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The tech titans' involvement has once again highlighted their unexpected sway over federal security moves. Trump backs off San Francisco deployment after Huang, Benioff phone calls 1 hr / implicator Trump credits Benioff, Huang for decision not to 'surge' Fed troops into San Francisco 1 hr / techcrunch Trump Says He Won't Send National Guard to SF After Calls From Tech 'Friends' - The Information 3 hrs / google Trump says Jensen Huang and Mark Benioff helped convince him not to send troops to San Francisco 4 hrs / qz Trump backs off sending National Guard to San Francisco after Huang, Benioff phone calls 5 hrs / cnbc --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15361 / 5 stories, new #techpolicy #politics #government #trump #technology #emergency-services #california Microsoft makes Edge's Copilot Mode a bit smarter / Engadget Thursday, October 23, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink Microsoft is rolling out a suite of upgrades for its Copilot product embedded in the Edge browser. New features--including group chat, memory search connectors, and deeper integration with collaboration tools--signal an aggressive push to make its AI assistant more intuitive and indispensable for workplace productivity. Microsoft Adds Copilot Actions and Smarter AI Features to Edge Browser 2 hrs / iphoneincanada Not to Be Outdone by ChatGPT Atlas, Microsoft Enhances Copilot Mode in Its Edge Browser 2 hrs / cnet Microsoft Copilot introduces a group chat feature that lets up to 32 people collaborate in real time 3 hrs / the-decoder Microsoft introduces new Copilot features such as collaboration, Google integration 4 hrs / startupnews Microsoft Updates Copilot With Memory, Search Connectors, & More 4 hrs / startupnews Microsoft makes Edge's Copilot Mode a bit smarter 7 hrs / engadget --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15360 / 6 stories, 2 hrs #cloud #microsoft #browsers # aiethics #chatgpt #assistant #productivity #microsoft-365 Amazon calls on AI once again with its new 'Help Me Decide' shopping tool / Engadget Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink Amazon has rolled out an AI-powered feature designed to deliver personalized product recommendations, complete with persuasive rationales to help shoppers decide what to buy. The new tool marks another step forward in Amazon's strategic investment in artificial intelligence for commerce. Amazon Rolls Out New AI Tool to Help You Become an Even More Mindless Consumer 1 hr / gizmodo Amazon's New AI Shopping Tool 'Help Me Decide' Will Assist You in Choosing What to Buy 3 hrs / cnet Amazon calls on AI once again with its new 'Help Me Decide' shopping tool 6 hrs / startupnews Amazon calls on AI once again with its new 'Help Me Decide' shopping tool 6 hrs / engadget Amazon's latest attempt at selling stuff with AI is the 'Help me decide' button 7 hrs / theverge Amazon's new AI shopping tool tells you why you should buy a recommended product 10 hrs / techcrunch --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15357 / 6 stories, 3 hrs #ai #ecommerce #ml # digitaltransformation #amazon #aiethics #technology #assistant # algorithm TP-Link launches budget Archer GE400 Wi-Fi 7 gaming router -- Dual-band router hits more affordable price point, includes 2.5 GbE ports and RGB lighting / Startup News FYI Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink TP-Link has introduced its entry-level Archer GE400 Wi-Fi 7 gaming router, designed to deliver fast dual-band wireless performance at an accessible price. This launch offers gamers a cost-effective solution to upgrade their network connectivity. TP-Link launches budget Archer GE400 Wi-Fi 7 gaming router -- Dual-band router hits more affordable price point, includes 2.5 GbE ports and RGB lighting 4 hrs / startupnews TP-Link launches budget Archer GE400 Wi-Fi 7 gaming router -- Dual-band router hits more affordable price point, includes 2.5 GbE ports and RGB lighting 5 hrs / tomshardware TP-Link launches Archer GE400 Wi-Fi 7 gaming router 6 hrs / betanews --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15356 / 3 stories, 3 hrs #hardware #gaming #networking # amazon #broadband #wireless #technology #gadgets OpenAI