Steel SquigglesThose Architects uses curves to carve out space in Mosman ANZAC Memorial Hall for BresicWhitneys officeByPaige Davidson April 3, 2025Interiors, International (Ben Hosking)SHARENortheast of Sydney, in the suburb of Mosman, a 100-year-old building commemorating those killed during duty in World War I now houses a real estate office for BresicWhitney. The shiny, modern interior is located within the stately edifice of the ANZAC Memorial Hall, dedicated in 1924. Local architecture firmThose Architectscreatively organized the spatial layout of the office using ribbons of shiny curved steel rather than the typical application of stringent walls. The unique approach to BresicWhitney Lower North Shore office is a bold reimagination of a historic building. While the new 2,282-square-foot office boasts a modern look, Those Architects didnt overlook the historic importance of the building or the complications that come with it. Ben Mitchell, cofounder and director of Those Architects, toldAN Interior,Unfortunately, not much of the original interior building fabric remained intact, so when we uncovered the original staircase, we were very keen to restore it and incorporate it into the design. It provides a beautiful counterpoint to the contemporary interior and also serves as a touchstone to the past.Read more on aninteriormag.com. Adaptive ReuseAustralia

The Arklow wastewater treatment plant in Ireland, designed by Clancy Moore, is an act of public serviceThe Irish Sea near the town of Arklow was once home to 90km ofnaturally occurring oyster reefs. During the 19th century, Arklow was the countrys main port for oysters 40million were harvested in 1863, with many exported to England, the colonial metropole. But by the end of the 1800s, the oyster beds were depleting due to overharvesting and pollution from the Avoca mines upstream; even in the 1860s, oysters were rebedded elsewhere to remove the taste of copper, dispensed into the river by the mines, beforebeing sold.Since the 19th century, the water qualityof the Avoca River and the sea into whichitdischarges has suffered, due to bothindustry and a lack of wastewater infrastructure. Until June 2024, when the new Arklow wastewater treatment plant began operation, raw sewage as well as greywater and surface runoff was released directly into the river. The lower reaches ofthe Avoca River constituted the most polluted stretches of river in Ireland, according to a 2003 Eastern Regional Fisheries Board report. In 2019, the European Court of Justice took Ireland tocourt for its failure to treat wastewater inArklow, along with 37 other Irish towns.Attempts to build a wastewater treatment plant began in the 1990s but were frustrated by searches for a suitable site. In 2016, alocation was selected at the mouth oftheAvoca River, next to the marina andprominently visible from the town tothesouth. We came to the conclusion that if were going to build something there, it needs to be a civic building that were proud of and that speaks to the town, explains Michael Tinsley, an engineer and senior manager at Uisce ireann (formerly Irish Water), who commissioned the project. Weneed to get an architect involved here. There was an invited competition in 2016 for a practice to join the existing design team, led by Arup and Ayesa Engineering. Dublinbased practice Clancy Moore were anunlikely addition to the lineup, invited on the commendation of a planner who hadbeen impressed by a house on a sensitive quarry site which the practice had designed in 2008.The lower reaches of the Avoca River constituted the most polluted stretches of river in IrelandClancy Moore found themselves aconsultant among many; around 20 specialisms were represented in the design team (odour engineerarticularly niche favourite). In the built project, however, thearchitects hand is keenly felt. From a distance, the monumental louvred volumes appear almost toylike, emerging from between tanks and warehouses like oversized pleated origami. This is how thebuildings will be experienced by most people: a landmark viewed across the river from the south quay or glimpsed on a windy walk by the sea to the north. As Andrew Clancy, cofounder of Clancy Moore, explains, while not accessible to the public,the project is fundamentally for andabout the public good.Clancy Moore have achieved more than just smart dresses for giant sheds. In one ofmany meetings, the architects casually asked if it was possible to put this on that, marking a departure from typical sewage plant design, in which processes are arrayed horizontally and tanks are sunk into the ground. At Arklow, the initial treatment processes where grit and nonorganic objects, such as wet wipes and nappies, areremoved take place on an upper level, with large storm tanks and skips for collecting the removed material below. Wastewater ispumped up to the raised level from the underground sewer and then flows by gravity to the second volume which contains aeration tanks effectively giant petri dishes where bacteria break down harmful compounds before making the journey down a kilometrelong outfall pipe to the Irish Sea.This decision to stack processes precipitated a chain reaction of happy consequences. Volumes were able to be morevertical: confident urban figures with acivic presence. The