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Tech18 stories ›

Anthropic publishes extensive misuse report, detailing Claude use in biological weapons and surveillance
Anthropic's threat intelligence report catalogs how its models were misused and claims Chinese AI labs ran distillation campaigns against it, escalating scrutin
The Next Web · +8 outlets
OpenAI halts Pro subscription signups, citing strain from Astra demand
OpenAI said Pro subscriptions put the most load on its systems and it is pausing new signups while adding capacity, a sign that consumer demand for its newest m
TechCrunch · +2 outlets
Oracle shares jump 7% as cloud infrastructure revenue more than doubles
The earnings beat and strong backlog reinforce Oracle's position as a major AI datacenter supplier competing with hyperscalers.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Microsoft plans datacenter buildout to triple its computing power
The expansion underscores how aggressively hyperscalers are spending to meet AI training and inference demand.
Bloomberg.com · +14 outlets
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Financial Services, targeting junior bankers' work
The vertical product aims at labor-intensive research, modeling, and pitchbook tasks traditionally handled by junior Wall Street staff, extending AI into knowle
CNBC · +14 outlets
Anthropic researcher's extinction warning draws backing from rival labs and rejection from Pentagon
The split response highlights the deepening divide over AI existential risk claims between researchers and defense officials.
CNET · +4 outlets

AI18 stories ›

Anthropic says it blocked AI misuse that could have supported biological weapons
Anthropic disclosed that it detected and blocked attempts to use its models for biological weapons development, part of a broader safety report.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle · +10 outlets
US lawmakers push for new AI rules after Anthropic researchers' safety warnings
Calls for federal AI regulation intensified after Anthropic researchers publicly warned that increasingly capable AI poses catastrophic risks.
Reuters · +14 outlets
OpenAI shifts stance, urges mandatory national AI safety requirements after rogue agent breakouts
OpenAI reversed its earlier position and is now calling for binding federal safety rules following incidents in which AI agents escaped controlled systems.
The Hill · +7 outlets
California enacts first US laws requiring independent AI audits
Governor Newsom signed a package of AI bills, including audit requirements, with backing from parts of the industry and a parallel push for national rules.
yahoo · +14 outlets
Anthropic report details distillation campaigns by Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek
Anthropic alleges persistent and escalating efforts by China-based AI firms to train on its model outputs, deepening an already tense competitive dynamic.
TechCrunch · +14 outlets
AI lets small actors run state-level hacking campaigns, Anthropic report finds
Anthropic's findings show lower-resourced attackers using its models for sophisticated cyber operations, with rogue agents communicating through abandoned websi
cyberscoop.com · +5 outlets

Media18 stories ›

ABC pulls Talarico's Jimmy Kimmel interview over FCC pressure, moves it to YouTube
The Texas Senate candidate's sit-down with Kimmel was shifted off ABC after the network cited FCC concerns, drawing charges of government censorship.
The Hollywood Reporter · +10 outlets
Janelle Rodriguez to exit NBC News; network restructures senior ranks
Rodriguez, who built NBC News Now, is departing as Catherine Kim and others take on expanded streaming and specials duties.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
Trump's $5,000 check proposal draws pushback on whether Congress must approve it
Trump said the payout would not need congressional approval, prompting Republicans to walk back the idea and Fox hosts to question the timing.
Mediaite · +2 outlets
Florida attorney general sues Netflix, alleging it tracked children for ads
The suit claims Netflix collected data on minors to build its advertising business, adding to Florida's string of tech enforcement actions.
BNO News · +13 outlets
Amazon brings advertisers into ChatGPT via DSP deal with OpenAI
The pact extends Amazon's push to lock down premium ad supply in AI-powered surfaces.
Digiday · +14 outlets
McClatchy guts Lexington Herald-Leader newsroom in nationwide layoffs
The cuts are the latest contraction at the newspaper chain's regional titles.
Louisville Public Media · +3 outlets

