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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.

AI-Related Stocks Surge, Cryptocurrencies Mirror the Optimistic Sentiment

Stocks of companies in the AI sector surged on Monday, contributing to the highs of the overall US Stock Indexes. AI cryptocurrencies continue to mirror a similar sentiment.

2026-02-03 · 07:57 UTC
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Musk Folds xAI Into SpaceX, Cites Limits on Earth-Based AI Infrastructure

2026-02-03 · 02:10

Elon Musk says power and cooling constraints on Earth are pushing AI compute into orbit, with Starship central to the…

OpenClaw Opens the Gates for AI Agents—Here’s What’s Real and What’s Not

2026-02-03 · 01:34

OpenClaw hit 147,000 GitHub stars in a matter of weeks and spawned an entire ecosystem of AI agents.

Gurhan Kiziloz Reveals How He Made a $1.7B Fortune in an Interview With Gulf News

2026-02-02 · 15:27

When most tech founders chase valuation through VC decks and pitch cycles, Gurhan Kiziloz went another way.

Smart Energy Pays Expands into the U.S. with Infrastructure-Driven Strategy

2026-02-02 · 12:05

Smart Energy Pays has officially launched operations in the U.S., marking a significant milestone in its international…

The Acceleration of AI/HPC Integration

2026-02-02 · 06:30

HPC/AI exposure drove miner valuations in 2025.

Will Artificial Intelligence Save Humanity—Or End It?

2026-02-01 · 20:17

A debate featuring prominent transhumanists and futurists revealed deep divides over whether AGI can be made safe, or…

The Biggest Games Releasing in February 2026

2026-02-01 · 15:01

February is packed with high-profile releases, led by Japanese developers and bolstered by new Switch 2 exclusives and…

Latam Powerhouse Nu Receives Approval to Launch Digital Bank in the US

2026-02-01 · 04:30

Nu, the Latam-focused neobank, has reached a milestone by receiving a conditional approval to establish a national bank…

Moltbook: How AI Agents Ended up Building Their Own Social Network

2026-01-31 · 20:35

Moltbook is a fast-growing, Reddit-style social network where artificial intelligence (AI) agents—not humans—post,…

CoreWeave shows how crypto-era infrastructure quietly became AI’s backbone

2026-01-31 · 18:04

From crypto mining to AI compute, former cryptocurrency miners are reshaping data center economics as Big Tech’s grip on…

OnlyFans in Talks to Sell 60% Stake in Deal Valued at Up to $5.5 Billion

2026-01-31 · 09:20

According to the report by The Wall Street Journal, OnlyFans, a London-based subscription platform is reportedly talking…

Revolut Debuts in Mexico: The First Independent Digital Bank Is Here

2026-01-31 · 07:30

British fintech giant Revolut officially started operating as a full digital bank in Mexico.

Talos Extends Series B to $150M With Strategic Institutional Investors

2026-01-30 · 23:33

Talos raises an additional $45 million in a Series B extension, bringing total Series B to $150 million at a roughly…

Gold Is the Real Bubble, Says Ark Invest's Cathie Wood—Not AI

2026-01-30 · 21:36

Tech investor Cathie Wood isn't worried about an AI bubble, instead singling out gold as the real ongoing asset bubble.

Experts Warn Data Center Backlash Could Slow AI Infrastructure Growth

2026-01-30 · 21:09

A new Brookings report says binding community benefit agreements are increasingly necessary as local opposition mounts…

AI Agents Launched a Social Network and Spawned a Digital Religion Overnight

2026-01-30 · 19:32

Autonomous agents on an AI-centric social network spontaneously founded "Crustafarianism"—complete with scripture,…

Amazon Plans Up to $50 Billion Investment in OpenAI, Strengthens AI Ties

2026-01-30 · 17:05

Amazon is in talks to take up to 50 billion dollars in OpenAI’s 100 billion dollar funding round, aiming to deepen its…

Nubank wins conditional US approval to form national bank

2026-01-30 · 16:57

The conditional approval moves the Latin American fintech into the bank organization phase as it seeks to expand…

The Anatomy of a Self-Made Billionaire’s Mindset: How Gurhan Kiziloz Reached a $1.7B Net Worth

2026-01-30 · 14:07

There are many paths to wealth in the modern economy, but the one Gurhan Kiziloz took stands out for a simple reason: he…

Revolut Becomes a Digital Bank in Mexico as Part of Strategic Expansion

2026-01-30 · 11:30

Revolut has begun offering full banking services in Mexico after receiving a banking license through a direct…

OpenAI Explores a Social Network Using World ID to Curb Fake Accounts

2026-01-30 · 11:05

OpenAI would consider creating a social network where registration would require proof of humanity, via World ID and its…

Former Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Secrets for China

2026-01-30 · 10:39

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Tech Giants Circle OpenAI in Funding Round That Could Top $100 Billion

2026-01-30 · 02:57

Amazon’s talks could make it one of OpenAI’s biggest backers as the AI company continues to forge ahead with plans for…

Google Brings Agentic Browsing to Chrome—And It's Not Playing Nice With Competitors

2026-01-29 · 21:53

Google has integrated Gemini 3 into Chrome with agentic capabilities, joining OpenAI and Anthropic in the race to…

AI Faces Energy Backlash as It Repeats the Mistakes of Crypto Mining

2026-01-29 · 11:05

AI data centers nibble away at electricity and the patience of local residents: the same recipe as with bitcoin, but…

Robinhood CEO Says GameStop Incident Was a Wake-Up Call for Tokenization

2026-01-29 · 06:30

Robinhood is once again blaming the GameStop crisis on infrastructure, but experts point to undercapitalization.

Brave Bets on Social Heist Puzzles to Pull Players Into Its Gaming Push

2026-01-29 · 03:25

The privacy-focused browser developer is testing whether gamified competition can pull new users into Web3 gaming.

From Chatbot to Powerful AI Agent: Clawdbot, Now Moltbot, Is Everywhere in Tech Media

2026-01-28 · 23:30

Clawdbot—recently rebranded as Moltbot—is an open-source, self-hosted AI assistant that has captured global attention by…

OpenAI Rolls Out Free Science Platform Prism as Experts Warn of Privacy Concerns

2026-01-28 · 22:34

Prism aims to move ChatGPT into scientific writing as OpenAI signals plans to share in future profits.

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