AI Agents

Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.8, a new AI model designed to be more honest and avoid unsupported claims.

A Google engineer faces charges for allegedly making $2.75 million in insider trading bets on the Polymarket prediction platform.

Prediction markets and sports betting apps are targeting teens, raising expert concerns about financial risks and gambling exposure.

SpaceX's $1.75 trillion IPO pitch heavily emphasizes AI, dedicating 47% of its prospectus to the technology's potential.

Waymo launches its 6th-gen Driver in new Ojai robotaxis across three cities, offering free rides to select riders.

Most AI practitioners operate in the execution layer, missing value in the judgment layer, according to Search Engine Journal.

Enterprise AI risk is concentrated among a small group of "power users," according to LayerX Security's 2026 report.

Google Home's Gemini now uses security cameras to trigger smart home automations, enhancing its early access capabilities.

Anthropic's Claude AI uses a constitution emphasizing reasoning over rigid rules, a lesson applicable to human leaders facing complex change.

AI-generated content risks brand invisibility in SEO by creating "sameness." Reintroducing human creativity is crucial for competitive advantage.

Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro's plan aims to make AI data centers fund their own energy consumption, requiring legislative support.

New threat actor JINX-0164 targets crypto firms with fake recruiters and macOS malware to steal digital assets.

Vertu launches an AI-powered foldable phone for CEOs, integrating enterprise features and luxury finishes, starting at $6,880.

Google engineer charged with insider trading, allegedly profiting $1.2 million on wagers related to company's 2025 Year in Search campaign.

A robotic tadpole, inspired by hearing loss, is being used by Billie Goolsby to decipher amphibian communication and understand their secret lives.

Google employee Michele Spagnuolo charged with fraud for allegedly using inside information to win $1.2 million on Polymarket bets.

A Google engineer is accused of insider trading on Polymarket using confidential search result information, marking a second major prediction market arrest.

FinCEN will not fine closing agents for reporting failures while appealing the overturned real estate anti-money-laundering rule.

Google engineer charged with insider trading on Polymarket, allegedly profiting over $1 million from betting on search trends.

Researchers warn prolonged AI chatbot use may distort users' perception of reality and social connection.

Robinhood launches "Agentic Trading," allowing AI agents to execute stock trades autonomously based on user goals.

AMP founder Anjney Midha will deploy $40B to secure 1.3 GW of compute for the independent ecosystem over four years.

United Texas Bank pivots to national charter, aiming to leverage AI for global digital dollar payment rails.

Box CEO Aaron Levie states leaders are prone to "AI psychosis" due to distance from AI's last-mile implementation challenges.

A new mosquito-laser technology promises advanced control methods, crucial for public health and disease prevention efforts worldwide.

CrowdStrike and Google dismantled the Glassworm botnet, disrupting hackers targeting software developers via supply chain attacks.

XBIT DEX launches whitelist for prediction leverage, enabling leverage on-chain and prioritizing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Google integrates AI agents across Search, assistants, productivity software, developer tools, and smart glasses, signaling a major product strategy shift.

NIO launched its ES9, China's largest EV SUV, starting at $54K with BaaS, offering 697 hp and 385 miles range.

AI coding startup Cognition secures $1 billion funding at a $25 billion valuation, more than doubling its worth in eight months.