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The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US mid-terms
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Meta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatar | TechCrunch
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's warns that election backlash against data centers could make AI expansion harder | TechCrunch
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? | TechCrunch
OpenAI's newest cybersecurity model comes out as AI labs face scrutiny of their work to protect digital infrastructure.
U.S. government warns of 'ongoing cyber threat' amid mass-hacks of industrial retail and military freezers | TechCrunch
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 | TechCrunch
OpenAI President Greg Brockman says the company could be ready to go public in 2027, pointing to accelerating enterprise revenue and a turnaround in its business.
The ex-Secret Service agent who flipped a hacker is now raising a second $250M cybersecurity fund | TechCrunch
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 | TechCrunch
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 | TechCrunch
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.
AI stocks plunge after election, driving down US markets
Tech stocks lead US market slide as investors weigh impact of midterm election results on AI industry.
Food delivery startup Wonder files for IPO as it explores its next big bite | TechCrunch
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 | TechCrunch
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.
Nasdaq plunges into correction territory as midterm results raise fresh questions about AI boom | CNN Business
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged by as much as 5.5% Thursday as investors weighed whether Democrats’ gains in the midterm elections could lead to a slowdown in the massive data center…
Bluesky hit peak usage for the year on Election Night | TechCrunch
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 | TechCrunch
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