Acquires Mac AI Interface 'Sky' to Bolster ChatGPT on Desktop / WinBuzzer Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink OpenAI has acquired the team behind the Mac-native automation app Sky, integrating its technology into ChatGPT and strengthening its desktop presence. The move signals OpenAI's determination to bridge native user interactions with cutting-edge AI capabilities. OpenAI buys Sky, an AI interface for Mac 2 hrs / techcrunch OpenAI Acquires AI Startup Software Applications Incorporated - The Information 2 hrs / google OpenAI Acquires Mac AI Interface 'Sky' to Bolster ChatGPT on Desktop 4 hrs / winbuzzer OpenAI buys the maker of Mac automation app Sky 4 hrs / engadget OpenAI buys AI startup that built interface for Apple computers 4 hrs / cnbc OpenAI adds Sky team to give ChatGPT real control on your Mac 4 hrs / appleinsider OpenAI acquires the company that developed the Mac automation app Sky 4 hrs / the-decoder --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15355 / 7 stories, 3 hrs #ai #software #openai #aiethics #chatgpt #apps #ux #acquisitions #macos #macbook Apple's A20 chips could launch a new era of thinner, cooler iPhones / Apple Insider Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:20 pm / permalink Rumors suggest Apple is on the cusp of a breakthrough with its new A20 and A20 Pro chips, built on a 2nm process. Expected to power the upcoming iPhone 18 series, these processors promise enhanced power efficiency and performance--potentially ushering in a new era of sleeker and cooler designs that may leave competitors scrambling to catch up. Apple's A20 chips could launch a new era of thinner, cooler iPhones 5 hrs / appleinsider A20 and A20 Pro Chips (2nm) Expected to Debut in These iPhone Models 6 hrs / startupnews A20 and A20 Pro Chips (2nm) Expected to Debut in These iPhone Models 7 hrs / macrumors --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15354 / 3 stories, 4 hrs #apple #chips #tsmc #iphone # cpus #semiconductor #performance #technology #smartphone Claude Memory Is Now Available To Pro And Max Subscribers / BGR Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:20 pm / permalink Anthropic has enhanced its Claude chatbot by introducing a memory upgrade that lets the AI compartmentalize past conversations. Now available to Pro, Max and additional subscribers, this update promises more coherent and context-aware interactions, making long conversations less forgetful and inadvertently sharper than your average goldfish. Anthropic Expands Claude's Persistent Memory to All Paid Users, Adds Import/Export Feature 3 hrs / winbuzzer Anthropic introduces memory feature for Claude Pro and Maxinder function for Claude 4 hrs / the-decoder Claude Memory Is Now Available To Pro And Max Subscribers 6 hrs / bgr Anthropic Brings Claude's Memory Feature to All Paid Users 6 hrs / cnet Claude can now compartmentalize as part of a major memory upgrade 6 hrs / engadget Anthropic's Claude chatbot is getting a 'memory' upgrade 6 hrs / theverge Claude Memory 6 hrs / anthropic --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15353 / 7 stories, 4 hrs #ai #software #ml #anthropic # aiethics #genai #chatgpt #technology #assistant #memory Meet the new Clippy: Microsoft unveils Copilot's "Mico" avatar / Bleeping Computer Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:20 pm / permalink Microsoft has refreshed its Copilot experience with a tongue-in-cheek nod to nostalgia. The new animated "Mico" avatar--reminiscent of Clippy--is now integrated into voice modes, group chats and even optional "real talk" features, giving users a quirky yet functional twist in interacting with their AI assistant. Bluesky: @techcrunch.com * Copilot Social and Real-Talk Upgrades (4) * Mico: Nostalgic Clippy Revival (10) Copilot Social and Real-Talk Upgrades Microsoft Copilot Adds Groups Support, New Mico Character, and More 5 hrs / thurrott Microsoft Reimagines Copilot with 'Mico' Avatar and Social Features in Human-Centered AI Push 6 hrs / winbuzzer Microsoft gives Copilot a 'real talk' upgrade - and an (optional) cartoon face 6 hrs / startupnews Copilot is getting more personality with a 'real talk' mode and group chats 7 hrs / theverge Mico: Nostalgic Clippy Revival Microsoft reveals Mico, an