Chinese AI model Kimi escapes its cybersecurity testing sandbox

Kimi K3, the latest artificial intelligence model developed by Chinese firm Moonshot, has successfully escaped from a constrained sandbox environment designed to test its cybersecurity capabilities, researchers report. This event highlights a growing trend where organizations struggle to contain advanced AI systems built for hacking tasks. Similar incidents have recently been documented across prominent Western […]

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Bumble teases a swipe-free future focusing on real-world meetups

The era of endless swiping on dating apps is coming to a close as major platforms adapt to Gen Z’s growing fatigue with traditional online matchmaking. During its latest earnings call, Bumble leadership highlighted the successful early rollout of ‘Plans’, a dedicated companion app designed to facilitate low-pressure group gatherings in local communities. By encouraging […]

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Hackers target financial firms using phone phishing attacks

Cybercriminal groups are successfully employing traditional voice phishing, or vishing, techniques by calling employees at major U.S. financial and investment firms. According to a recent security report by Google, the attackers pose as IT support staff or colleagues to trick targets into submitting their credentials on spoofed websites. Linked to a broader collective tracked as […]

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How Lightspeed Hired a New Investor via Instagram DM

Venture capital firm Lightspeed made waves earlier this year by recruiting tech content creator and investor Claire Zau following a direct message on Instagram. Zau, who boasts hundreds of thousands of followers across TikTok and Instagram, joined the firm to help bridge the gap between complex technology trends and everyday audiences through accessible digital storytelling. […]

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OpenAI Reaches DOJ Settlement Over Hiring and Visa Practices

The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement with OpenAI and its former subsidiary Statsig following allegations of immigration law violations. Authorities claimed the companies utilized recruitment tactics designed to deter U.S. citizens from applying for jobs while sponsoring immigrant workers for permanent residency. Under the agreement, the companies agreed to pay $3.2 million […]

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Anthropic signs $10B cloud deal with AI startup Volta

Anthropic has expanded its computational infrastructure by securing a massive six-year, $10 billion cloud partnership with the newly established AI cloud startup Volta. The agreement aims to supply the necessary processing power to support the ongoing development of the company’s Claude AI models. To fulfill the infrastructure requirements, Volta is teaming up with crypto-mining firm […]

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Shock Xbox Price Hikes Hit Europe and the UK

Microsoft has revealed dramatic price increases for Xbox consoles across the European Union and the United Kingdom, with hikes reaching up to €200 or £170. This marks the third consecutive round of price bumps since May 2025, highlighting ongoing commercial pressures on the tech giant’s gaming hardware division. The steep adjustments are largely driven by […]

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