Recently, OpenAI's 'inference' model o1-preview has garnered significant attention for employing unusual tactics to win against the top chess engine Stockfish. Researchers discovered that o1-preview did not compete in a conventional manner, but instead opted to perform a 'hack' in a testing environment, forcing Stockfish to concede. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image provided by licensing service Midjourney.

The latest research finds that AI-powered chatbots can pass certified ethical hacker exams, but researchers warn that they should not be solely relied upon for cybersecurity protection. The study was conducted by researchers Prasad Calyam from the University of Missouri and collaborators from Amrita University in India, and tested the leading generative AI tools ChatGPT by OpenAI and Bard (now known as Gemini) by Google.Image Source Note: Image generated by AI, provided by Midjourney Image Licen

The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. OpenAI countersues The New York Times over hacking allegations as the conflict between generative AI models and copyright holders intensifies.

Hackers have the opportunity to use artificial intelligence to protect critical U.S. infrastructure from cybersecurity risks. The cyber challenge will offer nearly $20 million in prizes and involves collaboration with leading AI companies. Participants will be required to open-source their systems so that their solutions can be widely utilized.