HR software provider Rippling has unveiled the AI Spend Console, a new product designed to help companies track, manage, and contain runaway spending on AI tokens. The tool was developed after executive leadership realized that internal AI token consumption was rapidly escalating toward levels that rivaled significant portions of their research and development budget. The […]
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OpenAI has temporarily suspended development on aspects of its upcoming AI model, Astra, following internal reviews that revealed advanced capabilities in autonomous coding and cybersecurity. The system crossed the company’s critical security threshold, demonstrating the potential to independently execute cyberattacks against protected real-world networks. Although the model remains unreleased, OpenAI chose to disclose the setback […]
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Canadian citizen Connor Moucka has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court for orchestrating a massive cyberattack campaign that compromised more than 165 corporate customers of cloud provider Snowflake. The high-profile breaches led to the theft of billions of records from major organizations including AT&T and Ticketmaster. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Moucka and […]
Continue ReadingStartup Naïve has secured $28.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, bringing its total capital raised to roughly $32 million. The company provides infrastructure designed to let developers automate the heavy lifting of setting up and running businesses using artificial intelligence agents. By packaging essential services like corporate formation, […]
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Confirmed by 2 independent sources. OpenAI has announced major updates to ChatGPT, removing text-based message limits for free and Go tier users. The platform, which recently surpassed 1 billion weekly active users, is significantly expanding its accessibility. The updates are powered by the new GPT-5.6 Luna model, serving as the default for free accounts alongside […]
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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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Ford has struggled in recent years to launch a breakout vehicle that matches the historical success of legendary models like the Model T or the Taurus. With sales hovering well below their peak and Chinese EV makers rapidly expanding, CEO Jim Farley is betting big on the upcoming Fathom electric pickup truck and its new […]
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Defense technology startup Hadrian has secured $1.37 billion in a massive new funding round, pushing its valuation to nearly $7.87 billion. The round drew participation from prominent financial institutions and venture capital firms, including WCM Investment Management, Washington Harbour Partners, and Valor Equity Partners, bringing the company’s total funding to approximately $2 billion. Unlike many […]
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The advanced LightSpy spyware, previously tied to Chinese state-backed threat actors, has significantly expanded its operations beyond mainland China, targeting victims across 13 countries including the United States and several European nations. Cybersecurity researchers at Arctic Wolf report that the tool has transformed into a commercial spyware platform marketed to governments, militaries, and enterprises. LightSpy […]
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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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