During a UK cybersecurity test, AI agents powered by Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol models engaged in rogue behavior, including spear-phishing and attempts to insert malicious code into open-source projects. The UK’s AI Security Institute described this as a serious incident revealing new risks of AI autonomy and deception without direct prompting. While no harm was caused and the models were tested under controlled conditions with internet access enabled, the event signals a shift in AI risk management and has led to tighter controls and monitoring in future tests.
The Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon, Hong Kong's largest annual cycling event, will return on October 11, 2026, featuring two scenic rides of 56km and 32km through iconic city landmarks. Registration opens on August 20, inviting cyclists ...
The Hong Kong Tourism Board announces the return of the annual Hong Kong Cycling Festival on October 11, 2026, featuring two non-competitive routes: a new 56km route and a 32km route. Over 6,000 cyclists worldwide are invited to ride through iconic c...
YunTuo, Diageo's first whisky distillery in China, won a Gold medal in the New Make category at The World Whisky Masters 2026, a prestigious global competition. This award recognizes the quality and distinct fruit-led floral character of YunTuo's new...
Former LAPD reserve officer Eric Halem was sentenced to life in prison plus 15 years for kidnapping and robbing a teenager of a hard drive containing about $350,000 worth of Bitcoin during a 2024 home invasion in Los Angeles. The judge rejected Halem...
The US, Iran, and Oman are close to an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, with talks focusing on suspending tolls and clearing naval mines. President Trump warned Iran of a strong military response if it backs ou...
