Top Stories
AI & Machine Learning
- Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) revealed a significant increase in state-backed hackers using AI models like Gemini for reconnaissance, social engineering, and developing malware, alongside a rise in “model extraction” attempts for intellectual property theft. Google Cloud Blog
- OpenAI has granted the U.S. military access to its ChatGPT large language model for “all lawful uses,” marking a notable expansion of advanced AI technology into defense sector applications. TechRadar
- Alibaba has entered the physical AI domain with RynnBrain, an open-source model designed to empower robots with environmental perception and physical task execution, signaling China’s growing investment in physical AI. AI News
Cybersecurity & Cyberwar
- CISA has warned of active exploitation of a critical code execution vulnerability in Notepad++, while a high-severity flaw impacting BeyondTrust Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access products is also being actively exploited in the wild. Cyber Security News
- Odido Telecom confirmed a cyberattack compromised 6.2 million customer accounts, alongside reports of a hacker claiming to leak 6.8 billion emails, underscoring the escalating risks of large-scale data breaches. Cyber Security News
- The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group is actively planting malicious packages in npm and PyPI software repositories through fake recruitment campaigns, posing a significant software supply chain threat. The Hacker News
Regulation & Digital Policy
- The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have proposed a “Digital Omnibus” package to significantly simplify GDPR, aiming to reduce administrative burdens and enhance EU competitiveness. Cyber Security 360
- The resignation of the top DOJ antitrust enforcer weeks before a key trial against Live Nation has raised questions regarding the future direction of federal antitrust policy, particularly in the tech and entertainment sectors. The Verge
Federal Employee News
- Federal employees face new administrative rules and timelines for the year, with concerns emerging about processing delays, while an Inspector General audit is questioning oversight on the Pentagon’s most expensive program. Federal News Network
Tech briefing automatically generated on 13 February 2026.