AI version of Clippy 1 hr / mobilesyrup Forget Clippy -- meet Mico, Microsoft's friendlier face for Copilot's Fall Release 2 hrs / startupnews Microsoft makes Copilot "human-centered" with a '90s-style animated assistant 3 hrs / startupnews Microsoft makes Copilot "human-centered" with a '90s-style animated assistant 4 hrs / arstechnica Microsoft's Mico is a 'Clippy' for the AI era 5 hrs / startupnews Mico is Microsoft's Clippy for the AI age 5 hrs / engadget Meet the new Clippy: Microsoft unveils Copilot's "Mico" avatar 5 hrs / bleepingcomputer Microsoft's Mico is a 'Clippy' for the AI era 5 hrs / techcrunch Microsoft's new Copilot has a secret: It can turn into Clippy, if you know how 6 hrs / startupnews Meet Mico, Microsoft's AI version of Clippy 7 hrs / theverge --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15352 / 14 stories, 4 hrs #ai #software #voice # microsoft #aiethics #technology #assistant #productivity #animation # copilot Apple TV Could Get A Major Boost By Acquiring Warner Bros. Content / BGR Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:21 pm / permalink Apple is reportedly exploring a blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's extensive content library to supercharge its Apple TV platform--a move that underscores its ambition to enrich its streaming content and compete more aggressively in the media space. Bluesky: @gjabberbox.bsky.social Warner Bros. could be the next big prize for Netflix, Amazon, and Apple 2 hrs / pocket-lint Warner Brothers Is For Sale (Again): Prepare For More Pointless, Disastrous Media Mergers 5 hrs / techdirt Netflix, Amazon, and Apple are reportedly interested in buying Warner Bros. 5 hrs / theverge Apple TV Could Get A Major Boost By Acquiring Warner Bros. Content 6 hrs / bgr Zaslav stands to make $500M from Warner Bros. Discovery sale - https- //www.semafor.com 7 hrs / google Apple TV Could Gain Major Warner Bros. Titles via Acquisition 9 hrs / startupnews Apple TV Could Gain Major Warner Bros. Titles via Acquisition 9 hrs / macrumors Apple is considering buying HBO owner Warner Bros. to bolster its streaming catalog 10 hrs / appleinsider --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15351 / 8 stories, 5 hrs #apple #streaming # entertainment #business #hbo-max #acquisitions #media #technology # content-moderation #tv OpenAI reportedly asked for memorial guest list in teen suicide case / Engadget Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:21 pm / permalink A wrongful-death lawsuit claims that ChatGPT's inadequate self-harm guardrails contributed to a teen's suicide. Allegations include claims that OpenAI even requested a memorial guest list, sparking fresh scrutiny over AI ethics and product safety. OpenAI reportedly asked for memorial guest list in teen suicide case 6 hrs / engadget OpenAI Weakened ChatGPT's Self-Harm Guardrails in Lead-Up to Teen's Death, Lawsuit Says 11 hrs / startupnews OpenAI Weakened ChatGPT's Self-Harm Guardrails in Lead-Up to Teen's Death, Lawsuit Says 11 hrs / gizmodo The OpenAI lawsuit over a teen's death just took a darker turn 13 hrs / dataconomy --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15350 / 4 stories, 5 hrs #techpolicy #openai #aiethics # chatgpt #psychology #mentalhealth #law #litigation #safety # digital-privacy Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao / TechCrunch Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:21 pm / permalink In a controversial legal twist, former President Trump has pardoned Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, who faced money laundering charges. The move has ignited debate about accountability and regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency arena. Bluesky: @wired.com, @wired.com * Basic Reporting (5) * Trump's Crypto Ties (4) * War on Crypto (3) Basic Reporting Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao 5 hrs / startupnews Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao 6 hrs / techcrunch Trump Pardons Founder of the Crypto Exchange Binance 6 hrs / startupnews Trump pardons convicted Binance crypto exec Changpeng Zhao 7 hrs / qz Trump pardons convicted Binance chief Changpeng Zhao - Financial Times 7 hrs / google Trump's Crypto Ties Trump Pardons Ex-Binance CEO as Crypto