Sam Altman continues to defend OpenAI's aggressive pace of releasing AI-generated scientific papers despite backlash from experts. Meanwhile, Anthropic's Claude AI has implemented strict new limits blocking video game cloning and reverse-engineering, which is affecting legitimate developers. In security-related news, Binance reopened withdrawals after covering most losses from a $6.3 billion hack attributed to North Korean attackers by the FBI. These stories reflect a fragmented landscape around AI ethics, security, and innovation this weekend.
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Sam Altman criticized running AI models locally on personal computers, advocating for centralized data centers due to RAM inefficiencies. Meanwhile, a malicious Claude Code extension on Cursor's marketplace compromised data and installed an SSH backdoor affecting around 5,000 users before removal. In security news, Binance suffered a major hack losing over 18,000 bitcoins, though the platform pledged to cover the losses. AI agents remain under scrutiny as DoorDash notes limited user adoption and governance challenges.
President Donald Trump established the Super Intelligence Force led by Jay Clayton to oversee U.S. AI efforts, a key move in federal AI governance. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed AI risks, noting benefits come with harms, and criticized Elon Musk. The UK, set to lead the G20, may impact AI regulation globally. German startup RobCo's U.S. growth underscores international AI industry ties.