only evidence that the buildings are in fact part of a sewage works will be a lorry coming out a couple of times aweek to take dried sludge away to eitherbe used as fertiliser or incinerated togenerate electricity. The volumes had to have roofs because the higher areas needed to be served by gantry cranes, which in turn meant that solar panels could be installed onthe roofs (currently just one roof but there are plans to roll out on the second inacouple of years). These will be able to contribute up to40 per cent of the plants energy demands reduced compared with typical arrangements, where wastewater ispumped between each tank rather than fed by gravity. The reduced built area alsoallowed a third of the site area toberewilded, including plants that willhelp todecontaminate the ground.The giant louvres, like halfclosed Venetian blinds, allow air circulation without revealing the unsavoury innards, and are already welcoming small birds looking for a nesting spot (though netting prevents wildlife from venturing further inside). The fins of corrugated fibrecement board, the colour of oxidised copper, hang from a steelframed carapace, the steel columns meeting the ground on hefty concrete feet, a precaution against manoeuvring trucks. The small office building at the site entrance speaks the same language as its two larger siblings butin a softer register, with concrete wedges supporting a portico that echoes the louvres, gently lapped cementboard cladding in the same marine green, and windows in a dance along each facade, like notes on a stave.The reference here to John Hejduks Kreuzberg Tower in Berlin is wittily rehearsed (the facade at the entrance resembles I suspect intentionally a face in profile), and the two louvred sheds heavily quote Hans Christian Hansens Amager switching stations in Copenhagen: large warehouselike buildings with corrugated louvres that flap up and down to allow ventilation. Clancy Moores project itself hasalso been quoted; before the wastewater plant was even completed, DMOD Architects headquarters for Arklow Shipping was builtin 2022 with an oversizedgreen sawtooth roof.Concrete was a prerequisite for the tanks and other processes, for which no other material is suitable, and a steel frame was selected due to structural demands and the exposed marine location. The choice of fibrecement cladding emerged following countless iterative studies: a cast in situ concrete facade was vaunted as there was plenty more concrete already being poured on site, and timber options were considered, though it unfolded that withstanding the tough conditions would require slowgrowth oak and copper nails. This was unsurprisingly quickly dismissed. A hardier, more industrial palette was selected; the corrugated cement board rhymes with thesurrounding industrial sheds, still usedfor shipbuilding.One resident welled up as she noticed that the frothy scum that had habitually laced the edges of the river had disappearedThe Arklow wastewater treatment plantisa rare example of a sewage works designed by an architect, and one of, if not the first in Ireland. The project wastendered as part of a design and build engineering contract that did not include a single drawing. Instead, the architects drew through writing, in a document of over 60 pages, meticulously describing the basis of the buildings: from the plans (a foursided structure, rectangular in plan) down to thedetails (there are to be no horizontal joints between fibrecement panels). Thedocument proves, in case there were anydoubt, that a drawing is worth several thousand words.This is a project of conversation between professionals from innumerable disciplines, and with planning authorities and local people. Clancy and cofounder Colm Moore see the practice as stewards or guardians of the project, navigating and negotiating between the various specialist expertises placed on the table, rather than leading theproject. They also proved to be crucial advocates of the project in consultations with the public: The architects had them sitting down and within five minutes, they were nodding about how the project would speak to the marine history of Arklow, Tinsley describes. Very early on we saw thebenefit of having the architects involved.Tinsley also notes that there has been very little resistance to the project from the local community perhaps expected given the previous dire situation, though unusual asnot everyone wants a sewage plant as aneighbour. Any qualms that the public might have about frivolous spending of taxpayers money on aesthetics can be quelled by Tinsleys estimates that only around 3 per cent of the projects budget was spent on the architecture a small price to pay for a civic landmark.This is a socially and ecologically transformative piece of infrastructure. Onanopen day shortly after the plant beganoperations last year, one resident welled up as she noticed that the frothy scum that had habitually laced the edges of the river had disappeared. But perhaps the most dramatic transformation that will result from the operation of the plant will beurban growth, suppressed since the late 1990s on the grounds that there wasnt adequate wastewater treatment provision the population of the town has hovered around 13,000 for the last 15 years. The new wastewater