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NewCore Raises $66M to Give AI Agents Their Own Corporate Identities
NewCore has emerged from stealth with $66 million to help companies manage AI agents as employees. The startup aims to secure the next generation of the digital workforce.
Sundar Pichai’s Stanford Commencement Interrupted by Protests
Google CEO Sundar Pichai faced a walkout at his Stanford alma mater this weekend. Students protested the company's defense contracts and ties to ICE.
The Global Wave of Social Media Bans for Children Is Here
A global wave of legislation is moving to restrict social media access for children. From Australia to the U.K., governments are betting that hard bans are the only way to protect the next generation.
Cybersecurity Experts Slam Government Ban on Anthropic’s AI Models
Dozens of cybersecurity experts are protesting a U.S. government ban on Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos models. They argue the move leaves digital infrastructure vulnerable by stripping defenders of essential tools.
The AI Layoff Wave Is Becoming a Powder Keg
Tech layoffs are hitting record highs, with AI frequently cited as the cause. But as wealth gaps widen, the narrative is fueling a dangerous social divide.
The Anthropic Ban Wasn't About AI Safety — It Was About Power
The U.S. government’s sudden ban on Anthropic’s latest models wasn't about safety. It was a display of raw political power that has the entire tech industry on edge.
Sarvam Hits $1.5 Billion Valuation as India Bets on Sovereign AI
Sarvam has hit a $1.5 billion valuation in a $234 million round led by HCLTech. The move signals a major push for sovereign AI infrastructure in India.
The MANGOS IPO Wave: Why SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI Are Testing the Market
The IPO market is shifting from FAANG to MANGOS. As SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI eye public debuts, investors face a new test of valuation and tech scale.
Anthropic’s Safety Marketing Just Backfired with a Government Shutdown
The U.S. government has forced Anthropic to pull its most powerful AI models, citing national security concerns. The move marks a major escalation in federal oversight of the AI industry.
Oracle Scrambles as Zero-Day Breach Hits Over 100 Organizations
A critical, unpatched vulnerability in Oracle's PeopleSoft software has been weaponized by the ShinyHunters hacking group to breach over 100 organizations. The attack has primarily targeted higher education, resulting in the theft of hundreds of thousands of student records.
Equal AI Raises $30M to Automate the Chaos of Indian Phone Calls
Equal AI has raised $30 million to scale its call-screening assistant in India. The app uses AI to answer unknown calls and manage daily communications.
Avataar’s New Video AI Cuts Costs by 20x to Unlock India’s Scale
Avataar AI has launched Varya, a new video model that slashes generation costs by 20x. It is specifically designed to handle Indian cultural nuances at a scale previously impossible for the region.