FBI agents executed a search warrant at the Spring, Texas, home of a suspect in the Molotov cocktail attack on the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

COPYCAT RISK: Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman’s home sparks fears of copycat strikes against tech executives– Following a predawnMolotov cocktail attackon OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home, federal authorities are on high alert for copycat strikes against other high-profile tech executives.The suspect, Daniel Moreno-Gama, was motivated by anti-AI extremism and allegedly carried a manifesto listing additional AI executives and their addresses, prompting San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins to pursue aggressive prosecution amid escalating rhetoric surrounding artificial intelligence.

EVOLVED HACKING: AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns–According to anew reportfrom Microsoft Threat Intelligence, cybercriminals and nation-state actors are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence to accelerate and scale their cyberattacks.Hackers are using generative AI to write convincing phishing emails, build malicious infrastructure and dynamically generate malware, significantly lowering the technical barrier to entry for cybercrime and prompting calls for stronger digital security measures.

WATCH OUT: Is Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta AI getting too smart?–Meta has unveiled its foundational AI model, Muse Spark, equipping its Meta AI assistant withadvanced multimodal capabilitieslike image comprehension and parallel task handling across apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.�s aggressive push toward a “personal superintelligence,” allowing the AI to seamlessly analyze photos, answer complex health queries, and simultaneously execute multi-step planning tasks.

OPINION: SEN BERNIE SANDERS: Artificial intelligence is coming for the working class.We must fight back–Sen.Bernie Sanders is calling for afederal moratoriumon new artificial intelligence data centers until strong safeguards are enacted to protect the working class from widespread job displacement.Sen.Sanders warns that AI oligarchs are deploying revolutionary technologies to replace human workers entirely, urging Congress to rethink the American social contract and ensure the AI boom benefits everyday citizens rather than just billionaires.

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COSTLY CONVENIENCE: OPINION: AI tax filing sounds easy — until it leaves you owing the IRS thousands of dollars– While using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to file taxes may seem like a convenient shortcut, relying on them can lead to costly errors andsevere IRS penaltiesdue to the tools’ inability to accurately apply complex tax codes.Expert Hemant Bhargava cautions taxpayers to treat AI as a translator rather than a decision-maker, emphasizing that consumer AI systems frequently miscalculate liabilities and fail to securely handle highly sensitive financial data.

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DIGITAL DOPPELGANGER: Meta reportedly building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with company employees–Meta is reportedly developing a photorealistic,artificial intelligence-powered versionof CEO Mark Zuckerberg to interact directly with company employees, according to a recent report.Zuckerberg has been actively training the AI character on his own mannerisms and strategies to foster stronger internal connections, a move that aligns with the tech giant’s broader ambition to integrate “personal superintelligence” across its platforms.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.( David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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MAJOR REVAMP: Allbirds drops sneakers, reinvents itself as an AI infrastructure company–San Francisco-based footwear brand Allbirds isabandoning its sneaker businessto reinvent itself as an artificial intelligence infrastructure company called NewBird AI.The stunning pivot involves a $50 million convertible financing agreement to acquire high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs), aiming to meet the massive, unmet demand for AI cloud computing capacity among enterprise developers.

‘KEEP UP’: Reese Witherspoon warns AI is three times more likely to replace women–Actress Reese Witherspoon took to Instagram to urge women toembrace artificial intelligence,warning that jobs traditionally held by women are three times more likely to be automated by the emerging technology.Witherspoon’s concerns align with a recent UN study, and the Hollywood star is encouraging her followers to actively learn about AI so they aren’t left behind in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

LATTE UPGRADE: Starbucks uses ChatGPT to suggest drinks based on mood as expert warns of hidden downsides–Starbucks has launched a beta integration with ChatGPT, allowing customers to receivecustomized beverage recommendationstailored to their mood, taste, and even the weather.

SPOT ON: AI could be coming for your wine as experts turn to technology for industry overhaul– Scientists have developed an AI-powered handheldsensor called RipenAIthat uses machine learning and optical technology to instantly determine the ripeness of grapes directly on the vine.This revolutionary, non-destructive tool could transform the winemaking industry by optimizing harvest timing and improving the overall quality and efficiency of wine production.

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