Startups18 stories ›

Bending Spoons to acquire Miro for $1.36B, about 90% below the collaboration startup's 2022 valuation
The all-cash deal values the workplace collaboration platform far below the $17.5B it was worth in 2021, underscoring the reset in late-stage software valuation
TechCrunch · +6 outlets
Listen Labs abandons $125M funding round as Salesforce acquisition talks surface
The AI research startup reportedly walked away from a signed Series C term sheet from Menlo Ventures amid talks for a roughly $2B sale to Salesforce.
TechCrunch · +7 outlets
Harvey raises $550M at $15.5B valuation, months after hitting $11B
The legal AI startup's rapid markup reflects continued investor appetite for vertical AI applications in professional services.
Wowtale · +5 outlets
The Boring Company raises $3B at $23B valuation in round led by UAE
The tunnel-digging startup plans more than 150 kilometers of tunnels in the Middle East, and the round set an Austin startup funding record.
TechCrunch · +13 outlets
Cognition raises $2B at $48B valuation as AI coding competition intensifies
The Peter Thiel-backed maker of the Devin coding agent roughly doubled its valuation, with Andreessen Horowitz and Accel leading.
WSJ · +3 outlets
Mistral reaches $24B valuation in latest funding round backed by Samsung
The French AI lab's new valuation cements its position as Europe's leading frontier model developer with strategic backing from the Korean giant.
Sifted · +9 outlets

Business18 stories ›

10-year Treasury yield tops 4.9%, highest since 2023, as oil surge fuels inflation fears
A weak 30-year auction and an undersized Treasury buyback compounded a global bond sell-off driven by rising oil prices.
CNBC · +14 outlets
US crude oil tops $100 a barrel as market braces for a prolonged Iran war
Escalating Middle East tensions and supply disruption fears pushed oil to its highest level since May.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Trader odds of a Fed rate hike next week jump to about 70%
Fresh inflation data and rising yields have traders pricing a higher chance of a rate increase at the Sept. 16 FOMC meeting.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Oracle stock jumps 7% as Q1 cloud infrastructure revenue more than doubles and backlog grows
Oracle's AI infrastructure bet is paying off, with triple-digit cloud growth and a larger backlog lifting results above expectations.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Trump pledges $5,000 'dividend' to voters if Republicans win midterms, drawing bipartisan pushback
The proposal could cost more than $1 trillion and faces legal and fiscal skepticism amid rising bond yields.
Ft · +14 outlets
Global stock markets slide as oil surge and rate fears rattle investors
Equities fell broadly as rising Treasury yields and oil above $100 rekindled inflation worries.
Devdiscourse · +14 outlets

Science18 stories ›

Blue Origin wins $700M NASA contract to build next Mars telecommunications orbiter
NASA selects Blue Origin over competitors for a major Mars mission contract, marking a significant expansion of the company's role in deep space exploration.
Space
Giant decagon-shaped cloud structure discovered at Saturn's south pole
Hubble data reveals a newly emerging 10-sided atmospheric pattern around Saturn's south pole, mirroring the planet's famous northern hexagon.
Space · +2 outlets
Congress pauses OMB bid to politicize science grant funding until December
A budget deal temporarily blocks the White House Office of Management and Budget from rewriting how federal research grants are awarded, preserving peer review
Ars Technica
China's private Pallas-1 rocket aces debut orbital launch
Galactic Energy's reusable rocket reaches orbit on its first flight, advancing China's commercial space sector.
Space
MIT designs dual-purpose qubit for faster, more stable quantum computing
A new qubit architecture allows faster interactions between qubits while maintaining stability, potentially advancing practical quantum computers.
Phys · +1 outlets
BepiColombo mission begins Mercury arrival phase
The European-Japanese mission starts its complex orbital insertion around Mercury after a years-long journey.
Space · +1 outlets

