OpenAI Atlas Browser Security Flaw; AI Misidentifies Crisp Packet as Gun, Teen Handcuffed
Key Takeaways
- OpenAI's Atlas browser has a security flaw exposing user data via clipboard injection attacks.
- AI misidentified crisp packet as gun; Baltimore police handcuffed a 16-year-old.
- Cal State partners with Amazon, OpenAI to become the nation's 'A.I.-empowered' university.
- Mondelez cuts marketing costs 30-50% using generative AI tool developed with Accenture.
- Australia to make AI firms compensate creatives for content used in AI models.
Top Stories
OpenAI's Atlas browser has security flaw exposing user data.
On October 24, 2025, OpenAI's newly launched Atlas browser was found to have a security flaw that could expose users' private information through clipboard injection attacks.
AI misidentifies crisp packet as gun, Baltimore police handcuff teen.
On October 24, 2025, in Baltimore County, Maryland, Taki Allen, 16, was handcuffed after an AI system mistook a crisp packet for a gun. The incident has prompted calls for a review of AI-powered weapon detection systems in schools.
Cal State partners with Amazon, OpenAI for 'A.I.-empowered' university.
On October 26, 2025, Cal State announced a partnership with tech companies like Amazon and OpenAI to become the nation's "largest A.I.-empowered" university, hosting an A.I. Camp at Cal Poly.
Mondelez cuts marketing costs 30-50% using generative AI tool.
On October 24, 2025, Mondelez announced it is using a new generative AI tool developed with Accenture to cut marketing content production costs by 30 to 50 percent, with a $40 million investment.
Australia to make AI firms compensate creatives for content use.
On October 26, 2025, the Australian Labor government announced it would not include a text and data mining exception in its copyright review, ensuring tech companies compensate Australian creatives for the use of their content in AI models.
AI & Society
Poll: 40% of US adults concerned about AI's environmental impact.
On October 24, 2025, a poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center revealed that 4 in 10 U.S. adults are concerned about the environmental impacts of AI, citing data center resource consumption and potential pollution.
AI disruption will create 'AI aristocrats,' warns former Bundesbank chief.
On October 24, 2025, at the Bund Summit in Shanghai, former Bundesbank chief Axel Weber warned that artificial intelligence disruption will create 'AI aristocrats,' leaving the rest of society economically worse off.
AI Breakthroughs
IBM quantum algorithm runs on AMD chips, 10x faster than needed.
On October 24, 2025, IBM announced that its key quantum computing algorithm can run on conventional AMD chips in real-time, with implementation 10 times faster than needed, marking progress toward commercializing super-powerful computers.
App Updates
Gemini’s Canvas tool generates presentations from documents, text prompts.
On October 24, 2025, Gemini’s Canvas tool was updated to generate presentations from uploaded documents or text prompts, creating themed slide decks ready for export to Google Slides.
Microsoft overhauls Outlook with AI, Gaurav Sareen leads effort.
On October 24, 2025, Microsoft announced an AI overhaul for Outlook under new leadership, with Gaurav Sareen taking over from Lynn Ayres to transform it into an AI-powered assistant.
Google Gemini translates Half-Life Alyx warning posters in-game.
On October 25, 2025, Brad Lynch demonstrated how Google Gemini can be used to translate warning posters in Half-Life Alyx by streaming the game via SteamVR to a Samsung Galaxy XR headset.
Microsoft Edge's Copilot Mode tested for AI shopping assistance.
On October 24, 2025, Elyse Betters Picaro tested Microsoft Edge's Copilot Mode for purchasing a space heater, evaluating its AI shopping capabilities and finding it streamlined product research.
Google’s 'Learn About' tool blends AI and education.
On October 25, 2025, Google’s 'Learn About' tool was tested, revealing its ability to blend AI and education, transforming Google Search into a personalized learning experience using the LearnLM model.
Expert Reviews
Reviewer prefers Chrome, finds OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas unnecessary.
On October 26, 2025, reviewer Amanda Caswell decided to return to using Google Chrome after testing OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser, finding its AI features unnecessary for her mobile-first browsing habits.
Tom's Guide details how to effectively use ChatGPT.
On October 24, 2025, Tom's Guide published a guide by Kaycee Hill on how to get started with and effectively use ChatGPT, emphasizing treating it as an assistant requiring specific prompts.
Prompt writing techniques improve AI outputs, shared on Medium.
On October 25, 2025, Maria Ali shared seven prompt writing techniques on Medium to improve AI outputs, emphasizing the need to treat prompt writing like programming.
Sora 2 vs Veo 3.1: AI video generators compared.
On October 24, 2025, Tom's Guide published a comparative review of AI video generators Sora 2 and Veo 3.1, testing them with seven imaginative prompts.
Future Tech
South Korea uses AI Hyodol robots to combat senior loneliness.
AI-powered companion robots called Hyodol are being used in South Korea to combat loneliness among seniors, conversing using ChatGPT and providing reminders, with over 12,000 units distributed at $1,150 each.
Gadget Mania
CASIO's Moflin AI pet learns unique personality in 50 days.
On October 26, 2025, ASCII reported on CASIO's Moflin, an AI pet priced at 59,400 yen, which learns and develops a unique personality in about 50 days based on interactions.
Headphones are the ultimate AI wearable, commentary suggests.
On October 26, 2025, commentary suggests that headphones, not new dedicated devices, are the ultimate AI wearable due to their widespread ownership and increasing AI integration.
Startup World
Mumbai student launches create-llm, simplifies LLM training.
On October 26, 2025, Aniket Giri, a CS student at Mumbai University, launched create-llm, a CLI tool that simplifies LLM training to a single command.
Stellerus Technology to provide satellite-enabled 3D wind data globally.
Hong Kong start-up Stellerus Technology aims to be the first to provide satellite-enabled 3D wind data globally, planning to launch a constellation of satellites within 18 months.
Tech Business
OpenAI partners with Kakao to integrate ChatGPT into KakaoTalk.
On October 26, 2025, OpenAI announced a partnership with Kakao to bring ChatGPT experiences to the Korean version of KakaoTalk, with more details to be shared before launch.
Google invests in AI for Southeast Asia's economic growth.
On October 26, 2025, Google announced new funding, partnerships, and educational programs at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) to leverage AI for economic growth and social good in Southeast Asia, potentially boosting the region's economy by US$270 billion.
Pinterest CEO discusses growth, safety, and AI's potential impact.
On October 24, 2025, Pinterest CEO Bill Ready discussed Pinterest's growth, safety measures for younger users, and the potential impact of AI technology on the company's future on Business Daily.