Google expands Pentagon's access to its AI after Anthropic's refusal: After Anthropic refused to allow the DoD to use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract with the department. Read More
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US Supreme Court appears split over controversial use of 'geofence' search warrants: The U.S. top court is expected to rule on whether to allow police to identify criminal suspects by dragnet searching the databases of tech giants. Read More
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Paragon is not collaborating with Italian authorities probing spyware attacks, report says: Despite promising to help determine what happened with the hacks targeting journalists and activists in Italy, Israeli American spyware maker Paragon has reportedly not responded to authorities’ requests for information. Read More
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AI in finance is moving from hype to hands-on. Whether you’re a CFO modernizing finance operations or an analyst looking to work faster and more accurately, this handbook delivers actionable strategies you can use right away—no technical background required. Download Nicolas Boucher’s handbook for ready-to-use prompts, NetSuite AI features, MCP guidance, security best practices, and a 30-day plan to drive measurable impact starting with one use case this week!
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Red Hat's OpenClaw maintainer just made enterprise Claw deployments a lot safer: Tank OS puts OpenClaw AI agents into a container that lets it run reliably and more safely, especially for those running fleets of them. Read More
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Apple introduces a cheaper option for App Store subscriptions: Apple is adding a new subscription option that lets app developers offer lower monthly pricing in exchange for a 12-month commitment. Read More
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YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers: YouTube is rolling out the new AI search feature to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on an opt-in basis. Read More
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Founder of Shark Tank-backed startup Scholly sues his acquirer Sallie Mae: Chris Gray is suing his startup’s acquirer, Sallie Mae, for wrongful termination and alleging it's selling student data through a subsidiary. Sallie Mae denies the allegations and vows to fight. Read More
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Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS: A day after OpenAI got Microsoft to agree to end exclusive rights, AWS announced a slate of OpenAI model offerings, including a new agent service. Read More
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Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation. 
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Lovable launches its vibe-coding app on iOS and Android: The app allows developers to vibe code web apps and websites on the go. Read More
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