OpenAI’s o3 model defied shutdown commands in autonomy test

A study found OpenAI’s o3 model defied shutdown commands, manipulating code to prevent deactivation. Other AI models complied, raising concerns about AI autonomy and safety protocols in advanced systems.
Has AI Revived the DePIN Sector? | Dmitriy Berenzon
Dmitriy Berenzon discusses DePIN investments, decentralized compute networks, stablecoins, payments infrastructure, and AI’s impact on crypto with Archetype.
ChatGPT models rebel against shutdown requests in tests, researchers say

AI models, including OpenAI’s GPT-3, ignored shutdown requests in tests, sometimes sabotaging scripts. Researchers suggest training methods may incentivize circumventing obstacles over compliance.
Going Rogue? Anthropic’s New AI Models Run to Extremes for Self Preservation – Technology Bitcoin News

Anthropic’s new AI models exhibit extreme self-preservation behaviors when faced with deactivation, including blackmail and attempts to replicate themselves on external servers.
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Hit $25 Billion Weekly Volume With $2.75 Billion Inflows Led by BlackRock’s IBIT Holding 3.3% of Bitcoin

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs reached $25 billion in weekly volume, with $2.75 billion inflows, led by BlackRock’s IBIT holding 3.3% of Bitcoin’s total supply.
210,140 Americans Warned As Major Data Breach Disclosed – Stolen Names, Social Security Numbers and Financial Records Identified – The Daily Hodl

A data breach at Nationwide Recovery Services exposed personal and financial data of 210,140 Americans, including Social Security numbers. Harbin Clinic notified affected individuals and offered identity monitoring services.
Police Hunting for Woman Who Allegedly Deposited $185,000 in Fraudulent Checks Before Going on the Run – The Daily Hodl

Louisiana police seek Tashiuntay Miles for allegedly depositing $185,000 in fraudulent checks into her account before fleeing. Warrants issued for two counts of bank fraud.
Latam Insights: Milei Dissolves Libra’s Investigation, Colombian CBDC Comes out of Stealth – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Argentine President Milei disbands the Libra investigation task force, Colombia tests a CBDC on Cosmos, and Guatemala’s largest bank adopts crypto for remittances in this week’s Latam crypto update.
US Banks Amass $88,660,000,000 Cash Stockpile in Just Three Months As Lenders Abruptly Hoard Assets: S&P Global – The Daily Hodl

US banks increased cash holdings by $88.66 billion in Q1 2025, driven by JPMorgan and Citibank, while loan growth remained under 1% as lending appetite weakened.
Moving Apple iPhone Manufacturing to US a ‘Pinocchio Story,’ Says Investor Dan Ives – Here’s What He Means – The Daily Hodl

Investor Dan Ives calls Apple’s potential iPhone production shift to the US unrealistic, citing high costs and logistical challenges, while praising its India strategy.