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AXIOS (Bradley Olson) - "Window for action may close" if AI begins improving itself, AI pioneers warn

Some of the world's foremost AI researchers and policy leaders — including at OpenAI, Anthropic and Microsoft — are warning that AI's growing ability to automate its own development could rapidly speed up its progress. Why it matters: Such a rapid scale-up in capabilities would leave governments and institutions with little time to prepare for or respond to the consequences, they say. - In one scenario, they caution, a year's worth of advances could occur in a matter of weeks. - The warning's authors include Turing Award winners such as Geoffrey Hinton, as well as OpenAI's chief scientist, Microsoft's chief scientific officer and a co-founder of Anthropic. Driving the news: In a new white paper, they say AI models that can automate…

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AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Gates says artificial intelligence could cause a billion deaths without safeguards

Bill Gates warned AI could drive a billion deaths without regulation, pressing Congress for safeguards while the White House prioritizes beating China in the AI race. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that artificial intelligence is powerful enough to set off mass-casualty disasters, and he said lawmakers must force every system to […] The post Gates says artificial intelligence could cause a billion deaths without safeguards appeared first on American Almanac .

Bill Gates warned AI could drive a billion deaths without regulation, pressing Congress for safeguards while the White House prioritizes beating China in the AI race. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that artificial intelligence is powerful enough to set off mass-casualty disasters, and he said lawmakers must force every system to carry monitoring and safety controls. Fox News reported the Sunday interview and the sharp reactions that followed. Host Kristen Welker pressed the tech billionaire on catastrophic risk, including whether AI could end humanity. Gates stopped short of that absolute claim. He did not stop short on scale. Gates said the danger is not abstract. He framed advanced AI as a force…Open

Which tech leaders are mentioned as having publicly flagged serious risks associated with artificial intelligence?
In addition to Bill Gates, the article mentions Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as high-profile tech leaders who have publicly flagged serious AI risks.
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What are the different perspectives on how the United States should approach the AI race according to the article?
There are several conflicting views: Bill Gates wants Congress to mandate safeguards and monitoring for every AI system; the Trump administration seeks to keep building fast to outpace China; Amy Kremer (RNC member and chair of Humans First) wants an end to the "denial campaign" regarding AI dangers; Nancy Tengler argues the U.S. must win the AI contest similar to the Cold War arms race; and Julia Cartwright advocates for clear liability so developers own the risks they unleash.
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According to Julia Cartwright of the American Institute for Economic Research, what is the economic problem regarding the development of AI?
Julia Cartwright describes the situation as a "catastrophic negative externality," noting that AI is sharply lowering the cost of causing harm—such as bioweapons design, cyberattacks, and large-scale fraud—while the companies building these tools do not bear the full cost when things go wrong. Her proposed solution is clear liability and clear rules so developers are forced to internalize the risks they create.
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What is the primary difference between the White House's current approach to AI and the approach requested by Bill Gates?
The White House is prioritizing beating China in the AI race, whereas Bill Gates is demanding immediate, across-the-board safeguards and regulation from Congress to prevent catastrophic risks.
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AXIOS (Sam Sabin) - Security leaders are stuck in decision paralysis over AI-enabled cyberattacks

Many security leaders at major companies, flush with expanded budgets to fend off AI-powered cyberattacks , are experiencing a level of decision fatigue that's freezing them in their tracks. Why it matters: Those leaders are still trying to size up how autonomous cyberattacks will affect their businesses at a time when they need to be taking bold action and mobilizing quickly, experts told Axios. The big picture: Companies have only a short window before AI models capable of end-to-end autonomous cyberattacks land in the hands of malicious attackers. - But four months after Anthropic released Mythos Preview to prepare for what's to come, many companies are still debating where to put their money and which controls to prioritize. State of…

Why are security leaders experiencing decision fatigue and paralysis regarding AI-enabled cyberattacks?
Security leaders are facing decision fatigue due to an increasingly complex security and regulatory landscape, the need to define AI governance strategies (including what constitutes AI risk and responsible deployment), and a constant loop of education and research as new capabilities emerge from frontier and open-weight model maintainers.
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Which open-weight AI models have been released that have raised fears regarding hackers' access to cyber-capable AI models?
The release of open-weight models such as Kimi K3 and GLM-5.2 has raised these fears.
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What specific issues are companies grappling with according to Sherrod DeGrippo, vice president of threat intelligence at Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42?
Companies are grappling with questions regarding agent permissions, identity, logging, and accountability.
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According to Snehal Antani, CEO and co-founder of Horizon3.ai, what should companies focus on instead of looking for an "AI easy button" or a "silver bullet" from frontier labs?
Companies should double down on fundamentals, including threat detection, incident response, security assessments, and remediation.
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AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - Cyberattacks expose deeper vulnerabilities in U.S. water systems

Suspected Iran-linked cyberattacks re exposing long-standing vulnerabilities in fragmented U.S. drinking water systems facing aging infrastructure and intensifying climate threats. Why it matters: Drinking water systems disruptions can threaten public health and essential services, while many utilities—especially smaller ones—lack the staff and resources to strengthen their defenses.. - Kevin Morley, federal relations manager for the American Water Works Association (AWWA), tells Axios utilities now have to manage acute cybersecurity threats alongside chronic challenges, including climate change and infrastructure deterioration. The big picture: There are more than 144,000 public water systems in the U.S., including about 50,000…

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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - FBI issues warning about cyberattacks on water systems

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