treatment plant is the key that will unlock development: the plant has the capacity to allow the town to nearly triple insize, with two tanks currently dormant. Asingle development of 476 units on agreenfield site to the south of the town wasgranted planning permission in December 2024.But the towns population had been suppressed since long before the 1990s. The population of the Republic of Ireland only recently, in 2022, surpassed five million for the first time since 1851, just recovering after centuries of English then British colonisation, including a genocidal famine. As Clancy points out, the population growth in Arklow will not be an explosion, but areturn to the normal population dynamics ofthe country as a whole. He hopes young people may now choose to stay and that a considered approach will be taken to urban development. One small positive from the failure to build a plant before is that Arklow was spared the substandard developments of the boom, and of the last 10 years.The deprivation caused by British colonisation and economic mismanagement since independence in 1922 has resulted in underdeveloped infrastructure, including wastewater. In 2014, 50 Irish towns were without water treatment; Arklow was the 35th on the todo list (six more are set to receive treatment plants this year, and thelast nine are at planning stage). The stateowned water company Uisce ireann, established in 2013, is funded through taxation rather than householder water bills (it is a strongly held principle in Ireland that water is free). In contrast, across the Irish Sea in England, privatised water companies operate as uncompetitive monopolies, extracting profit for shareholders while allowing water infrastructure to languish. In2024, Londons private water company Thames Water was responsible for 300,000 hours of raw sewage overflowing into waterways, despite having over 350 treatment plants. The same year, it paidshareholders dividends amounting to 158million. Thames Water has announced water bill increases of 31 per cent beginning 1 April to an annual average of 639 per household.The new use of this site to clean water in Arklow is in stark contrast to its historical uses which excreted a plethora of toxic substances; a gypsum board factory, active between 1964 and 2002, was demolished to make way for the project, and an ammunitions factory for the English Kynoch Company factory was on the site before that. Even thesoil itself reclaimed from the sea during the 19th century is likely contaminated spoil from the Avoca mines. Both the weapons and extracted copper and sulphur that continue to leave their traces inArklow were used by England for imperial gain. Large rusting cylindrical tanks that held industrial waste remain on the site areminder of the toxicity that came before.Today, the river runs clean for the first time in over a hundred years. There are hopes that the oysters will return.

ProjectsMr. Plywood Stands Proud Again: Recreating a Portland IconKirsten Bauer and Alina Radetsky collaborate to replace a celebrity sign of 60 years' standing.Better LettersApr 3, 2025 5 min readAlina Radetsky recreating the unforgettable face of Portland's Mr. Plywood.Last year, Kirsten Bauer shared a project via her newsletter that brought a smile to my face. It was a collaboration with studio pal Alina Radetsky, and I invited them to tell the story of their work to recreate Portland's popular Mr. Plywood sign.Mr. Plywood Stands Proud Again: Recreating a Portland IconThe Mr. Plywood sign, an iconic and beloved landmark, has stood proudly in the Montavilla neighbourhood in Portland, Oregon, for decades. The caricature was designed by one of the founders of the locally owned Mr. Plywood lumber and building supply store, shortly after it opened in 1963. His unique character, made with three stacked sheets of plywood, has become a recognisable symbol of the business and, fittingly, the material it represents. His charming cartoonish appearance customers often mistakenly refer to him as a pig has etched him into the memories of Portlanders for decades.The sign's authentic 1990s replacement had weathered the Pacific Northwest elements remarkably well over the years, largely due to the durability of MDO (medium-density overlay) plywood. (Mr. Plywood is one of the few lumber stores in Portland to stock MDO making it a favourite stop of most local sign painters!) However, it was starting to show its age.Portland's original Mr. Plywood went up in the 1960s and was replaced by a local sign painter in the 1990s. Photo: Plywood blog.When Tom Jardine, a collector passionate about preserving eye-catching local relics, sought to acquire the ageing sign, he presented Mr. Plywoods owner Bret Brantner with a unique proposition: he would keep the original, while taking care of the process to replace it, to include its removal, hiring sign painters to faithfully replicate it on new panels, and installing the new sign. It took some convincing, and a few reminders, but Bret finally agreed, and in March 2023, Tom began the process of removing the old sign.Tom Jardine and Mr. Plywood store staff removing the 2.4 x 3.0 m (8 x 10 ft) sign in 2023.We were forwarded Toms email request from another sign painter in town who couldn't take on the project, and the opportunity to recreate