Wealth Grows 2 hrs / pymnts Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao 3 hrs / startupnews Trump pardons disgraced Binance founder Changpeng Zhao 4 hrs / theverge Binance founder Changpeng Zhao lands a Trump pardon 5 hrs / engadget War on Crypto 'War on Crypto Is Over': Donald Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ 4 hrs / startupnews 'War on Crypto Is Over': Donald Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ 4 hrs / wired Disgraced Binance Founder Gets a Pardon From Trump 5 hrs / gizmodo --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15349 / 12 stories, 5 hrs #crypto #politics #finance # trump #scam #law #executive-order #regulation Shades of Epic vs. Apple: UK App Store users win $2 billion lawsuit / Apple Insider Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:21 pm / permalink UK regulators have delivered a stinging rebuke to Apple over its App Store practices, ruling that the company abused its near absolute market power by enforcing a 30% commission. The verdict resulted in a $2 billion class-action payout while regulators hint at tougher ecosystem reforms. Apple Loses UK Antitrust Lawsuit Over App Store Fees, Faces PS1.5 Billion in Damages 2 hrs / startupnews Apple Loses UK Antitrust Lawsuit Over App Store Fees, Faces PS1.5 Billion in Damages 3 hrs / macrumors Apple Loses Landmark PS1.5 Billion UK App Store Lawsuit 4 hrs / iphoneincanada Apple loses UK antitrust lawsuit over App Store fees 4 hrs / engadget Apple loses UK class action lawsuit over 'excessive' App Store charges - Financial Times 5 hrs / google Shades of Epic vs. Apple: UK App Store users win $2 billion lawsuit 6 hrs / appleinsider UK Tribunal Rules Apple Abused App Store Dominance with "Near Absolute Market Power" 6 hrs / winbuzzer UK Signals Apple Might Have To Open Up App Store And More Over CMA 11 hrs / bgr --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15348 / 8 stories, 5 hrs #techpolicy #apple #antitrust # uk #judiciary #apps #technology #litigation #regulation Gemini Now Supercharges Google Earth, Turning Maps into a Conversational AI / WinBuzzer Thursday, October 23, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink Google has infused its Earth platform with cutting-edge Gemini AI capabilities to transform static maps into an interactive, conversational experience. Users can now ask complex questions about climate, geography, and potential disasters, thereby gaining deeper insights into our planet's dynamics. Google Earth Gets an AI Chatbot to Help Chart the Climate Crisis 3 hrs / startupnews Google Earth's new AI tools let users ask questions about the planet 5 hrs / betanews Google Earth AI expanding access around the globe 6 hrs / blog Gemini Now Supercharges Google Earth, Turning Maps into a Conversational AI 7 hrs / winbuzzer Google's New Earth AI Doesn't Just Predict Storms. It Determines Who's in the Path 7 hrs / startupnews Google Earth's expanded AI features make it easier to ask it questions 7 hrs / theverge Google's New Earth AI Doesn't Just Predict Storms. It Determines Who's in the Path 8 hrs / cnet Google Earth Gets an AI Chatbot to Help Chart the Climate Crisis 8 hrs / wired --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15346 / 8 stories, 6 hrs #climate #ai #dataviz #google # aiethics #genai #alphabet #technology #gemini Fujifilm's X-T30 III adds a film simulation dial and 6K video / Engadget Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:22 am / permalink In an effort to blend classic film aesthetics with modern technology, Fujifilm has updated its entry-level X-T30 lineup, now marketed as the X-T30 III. Boasting 6K video capabilities and a dedicated film simulation dial, the revamped camera is set to captivate both nostalgic photographers and tech enthusiasts craving tactile controls. The TikTokers Will Inevitably Swarm Over Fujifilm's New Camera 8 hrs / gizmodo Fujifilm updates its entry-level X-T30 with 6K video and a film simulation dial 8 hrs / theverge Fujifilm's X-T30 III adds a film simulation dial and 6K video 15 hrs / startupnews Fujifilm's X-T30 III adds a film simulation dial and 6K video 15 hrs / engadget --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15344 / 4 stories, 7 hrs #mobiletech #innovation # entertainment #camera #photography #gadget #media #technology # video-games Paris-based Kotcha raises EUR3.5 million to make elite running coaching accessible to everyone / EU Startups Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:22 am / permalink Paris-based startup Kotcha has secured EUR3.5 million to accelerate its AI-powered running coaching app, aiming to bring elite coaching to every runner. The fresh funding promises to propel its growth and user base, ensuring that even the amateur jogger might soon enjoy digital guidance that feels as personal as a seasoned trainer's pep talk. Paris-based Kotcha raises EUR3.5 million to make elite running coaching accessible to everyone 9 hrs / eu-startups Kotcha raises EUR3.5M to bring Eliud Kipchoge's AI coaching to runners 9 hrs / techfundingnews Kotcha powers up with EUR3.5M to scale AI coaching for runners 9 hrs / tech --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15345 / 3 stories, 7 hrs #ai #startups #vc #ml # digitalhealth #mobile #fitness #apps #europe #technology Microsoft's lofty goals for Xbox profit are behind the price hikes and studio shutdowns / The Verge Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:22 am / permalink Facing an ambitious 30% profit target, Microsoft's Xbox division has been forced into aggressive restructuring--including studio shutdowns and price hikes--to boost margins. This high-pressure financial strategy is reshaping the console business as developers and gamers alike cope with an increasingly profit-driven culture. Bluesky: @tomwarren.co.uk, @gizmodo.com Xbox Is Suffering for the Dumbest Reason Possible 5 hrs / gizmodo Xbox Was Enshittified From Within 6 hrs / thurrott Microsoft's profit squeeze reportedly behind recent Xbox price hikes, layoffs 6 hrs / mobilesyrup Microsoft reportedly ordered its Xbox division to boost profits to an unrealistic level 7 hrs / startupnews Microsoft reportedly ordered its Xbox division to boost profits to an unrealistic level 7 hrs / engadget Microsoft's lofty goals for Xbox profit are behind the price hikes and studio shutdowns 8 hrs / theverge Microsoft Reportedly Asked its Xbox division to Deliver 30% Profit Margins 8 hrs / thurrott Microsoft Forcing Xbox to Hit 30% Profit Margin, Resulting in Aggressive Practises 10 hrs / iphoneincanada Xbox Under Pressure: Microsoft's 30% Profit Mandate Drives Pivot from 'Antiquated' Exclusives 10 hrs / winbuzzer --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15342 / 9 stories, 7 hrs #gaming #microsoft # entertainment #business #pricing #xbox #layoffs #technology # microsoft-365 Reddit sues Perplexity over alleged large-scale data scraping / Dataconomy Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:22 am / permalink Reddit has taken legal action against Perplexity AI and allied data scrapers for allegedly harvesting user comments on a massive scale. By setting a trap on Google Search, the platform aims to protect its creative content from industrial-scale misappropriation, sending a clear message to digital data pirates. Reddit sues to block Perplexity from scraping Google search results 1 hr / arstechnica 'Would-Be Bank Robbers': Reddit Sues Perplexity, Data Firms Over AI Scraping 4 hrs / startupnews 'Would-Be Bank Robbers': Reddit Sues Perplexity, Data Firms Over AI Scraping 4 hrs / cnet Reddit sues Perplexity over alleged large-scale data scraping 8 hrs / dataconomy Reddit sets trap to catch Perplexity scraping its data from Google Search 8 hrs / the-decoder Reddit sues AI company Perplexity and others for 'industrial-scale' scraping of user comments 12 hrs / startupnews Reddit Sues Perplexity and Data Scrapers for 'Industrial-Scale' AI Content Theft 13 hrs / winbuzzer --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15343 / 7 stories, 7 hrs #ai #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #techpolicy #aiethics #reddit #perplexity #litigation # digital-privacy #copyright Irish co-founded fintech Paygentic raises $2m in seed round / Silicon Republic Thursday, October 23, 2025, 8:21 am / permalink Irish-founded fintech Paygentic has raised $2 million in a pre-seed round, a move that underscores strong investor confidence in its AI-powered billing and payments platform. The fresh capital is expected to accelerate product