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Anthropic Bans Cruel and Abusive Behavior Toward Claude
Anthropic updated its usage policy to bar users from subjecting Claude to sustained and needless cruel or abusive behavior, sparking debates on AI consciousness.
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Anthropic Launches Free Vulnerability OSS Scanner for Open-Source Projects
Anthropic is offering open-source projects a new way to check for vulnerabilities through its opt-in OSS Scanner service.
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Claude Generates Animated Explainer Videos and Live Data Dashboards
Anthropic launched two new beta features for Claude, allowing users to generate live data dashboards from SQL sources and animated explainer videos from text prompts.
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OpenAI Uncovers Russian and Iranian Influence Operations
OpenAI exposed Russian and Iranian covert operations that used AI tools to plant fake opinion pieces and disinformation in real news publications.
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TypeSafe AI Developer Jev Raises Massive Series A at $7.5B Valuation
TypeSafe AI, the developer behind agent framework Jev, has raised an $870M Series A led by a16z with backing from Sequoia.
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OpenAI Revenue Reaches $50 Billion Anually Amid New Funding Push
OpenAI's annualized revenue rate sits at about $50 billion as the company seeks $30 billion in fresh capital.
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Anthropic's Claude Science Maps the Entire Sky in Ultraviolet
Astrophysicist Brice Ménard used Anthropic's Claude Science to automatically download data and map the entire sky in ultraviolet light for the first time.
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Sophos Cuts Threat Investigation Time With OpenAI Daybreak
Sophos is utilizing OpenAI’s Daybreak tool to slash cyber-threat investigation times by 96% and automate a significant portion of MDR cases.
Tech
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Apple Rumored to Launch Touchscreen OLED MacBooks and iPad Mini on October 27
Reports indicate Apple is planning an October 27 event to unveil new touchscreen-enabled MacBook Pro models and an OLED iPad mini.
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Apple Reports Indicate Cut in iPhone 18 Pro Component Orders
Apple shares fell following reports that the company is cutting iPhone 18 Pro component orders due to weaker-than-expected initial demand following price hikes.
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Tesla Renames Full Self-Driving to Tesla Assisted Driving in Europe
Following pushback from German transport regulators, Tesla has renamed its driver assistance feature to 'Tesla Assisted Driving' to secure wider EU approval.
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SpaceX Acquires Airwaves to Scale Starlink Mobile Services in the US
SpaceX announced it has purchased low-band radio spectrum licenses to position Starlink as a major mobile carrier across the United States.
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Apple Recommends Upgrading to iOS 27.0.1 for Older Users
Apple is now officially pushing iPhone users remaining on iOS 26 to jump to iOS 27.0.1 as the recommended system update.
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Global PC and Mac Shipments Slide Sharply in Q3
Industry data from IDC shows worldwide PC shipments tumbled 20 percent year-over-year in the third quarter, with Mac shipments dropping 11 percent.
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Meta Bans TikTok Ads Across Platforms in Escalating Rivalry
Meta has instituted a ban on ads from ByteDance across the US and select international markets amid rising commercial tensions.
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Apple Confirms 'Welcome Home' Event for Next Week Focused on Smart Home Gear
Apple sent out invitations for an October 13 product event carrying a 'Welcome home' tagline expected to center around smart home accessories.
Gaming
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Paramount Pictures Adapting Live-Action Movie in Cyberpunk 2077 Universe
CD Projekt Red is partnering with Paramount Pictures to develop a live-action film set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe.
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Forza Horizon 6 Officially Delayed to January 2027 on PS5
Sony and Microsoft confirm that Forza Horizon 6's PlayStation 5 release has slipped to January 2027, where it will launch alongside the game's first expansion.
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Ubisoft Announces Shutdown of Rainbow Six Mobile
Ubisoft is shutting down Rainbow Six Mobile just seven months after its global launch, with servers remaining online until January 15, 2027.
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Nintendo Has 'Nothing to Announce' Regarding GTA 6 on Switch 2
Nintendo of America's president deflected questions about Grand Theft Auto 6 coming to the Switch 2, telling inquirers to speak with Rockstar and Take-Two.
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Hazelight's 'It Takes Two' Heading to Switch 2 Next Week with Upgrades
Hazelight Studios has announced a comprehensive Switch 2 upgrade for its cooperative adventure game, featuring visual enhancements and cross-play.
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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Adds Tekken's Reina as DLC Character
SNK revealed that Tekken's Reina will join the roster of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as a post-launch downloadable content character.