WEBVTT 1 00:00:06.000 --> 00:00:11.460 Good morning. It's twenty past ten in the morning on Wednesday the 7th of October. 2 00:00:11.580 --> 00:00:13.850 This is Not Perfect News. I'm James. 3 00:00:13.970 --> 00:00:14.810 And I'm Julie. 4 00:00:14.930 --> 00:00:17.040 Here are today's main stories. 5 00:00:17.160 --> 00:00:21.820 A prison inmate in the United States has survived an attempted lethal injection. 6 00:00:21.940 --> 00:00:25.550 Kenya has confirmed its very first case of the Ebola virus. 7 00:00:25.670 --> 00:00:31.070 The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded for a ghost particle observatory. 8 00:00:31.190 --> 00:00:40.160 Later, the latest in technology and AI, and today's feature: Second suspect arrested in Canada over ChatGPT-linked mass shooting. 9 00:00:40.280 --> 00:00:44.810 This programme is researched and voiced using AI, and every source is on our website. 10 00:00:45.510 --> 00:00:56.500 An inmate on death row in the United States has survived a lethal injection attempt. Republican Governor Bill Lee called what happened deeply disturbing, though that detail remains unverified. 11 00:00:56.620 --> 00:01:05.690 Health officials in Kenya have confirmed the country's first ever case of Ebola. Authorities are now working to trace everyone who came into contact with the patient. 12 00:01:05.810 --> 00:01:14.220 The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded for the discovery of a ghost particle observatory. The breakthrough helps scientists understand deep space. 13 00:01:14.340 --> 00:01:21.810 A cargo ship has sunk in the Black Sea following a suspected drone attack. Rescue operations are currently underway off the coast. 14 00:01:21.930 --> 00:01:29.530 A former German spy chief has been arrested and accused of treason. Investigators allege he passed state secrets to a foreign power. 15 00:01:29.650 --> 00:01:37.760 Houthi missiles have struck the perimeter of Yemen's Aden Airport. Commercial flights have been temporarily suspended following the blasts. 16 00:01:37.880 --> 00:01:40.150 Here's Julie with more of today's news. 17 00:01:40.850 --> 00:01:47.520 Thanks, James. members of the bolsonaro family have secured several offices in municipal elections across brazil. 18 00:01:47.640 --> 00:01:53.180 a former australian bishop has been jailed for child abuse following a lengthy police investigation. 19 00:01:53.300 --> 00:01:58.530 the white house has defended a recent remark made by donald trump regarding iran and california. 20 00:01:58.650 --> 00:02:03.420 nigeria is mourning twenty-five people who died following a military plane crash. 21 00:02:04.120 --> 00:02:10.430 artificial intelligence developer Mistral has unveiled its latest flagship model on tuesday the sixth of october 22 00:02:10.550 --> 00:02:16.750 the new release goes by the official name of mistral large four and also carries the internal moniker le chonk 23 00:02:16.870 --> 00:02:22.250 company executives claim the software ranks among the very best open models anywhere in the world 24 00:02:22.370 --> 00:02:28.300 they add that it stands as the strongest open weight model developed outside china by a substantial margin 25 00:02:28.420 --> 00:02:35.320 co founder guillaume lample says the technology significantly narrows the performance gap with leading closed source competitors 26 00:02:35.440 --> 00:02:42.490 meanwhile rival firm anthropic is expanding a specialized testing program for vetted cybersecurity professionals 27 00:02:42.610 --> 00:02:50.410 participants gain access to the company's most powerful artificial intelligence models built with fewer safety safeguards enabled 28 00:02:50.530 --> 00:02:57.680 anthropics initiative known as project glasswing has already helped uncover more than one hundred thousand software vulnerabilities this year 29 00:02:57.800 --> 00:03:04.630 project glasswing gives participants access to advanced capabilities normally restricted by standard safety protocols. 30 00:03:04.750 --> 00:03:11.120 these relaxed guardrails are designed to let security experts find critical flaws before malicious hackers can exploit them. 31 00:03:11.240 --> 00:03:17.390 industry observers note that balancing open access with robust safety measures remains a central challenge for developers. 32 00:03:17.510 --> 00:03:23.130 at least naming your flagship ai after a chunky pet guarantees it will stand out in a crowded market 33 00:03:23.250 --> 00:03:25.600 Here's James with more from the world of technology. 