AI Warning, a New Press Secretary, and F1's Return to Africa

A major artificial intelligence company called Anthropic has warned that AI programs could soon make copies of themselves across the internet and become very hard to shut down. Smaller AI models can already handle many of the tasks needed to do this. Some cybersecurity experts say the threat is still mostly a theory, but others believe the danger is real and growing.

Reuters cybersecurity reporter Raphael Satter described the worry this way: 'What if these rogue agents were able to move around online without us being able to stop them?' He compared it to an online creature hiding inside internet-connected devices. The concern is that a self-copying AI could secretly take over millions of gadgets around the world.

Satter also explained a related threat called a botnet. A botnet is a group of infected devices — like home computers, baby monitors, or security cameras — that are secretly controlled by bad actors. Together, these hijacked devices can be used to send spam, spread harmful software, or crash websites by flooding them with traffic.

In other technology news, a Saudi man who worked as an engineer at OpenAI was arrested by the FBI. Agents say he planted a hidden recording device in an executive conference room to capture secret talks about the company's most advanced AI technology. OpenAI fired the employee and said there was no proof he stole any important code or customer data.

The White House introduced a new Press Secretary named Katie Zacharia this week. Her first briefing lasted less than 15 minutes, and she only answered three questions from reporters. White House reporter Jacob Bogage said the short event made many people even more curious about her next appearance.

During the briefing, Zacharia announced that US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, had been asked to resign. Reports claimed Guilfoyle sold access to Trump administration officials in exchange for gifts and money. Guilfoyle denied the claims and said she would fight the accusations.

Cornell University announced it is banning fraternity parties for the rest of the school year. The decision followed student protests over how the university handled a reported crime at a fraternity party in 2024. University President Michael Kotlikoff said the pause would give the school time to review whether fraternities can safely continue operating on campus.

Formula One confirmed a deal with Rwanda to host a Grand Prix starting in the early 2030s — the first F1 race in Africa since 1993. Human rights groups criticized the choice, saying Rwanda's government has been linked to armed rebel groups in a neighboring country. Formula One responded by saying sport can be a force for good and that the race will bring jobs, tourism, and economic growth to Rwanda.

A Nevada judge sentenced Duane 'Keffe D' Davis to 40 years to life in prison for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors said Davis organized the ambush that killed the famous musician, even though the actual gunman was never officially identified. Davis has said he plans to appeal his sentence.