US Soldier Charged Over Classified Information Use In Bets On Maduro Capture Operation
A U.S. special forces soldier has been charged after authorities said he used classified information from a military operation targeting Nicolás Maduro to place bets before the outcome became public,…
White House Plans Coordination With AI Firms To Counter Foreign Distillation Campaigns
The White House has outlined plans to work more closely with American artificial intelligence companies to address what officials describe as large-scale efforts by foreign actors to extract and replicate…
Aurrigo Plans Expansion With New Coventry Hub Targeting 500 Autonomous Vehicles Per Year
Aurrigo has outlined plans to expand its operations with a new manufacturing and engineering hub in Coventry, aiming to increase production capacity for driverless vehicles. New Facility And Production Capacity…
Chinese EV Makers See Rising Global Demand As Fuel Prices Increase Amid Iran Conflict
A surge in fuel prices linked to the war involving Iran has driven increased global demand for electric vehicles, with Chinese manufacturers expanding orders and activity across international markets while…
Bluesky Updates App To Support Higher Quality Photos And Carousel Display
Bluesky has released version 1.121 of its app, introducing higher image upload limits and improved display features as it expands support for photo sharing. Increased Image Size And Resolution The…
Meta Plans 10% Workforce Reduction Affecting 8,000 Employees Amid Cost And Investment Shifts
Meta is preparing to cut 10% of its workforce, equal to about 8,000 employees, while also pausing hiring for 6,000 currently open roles, according to a report from Bloomberg. Layoff…
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5 With Expanded Capabilities And Focus On Agentic Computing
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5, describing it as its most advanced and intuitive model to date, with improvements across enterprise, research, and computing tasks, while positioning the release as part of…
Sean Plankey Withdraws Nomination To Lead CISA Leaving Agency Without Permanent Director
Sean Plankey has asked to withdraw his nomination to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, leaving the agency without a confirmed director and extending uncertainty over its leadership. Withdrawal…
Noscroll Launches AI Bot That Monitors Social Feeds And Sends Personalized News Alerts By Text
New startup Noscroll has introduced an AI-powered bot that scans social media, news platforms, and online sources, then delivers curated updates via text messages when relevant events occur. Concept And…
Instagram Tests Instants App For One Time Photo Sharing In Select European Markets
Instagram is testing a new image-sharing app called “Instants,” introducing a format where users send photos that can be viewed only once and remain accessible for up to 24 hours,…
Sierra Acquires French Startup Fragment As It Expands AI Agent Development And Deal Activity
Sierra has acquired Fragment, adding a Y Combinator-backed company focused on integrating artificial intelligence into business workflows, as the firm continues a series of recent acquisitions. Acquisition Details And Team…
Redwood Materials COO Chris Lister Retires Amid Layoffs And Executive Departures
Chris Lister is leaving Redwood Materials to retire, as the company confirms a series of leadership changes alongside recent workforce reductions. Lister’s Role And Background Lister joined Redwood in late…
U.S. Special Forces Soldier Indicted Over Classified Information Use In Prediction Market Bets On Maduro Capture
A U.S. special forces soldier has been indicted after authorities alleged he used classified information tied to a military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro to place bets, generating more than…
Global Access To Commercial Spyware Expands To Around 100 Governments, U.K. Intelligence Reports
Government access to commercial spyware has widened to more than half of all countries, with U.K. intelligence identifying around 100 states now able to deploy tools that infiltrate phones and…
OpenAI Partners With Infosys To Integrate Codex Into Enterprise AI Platform Topaz
OpenAI has partnered with Infosys to integrate its AI tools, including the Codex coding assistant, into Infosys’ Topaz AI platform, targeting large-scale enterprise deployments. Integration Focuses On Software Engineering And…
Bond Launches AI Driven Social Platform Focused On Real World Activity And Memory Based Recommendations
Bond has launched a new social platform that uses AI to recommend real-world activities based on users’ personal experiences, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional feed-based apps. Platform Designed…
Former Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty To Aiding ALPHV BlackCat Cybercriminals
Angelo Martino has pleaded guilty to helping ransomware operators extort companies, admitting he shared confidential victim information with the ALPHV/BlackCat gang while working as a negotiator. Negotiator Accused Of Working…