it was too compelling for us to pass up! We had been sharing a studio space and assisting each other with smaller projects for a while, but this seemed like the perfect opportunity to team up and take on a larger job. Having the support of another sign painter to bounce ideas off was invaluable as we navigated the process. We were excited but also justifiably apprehensive about replicating something so ingrained in Portlands visual history.Tom saw the faded sign as a sort of 'crown jewel' in his collection, but he also sought to preserve its original legacy by recreating the new sign as faithfully to the original as possible. It was therefore a project that demanded both precision and reverence for the original work.We worked closely with Tom, who provided the cut and primed MDO plywood as well as a space to paint at his warehouse. We traced the original design and made paper patterns. We then brought Mr. Plywood back to life by hand-painting with enamel paints and painstakingly colour matching the original hues a difficult task, seeing as the old sign was so faded in areas!Mr. Plywood Snr. settling into retirement as details on his successor are finessed by All Good Signs' Alina Radetsky before reaching the half-way point.The challenge lay in balancing the historical accuracy of the original with the need to create a fresh, high-gloss version of the sign. There were no modern shortcuts or digital tools involved, just the careful application of time-honoured methods."Where's my pencil?" asks Mr. Plywood, to which Kirsten Bauer replies, "Hold tight, it'll be back behind your ear as soon as this paint has cured".Seeing the ease of the brushstrokes on the faded paint made us appreciate the craftsmanship of the original sign painters. There was a real joy in tracing the old signs lines, capturing not only its visual impact but the personality and texture of the hand-painted work."I feel as good as new!"Once the new sign was complete, Tom and his brother handled the installation, ensuring it was put in place with the same care as the original."I'm going up in the world!" But team Mr. Plywood still have a few touch-ups to do before coming back down to earth.For all of us involved, this project was more than just painting a sign. It was about honouring a piece of Portlands visual culture, while respecting the craftsmanship of those who came before us. We felt incredibly fortunate to play a part in preserving this little bit of Portlands history for future generations to enjoy.Written by Kirsten Bauer and Alina RadetskyIt's job done for Alina Radetsky, Tom Jardine, and Kirsten Bauer, but there's still time for a little surprise for Mr. Plywood owner Bret Brantner. More Projects

Published April 3, 2025 10:00am EDT close Chinese hackers tried to breach Trump, Vance phones: report Fox News correspondent David Spunt has more on the "sophisticated penetration" of several carriers on "Special Report." If theres one thing that has become clear over the past year, its that Apple devices are not as secure as the company wants you to believe.Were four months into 2025 and there have already been over 10 instances in which attackers specifically targeted Apple users, and these are just the incidents we know of.Ill admit no device is foolproof, but there seems to be a growing trend where bad actors prefer targeting Apple users over other platforms. In fact, security researchers have recently identified a new phishing campaign in which hackers, who previously focused on Windows, are now setting their sights on Apple IDs.STAY PROTECTED & INFORMED! GET SECURITY ALERTS & EXPERT TECH TIPS SIGN UP FOR KURTS THE CYBERGUY REPORT NOW A person working on an Apple laptop (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)What you need to knowSecurity researchers atLayerX Labs have uncovered a new phishing campaign that specifically targets Mac users, marking a shift from its previous focus on Windows. The attackers initially lured Windows users with fake Microsoft security alerts designed to steal login credentials. However, after Microsoft, Chrome and Firefox implemented new security features to block these attacks, the hackers started redirecting their efforts toward Mac users instead.The new attack closely mirrors its predecessor but with key modifications. The phishing pages have been redesigned to resemble Apples security warnings, making them appear legitimate to macOS users. The attack code has also been adjusted to specifically detect macOS and Safari users, ensuring that only Apple users see the fraudulent pages.Plus, despite shifting their focus, the attackers continue to host these phishing pages on Microsofts Windows[.]net domain. Since this is a trusted Microsoft platform, it allows the phishing pages to evade detection by security tools that assess risk based on domain reputation. Compromised websites displaying fake security warning (LayerX)How victims are lured inThe phishing campaign exploits common yet highly effective methods called typosquatting and malicious redirects. Victims often end up on these phishing pages after making a simple mistake, such as mistyping a URL while trying to visit a legitimate website.Instead of reaching the intended site, they land on a compromised domain parking page. From there, they are redirected through multiple websites before ultimately arriving at the phishing page, which presents a fake Apple security warning. Believing their Apple ID is at risk, victims are tricked into entering their credentials, unknowingly handing them over to the attackers.One notable case involved a person using Safari who was working at a business secured by a Secure Web Gateway. Despite the organizations security measures, the phishing attempt managed to bypass the gateways protections.