AI Agents Hacked

Plus the release of Grok 3...

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Jelani Abdus-Salaam
February 19, 2025

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Here’s What’s On The Menu For Today

  • 🧠 AI On My Mind

  • 🤖 AI Agents Hacked

  • ✨ Grok 3 Released

  • 📰 News Hot Off The Press

  • 💰️ Newly Added AI Tools

AI ON MY MIND

Happy Wednesday!

Not all AI is created equal.

Let's clear up a common mix-up: AI agents and AI automation.

They sound similar, but they're as different as a Swiss Army knife and a can opener.

AI automation is like a recipe.

It follows steps in order, just like when you're baking cookies. Tools like Zapier or Make.com use this method. They're great for tasks that always happen the same way, like sending a welcome email when someone signs up for your newsletter.

AI agents, on the other hand, are more like a smart assistant.

They use reasoning to figure out the best way to get things done. It's as if you asked for help planning a trip, and your assistant considered your budget, preferences, and the weather before suggesting ideas.

Why does this matter?

Because AI agents are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Companies like Cognition are using them to speed up software development. Observe.AI is putting them to work in customer service, where they can handle questions and know when to ask a human for help.

AI automation is still useful for many tasks. But AI agents are opening doors to smarter, more flexible ways of working. They're not just following a script they're thinking on their feet.

As we explore this new world of AI, it's good to know the difference. It helps us choose the right tools and understand what AI can really do for us.

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💻  AI Agents with Internet Access Vulnerable to Manipulation

Speaking of agents…

AI agents with internet access are facing serious security challenges. Recent research has revealed that these agents, including those from prominent companies like Anthropic and MultiOn, can be easily manipulated to disclose private information, download malicious files, and even send phishing emails.

The vulnerabilities stem from various attack vectors:

• Memory and context manipulation can compromise an AI's decision-making process.

• Supply chain and dependency attacks target the components and services AI agents rely on.

• Remote code execution (RCE) and remote copilot execution pose significant risks, potentially allowing attackers to control AI systems.

My Opinion: These findings are concerning as they highlight the complex security landscape for AI systems with internet access. As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives and critical systems, addressing these vulnerabilities becomes crucial to ensure the safety and reliability of AI-powered technologies.

👀 Grok 3 Achieves High Benchmarks Amidst Real-World Performance Uncertainties

Elon Musk's xAI has made waves with its latest AI model, Grok 3, which has reportedly achieved impressive accuracy rates of 85% to 95% on standardized reasoning tests. This performance has positioned Grok 3 as a potential leader in the AI race.

However, the real-world implications of these benchmark results remain uncertain:

• There's debate over Grok 3's actual performance compared to other chatbots.

• An xAI engineer was reportedly forced out over disagreements on AI rankings.

• The model's training at the Colossus Supercluster with 100,000 GPUs suggests immense computational power.

My Opinion: While benchmark results are exciting, they don't always translate directly to practical applications. The AI community eagerly awaits Grok 3's full release to assess its true capabilities and potential impact on various industries. History has shown that impressive benchmarks don't always translate into real-world success. While Grok 3's potential is undeniable, its true capabilities and impact remain to be seen. The full release will be the true test, as it will allow for rigorous testing and unbiased evaluation in practical applications.

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Reddit aims to create a proprietary tool to identify AI-generated content (LINK) 

Anthropic has launched a Citations API feature for its Claude models (LINK) 

 During a White House meeting with President Donald Trump, OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX introduced Stargate (LINK)

Paris-based AI startup Mistral has launched its new model, Mistral Saba (LINK)

Perplexity's new research mode competes with OpenAI and Google tools, processing complex queries and offering significant business value (LINK)

 SSI, founded by OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sustkever, is reportedly in talks to secure over $1B in funding (LINK)

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