Today so far 2026-09-12 · 18:00 UTC

The dominant story in tech today centers on AI governance and investment, with Anthropic's CEO calling for AI development to slow down while Nvidia considers a $10 billion investment in a potential record Anthropic IPO, underscoring the tension between rapid AI advancement and calls for measured progress. Meanwhile, OpenAI's newest GPT-6 Astra model has drawn criticism from users who say it's become less capable, while a data breach at Revolut revealed how hackers successfully impersonated state agencies to access customer information. Other notable developments include LG responding to allegations about TV spying and ongoing discussions about whether technology's current trajectory warrants a cultural reckoning.

CoreWeave Triples Revenue to $1.2B in Q2, Stock Tanks in After Hours Trade

CoreWeave reported strong Q2 revenue, but profitability lagged and shares fell in after hours trading amid rising costs and thinner margins.

2025-08-13 · 04:02 UTC
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Musk’s Grok Bot Goes From Genocide Claims to Seeing Nazis in Puppies

2025-08-13 · 01:43

After a brief ban on X over Gaza genocide claims, xAI’s chatbot has returned, flagging antisemitism in clouds, potatoes,…

When the Love of Your Life Gets a Software Update

2025-08-12 · 21:08

OpenAI’s GPT-5 rollout left people grieving for their lost loves, proof that in the age of AI, a patch can feel just…

Elon Musk Takes Aim at Apple Over App Store: 'Are You Playing Politics?'

2025-08-12 · 17:00

The billionaire says Apple’s curated lists sideline Grok and X despite their top rankings in the App Store.

Rumble Eyes Global AI Expansion with $1.17 Billion Northern Data Deal

2025-08-12 · 15:05

Rumble is exploring a $1.17 billion deal for Northern Data to strengthen its position in the global AI cloud market.

Skynet 1.0, before judgment day

2025-08-12 · 15:00

AI systems are already ignoring shutdown commands.

Western Union Seals $500M Intermex Deal to Command Americas Money Transfer Race

2025-08-12 · 03:30

Western Union is set to expand its global reach with a $500 million Intermex acquisition, adding Intermex’s Ripple…

OpenAI GPT-5 Review: Built to Win Benchmarks, Not Hearts

2025-08-11 · 20:37

OpenAI’s new flagship crushes coding tests and complex logic, but creative work is sterile, safety rails are…

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