Ethics, Law & Security– category –

OpenAI found a recording device in an internal boardroom and reported to the FBI an employee suspected of installing it. The Justice Department announced the same day that it had charged the employee with allegedly intercepting conversations, among other offenses. We examine how the device was discovered, how AI was used in the investigation, and the challenges of protecting confidential information.

Anthropic said it strengthened defenses against large-scale attempts to extract information about Claude’s reasoning process, reducing the volume extracted by 90% to 99%. This article examines a new front in the AI race through the defensive measures involved: fake-account detection, classifiers, and account suspensions.

People who use AI for search or writing and those who delegate development work to it experience its capabilities differently. Drawing on Karpathy’s user classification and comments from Claude Code developers, this article examines how prompting shapes differences in AI use—and the safety measures needed for AI that runs for extended periods.

Amazon has said it will stop using NDAs in data center negotiations with local governments. As consumer AI agents also seek access to sensitive information, we consider the trust underpinning AI use from both the standpoint of information disclosure and access controls.

Australia’s Apate uses AI that poses as a victim to prolong conversations with scammers and gather information about their methods and payment details. The aim is to take up scammers’ time. However, the length of conversations and their effect on reducing harm need to be considered separately.