Jason Nelson
Jason is a reporter at Decrypt covering artificial intelligence, emerging technology, and internet culture. Disclosure: No significant crypto holdings.
146 articles
New Malware Targets Mac Users via Fake Clipboard App
Jamf Threat Labs has discovered a new Rust-based infostealer named PamStealer, masquerading as the Maccy clipboard manager for macOS. The malware aims to steal passwords and crypto wallet keys from unsuspecting users, as reported by Decrypt.
22 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Advances as Developers Address ZEC Vulnerability
Zcash developers report that the Ironwood upgrade is nearing activation on the testnet as security testing shows no new serious bugs. This upgrade aims to mitigate issues from a critical vulnerability discovered in May that caused a significant price drop for ZEC, according to Decrypt.
3 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Understanding Q-Day: The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin
Decrypt explores the potential implications of quantum computing on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The article discusses how quantum technology may pose risks to current cryptographic security measures, affecting the entire crypto ecosystem.
3 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
AI Researchers Expose Security Flaws in Chatbots with Drug Recipe Trick
Researchers demonstrated that advanced AI models can be tricked into generating cocaine synthesis instructions using a new prompt injection attack, according to a study reported by Decrypt. The study reveals a structural flaw in how large language models distinguish unsafe commands from legitimate ones, allowing attackers to manipulate the models into producing harmful content.
4 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Venice AI Achieves $1 Billion Valuation Amid Focus on User Privacy
Venice AI has secured a $65 million investment at a $1 billion valuation, its first funding round, as founder Erik Voorhees emphasizes the need for privacy in AI. The platform aims to provide a user-friendly alternative to AI models like ChatGPT while maintaining user conversation confidentiality, according to Decrypt.
5 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
MetaMask Unveils Yield-Paying Money Accounts Built on Monad
MetaMask has introduced Money Accounts, a self-custody feature that combines stablecoin yield, payments, and trading in one platform, as reported by Decrypt. The new accounts can generate up to 4% annual percentage yield (APY) through decentralized finance lending protocols.
6 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Meta Introduces Brain2Qwerty AI for Decoding Brain Activity into Text
Meta has launched Brain2Qwerty v2, a non-invasive AI system that translates brain activity into text, achieving 61% average word accuracy compared to 8% for previous methods. The initiative aims to assist individuals with communication impairments and is part of Meta’s broader Digital Brain Project, according to Decrypt.
7 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Cyberpunk Predictions on AI and Corporate Power Becoming Reality
Cyberpunk's visions of future technology, such as AI-powered devices and brain-computer interfaces, are materializing, although not as expected, according to Decrypt. Experts highlight that the genre's warnings on corporate dominance may have greater relevance today than its technological forecasts.
last week·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 Models with Limited Access Due to U.S. Government Request
OpenAI introduces the GPT-5.6 family of AI models, launching a limited preview due to a U.S. government request, according to Decrypt. The models include Sol, Terra, and Luna, designed for different use cases and capabilities, following an evaluation framework for advanced AI management.
last week·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Trump Administration Requests OpenAI Limit GPT-5.6 Release
The Trump administration has reportedly asked OpenAI to restrict the rollout of GPT-5.6 to select government-approved partners as officials assess the model under a new evaluation framework for AI. This request follows similar actions against Anthropic's AI models over national security concerns, as reported by Decrypt.
last week·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Anthropic Urges U.S. Congress to Address AI Model Distillation by Chinese Entities
Anthropic claims that Alibaba-affiliated operators executed a widespread AI model distillation campaign against its Claude chatbot using thousands of fake accounts. The company has urged U.S. lawmakers to enhance export controls and penalize firms involved in such unauthorized extraction efforts, according to a report by Decrypt.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
California Launches AI Unemployment Tracker to Monitor Job Losses
California has initiated the nation's first public dashboard to track potential job losses related to AI, as noted by Decrypt. Governor Gavin Newsom announced this AI-Unemployment Tracker to provide real-time insights into the impact of automation on the labor market, despite current data showing no widespread AI-induced layoffs.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Researcher Challenges Microsoft's Quantum Computing Claims
University of St Andrews physicist Henry Legg criticizes Microsoft's assertion about its Majorana 2 quantum chip, claiming the company has not demonstrated a topological qubit. Microsoft's defense argues that its methods are sophisticated and effective, according to coverage by Decrypt.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
OpenAI Launches Jalapeño, Its First Custom AI Chip
OpenAI has unveiled Jalapeño, its first custom artificial intelligence chip, developed in collaboration with Broadcom. The chip is specifically designed for inference in large language models and aims to lessen OpenAI's dependence on Nvidia hardware, according to a report from Decrypt.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Trump's Quantum Executive Orders Spark Debate Over Bitcoin's Readiness
President Donald Trump's recent executive orders aimed at accelerating the adoption of post-quantum cryptography have garnered both praise and caution from experts. As noted by Decrypt, researchers express concerns about Bitcoin's slow progress in preparing for quantum threats and suggest that the government's new timeline may be insufficient to meet urgent security needs.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
AI Agent Launches Nuclear Strike in Civilization VI Simulation
An AI agent in a Civilization VI simulation launched two nuclear attacks but still lost the game after failing to recognize a rival's cultural threat, according to Decrypt. The behavior was documented using CivBench, a benchmark designed to evaluate the long-term strategic reasoning of AI models.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Trump Signs Executive Orders to Boost Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity
On June 22, 2026, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at enhancing U.S. quantum computing capabilities and transitioning federal agencies to quantum-resistant encryption. This move, reported by Decrypt, addresses the potential risks posed to cryptographic standards by future advancements in quantum technology.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Google Report Highlights Political Risks of AI Consciousness Debate
A new paper from Google DeepMind outlines how disagreements about AI consciousness could escalate into political conflict, according to Decrypt. Researchers suggest that society may lack consensus on AI's consciousness, and propose public engagement as a means to address potential disputes.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
