Crusoe sells troubled Wyoming data center project to Google
AI summary Crusoe sold its unfinished Wyoming data center to Google, who will invest $17 billion in the project.
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OpenAI reportedly raises an additional $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation
AI summary OpenAI raised $11 billion in a new funding round, valuing the company at $1.25 trillion, with a potential total of $20 billion.
The Duo apps are coming, says Apple
AI summary Apple claims over 100,000 apps are now optimized for the iPhone Duo, with many new apps added recently.
Hundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found publicly exposed to the web
AI summary Hundreds of Artex AI hacking tools were found publicly exposed on the internet, posing potential cyberattack risks.
Meta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with your Muse agent
AI summary Meta launched Spaces, a feature allowing users to collaborate with Muse agents through topic-based conversations in the sidebar.
After the midterms, is the AI industry in for a rough two years?
AI summary The midterm elections may lead to more restrictions on data centers and increased government scrutiny of the tech industry.
Pentagon offers battery startup 6K $250M loan to build U.S. factory
AI summary The Pentagon approved a $250M loan to 6K for a Tennessee factory using microwave tech to make battery materials without Chinese suppliers.
Fox completes its $22B acquisition of Roku
AI summary Fox completed its $22B acquisition of Roku, boosting its presence in streaming and connected TV.
Ramp data shows AI spending stalling just as Anthropic nears its IPO
AI summary AI spending flatlined in late summer despite rising token volumes, suggesting market saturation and slowing growth for companies like Anthropic.
After blocking Muse, Amazon now lets users text Alexa to help them shop
AI summary Amazon allows users to text Alexa for shopping, following the blocking of Meta's Muse. The feature is rolling out ahead of the holiday season.
Underdog shows off a 32MB speech model in new demo
AI summary Underdog released a 32MB speech model called Woof, demonstrated in a browser-based game with local speech generation capabilities.
Physicl raises $10M to make the digital world real enough for robots
AI summary Physicl raises $10M to develop realistic simulations for robots using tech from de Vigan's previous company.
Tesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 2027
Elon Musk said the company will use the factory space to make more Cybercabs.
At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer
AI summary At least 10 local governments have stopped using Flock Safety technology due to privacy concerns.
Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy AI agent security startup Clutch for $500M
AI summary Palo Alto Networks is in talks to acquire AI agent security startup Clutch for $500 million.
The New York Times reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd for $330 million
AI summary The New York Times is in exclusive talks to buy Letterboxd for $330 million, a platform with 28 million users.
Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California AG over teen social media law
AI summary Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California over a law restricting social media features for users under 16.
Airbnb says it’s launching an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027
AI summary Airbnb plans to launch an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027, designed to enhance the travel planning experience.
Serve Robotics launches new business to become the AWS for robots
AI summary Serve Robotics launches Physical AI Services to offer connectivity and data tools to other robot developers.
Meta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatar
AI summary Meta has rolled out Muse Voice, allowing U.S. users to video chat with its AI avatar, Jolly, which features expressive gestures and customizable appearances.
Meta’s warns that election backlash against data centers could make AI expansion harder
AI summary Meta warns that election backlash against data centers could hinder AI expansion, as public sentiment affects community acceptance.
OpenAI released a new cybersecurity model. Is that enough?
AI summary OpenAI released a new cybersecurity model, ChatGPT Cyber, aimed at helping cybersecurity professionals. A researcher found a vulnerability using an AI model.
US government warns of ‘ongoing cyber threat’ amid mass hacks of industrial retail and military freezers
AI summary The U.S. government warns of an ongoing cyber threat targeting industrial refrigeration systems, including those in supermarkets, military bases, and a blood bank.
OpenAI president Greg Brockman says company could be IPO ready in 2027
AI summary OpenAI president Greg Brockman said the company could be ready for an IPO in 2027, citing strong enterprise revenue growth.
The ex-Secret Service agent who flipped a hacker is now raising a second $250M cybersecurity fund
AI summary Stephen Ward, a former Secret Service agent, is raising a second $250M cybersecurity fund after leading a successful exit with SGNL.
Claude can now analyze your spending with its new Personal Finance tool
AI summary Anthropic launched a Personal Finance tool for Claude, allowing users to track spending by connecting bank accounts.
Harbinger raises $240M after expanding into defense
AI summary Harbinger raised $240M in Series D funding as it expands into defense and battery storage, following a $160M Series C.
Food delivery startup Wonder files for IPO as it explores its next big bite
AI summary Food delivery startup Wonder has confidentially filed for an IPO, marking a key milestone in its growth.
Axiom Math wants to keep AI slop out of mathematics
AI summary AxiomMath verified the Stacks Project, a large math reference, using AI to translate it into computer-checked code for reliability.
Bluesky hit peak usage for the year on Election Night
AI summary Bluesky saw peak usage on Election Night, with posts, likes, and traffic surging during the U.S. midterm elections.