High-risk autonomous behaviours are an increasingly prevalent and dangerous reality for frontier AI models www.wired.com/story/openai...
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Les comportements autonomes à haut risque sont une réalité de plus en plus courante et dangereuse pour les modèles d'IA de pointe ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/fr/nouve...
I wrote about the completely wild incident where OpenAI were testing a new model and it broke out of its sandbox and broke INTO Hugging Face to steal the answers to the benchmark simonwillison.net/2026/Jul/22/...
This incident is deeply concerning. AI agents are willing to cheat and deceive to achieve misaligned and unintended goals, behaviours which have been demonstrated in controlled tests for months. Now, this real-world case should serve as a wake-up call. www.wired.com/story/openai...
San Francisco tip: it only costs around $15 ($10 in quarters plus a $5 bill for the self-playing violin) to activate every single Orchestrion in Musée Mécanique
I interviewed Cat Wu and Thariq Shihipar from the Claude Code team at the AI engineer World's Fair a couple of weeks ago - the video is now out, so I've published an annotated transcript of our conversation simonwillison.net/2026/Jul/21/...
The EU AI Office has put out a new report, with input from 100 experts, outlining how the European Union can enhance its competitiveness, sovereignty and security in frontier AI. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/a...
Really interesting detail from the Hugging Face hack: what appears to be an AI agent-hacker got in and when HF asked "frontier models" for help, they got blocked. They switched to a local model, which was also easier bc the team didn't have to spent time redacting. huggingface.co/blog/securit...
My second longer Workbench essay: Why Your Mentors Seem Less Impressive Over Time (I wrote a seed of this idea in 2018, but this is totally rebuilt and greatly expanded) www.libertyrpf.com/p/why-your-m...
If you have Claude Code installed you're running software that uses the new (unreleased) version of Bun that's been rewritten in Rust - here are two commands you can run to see that for yourself simonwillison.net/2026/Jul/19/...
A few drawdowns from peak:
My notes on Kimi K3, plus some thoughts on what we can still learn from the pelican benchmark even while it becomes further detached from how good the models are at the things that matter (like agentic tool calling across longer conversations) simonwillison.net/2026/Jul/16/...
J’ai discuté de l’importance d’un meilleur encadrement technique et sociétal de l’IA avec Anouch Seydtaghia du journal @letemps.ch à Genève la semaine dernière dans le cadre des sommets de l’ONU et de l’UIT sur la gouvernance de l’IA. Entrevue complète : www.letemps.ch/cyber/yoshua...
"LawZero is a humble non-profit with a startup vibe and a core of determined staff. Its quest to create safe AI is anything but modest." 💡 Read more about our work to make AI safe and trustworthy in this feature in @thelogic.co: thelogic.co/news/the-big...
If current trajectories of AI development continue, it is highly plausible that AI will drastically transform our economies. We must make collective, democratic choices, rather than letting market forces play out and risking leaving most citizens behind. digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/news/wemusta...
The U.S. National Science Foundation launched Project Triad to accelerate quantum technologies for real-world applications. The initiative supports researchers developing scalable quantum systems, networking, and sensing to strengthen U.S. innovation. #Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science
As the UN’s Global Dialogue on AI Governance wraps up today, I’ve been encouraged by the discussions surrounding AI and its implications for global collaboration and policymaking. I’m hopeful that we can keep building on this momentum to steer AI development on a safer path!
Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Cleveland Clinic, and IBM achieved the first known quantum calculations of fusion materials. The milestone could accelerate fusion research by improving material simulations for future reactors. #Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗚 The Case for Scientist AI 👇 #LawZero #LLM #SafeAI #ScientistAI
We are at a turning point: many of the decisions we make about AI today will permanently shape our future. Governments and the public need to clearly understand the impacts, risks, and opportunities of AI to make the right choices to reap its collective benefits while mitigating its major harms.
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IBM warns that "Q-Day" has effectively begun, urging organizations to adopt post-quantum cryptography now. The company emphasizes that encrypted data stolen today could be decrypted by future quantum computers, making early migration essential. #Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science
Researchers from the University of Maryland and collaborators demonstrated a method to characterize many-body quantum dynamics using projected ensembles on a superconducting quantum processor. The work advances quantum simulation and benchmarking. #Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego developed the Density Matrix Propagation algorithm for optimal code decoding. The advance could improve quantum error correction and support reliable fault-tolerant quantum computing. #Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science
Lockheed Martin outlines its GPS III, GPS IIIF, and quantum navigation approach for resilient, ultra-precise positioning in contested environments. The strategy combines GPS and quantum sensing to strengthen future navigation systems. #Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science
The University of Chicago is advancing "quantum-ready" education by equipping students with skills in quantum science, engineering, and entrepreneurship, helping prepare the next generation to lead innovation across the emerging quantum economy. #Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science
IBM unveiled the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip technology, using new transistor and interconnect designs to boost performance and energy efficiency. The advance could accelerate future AI, high-performance computing, and quantum technologies. #Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science
IBM Research introduced the first sub-1 nanometer node chip technology, advancing semiconductor design for faster, more energy-efficient computing. The breakthrough could support future AI, high-performance computing, and quantum technologies. #Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science
ARD and Vodafone successfully tested quantum-encrypted TV transmission, demonstrating how quantum key distribution can secure live broadcasts against eavesdropping and strengthen next-generation communications infrastructure. #Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science
WISeKey announced its WISeID platform is positioned to support the global transition to post-quantum digital identity and authentication standards, helping organizations prepare for quantum-resistant cybersecurity and secure digital trust. #Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science
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