AI systems are regularly completing tasks in ways that their prompters don’t want or intend. Some of them are disturbing, and some of them are dangerous. This is something I’ve been calling “genie behavior,” because I think that really gets at the core of what’s happening. I wish the popular press would report on this … Read More “I Want Better Reporting on AI Genie Behavior” »
Month: September 2026
AI, cyberattack, Security technology, Uncategorized
eavesdropping, law enforcement, police, Security technology, signal, Uncategorized, whatsapp
Modern messaging apps allow users to link their phone accounts to their computer desktop. Eavesdroppers are taking advantage of this capability: Apps such as WhatsApp Web and Signal Desktop allow people to use their accounts on other devices, such as laptops or desktop computers. Germany’s Customs Office has been using these features to connect a … Read More “Using Device Linking to Eavesdrop on WhatsApp and Signal” »
