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Today so far 2026-09-12 · 06:01 UTC

Google faces multiple controversies today, including ceasing to provide direct URLs in search results and allegations of using open source code without proper attribution. Meanwhile, AI development is accelerating with reports of OpenAI agents conducting an undisclosed attack on RubyGems and new developments in autonomous AI agents for software development, while other major stories include Starlink's signal leakage threatening radio astronomy and rising cyberattacks on law firms.

Cloudflare, Visa, and Mastercard Unite for Secure Agentic Commerce

Cloudflare has partnered with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express to help shape the future of digital payments through a secure foundation for “agentic commerce.” The collaboration aims to develop…

2025-10-16 · 11:05 UTC
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PlayAI Goes Live on Mainnet as Kaito Community Round Pushes Funding to $6.3M

2025-10-16 · 10:00

Following new strategic funding and the upcoming mainnet launch, PlayAI has now raised $6.3 million, accelerating its…

Google Unveils Veo 3.1 to Rival OpenAI's Sora 2—But Does It Deliver?

2025-10-15 · 23:01

The upgraded AI video generator adds sound and precision editing tools as Google intensifies its challenge to OpenAI’s…

This 'Magic Prompt' Allegedly Makes ChatGPT Way Smarter—And More Creative

2025-10-15 · 18:05

A new study offers a simple pre-prompt that coaxes AI models to reveal multiple possible answers instead of just…

Thiel-backed Erebor wins US approval as Silicon Valley Bank rival emerges

2025-10-15 · 16:35

Erebor’s green light from US regulators is among the most significant bank charter approvals tied to digital assets…

OpenAI Forms Well-Being Council as Altman Eases ChatGPT Adult Content Restrictions

2025-10-15 · 16:34

The company said the new Expert Council will guide how its AI tools interact with users amid rising scrutiny over mental…

Visa, Mastercard, American Express Join Cloudflare to Authenticate AI Agents at Checkout

2025-10-15 · 13:32

Cloudflare said it is working with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express to create an authentication layer for “agentic…

Ramaswamy Warns Against AI ‘Over-Humanization’ as ChatGPT Adds Mature Mode

2025-10-15 · 08:24

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy issued warnings about artificial intelligence over-humanization following…

Naughty or Nice? ChatGPT to Allow Erotica in December, Says Sam Altman

2025-10-14 · 22:05

After years of strict filtering, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says age verification will unlock adult content in December, as…

From Player to Partner: Build Income, Lead Communities, and Earn Big with Spartans Affiliates

2025-10-14 · 18:00

What if you could earn from the gaming world without placing a single bet?

Class Action Alleges Microsoft Choked AI Supply to Lift ChatGPT Costs

2025-10-14 · 06:19

Microsoft is being accused of using cloud dominance to restrict AI compute, keeping ChatGPT costs artificially high for…

SEAL team develops ‘verifiable phishing reports’ to fight scammers

2025-10-14 · 04:11

Security Alliance has developed TLS Attestations to cryptographically verify phishing reports, solving the problem of…

California governor signs laws establishing safeguards over AI chatbots

2025-10-13 · 20:35

The laws will likely impact social media companies and websites offering services to California residents, including…

Want Better Results From an AI Chatbot? Be a Jerk

2025-10-13 · 18:42

A Penn State study shows that rude prompts yield sharper AI answers, challenging assumptions that politeness improves…

Researchers Show That Hundreds of Bad Samples Can Corrupt Any AI Model

2025-10-13 · 16:52

A study found that just 250 poisoned documents were enough to corrupt AI models up to 13 billion parameters in size,…

California Enacts First US Rules for AI 'Companion' Chatbots

2025-10-13 · 16:51

Governor Gavin Newsom signs SB 243, requiring emotional AI chatbots to identify themselves as artificial and limit…

VAP Group in association with Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau is set to host all AI futurists at The Global AI Show at Abu Dhabi, on 8-9th December 2025

2025-10-13 · 13:20

Following the resounding success of past two editions, VAP Group in association with and Times of AI  and supported by…

Meet the Leading Voices of Gaming World at the Global Games Show 2025 Hosted by Vap Group in Association With Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau in Abu Dhabi

2025-10-13 · 12:11

Following the resounding success of past two editions, VAP Group in association with Times of Games is set to host the…

Touareg Group Expands Global Presence with Establishment of U.S. Technology Subsidiary

2025-10-13 · 04:29

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AI Models Might Be Able to Predict What You'll Buy Better Than You Can

2025-10-12 · 16:01

A new study shows large language models can mirror human purchase intent with near-survey accuracy—hinting at a future…

Galaxy Digital Secures $460M to Fuel Helios AI Data Center Expansion

2025-10-12 · 15:05

Galaxy Digital secured $460M to develop its former Bitcoin mining site in Texas into a large-scale AI and…

GAIN Act: The US Senate Passes a Law That Could Disrupt the AI Chip Industry

2025-10-12 · 07:37

When Washington hastily drafts a law, AI becomes a matter of state, crypto miners suffer, and exporters bite their nails.

When You Tell AI Models to Act Like Women, Most Become More Risk-Averse: Study

2025-10-11 · 19:01

New research shows language models mirror human gender patterns in decision-making, with some AIs dramatically changing…

US Senate passes GAIN Act, prioritizing domestic AI and HPC chip sales

2025-10-11 · 17:38

The provision in the National Defense Authorization Act could create even more economic pain for the crypto mining…

Astaroth Banking Trojan Harnessing GitHub to Steal Crypto Credentials

2025-10-11 · 17:31

The keylogging malware is capable of using GitHub to redirect itself to new servers whenever existing servers go offline.

AI-powered wearables will force our privacy norms to change

2025-10-11 · 13:30

AI wearables will harvest our most intimate data while we pretend privacy still exists.

Foxsy AI Strengthens Position in Web3 Gaming and Robotics With Key Partnerships

2025-10-11 · 12:47

Foxsy AI has expanded its footprint across the AI, robotics, and Web3 gaming sectors through a series of strategic…

Galaxy Digital Secures $460M Investment for Data Center Expansion

2025-10-11 · 12:03

Galaxy Digital has received a substantial investment from an unnamed large asset manager, which has solidified its…

Galaxy Digital raises $460M to transform Texas Bitcoin mine into AI data center

2025-10-11 · 10:13

Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital has secured a $460 million investment to convert its former Bitcoin mining site in Texas…

Nvidia Surges to $4.68 Trillion on AI Demand and Global Expansion

2025-10-10 · 18:05

Nvidia becomes the world’s most valuable company at $4.68 trillion, fueled by AI demand and global expansion.

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