Tech
AI Summary
- AI models from companies like Anthropic and Google are demonstrating advanced capabilities, from identifying security vulnerabilities to aiding in bug detection, but also raising concerns about potential misuse and the need for robust safety protocols.
- Apple is navigating supply chain challenges, stockpiling inventory in anticipation of potential constraints while facing a slowdown in its services growth, particularly impacted by App Store changes and a dip in gaming revenue.
- The AI boom continues to drive significant investment, with startups like Simile raising substantial funding rounds, and established players like Okta and Nscale acquiring AI-focused companies to bolster their offerings in areas like security and compute.
- Reddit's recent financial report highlights the growing influence of AI, with the platform exploring monetization strategies related to AI data while simultaneously implementing features like 'AI slop' reporting to manage user-generated content.
- The race for AI dominance is intensifying, with companies like Meta exploring new AI applications and Friend, the AI wearable, relaunching with enhanced features, underscoring the rapid evolution and competitive landscape of artificial intelligence.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Anthropic says its own AI models breached three companies during security tests
8 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
AI, Anthropic, OpenAIAfter OpenAI's models broke into Hugging Face, Anthropic checked its own history and found three similar incidents
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Apple stockpiles inventory as it braces for ‘significant supply constraints’
10 hours ago
by Amanda Silberling
Hardware, AppleApple is worried enough about supply shortages that it reported about $11.1 billion in inventory, which is almost double the $5.7 billion it reported last September.
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AI hedge fund Situational Awareness may have sold its public portfolio, but it still has its Anthropic shares
10 hours ago
by Marina Temkin
AI, Anthropic, hedge fund, Leverage, situational awareness, stock marketThe former OpenAI researcher’s fund was forced to unwind public equities after leveraged public bets plummeted. But he still has cards to play.
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Reddit reports a solid quarter but shows signs of AI’s impact
10 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
AI, Social, Google, RedditReddit's financial situation is looking good but uncertainty about its relationship to Google and the new AI-ified web are stirring market concerns.
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Investors love AI, as long as you’re a cloud host
11 hours ago
by Russell Brandom
AI, TC, Amazon, Cloud Computing, earningsAmazon isn't slowing down on data center spending — but investors don't seem to mind.
Hacker News
- The session you cannot take with you 6 hours ago
- Google fixed more Chrome bugs in June than over the past two years, thanks to AI 2 hours ago
- JEP 401: Value Objects (Preview) merged to OpenJDK master 5 hours ago
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash Update 3 hours ago
- Stacked PRs are now live on GitHub 17 hours ago
The Verge
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Tim Cook hints at iCloud Plus tier for AI power users
11 hours ago
by Emma Roth
AI, Apple, iPhone, News, TechApple may allow users to pay to increase their AI usage limits. During an earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that he believes people will want to use Apple Intelligence and the upcoming Siri AI "a lot," adding that "we will have some kind of upgrade possibilities on iCloud Plus where people can buy up the stack." This fall, Apple will broadly launch its long-delayed Siri AI with iOS 27, which can do things like answer questions about what's on your screen and take action across your apps. It also includes a new standalone Siri AI app
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Xbox CEO lays out priorities in memo after major ‘reset’
11 hours ago
Entertainment, Gaming, Microsoft, News, Tech, XboxAsha Sharma. | Image: The Verge, Microsoft After a massive Xbox "reset" that laid off thousands of employees and spun off four studios, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants to get Xbox back to growth. In a memo obtained by The Verge , Sharma told staff by the end of fiscal year 2027 (which runs through next June), "we will return XBOX to player and revenue growth." Xbox will also "improve profits back in line with industry averages," Sharma said. "Every function and studio will own part of that outcome." Since taking over Xbox in February, Sharma has made sweeping changes
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Apple’s iPhone and Mac sales keep growing despite RAM shortages
13 hours ago
by Emma Roth
Apple, News, TechApple's iPhone and Mac sales are on the rise even as a global memory shortage squeezes device makers. In its third-quarter earnings report released on Thursday, Apple revealed that iPhone sales jumped 22 percent to $54.25 billion and Mac sales increased 29 percent to $10.35 billion, driving the company's overall revenue to $109.4 billion. The company expects supply chain constraints to worsen in the coming months. During an earnings call, Apple chief financial officer Kevan Parekh said Apple expects "supply constraints to increase significantly" in the next quarter, adding the shortage will impact the iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Meanwhile, Apple
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The loss of Situational Awareness
13 hours ago
by Elizabeth Lopatto
AI, Business, Column, Crypto, OpenAI, TechNeither artificial nor intelligent. I am not by any means an expert at finance but I think I do now have some advice for people who are: Do not name your hedge fund anything that will be hilarious if it blows up. Don't use a name like " Long-Term Capital Management " or " Amaranth Advisors " (named for the floral symbol for immortality). Certainly do not call yourself "Situational Awareness," which might as well just be "Hubris, Inc." Anyway, Situational Awareness, the hedge fund started by a 24-year-old former OpenAI employee that focuses on artificial intelligence bets, has sold
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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 is $40 off at Costco and comes with over $50 in freebies
15 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingSamsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 9. | Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge The Galaxy Watch 9 launches on August 7th, and not only does Costco have the best preorder incentives we’ve seen so far, the watch is also discounted. The deal includes the 40mm Watch 9 in cream or graphite , two wireless fast chargers for the watch, and a $50 Costco gift card, all for $339.99 — $40 less than the list price for the watch on its own directly from Samsung. The discounted price erases the $30 gen-to-gen price bump, and the extra chargers and gift card further
Wired
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Mattress Firm Coupons: Save up to $700 |
5 hours ago
by Gear Team
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsUse a Mattress Firm promo code to save on top mattresses, score a free adjustable base, and unlock up to $300 in instant credits.
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SelectBlinds Promo Codes & Coupons: Save on Custom Window Treatments
5 hours ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsRedecorate your home for less with our expert tips on applying SelectBlinds coupons, maximizing holiday sales, and locking in new customer discounts.
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Alo Discount Code: Save on Activewear August 2026
5 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsRefresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
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Anthropic Says Claude Hacked 3 Organizations During Cybersecurity Tests
8 hours ago
by Louise Matsakis, Lily Hay Newman
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Escaped, RoomIn a review triggered by OpenAI’s Hugging Face incident, Anthropic discovered three of its AI models had breached real organizations during third-party evaluations.
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How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums
10 hours ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Home, This, SucksA new restriction on foreign-made mobile robots affects robotic vacuums, pool cleaners, and lawn mowers. Here’s what it means for the bots already in your home—and the ones you may never get to buy.