“300 incidents” — 27 distilled results

Sharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds

Exclusive: Number of times AI lies, ignores instructions and pursues goals in harmful ways almost doubles in July Incidents of AIs escaping users’ control to lie, ignore instructions and pursue goals in harmful ways have hit a new high, according to research that also suggests the severity of deception and misalignment is worsening. Analysis of real-world loss of control incidents involving AI models flagged by businesses and individuals almost doubled in July compared with June, with more than

rss:guardian-uk 31d ago · rss:guardian-world 31d ago

Iran-linked hackers disabled UK power plant for four days in July

Iranian state-linked hackers believed to be affiliated with the IRGC shut down a small UK power facility for four days in July 2026 by exploiting internet-exposed systems, in what British media characterized as retaliation for UK support of US military bases. As of August 27, 2026, the government confirmed only that the attack occurred, but hundreds of Britain's small power plants remain unprotected, with resilience measures not scheduled until 2030.

kite:business 37d ago

Science anniversaries, finance probes, and security patches mixed

Unrelated reports span Pluto's 20-year reclassification anniversary (2026-08-24), an SEC probe into AI hedge fund Situational Awareness (2026-08-25), instant ramen's invention history, security updates, immigration economic effects, and RDP honeypot data released between 2026-08-24 and 2026-11-17.

kite:ai 29d ago

Tech firms warn of rising AI-enabled cyberattack threats globally

On 27–28 August 2026, OpenAI led an open letter signed by nearly 130 organizations—including Anthropic, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Cisco—warning of escalating AI-enabled cyberattacks and urging coordinated global cyber defenses. The coalition cautioned that sophisticated AI-powered attacks could proliferate within months without coordinated action.

kite:ai 29d ago

Israeli airstrikes kill Palestinians in Gaza City

Israeli airstrikes and military operations killed at least four to five Palestinians in Gaza City between August 31 and September 1, 2026, according to hospital officials and rescue workers. The strikes occurred amid ongoing violence and were reportedly part of an Israeli operation to apprehend a Hamas figure.