OpenAI Buys Thousands of Macs, Anthropic's Claude Malware Warning, and ChatGPT Work Risks

<p>In this episode, we cover OpenAI reportedly buying tens of thousands of Apple Mac minis and Mac Studios to train desktop-operating AI agents through reinforcement learning, with Anthropic tapping similar Mac capacity via AWS. We then break down Anthropic's warning that infostealer malware, including Vidar, LummaC2, StealC, RedLine, and Atomic Stealer, is hijacking active Claude browser sessions to drain paid usage by bypassing passwords and two-factor authentication. Finally, we examine researcher Simon Willison's security teardown of ChatGPT Work, mapping its code execution, built-in browser, subagents, and over 200 tools, and the "lethal trifecta" of prompt-injection risk it exposes. From OpenAI and Apple hardware to Anthropic session security and agentic AI safety, we explore what these shifts mean for users and developers.</p><p>https://www.aiconvocast.com</p><p><br></p><p>Help support the podcast by using our affiliate links:</p><p>Eleven Labs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/ibl30sgkibkv</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer:</p><p>This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenAI, Apple, Anthropic, AWS, Amazon, or any other entities mentioned unless explicitly mentioned. The content provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional, financial, security, or legal advice. Affiliate links may earn the podcast a commission at no additional cost to you. All trademarks, logos, and copyrights mentioned are the property of their respective owners.</p>