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Grand Theft Auto V cheat service gets hacked, exposing thousands of gamers
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Grand Theft Auto V cheat service gets hacked, exposing thousands of gamers

The GTA V cheat service Atlas Menu was hacked, exposing nearly 64,000 user accounts. Stolen data includes emails, IPs, and passwords, contradicting the site's security claims.

UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
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UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI

OpenAI offers UK banks its GPT-5.5 Cyber tool after Anthropic blocked their access to Claude Mythos due to security concerns.

Torrid Rally in Rocket Stocks Falters as SpaceX IPO Nears
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Torrid Rally in Rocket Stocks Falters as SpaceX IPO Nears

SpaceX’s confidential IPO filing signals its imminent public debut, cooling the recent rally in rocket stocks as the company nears a historic market listing.

What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?
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What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?

Jensen Huang bets on AI PCs featuring Nvidia’s Blackwell chips, enabling local generative AI tasks. This shift aims to transform personal computing by integrating advanced AI capabilities directly into consumer devices.

Zigging when most are zagging, ex-Meta CTO raises $250M climate fund
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Zigging when most are zagging, ex-Meta CTO raises $250M climate fund

Former Meta CTO Mike Schroepfer’s Gigascale secured a $250M climate fund, defying market skepticism to invest in energy infrastructure and critical minerals.

Anthropic files to go public
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Anthropic files to go public

Anthropic confidentially filed for an IPO, joining rival OpenAI in preparing for a public listing. The AI lab, valued at $965 billion, will assess market conditions before finalizing its offering details.

SpaceX says it may issue ‘significant’ equity in ‘future transactions’
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SpaceX says it may issue ‘significant’ equity in ‘future transactions’

SpaceX warns investors of potential significant equity dilution in future transactions, fueling speculation about a possible merger with Tesla. This disclosure highlights risks amid rumors of Musk combining his aerospace and AI ventures.

Anthropic Files Confidentially for IPO in Race With OpenAI
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Anthropic Files Confidentially for IPO in Race With OpenAI

Anthropic filed a confidential IPO application, joining rival OpenAI in the race to go public. This move aims to raise billions to fuel growth in the booming AI sector.

Anthropic moves toward IPO, stepping up race with OpenAI
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Anthropic moves toward IPO, stepping up race with OpenAI

Anthropic is advancing toward an IPO, intensifying its rivalry with OpenAI.

Florida Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman Over Chatbot Safety Concerns
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Florida Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman Over Chatbot Safety Concerns

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over chatbot safety concerns. The lawsuit targets the company's AI infrastructure, including the Trump-backed Stargate data center initiative.

This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies
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This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies

WindBorne outperforms government forecasts by integrating data from 400 global balloons into its AI models. This unique approach to data acquisition and model refinement gives the startup a distinct competitive edge.

China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block
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China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block

China tightens foreign investment and tech transfer rules after blocking Meta-Manus, signaling stricter safeguards for IP exports and international business.

DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms
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DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms

DuckDuckGo simplifies access to its AI-free search via new browser extensions, capitalizing on surging traffic driven by skepticism toward Google’s recent AI-centric search overhaul.

Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch
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Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch

Revolut launched a controlled beta in India for thousands of users to refine its UPI-integrated services before a broader market entry.

AI debt sales reshape global corporate bond markets
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AI debt sales reshape global corporate bond markets

AI integration is transforming global corporate bond markets by replacing traditional methods with data-driven strategies. This shift enhances efficiency and precision in debt issuance, reshaping the fixed-income landscape.

Strategy Sells $2.5 Million of Bitcoin, Breaking Playbook
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Strategy Sells $2.5 Million of Bitcoin, Breaking Playbook

Strategy sold $2.5 million in Bitcoin, breaking its established playbook. This deviation from standard operations marks a notable shift in the company's typical holding strategy.

Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO
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Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO

Strava is requiring logins to access public profiles and club directories, blocking unauthorized AI scraping ahead of its IPO.

Morning Bid: AI and 1984
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Morning Bid: AI and 1984

Reuters explores AI's parallels to Orwell's 1984, warning of dystopian surveillance risks. This morning bid highlights urgent concerns over privacy and authoritarian control in the age of artificial intelligence.

Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M
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Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M

South Korean startup Unastella raised $24M after launching its rocket domestically. It uses electric pumps for cost-effective, rapid commercialization in the small satellite market.

European cloud providers back EU push to cut reliance on US tech
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European cloud providers back EU push to cut reliance on US tech

European cloud providers support the EU’s effort to reduce reliance on US tech firms.