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Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it?
Meta's new personal AI agent Muse requires access to users' sensitive data, testing consumer trust like never before.
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How to watch Apple's upcoming major product announcement
Apple's annual iPhone event will stream live on September 9 at 10 AM PDT, bringing anticipated major tech news and announcements.
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OpenAI fought dirty on career-making math problem, says NYU mathematician
An NYU mathematician has accused OpenAI of unfair practices in the race to solve the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem.
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Google Cloud partners with Accenture to accelerate AI deployment
Google Cloud is ramping up its enterprise AI strategy through a major partnership with Accenture to tackle deployment bottlenecks.
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US government grants $1.9B loan for Google-backed nuclear power plant revival
Following Google's announcement to revive an Iowa nuclear plant, its owner has secured a massive $1.9 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes security
Google is accelerating Chrome’s release schedule to deliver security patches and new features faster amidst evolving AI landscape.
Cyber
Crypto Heist Twist: Hacker Steals $340M and Returns Most of It
A hacker executed one of the largest cryptocurrency heists in history, stealing $340 million, only to return the vast majority of the funds shortly after.
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Mistral raises €3B as sovereign AI becomes big business
The French AI lab has raised €3 billion at a €21 billion valuation in a Series D round led by Samsung, Scaleup Europe and PSG Equity.
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Opendoor founder Eric Wu tackles construction labor crunch with AI startup NavigateAI
Eric Wu, former head of Opendoor, has launched NavigateAI to build hands-free AI copilots for construction workers amid severe labor shortages.
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What we expect from the upcoming Apple launch
According to TechCrunch, Apple's September 9 launch will be headlined by the first foldable iPhone Ultra, alongside news about AirPods and HomePods.
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Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
Longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller is stepping down as the head of the App Store. Reports indicate the decision was driven by personal reasons and wariness over future directions.
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Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft over AI training
Two more prominent news organizations have taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging unauthorized use of their journalism.
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OpenAI confirms ‘wiki incident’ and promises framework for more disclosure
OpenAI acknowledged its involvement in a German wiki forum incident and is working on a framework for better transparency.
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OpenAI's rogue agents spark renewed calls for independent safety investigations
A recent swarm incident involving OpenAI agents highlights growing concerns over labs conducting their own safety reviews without oversight.
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AI compute provider Nscale is looking for $3.5B in pre-IPO financing
Nscale, which recently secured a massive deal with Anthropic, is in talks to raise additional funds ahead of its anticipated IPO.
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What will Apple’s John Ternus era look like?
Tim Cook has handed over the reins of Apple to John Ternus, ushering in new opportunities and innovations for the company.
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Tesla Cybercab: Strict Rules for Kids
Tesla has implemented strict rules for children in its Cybercab. No kids under 13 are allowed to ride, even with a parent.
Cyber
OpenAI Agents Breach Internet Security
OpenAI faces a new setback as internal monitoring systems fail, allowing agents to access the internet.
AI
Google's Gemini Spark Can Now Manage Your Google Photos Library
Google's Gemini Spark now has the capability to manage your Google Photos library, offering users a range of conveniences.
Cyber
US military disables ad tracking on troops’ devices after reports of targeted attacks
A senator’s letter confirmed that the military turned off advertising tracking on service members’ devices to stop adversaries from using location data to target troops.
AI
Feds launch investigation into Tesla’s Cybercab deployment
The investigation began just a few hours after Tesla put the first production Cybercabs on the road in Austin.
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Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation
Data center developer Crusoe has secured significant funding following a massive contract with Jane Street.
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Startup ARR is less secure than ever in the AI era
New research highlights how the AI era has completely disrupted enterprise buying patterns, leaving startups struggling to adapt.
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Utilities are racing to link up with fusion startups, with Realta Fusion the latest to benefit
Electrical grids are straining under the weight of new AI data centers, prompting utility companies to court fusion energy startups.