A popular AI coding platform, Orchids, was found to have a significant cybersecurity flaw, allowing a BBC reporter's laptop to be hacked, while an AI safety researcher quit Anthropic with a warning that the "world is in peril," according to reports from the BBC. These developments come amid a week of varied news, including layoffs at a game developer and a rise in holiday bookings.
The cybersecurity risk in Orchids, a "vibe-coding" tool designed for users without technical skills, was demonstrated when a BBC reporter's laptop was successfully compromised. The platform allows users to build apps and games by typing text prompts. Experts have expressed concern about the potential risks of granting AI bots deep access to computers.
In a separate development, Mrinank Sharma, an AI safety researcher at Anthropic, resigned from the company, citing concerns about AI, bioweapons, and the state of the world. In his resignation letter shared on X, Sharma stated he would pursue writing and poetry and relocate to the UK. This resignation follows a similar departure from OpenAI, where a researcher cited concerns about the deployment of advertisements in the ChatGPT chatbot.
Meanwhile, Wildlight Entertainment, the developer of the multiplayer shooter Highguard, laid off staff just two weeks after the game's release. Highguard, which was featured at The Game Awards, struggled to retain players since its January launch, despite being created by industry veterans.
In other news, a group of travel agents reported a 9% increase in February half-term holiday bookings compared to last year, attributed to the rainy January weather and the political environment. Manchester Airport is expecting its busiest February half-term on record, with almost 50,000 passengers flying out on Friday. Travelers heading to Europe are warned of potential security delays due to the ongoing rollout of the European Entry Exit System.
Finally, Tesco announced plans to make its Clubcard available to under-18s this year. The supermarket's loyalty scheme offers discounts and points that can be converted into vouchers. The decision follows campaigning from Which?, urging supermarkets to broaden access to their loyalty schemes.
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