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Hackers Target Signal Users for Backup Recovery Keys

Hackers are targeting Signal users with a sophisticated phishing scheme aimed at stealing their recovery keys for Secure Backups. The attackers pose as Signal support and warn of data loss due to sync issues, urging victims to share their recovery key. This is particularly concerning because the recovery key is essential for accessing online backups containing older chats, photos, and documents. If you're an activist or part of a community that uses Signal heavily, be extra vigilant. The attack leverages social engineering tactics and could spread beyond its current targets.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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Anthropic Secures $65B at $965B Valuation

Anthropic just announced a $65 billion funding round, pushing its valuation to an eye-watering $965 billion. This massive influx of cash is aimed at advancing AI safety research, expanding compute capacity, and scaling products and partnerships. If you're working with large-scale AI models or considering Anthropic's services for enterprise applications, this news could shift your strategy. The round was co-led by Altimeter Capital, Dragoneer, Greenoaks, Sequoia Capital, and others, including strategic infrastructure partners like Samsung and Amazon. With a run rate revenue of $47 billion, Anthropic expects to hit its first operating profit with a 130% surge in revenue.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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AI Tokens and GPU Futures: The New Market Frontier

Financial institutions are racing to establish new markets for AI tokens as China's Shanghai Futures Exchange plans a derivatives product linked to AI service costs. Meanwhile, CME Group and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) are developing futures contracts for GPU rentals. Median prices for Nvidia H100 GPUs range from $1.40 to $4.27 per hour across various marketplaces, with OpenAI charging $5 per million input tokens and $30 per million output tokens for its GPT-5.5 model API. This emerging financial landscape impacts cloud providers like Amazon's Bedrock system, which offers token-based pricing models.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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CVS Leads $40M Round for H1 Data Provider

CVS Health Ventures has just led a $40 million funding round into H1, a company that sells detailed information about doctors to pharma companies, hospital systems, and health insurers. This move signals that despite the current AI frenzy in tech investment circles, data providers are still valued for their unique business models. For developers working with healthcare data or building tools for medical research, this news highlights that there's still room for traditional data-driven businesses. H1 is projecting over 40% growth this year and turned profitable last year after a $750 million valuation in 2021.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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Bond Game Tutorial Feels Like an Action Movie Montage

In 007 First Light, the game's tutorial feels ripped straight out of an action movie, using familiar cinematic language like training montages. Players learn alongside the character in an interactive experience that goes beyond traditional cutscenes. This isn't just about nostalgia; it represents a significant evolution where games and movies influence each other deeply. Bond is now part of Amazon's multi-medium production strategy, making First Light a prime example of this trend.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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300K Driver's Licenses Exposed on Azure Server

UpGuard found an unsecured Microsoft Azure server hosting more than 300,000 sensitive documents, including driver's licenses and inmate communication records. The data was accessible without a password, potentially exposing personal information like home addresses and financial details of inmates using Pay Tel services across the U.S. This is Pay Tel’s second major security breach in two years, following a ransomware attack last year. UpGuard notified Pay Tel on May 7th about the issue but the company has yet to acknowledge or address it publicly.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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Paris Emerges as Global AI Hub at VivaTech 2026

Paris is emerging as a major player in the global tech industry, particularly in artificial intelligence research and infrastructure. This year's VivaTech conference highlights the shift from consumer-focused experimentation to enterprise deployment and cybersecurity solutions. With TechCrunch’s partnership, Paris aims to solidify its position as a central meeting point for AI discussions, challenging Silicon Valley's long-held dominance.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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Anthropic Unveils Opus 4.8 With Faster Upgrades and Uncertainty Flags

Anthropic just dropped Opus 4.8, the latest in its publicly available models with best-in-class benchmarks. What's new? It flags uncertainties better and faster than ever before. If you're dealing with bad or uncertain data, this upgrade is a game-changer. Early testers say it’s more cautious about unsupported claims, which could save your team from embarrassing mistakes. The model was released in just 41 days after the disappointing Opus 4.7, thanks to faster development cycles.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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Anthropic Launches Opus 4.8 With Enhanced Honesty and Dynamic Workflows

Anthropic is launching Opus 4.8 this Thursday, featuring a significant upgrade in model honesty and the ability to flag uncertainties more effectively than its predecessor. For developers, this means fewer unsupported claims and better code quality feedback from AI models like Claude. In evaluations, Opus 4.8 is four times less likely to overlook flaws in generated code compared to previous versions. Additionally, users can now direct how much effort Claude puts into a task, adjusting token usage for efficiency.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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Waymo Launches Ojai Robotaxi in Three Cities

Waymo has begun rolling out the Ojai, an all-electric minivan robotaxi in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. This new vehicle aims to reduce costs while improving user experience through features such as a flat floor, low step-in height, and gondola-like doors for easy entry. The Ojai is based on Zeekr's SEA-M architecture and comes with Waymo’s sixth-generation system featuring 13 cameras, four lidar sensors, six radar units, and external audio receivers. This launch marks a significant milestone in Waymo's journey to scale its fleet beyond the current 3,700 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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DoD Confirms Commercial Location Data Targeting US Troops

Adversaries have been exploiting commercial location data collected from phones and computers through online advertising to surveil serving military personnel on the battlefield. The U.S. DoD has confirmed these threats, highlighting a significant breach of personal privacy for soldiers. This revelation underscores the broader implications of how governments and militaries can access and use consumer data without warrants, impacting not just military operations but also civilian privacy rights.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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AI-Generated Film Dreams of Violets Premieres at Tribeca

Dreams of Violets, an AI-generated film about Iran's mass killings of protestors in January, is set to debut at the Tribeca Film Festival this month. Created for just $2,000 using Google's Nano Banana and Anthropic's Claude, it marks a significant milestone in AI filmmaking. This breakthrough could democratize content creation by lowering costs and barriers to entry, making high-quality films accessible even with limited budgets.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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