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OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand
The company has temporarily paused new sign-ups for Pro subscriptions as high demand, particularly for Astra, strains its systems while capacity is being expanded.
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Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you
Take a look inside the mind of an AI bot trying to convince the internet that it is human.
Cyber
ID Verification Giant IDScan Confirms Massive Data Breach Affecting Millions
IDScan has confirmed a major data breach involving the theft of over 150 million driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents.
AI
OpenAI adds prominent AI alignment researcher to its board of directors
Paul Christiano, an influential AI researcher focusing on safety and alignment, has joined the OpenAI Foundation as a member of its board.
Tech
Apple's new CEO is reviving a Steve Jobs strategy from 25 years ago
John Ternus made the case in his first keynote as Apple CEO that the iPhone isn't going anywhere.
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New Apple Watch AI features spark fresh privacy and consent debates
Apple's new watch capabilities to transcribe speech and summarize ambient conversations raise important questions about privacy and constant surveillance.
Tech
Apple raises prices on existing iPhone models by $100
Following the latest device releases, Apple has unexpectedly increased the price of its current iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 16, 17, and Air.
Tech
Everything Apple announced at its fall event: Foldable iPhone Duo and more
Apple's highly anticipated fall event featured major announcements, headlined by the tech giant's first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo.
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The hinge for Apple’s new foldable phone was built with AI
Apple says it used AI and 3D printing in the manufacturing process for its long-awaited foldable phone.
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Legal AI startup Harvey hits $15.5B valuation months after reaching $11B
The prominent legal AI startup and venture capital darling has nearly doubled its valuation in the span of nine months.
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Apple has a new way to prove your iPhone photos aren’t AI-modified
Apple has introduced Apple Reference Image to help users determine whether photos have been edited, including alterations made by AI.
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Apple unveils Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 with AI-powered day recap features
Apple is stepping into the AI wearables market with new Audio Intelligence features on its latest smartwatches, allowing users to recap daily conversations.
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Apple revamps Health app with health age and readiness score calculations
Apple is updating its Health app to calculate your health age and readiness score using Apple Intelligence for better data insights.
Tech
Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo
Apple introduced its long-awaited first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, at the 'Surprise and Shine' event in Cupertino under new CEO John Ternus.
Tech
Apple Launches iPhone 18 Pro with Upgraded Camera
Apple has announced its new iPhone 18 Pro lineup featuring camera improvements and a striking burgundy color option.
AI
Apple's John Ternus says the best AI device is still the iPhone
Apple argues that its on-device AI models provide consumers with superior privacy compared to cloud-based solutions.
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Superintelligence is coming: Can we reliably control it?
TechCrunch's Equity podcast explores the potential dangers of superintelligent AI and recent security incidents.
IT
inDrive scales beyond ride-hailing to capture more consumer spending
inDrive's ad business, piloted in July 2025, has served over 2 billion impressions and attracted more than 2,000 paying advertisers monthly.
AI
Anthropic researcher quits over AI extinction fears and calls for safety agreements
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has resigned due to fears surrounding self-improving AI, urging leading labs to establish pacing agreements.
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AI spend per employee slumped at top firms in August: summer doldrums or a warning sign?
Falling token costs and cheaper models mean AI adoption is not playing out the way hyperscalers originally hoped.
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Sequoia doubles down on Cymphony as AI agents create new enterprise security risks
Cymphony has been valued at over $100 million following a $25 million Series A funding round co-led by Sequoia and SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond Fund.
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Suno replaces its AI models with a new one trained on licensed music as copyright suits pile up
As it grapples with a bevy of lawsuits, Suno said its new model, Suno v6, is not trained using music it used to train previous versions of the AI model.
Cyber
Hackers are stealing Claude tokens from subscribers
Last month, a Claude user noticed his account was consuming tokens even though he wasn't working. Anthropic has since issued a security warning to users.
AI
Cognition hits $48B valuation amid shifting AI market dynamics
Investors show confidence that the AI coding market is far from a winner-take-all space.