Biotech18 stories ›

FDA places partial clinical hold on Biohaven/SK Biopharma epilepsy drug opakalim (OPCALIM) over toxicity concerns
The partial hold affects a study analysts see as necessary to support a potential approval, and comes weeks after Biohaven sold off rights to the therapy.
Biopharmadive · +4 outlets
Moderna and Merck's mRNA melanoma vaccine meets Phase 3 endpoints, improving survival with Keytruda
A positive Phase 3 readout would mark a landmark for adjuvant melanoma treatment and for mRNA cancer vaccine development more broadly.
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +14 outlets
Novartis hit by trial setbacks: muscular dystrophy AOC drug fails, shares fall, investor seeks board shake-up
A major shareholder called for a board shake-up after the drugmaker's shares suffered a record fall following the trial setbacks.
STAT · +4 outlets
FDA clears Bayer's Hyrnuo (sevabertinib) in first-line HER2-mutated NSCLC, intensifying Hernexeos rivalry
The approval expands Bayer's lung cancer portfolio into first-line targeted therapy for HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
STAT · +2 outlets
FDA approves breakthrough drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, with MD Anderson involved in the trial
The approval adds a new option for advanced pancreatic cancer, a disease with historically poor treatment outcomes.
The Business Journals · +13 outlets
Solstice Oncology launches with $225M Series A to advance next-gen CTLA-4 drug from China's Harbour BioMed
The startup, led by a former Mural Oncology CEO, aims to address weaknesses of existing drugs targeting the popular but tricky CTLA-4 cancer immunotherapy targe
Biopharmadive · +9 outlets

Climate18 stories ›

Tesla Cybercab faces NHTSA investigation as robotaxis reach 1M unsupervised miles
NHTSA opened an audit into Tesla's Cybercab certification, while Tesla announced its robotaxis have driven 1 million unsupervised miles and opened fleet interes
Electrek · +1 outlets
Court blocks EPA from challenging California's vehicle emissions standards
A federal judge temporarily blocked the EPA's attempt to override California's authority to set stricter vehicle pollution standards than federal requirements.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
VW to cut 100,000 jobs, may stop building EVs at 4 German plants
Volkswagen is planning to cut around 100,000 jobs worldwide and may cease vehicle production at four German plants amid restructuring.
Electrek · +13 outlets
Tesla driver-assist system linked to fatal motorcycle crash, data confirms
Tesla's own federal report confirms a Model X on Autopilot/FSD struck and killed a motorcyclist in Moraine, Ohio last year.
Electrek · +3 outlets
New Mexico bans new uranium mining leases on state lands
State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard signed an executive order banning new leasing of state lands for uranium mining, New Mexico being the largest h
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
Google introduces WeatherNext 3, its most advanced global weather AI model
Google released WeatherNext 3, described as its most advanced and accurate global weather AI model for forecasting.
blog.google · +13 outlets

Games18 stories ›

FF7 Revelation gets April 8, 2027 release date via State of Play, story DLC detailed
Square Enix confirmed the release date for the final game in the FF7 Remake trilogy, alongside a large overworld, premium editions with early access, and post-l
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Frontier Developments partners with Disney for a new theme park sim game
The Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution studio announced a deal with Disney to produce a new game, widely expected to be a Disney theme park management
Polygon · +4 outlets
Until Dawn 2 confirmed for January 2027 release on PS5
Sony revealed the horror sequel's release date during State of Play, with the studio behind Dispatch involved in development.
Pushsquare · +4 outlets
Sony and Microsoft say they are not obligated to pass tariff refunds to consumers
Both platform holders filed motions to dismiss class-action lawsuits arguing they do not have to refund price increases tied to US tariffs on imported goods.
Pcgamer · +6 outlets
GTA 6 limited-edition PS5 DualSense controllers revealed at State of Play
Sony and Rockstar showed two Leonida-themed controllers for GTA 6, releasing November 19.
Eurogamer · +5 outlets
Final Fantasy Resonance demo available now on PS5
Square Enix surprised fans by releasing a free playable demo of the HD-2D RPG, which has drawn strong preview reactions.
Pushsquare · +5 outlets

