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Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 09:07
Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools.
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The token bill comes due: Inside the industry scramble to manage AI’s runaway costs

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 07:49
"The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and 'go fast' to 'we need guardrails, how do we control this?'"
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NASA tells astronauts to shelter in SpaceX Dragon due to new leaks on the ISS

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 07:42
The space agency says Roscosmos has discovered new leaks in the Russian service module that it is trying to repair.
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NSA said to be readying Anthropic’s Mythos for use in cyber operations

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 07:32
The U.S. eavesdropping agency is reportedly preparing Anthropic's Mythos for use in cyberattacks, despite a federal ban on using the AI model maker.
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AirTrunk commits $30B to build 5GW of AI data centers in India

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 06:03
The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.
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Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefully

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 22:06
In the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remind the market you exist.
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Founders Fund launches game show starring Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, and other tech elites

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 17:06
The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund chief marketing officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech luminaries.
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Ahead of its IPO, Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei shrugs off doubts about AI’s returns

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 15:43
The AI giant's co-founder explained why the company may tap the public market for capital and why tokenmaxxing pushback isn't a concern.
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Airbnb’s Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 15:29
The Airbnb CEO said last year it hasn't struck an LLM partnership because existing products weren't quite ready.
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Filtr is a new privacy tool that blocks ads in almost every iPhone and Mac app

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 14:44
This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software.
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Defense tech, AI, and fundraising take center stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles on June 18

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 14:30
With just two weeks to go, StrictlyVC Los Angeles is quickly approaching. On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo. Investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversations exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. Secure your spot here. For […]
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