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Today so far 2026-09-09 · 06:00 UTC

The tech industry faces mounting security and ethical concerns, with reports of hackers stealing Claude tokens from subscribers and a major Nexus ID breach exposing a blueprint for fraud, while large language models are developing novel social biases through adaptive exploration. Meanwhile, AI companies continue to compete fiercely in high-value markets, with Cognition hitting a $48B valuation in AI coding and OpenAI facing accusations that it solved a math problem a rival mathematician claims to have solved first. Beyond AI, the week also saw notable developments including Microsoft releasing a significant patch update and privacy concerns over LG TVs scanning local networks for devices.

Tennessee judge issues injunction blocking state move against Kalshi

Judge Aleta Trauger granted Kalshi a preliminary injunction against Tennessee, finding its sports event contracts fall under CFTC jurisdiction.

2026-02-20 · 14:03 UTC
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Silicon Valley Engineers Charged With Theft of Google, Tech Trade Secrets

2026-02-20 · 10:20

Three engineers are accused of stealing sensitive mobile processor and cryptography files from Google and two other…

AI agents not worth the cost as humans still cheaper: Tech execs

2026-02-20 · 01:45

Tech investor Jason Calacanis says he’s paying around $110,000 annualized to run an AI agent, more than most US…

'Warhammer' Veteran Jervis Johnson Warns AI Could Become the 'Asbestos of the Internet'

2026-02-19 · 21:56

The longtime Warhammer designer backed Games Workshop’s generative AI ban, arguing the technology undermines creative…

AI in Hollywood? 'Silicon Valley' Star T.J. Miller Isn't Worried

2026-02-19 · 21:36

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Google Brings AI Music Generation to Gemini—We Tried It, and It's Too Little Too Late

2026-02-19 · 21:13

Google AI music generator Lyria 3 is now available on the Gemini app.

Accenture Is Tracking Whether Employees Use AI—And Promotions Are on the Line

2026-02-19 · 18:48

Consulting giant Accenture is monitoring senior staff logins to AI tools and tying career advancement to adoption…

Starboard Urges Riot to Tap AI Power Potential for Billion-Dollar Value Boost

2026-02-19 · 17:05

Starboard urges Riot to move faster in using its power capacity for AI and high-performance computing, pointing to sites…

Why Verifiable Data Is the Missing Layer in AI: Walrus

2026-02-19 · 17:01

As AI systems grow more autonomous, Walrus argues that verifiable data infrastructure will determine which systems earn…

Deutsche Bank Expands Ripple Tech for Faster Cross-Border Payments

2026-02-19 · 16:19

Deutsche Bank is seeking to expand its use of technology from the Ripple network as part of an effort to update the…

What's the Best AI Model to Run Your Business? The One That Lies Best, Apparently

2026-02-19 · 16:05

GLM-5 beat Claude in business simulation by pretending to be American.

Sentient Foundation Launches as Global Nonprofit To Ensure AGI Remains Open-Source and Aligned With Humanity

2026-02-19 · 14:00

The new foundation aims to prevent any single entity from controlling Artificial General Intelligence, following the…

OpenAI and Paradigm Launch EVMbench to Measure AI Smart Contract Security

2026-02-19 · 08:30

OpenAI and Paradigm have introduced EVMbench, a new benchmarking framework designed to evaluate the ability of AI agents…

Peter Thiel Exits ETHZilla, Cuts 7.5% Stake to Zero

2026-02-19 · 06:15

Peter Thiel and his venture firm, Founders Fund, have fully exited ETHZilla Corporation, according to newly filed…

AI Disruption Could Cut Creator Earnings by Nearly 25% by 2028, UNESCO Warns

2026-02-19 · 05:33

A new UNESCO report projects steep revenue losses for music and screen creators as lawyers say the fair use doctrine is…

Kalshi data could inform Federal Reserve policy: Fed researchers

2026-02-19 · 04:35

Researchers said Kalshi’s “rich intraday dynamics” enable it to measure expectations in real-time when major financial…

Riot Platform‘s AI/HPC push could net up to $21B, says activist holder

2026-02-18 · 19:52

Starboard Value said that “time is of the essence,” stressing urgency in Riot getting “more material deals completed”…

Etoro Outperforms Expectations With Record Q4 Profit, Stock Rallies

2026-02-18 · 17:15

Etoro shares jumped this week after the trading platform posted record fourth-quarter net income, even as…

Modern Treasury integrates stablecoin settlement alongside ACH and wires

2026-02-18 · 16:36

The payment software company has integrated stablecoin settlement into its existing payments stack, combining USDG, USDP…

Bitwise Files for PredictionShares ETFs Tied to 2026 and 2028 U.S. Election Outcomes

2026-02-18 · 13:35

Bitwise filed for ETFs tied to US election outcomes under the PredictionShares brand.

Robinhood Plans $1 Billion IPO to Expand Retail Access to Private Markets

2026-02-18 · 09:14

Robinhood has announced an initial public offering to raise $1 billion to diversify its financial services.

Adani Group Commits $100 Billion to AI Data Centers by 2035

2026-02-18 · 06:25

India’s Adani Group unveiled plans to invest $100 billion by 2035 in renewable-powered AI data centers, positioning…

After its IPO at 425 million, Gemini loses 3 key executives and intrigues Wall Street

2026-02-18 · 06:22

Triumphant IPO in September, three executives fired in February. The stock plunges, Europe is abandoned, losses explode.

Trade Smarter in 2026: Learn from Market Experts at Traders Fair Manila

2026-02-18 · 05:19

Manila, February 18 – In today’s fast-moving financial world, many aspiring traders are asking the same question: Where…

AI Fears Weigh on Nasdaq as US Stocks Trade Lower at Midday

2026-02-17 · 17:30

U.S. stocks are trading lower at midday Feb.

Stake Raises $31M Led by Emirates NBD to Expand Saudi Property Access

2026-02-17 · 16:10

Dubai-based fractional property investment platform Stake has secured $31 million in Series B funding, bringing its…

Pred Raises $2.5M for High-Speed Sports Prediction Exchange

2026-02-17 · 14:03

Peer-to-peer platform lets traders participate in sports prediction markets with fast execution.

Philippine Digital Bank Maya Targets US Markets for $1B Fundraise

2026-02-17 · 10:50

Philippine fintech firm Maya is weighing a US initial public offering that could raise between $500 million and $1…

Ireland's Data Watchdog Joins Global Regulators Probing X Over AI Image Risks

2026-02-17 · 10:40

The probe will examine Grok’s AI image processing for lawful use, built-in safeguards, and impact assessments.

Anthropic and the Pentagon Clash Over Claude’s Military and Mass‑Surveillance Uses

2026-02-17 · 09:30

The Pentagon is considering cutting ties with Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth close to designating the…

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