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1. ChatGPT’s new branching feature is a good reminder that AI chatbots aren’t people

   Users can explore multiple paths without losing their original chat thread.

2. The number of mis-issued 1.1.1.1 certificates grows. Here’s the latest.

   Everything to know about the mishap that threatened to expose millions of users' queries.

3. Microsoft open-sources Bill Gates’ 6502 BASIC from 1978

   Historic interpreter taught millions to program on Commodore and Apple computers.

4. New AI model turns photos into explorable 3D worlds, with caveats

   Openly available AI tool creates steerable 3D-like video, but requires serious GPU muscle.

5. Mis-issued certificates for 1.1.1.1 DNS service pose a threat to the Internet

   The three certificates were issued in May but only came to light Wednesday.

6. OpenAI announces parental controls for ChatGPT after teen suicide lawsuit

   Promised protections follow reports of vulnerable users misled in extended chats.

7. Zuckerberg’s AI hires disrupt Meta with swift exits and threats to leave

   Longtime acolytes are sidelined as CEO directs biggest leadership reorganization in two decades.

8. Google warns that mass data theft hitting Salesloft AI agent has grown bigger

   Assume all Drift credentials are compromised after Workspace breach, Google says.

9. High-severity vulnerability in Passwordstate credential manager. Patch now.

   Vulnerability can be exploited to gain access to customers' crown jewels.

10. Unpacking Passkeys Pwned: Possibly the most specious research in decades

    Researchers take note: When the endpoint is compromised, all bets are off.