Thousands of hackers have convened in Las Vegas for the annual DEF CON conference, which focuses on demonstrating cybersecurity and cyber-weaknesses. The event has a festival-like atmosphere, with attendees wearing costumes and engaging in activities such as a scavenger hunt and capture the flag contests. People of various backgrounds, including computer scientists and community college students, attend the conference. The hackers at DEF CON target a wide range of devices, from cars and voting machines to medical devices.
In addition to device hacking, this year the emphasis is on artificial intelligence (AI) and making it go rogue. There is a popular contest challenging participants to make chatbots produce misinformation, bias, or security violations. Winners receive prizes, and the event is supported by the White House as part of efforts to ensure responsible development of AI.
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