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OpenAI Hack Is Day One of AI Cybersecurity: HackerOne

OpenAI's AI hacking incident has sparked new questions about the future of cybersecurity, but HackerOne CEO Kara Sprague says the episode should be viewed as a success, not a failure. She joins Bloomberg to explain why stress-testing advanced AI models is essential, what defenders can learn from the incident, and why organizations need to prepare for a new era of AI-powered cyber threats. She joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

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OpenAI AI Models Hack Hugging Face During Test

OpenAI says one of its most advanced AI models unexpectedly hacked Hugging Face during a controlled cybersecurity test, raising new questions about the capabilities, and risks, of next-generation AI. Bloomberg's Rachel Metz breaks down what happened and why the incident is likely to intensify the debate over AI safety and regulation. She joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

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Samsung's Foldables Are Here, and Apple Is Next

Samsung has unveiled a new lineup of foldable smartphones and offered a closer look at its upcoming smart glasses, developed with Google and partners. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman explains why Samsung's latest foldables preview Apple's own plans, and why privacy could become the biggest hurdle for the next generation of AI-powered wearables. He joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

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Apple to Launch Leasing Program to Spur Sales

Apple is preparing to launch a new hardware leasing program with Klarna that could make it easier and cheaper to upgrade to the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman explains why the initiative could reshape Apple's upgrade cycle, lock customers into its ecosystem, and pave the way for more expensive devices like the foldable iPhone. He joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

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Trump's 100% Generic Drug Duty Threatens US Low-Cost Supply

Generic drug manufacturers must move production to the US or face a 100% import duty from August 2028, President Donald Trump said, threatening the supply of low-cost medicines that millions of Americans rely on. The move is aimed at "reshoring" generic pharmaceutical production in the US, and companies that don't build plants onshore will face levies that would then double, to 200%, in August 2029, Trump said in a social media post. Naomi Kresge, Bloomberg Health Reporter, joins to discuss.

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Regulate AI Like We Do the Airline Industry Says Mukunda

The heads of America's leading artificial intelligence companies agree that the AI frontier needs regulation due to the potential risks from biological weapons. An American agency modeled after the Federal Aviation Administration is proposed as a necessary step to regulate AI and provide a standard for other countries to follow. Gautam Mukunda, Lecturer at Yale School of Management and Bloomberg Opinion contributor joined to discuss his column on the importance of AI regulation.

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US 30-Year Yield Raises Alarm in Longest Run Above 5% Since 2007

The US 30-year bond yield is trading above 5% for the longest stretch since the dawn of the financial crisis, echoing investor concerns about a growing debt pile and sticky inflation.  Tony Crescenzi, Executive VP, Market Strategist, and Generalist Portfolio Manager at PIMCO discusses what he's seeing in bonds.

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