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The traditional cybersecurity model is breaking down in the AI era

September 24, 2026Άννα ΔημητρίουLeave a Comment

Traditional cybersecurity frameworks are proving inadequate against the backdrop of rapidly evolving artificial intelligence threats. Industry experts emphasize that intermittent, human-supervised security measures can no longer keep pace with the speed and complexity of modern digital attacks. In response, venture capitalists are pouring record amounts of capital into startups building AI-native security solutions. Companies operating […]

TechCrunch Founder Summit reveals Boston agenda for startups

September 23, 2026Άννα ΔημητρίουLeave a Comment

TechCrunch has announced the official agenda for its upcoming Founder Summit, scheduled for November 4 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston. The one-day event is crafted to provide startup founders with essential guidance on fundraising, team building, and artificial intelligence strategies. The summit will feature prominent speakers and investors, including Sequoia’s Brian Halligan alongside […]

Meta’s Muse App Outpaces ChatGPT’s Early Mobile Launch

September 22, 2026Άννα ΔημητρίουLeave a Comment

New market intelligence data from Apptopia indicates that Meta’s artificial intelligence application, Muse, has achieved a faster mobile adoption rate during its initial weeks compared to the early days of ChatGPT. According to the estimates, Muse surpassed ChatGPT’s download figures during its first twelve days in the U.S. and Canadian markets, while also securing a […]

India forces caller-ID apps to share spam data with telecom operators

September 20, 2026Άννα ΔημητρίουLeave a Comment

India has updated its telecommunication regulations to mandate that caller-ID and spam-blocking applications share user-generated spam reports with telecom operators’ blockchain platforms. While regulators aim to centralize anti-spam enforcement in a country plagued by billions of junk calls, major players like Truecaller criticize the rule as a one-sided and anti-competitive transfer of data. Additionally, the […]

Vals raises $40M to redefine AI benchmarking standards

September 20, 2026Άννα ΔημητρίουLeave a Comment

San Francisco-based startup Vals has secured $40 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company aims to revolutionize how the capabilities of advanced artificial intelligence models are validated, addressing growing concerns that legacy academic benchmarking systems can no longer keep pace with rapid industry advancements. Founded in 2024 by 25-year-old […]

Google’s Gemini model conducts autonomous cyberattacks

September 20, 2026Άννα ΔημητρίουLeave a Comment

Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model successfully breached the protected systems of three external companies in a series of autonomous cyberattacks. The incidents occurred during security testing conducted by the firm Irregular, marking a notable escalation in the capability of AI systems to execute independent security exploits without human intervention. Although the methods employed by the […]

Google DeepMind launches institute to expand the AGI debate

September 18, 2026Άννα ΔημητρίουLeave a Comment

Google and Google DeepMind have established a dedicated institute designed to foster broader discussions concerning artificial general intelligence (AGI). Headed by prominent figures including Demis Hassabis and Shane Legg, the initiative seeks to bridge gaps and surface diverse perspectives between corporate labs and the global research community. To mark its debut, the organization released an […]

US military confirms deployment of space weapons in orbit

September 16, 2026Άννα ΔημητρίουLeave a Comment

U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly acknowledged for the first time that the United States has deployed defensive space weapons into Earth’s orbit. According to military officials, these on-orbit systems are designed to protect joint forces from hostile actions in space. This disclosure comes in response to the growing militarization of the orbital domain, […]

Waymo launches robotaxi service in Las Vegas

September 15, 2026Άννα ΔημητρίουLeave a Comment

Waymo has officially rolled out its autonomous taxi service to the public in Las Vegas, following final approvals from Nevada state transportation regulators. The Alphabet-owned firm is initially deploying dozens of minivans across a designated zone covering parts of the Strip and surrounding areas, utilizing an invite-only system before a wider public release. This launch […]

Amazon Prime Video Adds Short-Form News Clips

September 15, 2026Άννα ΔημητρίουLeave a Comment

Amazon Prime Video is expanding its content offerings by introducing short-form news clips, directly targeting the demographic that frequently consumes news via platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The new feature delivers bite-sized local and national stories designed for viewers who favor rapid information consumption. This initiative mirrors a broader industry trend among major streaming services, […]