Hassabis calls AI hacks 'early warning shots'

Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis called recent hacks by AI agents "early warning shots" and warned of major incidents in the coming years unless systems are secured. He urged international AI safety standards, while Microsoft President Brad Smith called for new AI safety laws.

• Hassabis: AI agent incidents are 'early warning shots'
• He urged adopting biology and nuclear sector practices
• Smith: 2026 became a 'sobering year' due to rogue AI
• Microsoft called for urgent new AI safety laws