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In brief Hackers leaked 72,000+ selfies, IDs, and DMs from Tea’s unsecured database. The private info of women using the app is now searchable and spreading online. The original leaker said lax “vibe coding” may have been one of the reasons why the app was left wide open to attack. The viral women-only dating safety…
In brief OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT agent to subscribers, enabling web access and task automation. The company warned users about prompt injection attacks that could exploit the agent’s permissions. Experts recommend caution, limited access, and layered security to reduce risks. OpenAI rolled out its ChatGPT agent to Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers on Thursday, offering…
In brief AI coding startup Cognition is closing a $300M+ funding round, rocketing its “autonomous coder” Devin to a $10 billion valuation. Devin wowed Silicon Valley with viral demos, but critics say it still flubs real-world coding and needs human help. Investors keep piling in as agentic AI hype grows—despite bugs, flops, and open questions…
In brief Elon Musk said that the X-owned video app Vine is set to return with an AI twist. Vine Coin, launched by the app’s co-founder earlier this year, spiked in value following the news. There is no confirmation that the relaunch will utilize the Solana meme coin, despite the wishes of investors. X owner…
In brief India’s CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal said the country is stepping up its use of AI and international data-sharing to identify crypto tax evaders. Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary confirmed the department is using data analytics to match crypto TDS filings with income tax returns and issue automated notices. India is actively participating in…
In brief Trump has signed an executive order banning federal contracts with ‘Woke AI’ models. The order cites concerns about ideological bias, DEI alignment, as well as racial and gender distortions. U.S. officials are also scrutinising bias in Chinese AI systems. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday banning U.S. government agencies from…
In brief The White House unveiled a national AI strategy centered on growth, infrastructure, and global dominance. Critics say it overlooks risks and weakens existing safeguards. The plan promotes deregulation, open-source models, and export controls. The White House on Wednesday unveiled a national strategy to cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence—drawing criticism from civil rights…
In brief Canadian Bitcoin miner Bitfarms has announced a stock buyback program. The company’s stock price jumped on the news, rising by nearly 14% as of this writing. Bitfarms snapped up Stronghold Digital Mining in March as a part of a venture into the AI world. Bitcoin miner Bitfarms’ stock surged Tuesday after the Canadian…
In brief Sahara AI launched a platform that pays users in crypto to label AI training data. It uses a bounty model with $450K+ in token rewards at launch. Sahara emphasizes quality control and shared data ownership. Looking for a way to earn crypto without writing code or trading tokens? Try labeling data for AI.Los…
In brief Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev acknowledged that the company’s recent issuance of tokenized OpenAI stock garnered controversy, but nonetheless called the experiment a “big milestone.” OpenAI denounced the initiative, which it did not authorize, earlier this month. The tokenized stock let holders track the private company’s price, but did not offer OpenAI equity or…
