The Download: using AI to discover “zero day” vulnerabilities, and Apple’s ICE app removal

Microsoft researchers have used AI to uncover a "zero day" vulnerability in DNA biosecurity systems, potentially allowing the bypassing of protections against misuse of genetic sequences. Meanwhile, Apple removed an app that reported ICE officer sightings, citing safety concerns, similar to its removal of a Hong Kong map app in 2019. VC funding for AI startups has reached $192.7 billion this year, though concerns about an AI bubble persist. Additionally, TikTok faced criticism for recommending pornography to children, and China launched a skilled worker visa program in response to US visa restrictions.