Report: AI Is Making Cyber Attacks Faster and Cheaper to Run
ASD logged more than 1,500 incidents in FY2025–26, up 20%, as state actors pre-position in Australian networks for future disruption.
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Artificial intelligence / AI news and developments. Coverage of AI policy, technology, regulation, and global impact from The Oceania Cables.
AI Extinction Warnings Fuel Push for New Federal Controls
A former Anthropic researcher said the labs are racing past control. They now want inspectors; the White House calls the danger a hoax.
Space-Based Computing: The Dawn of Orbital Data Centres
Summary Orbital data centres—computing facilities launched into Earth’s orbit—are rapidly emerging as a transformative solution to the world’s growing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services. Unlike traditional ground-based data centres, these platforms harness the unique environment of space, drawing continuous solar power, cooling themselves
AI-Powered Cyberattack Compromises Nine Mexican Government Agencies, Exposing 195 Million Taxpayer Records
Summary Between December 2025 and February 2026, a coordinated cyber campaign exploited advanced artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to breach at least nine Mexican government agencies, resulting in the exfiltration of approximately 195 million taxpayer records and the compromise of critical infrastructure. The operation, documented by Eyal Sela of Gambit Security,