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technology13 days ago•9 min saved

Epstein courted hackers and sought DEFCON/Black Hat access, new DOJ files show

DOJ-released emails show Jeffrey Epstein courted cybersecurity researchers and sought to attend DEFCON and Black Hat in Las Vegas, discussing topics from removing his online traces to network security; connections cited include Vincenzo Iozzo and Joi Ito, though it remains unclear whether he actually attended either conference, and Iozzo denies working for Epstein; Epstein’s past conviction and subsequent death remain central to the reporting of these ties.

via Politico|

#black-hat #cybersecurity #defcon

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Hacking Giants: A.I. Chatbot Hack Fest, LLM Breakdowns, and iPhone Popups

The White House organized a three-day competition at the DEF CON convention in Las Vegas, challenging hackers to outsmart top generative AI models from companies like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Nvidia. Participants attempted to trick the chatbots into generating fake news, defamatory statements, dangerous instructions, and more. The event attracted around 2,200 participants, including 220 students, who lined up for the challenge. The competition aimed to stress-test machine-learning systems and identify potential risks associated with AI. The results will be shared in a policy paper in October, with a larger transparency report expected in February.

via CNBC|

#ai-chatbots #defcon #hackers