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? Compromised websites displaying fake security warning (LayerX)7 ways to stay safe from attackers targeting Apple usersPhishing campaigns are increasingly targeting macOS users, but youre not defenseless. Here are four essential steps to protect yourself.1. Use strong antivirus software:A reliable antivirus program is your first line of defense against phishing attempts and malicious websites. While Apples built-in security features provide some protection, they arent foolproof, especially against sophisticated phishing attacks that mimic legitimate Apple warnings. A robust antivirus solution can detect and block malicious sites before you even reach them, preventing you from accidentally entering your credentials on a fraudulent page. Additionally, advanced security software can identify suspicious redirects and alert you before you fall victim to typosquatting traps.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.2. Keep your software up to date:Regularupdates to macOS and your applications arent just about new features. Theyre critical patches that fix security vulnerabilities. Attackers are quick to exploit any weakness, so ensuring your operating system and all installed software are current minimizes the risk of a breach. Enable automatic updates where possible so youre always protected by the latest security enhancements.3. Regularly monitor your Apple ID activity: Even with strong security measures in place, its important to keep an eye on your Apple ID account for any signs of unauthorized access. Apple allows users to review their account activity, including devices logged into the account and recent changes. Regularly check your Apple ID settings to ensure that only trusted devices are connected and that no suspicious activity has occurred. If you notice anything unusual, such as login attempts from unfamiliar locations, immediately change your password and remove unauthorized devices. This proactive approach can help you catch potential breaches early and minimize damage.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE4. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA):Strong, unique passwords for every account are essential, but theyre even more effective when combined withtwo-factor authentication. Even if attackers manage to steal your credentials through a phishing attack,2FA adds an extra barrier that makes unauthorized access significantly harder. Consider using apassword manager to generate and store complex passwords. Get more details about mybest expert-reviewed password managers of 2025 here.5. Use a recovery key for enhanced security: Apple offers an optional feature called a recovery key, which is a 28-character code that provides an extra layer of security for your Apple ID. When you enable a recovery key, Apple disables its standard account recovery process, meaning youll need this key, along with access to a trusted device or phone number, to reset your password or regain access to your account. This makes it significantly harder for attackers to take control of your account.To set up a recovery key, go toSettings > [Your Name] > Sign-in & Security > Recovery Key on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Follow the prompts to generate and confirm your recovery key. Be sure to write it down and store it in a secure location, such as a safe or with a trusted family member. Keep in mind that losing both your recovery key and access to trusted devices can permanently lock you out of your account. However, if used responsibly, this feature gives you greater control over your accounts security.6. Enable biometric authentication: Apple devices offer advancedbiometric authentication options like Face ID and Touch ID, which provide an extra layer of security. These features make it significantly harder for attackers to gain access to your device or sensitive accounts, even if they manage to steal your credentials. Enable biometric authentication wherever possible, especially for apps and services that store personal or financial information. Since biometric data is unique to you, it adds a level of protection that passwords alone cannot provide.7. Practice safe browsing:Many attacks rely on simple user mistakes, such as mistyping a URL or clicking on suspicious links. Always verify that youre visiting legitimate websites before entering any personal information. Be skeptical of unexpected security alerts, even if they mimic Apples design. Learning to identify the subtle signs of phishing, like unusual URL structures or generic greetings, can help you avoid falling for these scams.Kurts key takeawaysApple has long sold the idea that its ecosystem is inherently safer than the alternatives, but that claim is starting to wear thin. The reality is that attackers are no longer ignoring Mac users, theyre actively targeting them, and Apples response has been anything but proactive. While Microsoft, Google and others roll out new security measures to counter evolving threats, Apple remains slow to adapt, relying on outdated assumptions about its platforms safety.