A popular AI coding platform, Orchids, was found to have a significant cybersecurity flaw, allowing a BBC reporter to be hacked, while a porn site was fined £800,000 for failing to implement proper age verification measures. In other news, the designer of Haiti's Winter Olympics kit was forced to redesign the ski suits at the last minute, and the rise of cheap drones has defense companies exploring laser technology for anti-drone warfare. Additionally, an Iranian doctor was reportedly arrested after speaking out against the regime.
The BBC reported that the "vibe-coding" platform Orchids, which allows users to build apps and games with text prompts, was easily hacked. A BBC cyber correspondent demonstrated the vulnerability, highlighting the risks of allowing AI bots deep access to computers. Experts have expressed concern over the potential for misuse of such platforms, which have gained popularity as a way to quickly and cheaply perform professional services.
Meanwhile, the UK's media regulator, Ofcom, fined Kick Online Entertainment SA £800,000 for failing to implement "highly effective" age verification measures on its pornographic website. The company was found to be non-compliant with the law between July and December 2025. Ofcom also announced that message board 4chan would be fined £520,000 for failing to comply with the UK's Online Safety Law, though the company's lawyer stated they would not pay. Suzanne Cater, director of enforcement at Ofcom, emphasized that age verification was "non-negotiable" for adult sites.
In preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics, the designer of the Haitian team's uniform, Stella Jean, was required to redesign the ski suits. The original design featured an image of the formerly enslaved revolutionary Toussaint Louverture, which was deemed to breach the guidelines on athletic attire.
On the defense front, the rise of inexpensive drones has prompted defense companies to explore laser technology as a potential solution for anti-drone warfare. A video shared by the Israeli Ministry of Defence and arms producer Rafael demonstrated the technology's capabilities, showing a drone being shot down by a laser.
Finally, Sky News reported that Iranian doctor Yaser Rahmani-Rad was arrested and detained after accusing the country's security forces of arresting injured protesters inside hospitals. Dr. Rahmani-Rad, an internal medicine specialist, had previously spoken to Sky News about the crackdown.
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