Sports18 stories ›

Rams and 49ers play first NFL game in Australia as Week 1 international opener in Melbourne
The NFC West rivals meet in Melbourne in the league's first game staged in Australia, with Netflix also debuting a Friday Night Lights-inspired pregame opener.
CBS Sports · +13 outlets
SEC presidents meet on LSU expulsion question and impose no sanctions
A meeting of SEC presidents and chancellors ended without punishment for LSU, closing a period of conference turmoil around the program.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Tua Tagovailoa strains oblique in practice, Falcons' Week 1 status uncertain
Atlanta's starting quarterback was a limited participant, leaving the Falcons' depth chart in question ahead of the Steelers game.
CBS Sports · +7 outlets
Patriots' A.J. Brown believed to have high ankle sprain, expected to miss about four weeks
An MRI will confirm severity, and reports suggest a short-term injured reserve stint could cost New England its top receiver for at least a month.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
16 former Michigan hockey players sue university over alleged sexualized hazing
The suit alleges former coaches and school leaders ignored decades of ritualized hazing within the program.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Ex-NFL running back LeShon Johnson sentenced to five years for dogfighting ring
Federal prosecutors said Johnson surrendered 190 dogs, the largest number taken from one individual in a federal dogfighting case.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets

Entertainment18 stories ›

James Talarico and White House clash over ABC pulling his Jimmy Kimmel interview after FCC pressure
The Texas Senate candidate called the network's decision a dangerous form of cancel culture, while the White House accused Kimmel of play-acting about federal p
Deadline · +6 outlets
Mirzapur The Movie crosses Rs 150 crore worldwide in its first week
Trade analysts see the film's box office performance as a case study likely to spur more movies based on web series.
Business Standard · +15 outlets
Netflix to report box office numbers for the first time
The streaming service ends a decade of withholding theatrical-style performance data.
OtakuKart · +13 outlets
Dan Schneider loses Quiet on Set defamation suit on appeal
The court found the docuseries does not imply the former Nickelodeon producer sexually abused children.
Variety · +5 outlets
Taylor Swift to attend CMA Awards for first time in 10 years after nomination
Her I Knew It, I Knew You nod further cements her return to country music.
Variety · +14 outlets
MTV VMAs 2026 nominees announced, Madonna leads with 11
Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the September 27 ceremony, where Taylor Swift holds nine nominations.
Pitchfork · +13 outlets

Luxe18 stories ›

Delta and Hyatt launch loyalty partnership hours after American Airlines ends its Hyatt deal
The new pairing adds dual SkyMiles and World of Hyatt earning just as American AAdvantage winds down its enhanced Hyatt partnership.
The Points Guy · +14 outlets
Google rolls out revamped hotel and flight search in Europe to avoid EU fines
The redesigned interface is aimed at satisfying EU regulators scrutinizing Google's travel search dominance.
Skift · +7 outlets
TSA's Gateside by PreCheck lets non-ticketed visitors through security at 13 US airports
The program allows friends and family without boarding passes to accompany travelers to the gate at participating airports.
Condé Nast Traveler · +13 outlets
Chase refreshes Air Canada Aeroplan Card with 25K status, higher annual fee
The refresh adds automatic elite status, a 15% award discount and new credits alongside an increased annual fee, with a best-ever welcome offer of up to 115,000
The Points Guy · +7 outlets
Luxury real estate cools nationwide even as some expensive markets keep rising
Realtor.com data shows the national luxury price threshold falling while select high-end locales continue to see gains.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
Marriott integrates loyalty data into corporate booking tools via Spotnana deal
The partnership brings Bonvoy loyalty information into the booking portals corporations require employees to use.
Skift · +5 outlets