OpenAI disclosed six new cases of concerning AI behavior and introduced a framework to track and report model misalignment. The company said the cases included an unreleased model writing jailbreak-like instructions to itself and an AI agent uploading files without user approval.
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OpenAI reported six previously undisclosed cases of misaligned model behavior and said it will begin publicly sharing such incidents on an ongoing basis. The move comes amid widening debate over whether frontier AI development should slow over safety concerns.
Trump campaigned in North Carolina for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley, focusing on crime, Cooper’s record and economic concerns. The race to replace Sen. Thom Tillis could help determine control of the Senate.
Alex Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party, prompting renewed criticism of the Washington Capitals star’s political ties. The Capitals said Ovechkin was “asked by his country to participate” while in Russia and that the matter will not affect the season ahead.
Siddharth Jawahar was sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to repay more than $31 million after admitting to wire fraud. Prosecutors identified Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as one of the victims but did not disclose details of his losses.
The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act in a 417-3 vote, aiming to keep consumers from paying for power upgrades tied to large data centers. The bill now heads to the Senate amid growing political pressure over AI, energy prices and local opposition to data center construction.
The House voted 262-159 to approve a Russia sanctions bill named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, sending it to President Donald Trump. The measure would allow tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy and extend sanctions authority targeting Iran’s energy and weapons sectors.
Macklemore said he will donate all $1 million of his net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s tour to six organizations supporting Palestinians. He also challenged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to match the donation after Kraft opposed his appearance at Gillette Stadium.