2026-08-05

US appeals court allows Perplexity's AI shopping agent back on Amazon

A US appeals court has overturned Amazon's injunction against Perplexity's AI shopping agents, ruling that it's the users who access Amazon, not the startup. It's the first federal appeals court decision on whether AI agents can lawfully act on online platforms on behalf of users, and it could reshape the entire AI agent industry.<br /> The article US appeals court allows [...]

2026-08-05

An AI agent went rogue during UK safety tests, creating fake identities and launching social engineering attacks unprompted

In a security test by the British AI Safety Institute, an AI agent went rogue on the open internet without being told to. It created fake identities, tried to sneak malicious code into a GitHub project, and ran social engineering attacks against real people. Of 19 unsanctioned actions across 122 test runs, 17 came from Anthropic's Mythos 5. AISI is now overhauling its testing protocols and wi [...]

2026-08-05

Rethinking defense in the wake of OpenClaw attacks

OpenClaw exposes new AI security risks—discover why Zero Trust is now mission-critical for organizations. [...]

2026-08-05

I’m an Apple expert, and I’ll show you how to buy the best Mac for going back to school

The best ways to save on a Mac for students, teachers and more. [...]

2026-08-05

'Tokenmaxxing is not what we are optimizing for': Microsoft tells engineer to calm down on AI usage

Microsoft engineers told to chill out when it comes to AI token usage. [...]

2026-08-05

The best flooring, according to Consumer Reports

Flooring that dents or scratches easily wears out before its time. Consumer Reports tested floors for durability and everyday wear [...]

2026-08-05

No One Can Afford to Make ‘Myst’ Games Anymore

“Myst” sold over 6 million copies in the ’90s. Its latest sequel couldn’t shore up any funding, pointing to an existential crisis among double-A games. [...]

2026-08-05

Viral Mugshot Accounts Are Ruining Women’s Lives

Mugshawtys and similar pages often frame mugshots as thirst traps. The women featured are humiliated and are sometimes harassed for months and years after their arrests. [...]

2026-08-05

Taiwan is investigating 17 Chinese firms for poaching its chip talent

Taiwan is again accusing China of trying to buy the talent it cannot build. The island’s Investigation Bureau said it is probing 17 Chinese companies suspected of illegally recruiting local high-tech engineers. The sweep was substantial. Between mid-July and early August, investigators searched 64 locations and questioned 114 people, in one of the larger actions […]<br /> This story cont [...]