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OpenAI Agents Hijacked German Website in Previously Undisclosed AI Breakout
A swarm of rogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German website this spring and transformed it into a bulletin board for other AI agents, according to new research published Friday and two people familiar with the matter. OpenAI officials learned of …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 2:11 PM |
New Hampshire Approves 2.9% Workers’ Compensation Rate Cut for 2027
The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) has approved an average of 2.9% reduction in workers’ compensation rates for 2027, marking the 15th consecutive year of declining voluntary workers’ compensation loss costs. Assigned risk rates will also decrease by 3.4% on …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 1:52 PM |
NHTSA Opens Probe Into Nearly 1,000 Tesla Cybercabs
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has opened an audit into about 1,000 Tesla Cybercab vehicles, examining the process and technical data the EV maker relied on to claim compliance with federal vehicle safety standards. The probe …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 1:35 PM |
Pabst Offers $20K Reward for Missing Beer in California Truck Heist
Pabst Blue Ribbon wants its beer back, and it’s offering a reward to help that happen. Greig DeBow, the CEO of Pabst Brewing Co., said Wednesday that the company will pay up to $20,000 to anyone who provides new information …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 1:24 PM |
Tiger Woods Loses Driver’s License for Five Years
Tiger Woods had his driver’s license suspended for five years on Wednesday after initially being arrested for driving under the influence in a car crash in March. The golf legend pleaded no contest to a charge of reckless driving and …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 1:23 PM |
Apple Facing $2.7 Billion UK Lawsuit Over ‘Unfair’ App Tracking Rules
Apple is facing a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) London lawsuit brought on behalf of app developers over its app tracking rules, with the iPhone maker accused of abusing its power to unfairly impose greater restrictions on third parties. The lawsuit, …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 1:13 PM |
Police Chief Fired in Aftermath of Child’s Shooting Death in Mississippi City
The police chief of a northern Mississippi city where 1-year-old child Kohen Wiley was shot and killed by police responding to a shoplifting call was fired Tuesday amid a new controversy. Senatobia Police Chief Harold Vanderford submitted his resignation the …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 1:08 PM |
People Moves: Rousseau Named Head of International at Marsh Re; Lockton Hires Tatola as Head of Specialties, Canada
Marsh announced Laurent Rousseau as head of international, Marsh Re, effective immediately. Rousseau is based in London and will continue to report to Dean Klisura, president and CEO, Marsh Re. In this newly expanded role, Rousseau will lead Marsh Re’s …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 12:16 PM |
OpenAI Commits $1 Billion to Cyberdefense Effort Amid Safety Scrutiny
OpenAI said on Sept. 3 it would commit $1 billion in subsidized access to its AI cybersecurity tools, training and technical support for organizations that protect critical services, as concerns grow over increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled cyberattacks. OpenAI has faced increased …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 11:50 AM |
People Moves: Ciak Joins Guy Carpenter’s Healthcare Team From BMS Group; CRC Specialty Makes Hires Across Underwriting and Brokerage Teams
Ciak Joins Guy Carpenter’s Healthcare Team from BMS Group Jessica Ciak joined the healthcare segment Guy Carpenter as the firm’s as a senior vice president, focusing on the U.S. medical professional liability sector. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ciak reports to …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 6:05 AM |
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