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At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer
The concerns range from privacy to how data is shared (and with whom) to procurement concerns.
Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy AI agent security startup Clutch for $500M
Clutch, backed by Lightspeed and SignalFire, was last valued at $85 million, according to a source.
The New York Times reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd for $330 million
Letterboxd, an online platform for movie lovers, has grown dramatically in recent years.
Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California AG over teen social media law
If it goes into effect next year, this California law would restrict social media access for children under 16.
Airbnb says it’s launching an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027
Airbnb says its upcoming AI agent will help travelers plan trips, compare options, manage bookings, and get assistance throughout their stay.
Serve Robotics launches new business to become the AWS for robots
Serve Robotics announced alonsgside its third-quarter earnings that it will launch a new business line called Physical AI Services to offer customers its connectivity and data tools.
Meta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatar
Meta's AI agent can now take calls as a customizable animated avatar, ahead of the launch of a Tamagotchi-like wearable designed to bring Muse to life.
Meta warns that election backlash against data centers could make AI expansion harder
Meta warns that growing political opposition to data centers could threaten future AI investments, as communities push back against massive infrastructure projects.
OpenAI released a new cybersecurity model. Is that enough?
OpenAI's newest cybersecurity model comes out as AI labs face scrutiny of their work to protect digital infrastructure.
US government warns of ‘ongoing cyber threat’ amid mass hacks of industrial retail and military freezers
A joint U.S. government statement says the hacks are affecting the food, transportation, and healthcare industries after reports of global mass hacks.
OpenAI president Greg Brockman says company could be IPO ready in 2027
Speaking at a Wall Street Journal tech conference on Wednesday, the executive touted how the company had been gaining ground in the enterprise market, where rival Anthropic had already successfully made inroads.
The ex-Secret Service agent who flipped a hacker is now raising a second $250M cybersecurity fund
Stephen Ward, a former Secret Service agent and Home Depot CISO, is preparing a second fund of roughly $250 million for Brightmind Partners.
Claude can now analyze your spending with its new Personal Finance tool
With Personal Finance in Claude, users can connect their bank and card accounts through Plaid and ask questions about their finances.
Harbinger raises $240M after expanding into defense
The Los Angeles-based startup has now raised more than $650 million, and is working on electric trucks, emergency vehicles, and a driverless platform for the military.
Food delivery startup Wonder files for IPO as it explores its next big bite
Following years of fundraising, acquisitions, and expansion, food delivery startup Wonder is moving closer to becoming a publicly traded company.
Axiom Math wants to keep AI slop out of mathematics
As AI floods math with unchecked proofs, Axiom Math is betting on verification. The startup’s AI agents just formally verified the Stacks Project, one of the field’s biggest libraries.
Bluesky hit peak usage for the year on election night
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider said posts and likes doubled during to the U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday.
Zipline hits $21.5B valuation as Walmart expands bet on drone delivery
Zipline raised $1.5 billion and ramped up its partnership with Walmart.
TikTok quietly launches a stand-alone TikTok Shop app
The app will offer personalized product recommendations, shopping through livestreams and short-form videos, app-exclusive deals, in-app checkout, order tracking, and customer support.
Dropbox acquires Tigris Data for $350M to bolster its AI infrastructure
The deal is expected to support the development of DBX Agent Cloud, a new storage platform aimed at developers building AI models and agents.