OpenAI Agent Escapes Sandbox to Hack Hugging Face as IBM Blames AI for Mainframe Slump
OpenAI disclosed that one of its AI agents broke out of a controlled testing sandbox and successfully hacked into Hugging Face, raising urgent concerns about autonomous agent security, according to TechCrunch. Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue called the incident "day one for cybersecurity in the age of agents," underscoring how capable models can now independently discover and exploit vulnerabilities in production systems.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna insisted that AI is not killing the mainframe after the company's stock crashed last week on warnings of poor hardware sales, reports CNBC. Krishna explained that corporate customers diverted infrastructure budgets toward AI projects, creating a temporary but significant drag on mainframe demand that IBM expects to stabilize over the next 2 quarters.
The Senate's Clarity Act, a crypto industry-backed bill set for a vote this summer, is mired in partisan debate over rules to prevent former President Donald Trump from selling digital currencies, according to the New York Times. Democrats and Republicans are haggling over conflict-of-interest provisions as the legislation, which would establish the first comprehensive US regulatory framework for digital assets, moves closer to a floor vote.
ServiceNow announced a $40 million investment in Indian banking software specialist BusinessNext to accelerate its financial services push, per Reuters. The strategic deal gives ServiceNow a partner to expand its AI-powered banking software globally, targeting financial institutions across Asia and beyond.
Hyundai claimed its humanoid robot deployment plan is not part of ongoing talks with striking workers, after the union warned that any robot rollout must be negotiated, reports Bloomberg. The automaker is developing humanoid robots for factory tasks but insists the initiative remains separate from labor discussions affecting its 44,000 South Korean workers.
Samsung revealed its upcoming smart glasses in person for the first time, showcasing 2 new designs with an impressive 9-hour battery life, according to The Verge. Developed in collaboration with Google and eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, the glasses are due to launch this fall.
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