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Quantum AI just got a major upgrade, PLUS - These Jelly-Like Creatures Hold Clues to Animal Origins!
Comb jellies, or ctenophores, are helping scientists understand the evolution of nervous systems and bioluminescence. With over 4,000 loops in their genome, these creatures are rewriting our understanding of early animal life.

Brands can now scale influencer marketing without the headaches, PLUS - Pulley's End Means Carta Gains!
Pulley, a startup founded in 2020 with over $50M in funding, is shutting down on December 8. Carta will take over Pulley's customers and prospective clients, marking a shift in the market.

US startups buying Chinese robotics parts in bulk, PLUS - AI models can now meet strict requirements without sacrificing output quality!
A new technique allows generative AI models to meet strict requirements while maintaining output quality. It's applicable in robotics, control of physical processes, and more, enabling safer AI solutions.
AI takes over WhatsApp Business setup, streamlining for devs, PLUS - Relay bites the dust as bigger players eat its lunch!
Relay, an AI-powered workflow automation tool, shut down on Monday. As larger platforms like OpenAI and Google integrated similar features, Relay struggled to compete. About 42% of AI initiatives are abandoned by their corporate parents.

iOS 27 and iPadOS 27: Faster, Sharper, Smarter, PLUS - Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s!
Australia has banned social media for under-16s on 10 major platforms, requiring strict age verification. The move aims to protect children but faces criticism over freedom of expression.

Amazon wants to be your go-to for short-form news, PLUS - Hackers Use Fake HBO Max Ads to Install Malware!
Hackers are using fake HBO Max ads on Reddit to spread malware that steals passwords and crypto. ClickFix attacks are evolving, targeting unsuspecting users with sophisticated lures.

Insight Partners' AI Playbook: Diversify and Win, PLUS - Oracle's top brass pulls the plug on a massive stock sale!
Oracle's executive chairman canceled a $7.5 billion stock sale, leaving investors puzzled. The decision comes amid Oracle's heavy spending on data centers and its role in TikTok's U.S. operations.

OpenAI's IPO Delayed Due to Safety Concerns and Hack, PLUS - Tesla's Flying Car Is Almost Here!
Tesla is set to unveil the second-gen Roadster on October 1, featuring cold gas thrusters for limited flight capabilities. The car, with a $50,000 reservation fee, won't hit production lines for at least a year.

US CEO Wants Regulators to Crack Down on AI Distillation, PLUS - Math's Nobel Prize Winners Slam AI's Rush to Prove Theorems!
Leading mathematicians, all Fields Medalists, signed an open letter criticizing AI labs for pressuring researchers to solve famous math problems without proper verification. The letter raises concerns about attribution and the future of open research.

Startup's $125M Term Sheet Crashes, Valuation in Flux, PLUS - CEO's Leave Sparks Accusations of Conspiracy!
Automattic's CEO was put on leave by the board, accused of conspiracy by the CFO. The decision comes amid ongoing legal battles and layoffs. The CEO's leave doesn't affect his role in WordPress.