34 00:03:26.300 --> 00:03:33.100 Thanks, Julie. Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into Meta over the launch of Instagram's Instants feature. 35 00:03:33.220 --> 00:03:39.840 This marks Britain's communications regulator's first formal inquiry into the tech giant under the Online Safety Act. 36 00:03:39.960 --> 00:03:44.650 The tool allows users to send images that disappear after viewing. 37 00:03:44.770 --> 00:03:53.370 Investigators are examining whether Meta breached its duties by failing to carry out suitable risk assessments regarding illegal content and children. 38 00:03:53.490 --> 00:04:00.750 George Lusty, Ofcom's director of enforcement, stated that safety by design must be built in rather than bolted on. 39 00:04:00.870 --> 00:04:03.870 He added that proper risk assessments are vital. 40 00:04:03.990 --> 00:04:09.520 Meta stated that the feature includes built-in protections for younger users with Teen Accounts. 41 00:04:09.640 --> 00:04:15.450 These measures prevent screenshots, reshares, or forwards, and the company maintains it carried out a risk analysis. 42 00:04:15.570 --> 00:04:21.840 Meanwhile, Meta is seeking in a High Court challenge to quash three information requests brought by Ofcom. 43 00:04:21.960 --> 00:04:25.800 Those requests concern Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. 44 00:04:25.920 --> 00:04:32.680 Disappearing photos may be designed to vanish from screens, but regulatory scrutiny tends to stick around. 45 00:04:32.800 --> 00:04:35.140 Here's Julie with our next technology story. 46 00:04:35.840 --> 00:04:44.120 Thanks, James. The Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice with the European Union Intellectual Property Office. 47 00:04:44.240 --> 00:04:47.280 Her application was filed on Monday the fifth of October. 48 00:04:47.400 --> 00:04:51.090 That request is currently under examination and has not yet been approved. 49 00:04:51.210 --> 00:04:59.200 US actor Matthew McConaughey previously trademarked his image and voice to protect against unauthorised use by artificial intelligence platforms. 50 00:04:59.320 --> 00:05:07.110 More than eighty performers called on British politicians in August to introduce legislation giving every person the right to own their voice. 51 00:05:07.230 --> 00:05:14.460 That campaign in Britain highlighted the growing anxiety across the creative industries about the rapid rise of synthetic media. 52 00:05:14.580 --> 00:05:22.530 Deepfakes and cloned audio have become increasingly sophisticated over recent years, making it simple to mimic prominent figures without permission. 53 00:05:22.650 --> 00:05:30.010 Political leaders are now finding themselves targeted alongside actors and musicians as the technology becomes more widely accessible. 54 00:05:30.130 --> 00:05:37.590 Intellectual property lawyers say that traditional copyright laws often fail to provide adequate protection against digital impersonation. 55 00:05:37.710 --> 00:05:45.140 Filing a trademark for a specific audio phrase is an emerging strategy to establish legal ownership over a recognizable persona. 56 00:05:45.260 --> 00:05:52.020 If the European office grants the application, it could set a major precedent for other public figures seeking similar safeguards. 57 00:05:52.140 --> 00:05:57.020 Politicians everywhere might soon find themselves charging royalties just for speaking their minds. 58 00:05:57.140 --> 00:05:59.680 Here's James with another story from the tech world. 59 00:06:00.380 --> 00:06:08.340 Thanks, Julie. Asos has confirmed that an unauthorised push notification was sent to mobile app users via third-party platforms. 60 00:06:08.460 --> 00:06:11.220 The message directed customers to a Telegram channel. 61 00:06:11.340 --> 00:06:16.580 It claimed that company data and the Snowflake environment were fully compromised. 62 00:06:16.700 --> 00:06:22.850 Data storage company Snowflake stated that its investigations found no compromise of its platform. 63 00:06:22.970 --> 00:06:28.130 Asos stated that some basic personal information may have been accessed during the incident. 64 00:06:28.250 --> 00:06:32.520 The company did not think payment-card information or passwords were affected. 65 00:06:32.640 --> 00:06:38.640 The value of Asos shares on the London Stock Exchange dropped between ten and fourteen per cent following the event. 