AI Techno-Utopianism and Doomsday Threats Distract From Big Tech’s Current Harms
The industry uses fantasies of technological dominance to paper over financial shortcomings and demands for regulation.
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Pizza delivery worker's heartbreaking reaction to cruel prank sparks $680K in donations
Red Baron publicly backed its worker Walt Z. after a viral Apple Pay prank video at a Meijer store, calling him a valued team member as support poured in online.
A simple explainer of the massive $6.3 billion crypto heist at Binance
Here are five things to know about the massive hack of the crypto exchange Binance — from how it happened to what it means for the sector.
Politicians Attack Data Centers While Profiting from their Construction
During an October 15 debate debate between Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, a curiously apologetic heckler piped up. “Senator Collins, I’m so sorry to interrupt, but I’m terrified,” the person…
How Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Went Down
A war room. A global conference call. A founder who live-posted about the largest crypto heist in history. Inside a frantic 24 hours at the world’s biggest crypto exchange.
How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Scientific Research Machine
The system that has driven life-altering discoveries and helped make the United States a superpower is now under intense strain.
Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
Two analytics firms say they have robust intelligence pointing to a North Korean state-backed group as the likely culprit.
Binance, crypto and hacks: What to know about keeping coin safe as cyber criminals advance
The Binance hack of $6.3 billion, the largest crypto theft ever, is a wake-up call for investors to understand how coin is guarded and the risk of losing it.
Stocks started the week with promise but ended in despair. Our take on the big reversal
Big Tech earnings reignited AI spending fears, sending investors into defensive stocks.
What to know about the $6.3B hack on Binance, likely the biggest-ever crypto theft
Here's what we know about the hack, possible North Korean involvement and Binance's investigation.
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UK charity shop profits plummet amid shift in secondhand clothes market
British Heart Foundation describes ‘exceptionally challenging’ trading after Oxfam’s retail profit reportedly fell 23% amid rise of platforms such as Vinted Profits at some of the UK’s best-known charity shops have plummeted as they face a…
Majority of funds stolen in cryptocurrency hack replenished, Binance says
Around 90% of stolen cryptocurrency assets following a hack on a major exchange has been replenished, according to Binance.
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Investors trim growth bets over fears of US economy’s AI exposure
Return to bonds after long sell-off comes as concern rises about over-reliance on tech spending
Crypto industry pours more than $200 million into 2026 midterms to pressure Congress on favorable rules
Interest groups tied to cryptocurrency are spending millions to tilt the midterm elections. They had mixed success in 2024
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You Love To See It: No Tricks At The Polls
Democracy establishes a no-ICE zone, the revolution gets a routing number, survivors score an $800 million reckoning, and Meta pays up.
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French officials eye social media’s role in promoting unrest.
President Emmanuel Macron denied that the government had considered suspending online platforms, but he said they would have to be “vigilant” about preventing misuse.
Binance’s $6.3 billion hack raises questions about crypto wallet safety
Two high-profile security incidents this week, including the largest crypto theft in history, have raised custody and safety concerns.
Humans are still doing the work behind some AI agents
AI agents from startups including Dazzle, Duckbill and Wajo still rely on human workers for calls and other real-world tasks when software falls short.
Binance hit by 6.3 billion dollar crypto theft
Binance executives are scrambling to recover billions of dollars after the crypto platform was hit by what is being described as the biggest heist in cryptocurrency history. Hackers reportedly stole $6.3 billion from users, with analysts…
In San Francisco’s A.I. Boom, a First Date Has Become an Interview
When there is A.I. to build, who has time for romance? Techies are going out less and expecting more on each date — including a family health history.
Your writing was flagged as AI. What does that actually mean?
As editors turn to imperfect AI detection tools to weed out machine-generated submissions, writers who say they were falsely accused of using AI are left wondering what triggered a positive result.
AI is coming to construction sites. But does it make workers safer?
AI is flagging hazards on construction sites, but researchers say evidence that the technology prevents injuries remains limited.
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Is this the first clear evidence of AI’s impact on the labour market?
Productivity is up and employment is down in the tech sector but elsewhere the picture is muddier
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OpenAI slashes funding target by $10bn as tech anxieties mount
ChatGPT maker is now seeking about $20bn at a $1.25tn valuation as it tempers its ambitions
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