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Anthropic Files for IPO, Signaling Escalation in AI Public Market Race
Anthropic has confidentially filed for an IPO, following a $65 billion funding round that valued it at $965 billion. The move intensifies the race among top AI companies to go public.
Google Phone App Flags AI Voice Cloning Scams That Spoof Your Contacts
Google's Phone app now alerts users when scammers spoof a contact's number and use AI voice cloning. The feature targets the $893 million lost to such scams in 2025.
Legal AI Investment Heavily Favors Plaintiffs, Defense Seen as Next Frontier
Billions have poured into plaintiff-side legal AI, but the defense market is underdeveloped. With $682 million concentrated on plaintiff firms, investors see a large opportunity in defense-side litigation tools.
Hacker News Project Brings Realistic Soft Body Physics to Developers
A developer showcased a soft body jiggle physics project on Hacker News, highlighting real-time deformable simulations for games and animation.
Lawyers Face Sanctions for Using AI-Generated Fake Citations in Facebook Defamation Case
A dismissed defamation lawsuit against Facebook users backfires as lawyers may face sanctions for submitting fake AI-generated citations to support their arguments.
Congressional Proposal Would Charge Electric Vehicle Owners $130 Annual Road Fee
A bipartisan bill in Congress would require EV and plug-in hybrid owners to pay $130 each year for road maintenance, targeting lost gas tax revenue.
FBI seeks real-time access to nationwide license plate camera network
The FBI issued a request for proposals for nationwide license plate reader data in near real time. The contract would cover 75% of US locations and enable tracking of vehicles.
NASA Mars Orbiter Bid Sparks Political Fight Over Fair Competition
NASA's $700 million Mars orbiter contract solicitation raises questions about open competition as senators weigh in on the future of Mars exploration and sample return.
Congress Proposes $130 Annual Fee for Electric Vehicle Owners
Congress proposes $130 annual fee for EV owners in bipartisan transportation bill. Fee rises to $150 by 2029. Plug-in hybrids pay $35 yearly.
AI-Generated Content Floods Social Media Platforms
AI-generated content floods social media platforms challenging moderation systems and raising concerns about online authenticity.
Union Avoidance Spending by US Employers Tops $1.5 Billion Annually
US employers spend more than $1.5 billion yearly on union avoidance activities, a report finds, raising questions about labor policy and worker rights.
AI Critics Call Training Data Practices 'Unauthorized Plagiarism at Scale'
A rising number of critics argue generative AI systems rely on unauthorized copying of copyrighted work, amounting to plagiarism at unprecedented scale. The debate intensifies as lawsuits mount and regulators weigh new rules for training data.
AI-Driven Cyber Discovery Pushes UK Banks Toward Systemic Risk
UK banks face new systemic cyber risks as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, threatening financial stability.
European police shut down VPN used by cybercriminals
Europol and Eurojust led a multinational operation to take down 'First VPN,' a service accused of helping ransomware and fraud attackers evade detection.
AT&T Sues California Over $1B Cost of Aging Copper Network
AT&T sues California to end its obligation to provide landline service, arguing the network costs $1B annually and serves only 3% of households.
Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems
New details reveal Russian-linked hackers infiltrated Treasury email systems far deeper than previously known. The supply chain attack compromised thousands of government and private networks, exposing critical security gaps.
Ansel Adams Trust Alleges Unauthorized AI Colorization at Major Photo Show
The Ansel Adams Trust says an AI-colorized 'Moonrise, Hernandez' was displayed without permission at AIPAD's photography expo, sparking a debate over AI and copyright.
Immigration Agency Signs $25 Million Deal for Iris Biometrics
ICE awards $25 million iris scanning contract to Bi2 Technologies, expanding biometric surveillance and sparking privacy concerns.
Wi-Fi Signals Can Identify You by Your Gait, Researchers Warn
New research shows Wi-Fi signals can track individuals by their walking patterns, turning everyday routers into surveillance tools without cameras.
iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
A Best Buy repair technician allegedly used AirDrop to steal private photos from a customer's iPhone. Learn how to protect your data before any device repair.