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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.

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

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

2026-01-29 · 03:25 UTC
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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.

UK Court of Appeal Rules that RuneScape Gold is Property in $750K Theft Case

2026-01-28 · 15:31

A former Jagex employee allegedly stole over 700 billion virtual gold pieces and sold them for almost $750,000 in crypto…

Crypto loses speculative edge as AI and robotics attract capital: Delphi

2026-01-28 · 13:20

Speculative capital is flowing into new emerging tech opportunities, as progress with US crypto regulations continues to…

AlphaTON Capital Advances Strategic Roadmap with Revenue Generation from Confidential Compute AI Infrastructure

2026-01-28 · 12:30

AlphaTON Recently Raised Net $44 Million in Capital and is Generating Revenue with AI Infrastructure from Telegrams…

iTrading Expo Comes to Casablanca in 2026

2026-01-28 · 11:56

The Ultimate Fintech Hub for Innovation, Connections, and Success – With a Special Focus for Exchanges, Banks, Brokers,…

Pinterest to Slash Nearly 15% of Workforce in AI-Powered Restructuring

2026-01-28 · 11:48

The firm is "reallocating resources to AI-focused roles," amid mounting concern around the technology's impact on the…

SoftBank to Expand OpenAI Investment, Will AI Cryptos Respond?

2026-01-28 · 05:13

SoftBank will reportedly expand its investment in Sam Altman-led OpenAI to strengthen its position in the AI race.

WhatsApp Lawsuit Draws Skepticism From Cryptographers, Privacy Lawyers

2026-01-27 · 23:46

A proposed class action accusing Meta of accessing WhatsApp messages is drawing early skepticism from experts, claiming…

AI data centers hit same local resistance that slowed Bitcoin mining

2026-01-27 · 21:49

AI data center expansion is facing growing local opposition over power, infrastructure and costs, echoing the resistance…

The EU Forces Google to Open Android to Competing AIs

2026-01-27 · 18:05

The European Union has just made a big move: Google must open Android to competing AI tools under threat of colossal…

Morning Minute: Anthropic’s CEO Warns AGI May Be 1-2 Years Away

2026-01-27 · 15:04

Anthropic's CEO is raising awareness of some potentially dark realities around the corner as AI undergoes a step-change…

Global Games Show Abu Dhabi 2025 Concludes as a Landmark Platform Shaping the Future of Gaming, Web3, and Interactive Entertainment

2026-01-27 · 12:40

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Spanning December 10th-11th, the Global Games Show Abu Dhabi 2025, produced by VAP Group and co-hosted…

OpenAI is too big to fail, and that's the point

2026-01-27 · 12:30

AI’s foundational role in knowledge work means monopolies can’t be broken like social media or browsers.

Kalshi Bolsters U.S. Policy Engagement With New Washington, D.C. Office

2026-01-27 · 09:39

Kalshi, a prediction markets platform that is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has launched…

Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2025 Concludes as a Defining Platform Driving the Future of Artificial Intelligence

2026-01-27 · 08:21

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2025, which was held on December 8-9th, 2025, at the Space42 Arena in Abu…

Infostealer Dataset Leak Exposes 149 Million Login Credentials

2026-01-27 · 08:07

The infostealer dataset leak uncovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has revealed one of the largest…

North Korean Konni Hackers Deploy AI-Generated Malware to Target Devs

2026-01-27 · 06:28

Cybersecurity researchers have raised the alarm about a sophisticated new malware scheme.

Viral AI assistant 'Clawdbot' risks leaking private messages, credentials

2026-01-27 · 05:35

A security vulnerability in the Clawdbot AI assistant has exposed hundreds of servers, leaking API keys and other…

Meta exec denies having access to WhatsApp chats amid privacy lawsuit

2026-01-27 · 05:15

Plaintiffs in a US district court lawsuit accused Meta of having backdoor access to WhatsApp chats, impacting the…

EU Investigates X Over Alleged Failures to Curb Illegal Grok AI Content

2026-01-27 · 04:24

The probe will examine whether the platform adequately assessed risks tied to Grok’s rollout and complied with its…

TikTok Backlash Fuels Sudden Surge in Little-Known Australian Social App

2026-01-27 · 01:55

Upscrolled surged into the top 10 free apps after users accused TikTok of suppressing political content, straining…

Anthropic CEO Says AI Progress Is Outpacing Society’s Ability to Control It

2026-01-26 · 23:20

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is warning that AI risks are rising as regulation falls behind rapid advances and his company…

Fast-Growing Open-Source AI Assistant Is Testing the Limits of Automation—and Safety

2026-01-26 · 23:03

An open-source AI assistant is spreading rapidly among developers, even as security researchers warn safeguards have…

Timing Matters Only If You’re Prepared’: How Gurhan Kiziloz Built $1.7 Billion Net Worth 

2026-01-26 · 13:41

Gurhan Kiziloz reveals the business philosophy that took Nexus International to $1.2 Billion revenue Gurhan Kiziloz…

New Report Warns AI Swarms Could Evade Online Manipulation Detection

2026-01-26 · 13:05

A new academic paper warns that influence campaigns powered by autonomous AI agents may soon become far harder to detect…

yoona.ai Sets the Stage for Berlin Fashion Week with “yoona Fashion Summit: Digital Couture & Fashion AI”

2026-01-26 · 07:28

An invitation-only evening uniting fashion leadership, AI innovation, and the AI Fashion Design Award.

AI 'Swarms' Could Escalate Online Misinformation and Manipulation, Researchers Warn

2026-01-25 · 20:01

A new academic paper examines how autonomous AI agents could make influence campaigns harder to detect and more…

French Authorities Probe Waltio Data Exposure

2026-01-24 · 10:30

The security of crypto data falters once again.

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