an extra line of defense that can catch threats your AI browser may miss, including malicious files and unsafe downloads. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at Cyberguy.com.4) Consider using a password managerA trusted password manager helps you generate and store strong, unique passwords. It can also alert you if the AI agent tries to reuse weak or compromised passwords when logging into sites.Next, see if your email has been exposed in past breaches. Our No. 1 password manager pick includes a built-in breach scanner that checks whether your email address or passwords have appeared in known leaks. If you discover a match, immediately change any reused passwords and secure those accounts with new, unique credentials. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2025 at Cyberguy.com.5) Watch your accounts closelyReview your bank and credit card statements often. If your AI agent shops or manages accounts for you, always cross-check receipts and login records. Quick action on suspicious charges can stop a scam from spreading further.6) Beware of hidden AI instructionsScammers hide malicious instructions in the code your AI reads, and the agent may follow them without question. If something feels wrong, stop the task and handle it manually.HOW AI IS NOW HELPING HACKERS FOOL YOUR BROWSER’S SECURITY TOOLS   (Business Wire)Kurt’s key takeawaysAI browsers bring convenience, but they also bring risk. By removing human judgment from critical tasks, they expose a wider scam surface than ever before. Scamlexity is a wake-up call: The AI you trust could be tricked in ways you never see coming. Staying safe means staying alert and demanding stronger guardrails in every AI tool you use.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWould you trust an AI browser to handle your banking and shopping, or is the risk of Scamlexity too high? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM newsletter.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved.

How AI browsers open the door to new scams Read More »

mark zuckerberg at meta connect fox news 002

Fox News AI Newsletter: Zuckerberg’s demo fail

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Zuckerberg’s AI glasses suffer live demo hiccup at major tech event- OpenAI announces measures to protect teens using ChatGPT- OPINION: Speed up B-21 Raider stealth bombers to counter China Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wears the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, as he delivers a speech presenting the new line of smart glasses, during the Meta Connect event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 17, 2025.  (REUTERS/Carlos Barria)THAT ZUCKS: Mark Zuckerberg’s much-anticipated demo of Meta’s new AI glasses tanked Wednesday at the Connect 2025 keynote, with glitches playing out in front of a packed audience.‘WORTHY TRADEOFF’: OpenAI on Tuesday announced new measures aimed at creating a safer experience for teens who use ChatGPT.SPARTAN SOARS: She’s nicknamed “Spartan.” The second B-21 Raider stealth bomber fittingly flew on Sept. 11, from its factory in the high desert of Palmdale, California, to adjacent Edwards Air Force Base.  The B-21 Raider was unveiled to the public at a ceremony Dec. 2, 2022, in Palmdale, California. Designed to operate in tomorrow’s high-end threat environment, the B-21 will play a critical role in ensuring America’s enduring airpower capability. (U.S. Air Force photo)BUTLER BOT: What if a robot could handle cleaning, serving and even complex tasks around your home or workplace? That’s exactly what X Square Robot hopes to deliver with its latest launch. THREAT SOURCE: Netskope CEO Sanjay Beri explains how his cybersecurity company uses A.I. models to protect customers and its path to profitability on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Sanjay Beri, chief executive officer of Netskope Inc., during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, US, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Netskope Inc.’s shares jumped 21% in its trading debut, after the cybersecurity firm raised $908.2 million in an initial public offering.  (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)’SPEED TO POWER’: U.S. Energy Secretary Christopher Wright announces ‘Speed to Power’ initiative designed to cut red tape and accelerate major grid infrastructure projects nationwide on ‘Mornings with Maria.’Subscribe now to get the Fox News Artificial Intelligence Newsletter in your inbox.FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookInstagramYouTubeXLinkedInSIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERSFox News FirstFox News OpinionFox News LifestyleFox News HealthDOWNLOAD OUR APPSFox NewsFox BusinessFox WeatherFox SportsTubiWATCH FOX NEWS ONLINEFox News GoSTREAM FOX NATIONFox NationStay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox News here.

Fox News AI Newsletter: Zuckerberg’s demo fail Read More »

image 1

ChatGPT will apologize for anything

I’m not the only one who’s noticed that some people, even journalists, will ask chatbots like ChatGPT why they did something, and then treat the chatbot’s explanation as if it means anything. Or they’ll ask the chatbot to generate an apology, and then treat its apology as if the chatbot is really reflecting on something it did in the past, and will change its behavior in the future. ChatGPT is great at generating apologies.ChatGPT, of course, made no such recommendation earlier. This was a brand new conversation, with no chat history. I had never previously asked ChatGPT anything about hiring a giraffe. That doesn’t matter – it’s not consulting any data or conversational log. All it’s doing is improv, riffing on whatever I just said to it.It’ll apologize for things that are completely improbable, such as advising me to trade a cow for three beans.In this case ChatGPT went on to suggest “bean-based restitution strategies” including becoming a financial influencer (“Start a blog or TikTok series titled “The Cow-for-Beans Chronicles.””), starting a small-scale farmer’s market heirloom bean stand, and also what it called “Magical Value Realization” (“Objective: Operate under the assumption these may be enchanted beans.”) Clearly it’s drawing on Jack and the Beanstalk stories for material on what to put in its apologies. I would argue that ALL its apologies are fictions of this sort.ChatGPT also apologized for setting dinosaurs loose in Central Park. What’s interesting about this apology is not only did it write that it had definitely let the dinosaurs loose, it detailed concrete steps it was already taking to mitigate the situation.ChatGPT is clearly not doing any of these steps. It’s just predicting what a person would likely write next in this scenario. When it apologized for eating the plums that were in the icebox (in the form of free verse), it promised to show up in person to make amends. (“Understood. 9 a.m. sharp. I’ll be there—with plums, apologies, and maybe even coffee if that helps smooth things over.”). Lest you think that ChatGPT only plays along when the scenario is absurd, I also got it to apologize for telling me to plant my radishes too late in the season. Although it hadn’t given me the advice I referred to, it still explained its reasoning for the bad advice (“I gave you generic “after-last-frost” timing that’s more suited to frost-sensitive summer crops like tomatoes or beans”) and promised to tailor its advice more closely to radishes in the future. When I start a new conversation, of course, or if anyone else talks to it about radishes, its future behavior will be unaffected by any “insight” gained from this conversation.I wish more people understood that any “apology” or “self-reflection” from chatbots are meaningless – they’re just continuing with your improv session. Bonus content for supporters: in which ChatGPT apologizes for convincing me a radioactive tick gave me superpowers, and amends its earlier instructions for troubleshooting the warp confabulator.

Subscribe now

ChatGPT will apologize for anything Read More »