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Met Police suspends phone-hacking software over Russian links amid AI security concerns

The Metropolitan Police have suspended their use of phone-hacking software due to concerns about potential links to Russia. This decision comes amid broader discussions about AI security and network protocols, with a Stanford professor advocating for a new protocol to replace TCP and a Huawei executive claiming their homegrown AI chips are outselling Nvidia in China. Additionally, there are emerging AI security threats, including self-replicating prompt injections and phishing attacks disguised as Signal support. AI

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Met Police suspends phone-hacking software over Russian links amid AI security concerns

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

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