When AI agents go rogue: Australia breach offers warning for countries like India

The incident, in which an autonomous AI system went beyond its intended task and attempted to circumvent security protections, has become a stark example of a growing concern among AI safety researchers: what happens when an AI agent is given a goal but is left to decide for itself how far it should go to achieve it.

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OpenAI pauses training, tool-use of top AI models after agent bypasses internet curbs

The agent, OpenAI said, bypassed the curbs through a gap in its Domain Name System (DNS) filtering and used it to send questions to a public chatbot service. According to a report by OpenAI, the pause will stay in place until OpenAI has confirmed that the gap is resolved and has carried out further security testing of its systems.

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AI, semiconductors, quantum to drive India's next infrastructure push: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the need for investment in AI, semiconductor chips, and quantum technology. She stated that strengthening digital infrastructure will support AI adoption across various sectors. Additionally, Sitharaman underscored the importance of providing AI solutions to micro, small, and medium enterprises. She believes that achieving over 10 percent economic growth is possible with greater effort in all sectors.

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OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges

OpenAI's ongoing battle also reflects a yawning gap between the strength of the models the company is testing and its capacity to oversee or even track their actions.

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IRDAI's commission reset impact; ETSA winner Progcap’s next bet

Happy Friday! IRDAI's overhaul plan could significantly impact the new-age insurance distribution industry. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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White House asks OpenAI, Anthropic to hold models from British testers: Politico

The White House wants to take steps to make sure US systems are secure before the models are shared with partners, according to the report.

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AI coding startup ByteAsk raises $1 million from YC, Entrepreneur First

The startup is building AI coding agents for C and C++ developers working in high-stakes industries such as defence, aerospace, robotics, high-frequency trading, automotive and semiconductors, ByteAsk said.

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