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPDo you believe Apple should be more transparent about security vulnerabilities affecting its users? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to cover.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? 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In a nutshell: It should go without saying that buying a very cheap, obviously counterfeit Android handset is a bad idea. Not only will you likely run into a slew of technical problems, but it could also contain pre-installed malware that infects virtually every process carried out by the handset. Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new strain of the Triada Trojan preinstalled on thousands of new very cheap Android devices counterfeit versions of popular models. The modular remote access trojan (RAT), first identified in 2016, can steal sensitive data and crypto while performing other malicious actions.The malware is embedded in an infected phone's firmware, operating without detection and granting attackers full control over a device.The list of malicious actions the new strain of Triada can perform is an extensive one. It is able to send and delete messages in WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging apps to impersonate users, hijack social media accounts, replace crypto wallet addresses in apps to steal the virtual currency, and track browsing activity and even swap links.Triada can also monitor, intercept, send, and delete SMS messages, send premium SMS texts to receive paid services, download and run other programs on an infected device, and block network connections to interfere with the operation of anti-fraud systems.Dmitry Kalinin, an expert on cybersecurity at Kaspersky Lab, said the new version of Triada is likely being installed in the counterfeit phones during one of the early stages of the supply chain, so the stores selling the devices may not realize anything is amiss. There's always the chance that some vendors knew about the malware and were benefiting financially by spreading it, of course.Kalinin adds that the authors of Triada have already used the malware to transfer about $270,000 in different cryptocurrencies from victims' crypto wallets to their own, though the actual amount may be higher as the attackers also stole Monero, a cryptocurrency that cannot be traced. // Related StoriesOver 2,600 people across multiple countries encountered the new version of Triada between March 13 and 27, 2025, with most of the cases reported in Russia.Kaspersky says its mobile anti-virus software can detect Triada, though the company's products are banned in the US over its ties to Russia.

Facepalm: When ChatGPT isn't being used to generate those viral Studio Ghibli-inspired images flooding your feeds, it can be tapped to fake receipts instead. The AI chatbot is finally decent enough at comprehending and generating text within images that crafty users realized it could produce fake receipts. These could then easily pass as legit proof of purchase to an unsuspecting set of eyes. Until recently, AI-generated images had one glaring weakness garbled or nonsensical text. Many models have managed to fix problems like messed-up hands to the point where they're not even an issue anymore. But text has remained a bit of an Achilles' heel. That's changing fast, though.For instance, following the latest update to ChatGPT's image generation on its 4o model, users can spit out receipts with near-perfect formatting, itemized lists, and even realistic-looking logos. Of course, they're still not completely flawless and can look overly crisp, have text with odd spacing, and even have math errors.However, receipts especially for smaller amounts aren't often scrutinized too heavily. A few extra tweaks in Photoshop, like adding stains, could easily fool an employer. The payoff is obvious to scammers. All they'd need to do is spend just a few minutes using ChatGPT and Photoshop, and even if the trick only works occasionally, it's still a low-effort, high-reward scheme.Right now, the most effective method might be to feed an existing receipt to ChatGPT and modify details like prices or dates. But as the tech improves, entirely fabricated receipts could become indistinguishable from real ones. // Related StoriesYou'd think that all this would ring alarm bells at OpenAI HQ, but while the company has acknowledged the risk, it isn't hitting the panic button just yet. A company spokesperson explained to TechRadar that it tracks image generation both on and off its platform, uses internal tools to verify AI-created content, and takes action when usage policy violations occur.Interestingly, OpenAI also sees an upside to this capability. Spokesperson Taya Christianson suggested to TechCrunch that fake receipts could be used for financial literacy education by teaching people how to track expenses or spot fraud in a controlled setting.Still, one has to wonder if this capability results in a net positive for society.