66 00:06:38.760 --> 00:06:49.720 National Cyber Security Centre chief executive Dr Richard Horne stated that the unauthorised notification brought into the light how cyber incidents affect individuals widely. 67 00:06:49.840 --> 00:06:57.720 The online fashion retailer is continuing to investigate the security breach alongside external technical specialists. 68 00:06:57.840 --> 00:07:04.420 Affected customers are being advised to remain vigilant for any suspicious communications following the security alert. 69 00:07:04.540 --> 00:07:11.750 Security experts suggest that third-party notification services have become an increasingly common target for malicious actors. 70 00:07:11.870 --> 00:07:18.550 At least getting a strange text is usually just your bank checking if you really bought three sofas at four in the morning. 71 00:07:19.250 --> 00:07:24.880 A second suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. 72 00:07:25.000 --> 00:07:31.830 Canadian authorities have taken a thirty-year-old American man from Washington state into custody over the attack. 73 00:07:31.950 --> 00:07:39.890 The February shooting in Tumbler Ridge resulted in eight deaths, including six children, the shooter's mother, and her half-brother. 74 00:07:40.010 --> 00:07:50.850 Investigators found that the primary eighteen-year-old suspect discussed the mass shooting plans with the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT before carrying out the violence. 75 00:07:50.970 --> 00:07:58.700 The newly arrested second suspect allegedly encouraged the shooting by offering to livestream the attack and by providing money. 76 00:07:58.820 --> 00:08:03.730 Court documents show he also shared advice on how to delete online messages. 77 00:08:03.850 --> 00:08:12.190 This case has raised profound questions about the responsibilities of technology companies when users discuss extreme violence with artificial intelligence. 78 00:08:12.310 --> 00:08:18.420 Reports indicate that OpenAI employees internally flagged questions about mass killings asked by the shooter. 79 00:08:18.540 --> 00:08:23.380 However, company leadership reportedly opted not to alert law enforcement at the time. 80 00:08:23.500 --> 00:08:32.480 Critics argue that artificial intelligence developers must build robust safety interventions to detect and report credible threats of mass violence. 81 00:08:32.600 --> 00:08:40.550 Proponents of the technology maintain that developers cannot realistically monitor every user conversation without compromising privacy and innovation. 82 00:08:40.670 --> 00:08:47.750 Canadian and United States officials are continuing their joint investigation into the conspiracy behind the shooting. 83 00:08:47.870 --> 00:08:56.060 According to Gary Anandasangaree, it is currently too soon to say whether the arrested United States citizen could also face charges in Canada. 84 00:08:56.180 --> 00:09:04.270 This arrest marks a critical step in holding accountable everyone who enabled a tragedy that devastated a small Canadian community. 85 00:09:04.390 --> 00:09:11.140 It is a chilling reminder of how digital spaces and artificial intelligence can intersect with real-world violence. 86 00:09:11.260 --> 00:09:14.410 That concludes this edition of Not Perfect News. 87 00:09:14.530 --> 00:09:21.370 The global debate over corporate responsibility and artificial intelligence safety is only going to intensify from here. 88 00:09:21.490 --> 00:09:27.440 That human element behind the screen makes the involvement of a second suspect all the more disturbing. 89 00:09:27.560 --> 00:09:31.190 Indeed, technology alone does not act in a vacuum. 90 00:09:31.890 --> 00:09:35.840 Thanks, James. Before we go, a reminder of today's main stories. 91 00:09:35.960 --> 00:09:41.490 An American death row inmate survives an execution attempt following a failed lethal injection. 92 00:09:41.610 --> 00:09:46.750 Health officials in Kenya confirm the country has recorded its first ever case of Ebola. 93 00:09:46.870 --> 00:09:51.390 You'll find all our sources, the transcript and chapters at news.notperfect.biz. 94 00:09:51.510 --> 00:09:56.180 This programme is made with AI, so please check the linked sources for anything important. 95 00:09:56.300 --> 00:09:58.490 That's all from us this morning. I'm Julie. 96 00:09:58.610 --> 00:10:01.620 And I'm James. Thanks for listening, and goodbye.