Recent research has unveiled a significant encryption flaw in popular AI chatbots, raising concerns about the security of user conversations. Cybersecurity experts at Microsoft have identified a vulnerability in the architecture of large language models (LLMs) that could allow hackers to intercept messages, bypassing the encryption designed to keep chats private. This flaw, known as the Whisper Leak, highlights the potential risks associated with the growing reliance on generative AI systems.

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) into cash management practices is a game changer. A recent study by the Bank for International Settlements highlights how AI agents can effectively manage liquidity in real-time gross settlement (RTGS) payment systems, ensuring that cash managers can maintain optimal liquidity levels while minimizing costs and delays. The findings from this research are particularly compelling: even without specialized training, AI agents demonstrated the ability to replicate essential cash management tasks.

In a groundbreaking announcement, Amazon has revealed plans to invest up to $50 billion to enhance AI and supercomputing capabilities for U.S. government agencies through Amazon Web Services (AWS). This ambitious initiative, set to commence in 2026, aims to deliver nearly 1.3 gigawatts of AI and supercomputing capacity across AWS’s Top Secret, Secret, and GovCloud (US) Regions. By constructing advanced data centers, Amazon is positioning itself as a key player in the federal landscape of AI technology.