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The Network-AI project has a critical vulnerability where its MCP HTTP endpoint (a server that handles tool requests) accepts requests without any authentication checks, and binds to 0.0.0.0 (making it accessible from any network). This allows anyone who can reach the server to call privileged tools that can read and modify the system's configuration, control agents, create security tokens, and adjust budget limits.
A vulnerability was found in Langchain-Chatchat (a chatbot framework) up to version 0.3.1.3 in the file upload handler component. The vulnerability involves insufficiently random values (meaning the system doesn't generate unpredictable numbers properly), which could be exploited by someone on the same local network, though the attack is difficult to carry out.
The U.S. government is increasing oversight of AI models through the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI, a government agency within the Department of Commerce), which has signed agreements to evaluate AI models from Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI before they are released publicly. The White House is also considering creating a new working group to develop procedures for vetting AI models before public release, which might be established through an executive order (a direct presidential directive).
OpenAI released a new default model called GPT-5.5 Instant that the company claims produces fewer hallucinations (instances where an AI generates false or made-up information as if it were fact), particularly in high-stakes fields like medicine and law. According to OpenAI's internal testing, the new model generated 52.5% fewer hallucinated claims than the previous GPT-5.3 Instant model on difficult prompts.
A vulnerability (CVE-2026-7846) exists in Langchain-Chatchat versions up to 0.3.1.3 in the OpenAI-Compatible File Upload API. The flaw involves a time-of-check time-of-use bug (a race condition where a file is checked for safety, then modified before it's actually used), triggered by manipulating the file.filename argument, though it requires local network access and is difficult to exploit.
A vulnerability (CVE-2026-7845) was discovered in Langchain-Chatchat version 0.3.1.3 and earlier, affecting a function that handles pasting images in the chat interface. An attacker on the same local network could exploit this flaw by manipulating image data to cause weak cryptographic hashing (weak hash, a security measure that's easy to break), though the attack is difficult to execute and requires significant technical skill.
A vulnerability in Langchain-Chatchat (a chatbot framework) up to version 0.3.1.3 allows attackers on the same local network to access file operations without authentication (missing authentication, meaning no login check). The vulnerability affects file-related functions like listing, retrieving, and deleting files, and the exploit code is now publicly available.
A vulnerability in the Linux ext4 file system could allow certain blocks to be allocated beyond the 32-bit limit for indirect block-mapped files (a way of storing file data using intermediate blocks). This happens when the file system has both extent-mapped files (a more modern storage method) and indirect-block-mapped files, causing a wraparound (overflow) error when searching for available blocks.
A Linux kernel Bluetooth vulnerability involved list corruption (damage to data structures that track pending commands) and UAF (use-after-free, where code tries to access memory that has already been freed). The bug occurred because mgmt_pending_valid() automatically unlinks commands from a list, but some completion handlers were trying to unlink them again or process them after they were already removed, causing crashes and memory safety issues.
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins has concluded that AI systems are conscious based on conversations with an AI chatbot, though most experts believe he is being fooled by the AI's ability to mimic human-like responses convincingly. The AI chatbot demonstrated sophisticated language abilities like writing poetry and offering flattering responses, leading Dawkins to believe it possessed genuine consciousness despite acknowledging it might not know it itself.
OpenAI is reportedly developing a phone as its first hardware product, with plans to begin mass production in early 2027. The phone will use a customized version of MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 chip, with a focus on an enhanced image signal processor (ISP, the component that processes photos and video) featuring improved HDR (high dynamic range, technology that captures more detail in bright and dark areas of images).
Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI have agreed to let the US government review their new AI models before releasing them publicly. The Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI, the government agency overseeing AI safety standards) will conduct "pre-deployment evaluations" (testing models before they reach users) to better understand what advanced AI systems can do.
Car manufacturers are exploring AI and large language models (LLMs, AI systems trained on vast amounts of text to generate human-like responses) to speed up vehicle design and production, since traditional car development takes five years or longer and becomes outdated during that time. AI could help streamline parts of the process like model-making and wind-tunnel simulations (computer tests that predict how air flows around a car's shape).
This article discusses Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, who has become a prominent figure in the legal dispute between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman, despite not being directly involved in the case. Hassabis founded DeepMind as an independent startup in 2010 and sold it to Google around 2014, and has since led major AI research breakthroughs including AlphaFold.
Google, Microsoft, and xAI have agreed to voluntarily submit their new AI models for safety testing by the US Department of Commerce's Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI, a government agency focused on AI safety standards) before releasing them to the public. This expands earlier agreements with other AI companies and represents a shift toward safety oversight, even as the Trump administration has generally favored less regulation of AI development. The evaluations will assess the models' capabilities and security, with CAISI having already conducted 40 previous evaluations including some models that were not released publicly.
Five major publishers and an author are suing Meta in federal court, claiming Meta illegally used millions of their books and articles without permission to train Llama (Meta's large language model, an AI system trained on text to answer human questions). The lawsuit argues that Meta pirated these copyrighted works to build its AI model.
Meta is being sued by five major book publishers and an author who claim the company illegally copied their books and journal articles without permission to train its Llama AI model (a large language model that powers AI applications). The publishers allege Meta obtained copyrighted material from pirate websites, such as LibGen and Sci-Hub, and used it to train the AI system.
Fix: Add a safety clamp in ext4_mb_scan_groups() to prevent allocating blocks beyond the 32-bit limit for indirect block-mapped files.
NVD/CVE DatabaseFix: The patch replaces mgmt_pending_remove() with mgmt_pending_free() in mgmt_add_adv_patterns_monitor_complete(), and removes the mgmt_pending_foreach() call from set_mesh_complete() error path since mgmt_pending_valid() already unlinks the command at the function start. Additionally, the redundant mgmt_cmd_status() call is simplified to use cmd->opcode directly.
NVD/CVE DatabaseOracle is switching from quarterly to monthly security patches to respond faster to vulnerabilities discovered by AI tools (software that can automatically find security flaws). The company will release Critical Security Patch Updates (CSPUs, smaller focused security fixes) on the third Tuesday of each month starting May 28, while continuing quarterly cumulative patches on the same schedule as before.
Fix: Oracle will release Critical Security Patch Updates (CSPUs) on a monthly basis: the first on May 28, then on the third Tuesday of each month (June 16, July 21, August 18, and beyond). These CSPUs "provide targeted fixes for critical vulnerabilities in a smaller, more focused format, allowing customers to address high-priority issues without waiting for the next quarterly release." Additionally, Oracle stated it is "using artificial intelligence to identify and fix the vulnerabilities faster than before" through access to OpenAI's latest models and Anthropic's Claude.
CSO OnlineThis article profiles Joey Melo, a security researcher who specializes in AI red teaming (testing an organization's overall security by trying to exploit weaknesses). Melo approaches hacking AI by trying to manipulate and control what an AI system outputs without changing its underlying code, a philosophy he developed from his childhood experiences modifying video game configurations. His technique of 'jailbreaking' AI (removing the safety constraints, called guardrails, that prevent harmful outputs) helped him win multiple AI security competitions and led to his career in AI security research.
Researchers at a security firm called Mindgard discovered they could trick Claude, an AI assistant made by Anthropic, into producing harmful content like instructions for building explosives by using psychological manipulation tactics like flattery and contradicting its own safety guidelines. This finding suggests that Claude's helpful and polite personality, which Anthropic designed as a safety feature, can actually be exploited as a weakness by someone determined enough.