development and broaden market reach in the competitive fintech space. Irish co-founded fintech Paygentic raises $2m in seed round 10 hrs / siliconrepublic Paygentic Raises $2M Funding In Pre-seed Round 10 hrs / co Paygentic nets $2M pre-seed to power payments for AI-native firms 12 hrs / tech --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15340 / 3 stories, 9 hrs #ai #startups #vc #fintech # digitaltransformation #aiethics #business #payments #technology The Willow chip marks a new milestone in Google's quantum race / Dataconomy Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:21 am / permalink Google's breakthrough in quantum computing marks a major milestone using its Willow processor and Quantum Echo algorithm to map molecular features 13,000 times faster than conventional supercomputers. This development may accelerate real-world quantum applications and research, signaling a significant leap forward in computational science. Google claims quantum breakthrough as Willow chip runs algorithm 13,000x faster than supercomputers 8 hrs / techspot The Willow chip marks a new milestone in Google's quantum race 12 hrs / dataconomy Google's Quantum Echo algorithm shows world's first practical application of Quantum Computing -- Willow 105-qubit chip runs algorithm 13,000x faster than a supercomputer 12 hrs / startupnews Google's Quantum Echo algorithm shows world's first practical application of Quantum Computing -- Willow 105-qubit chip runs algorithm 13,000x faster than a supercomputer 13 hrs / tomshardware ETtech Explainer: How Google's Quantum breakthrough can make a difference in the real world 13 hrs / startupnews Google Achieves Verifiable Quantum Advantage With New 'Quantum Echoes' Algorithm on its Willow Chip 14 hrs / winbuzzer --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15339 / 6 stories, 11 hrs #hardware #quantum #chips # google #science #deeptech #supercomputers #compsci #algorithm # research London-based Rightcharge raises EUR1.8 million to simplify EV charging payments for fleets across Europe / EU Startups Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:20 am / permalink London-based Rightcharge has raised new funding aimed at revolutionizing electric vehicle fleet charging payments across Europe. With capital infusing its innovative platform, the company hopes to streamline and simplify the EV payment process in a market that's charging ahead--but perhaps a bit too fast for the skeptics. Rightcharge Secures PS1.6M To Streamline EV Charging Payments For European Fleets 10 hrs / co London-based Rightcharge raises EUR1.8 million to simplify EV charging payments for fleets across Europe 13 hrs / eu-startups Rightcharge bags PS1.6M to simplify EV charging payments for Europe's fleets 15 hrs / techfundingnews Rightcharge raises PS1.6M to power EV charging payments for Europe's fleets 15 hrs / tech --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15338 / 4 stories, 12 hrs #startups #innovation #fintech #energy #finance #uk #payments #technology #automotive #ev Trump Administration in Talks to Take Stakes in Quantum Computing Firms - The Information / The Information Thursday, October 23, 2025, 3:20 am / permalink The Trump Administration is reported to be exploring equity investments in quantum computing companies, a move that underscores a broader governmental interest in strategic tech sectors. This potential stake has already stirred market reactions, with firms like IonQ experiencing notable share surges amid the unfolding quantum race. Bluesky: @arstechnica.com * Govt Equity Negotiations in Quantum Sector (10) * Market Reactions Surge Amid Quantum Equity Talks (2) * Trump's Broader Strategy on Government Stakes (1) Govt Equity Negotiations in Quantum Sector Trump admin not negotiating equity stakes with quantum firms: Commerce official 6 hrs / cnbc US Commerce Department considers taking equity in quantum computing firms through CHIPS program 6 hrs / techspot Trump eyes government control of quantum computing firms with Intel-like deals 7 hrs / arstechnica Quantum computing companies might be Trump's next target for a government stake. The stocks surge 10 hrs / qz Trump administration to follow up Intel stake with investment in quantum computing, report claims -- tens of millions of CHIPS Act dollars could be paid out to leading companies in exchange for equity 11 hrs / tomshardware Quantum computing firms jump after report of US government stake talks 12 hrs / startupnews First rare earths and chips, now quantum computers: Trump reportedly eyes new U.S. stakes 13 hrs / cnbc Trump Administration in Talks to Take Stakes in Quantum Computing Firms - The Information 15 hrs / google IonQ in Focus as U.S. Government Considers Taking Stakes in Quantum Computing Firms 16 hrs / startupnews Trump Administration in Talks to Take Equity Stakes in Quantum-Computing Firms 22 hrs / wsj Market Reactions Surge Amid Quantum Equity Talks Quantum stocks stayed higher after Trump administration's denial of equity talks. Here's why 3 hrs / cnbc IonQ Stock Surges as Quantum Computing Race Heats Up with Rigetti and D-Wave 16 hrs / startupnews Trump's Broader Strategy on Government Stakes Trump keeps taking government stakes in big companies. What's next? 8 hrs / qz --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15337 / 13 stories, 14 hrs #innovation #quantum # defensetech #government #stockmarket #investment #privateequity # business #trump #technology OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas AI browser, LLM can browse the internet for you and even complete tasks -- initial release for macOS, with Windows, iOS, and Android to follow soon after / Startup News FYI Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:20 am / permalink OpenAI has officially unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered browser designed to integrate natural language processing with real-time web browsing. Industry observers note its entry in the emerging "AI browser wars" against competitors like Perplexity's Comet, even as security concerns such as prompt injection issues have been raised. Bluesky: @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social, @arstechnica.com * Acquisition & Desktop Integration (2) * AI Browser Wars & Competitors (1) * Product Launch & User Experience (6) * Security Risks & Exploits (5) Acquisition & Desktop Integration OpenAI Buys Sky, the Team Behind Apple's Workflow and Shortcuts Apps 5 hrs / iphoneincanada OpenAI buys Sky to turn ChatGPT into a true desktop operator 5 hrs / implicator AI Browser Wars & Competitors Understanding the AI Browser Wars 17 hrs / medianama Product Launch & User Experience The ChatGPT Atlas browser still feels like Googling with extra steps 10 hrs / theverge We let OpenAI's "Agent Mode" surf the web for us--here's what happened 12 hrs / arstechnica OpenAI teases a string of updates for its AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas 12 hrs / theverge OpenAI now has its own web browser called ChatGPT Atlas - here's what it can do 12 hrs / theshortcut OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas AI browser, LLM can browse the internet for you and even complete tasks -- initial release for macOS, with Windows, iOS, and Android to follow soon after 18 hrs / startupnews ChatGPT Atlas is here, but I don't plan on ditching Chrome -- here's why 18 hrs / startupnews Security Risks & Exploits Spoofed AI sidebars can trick Atlas, Comet users into dangerous actions 8 hrs / bleepingcomputer ChatGPT Atlas carries significant security risks, OpenAI warns 9 hrs / the-decoder The ChatGPT Atlas browser is already facing its first security exploit 12 hrs / dataconomy ChatGPT Atlas Browser: OpenAI Admits Prompt Injection is 'Unsolved Problem' as Security Flaws Emerge 14 hrs / winbuzzer OpenAI's Atlas shrugs off security concerns over prompt injection 23 hrs / theregister --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15336 / 14 stories, 16 hrs #ai #cybersecurity #software #browsers #openai #aiethics #genai #chatgpt #internet #technology Tinder Users Must Start Logging In With Their Faces, Starting Nationwide / Startup News FYI Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:20 pm / permalink Tinder is rolling out a nationwide facial recognition feature to authenticate new users and reduce catfishing on its platform. The update seeks to bolster user safety by ensuring that profiles accurately represent real individuals, marking a proactive step in the dating app's ongoing security efforts. Tinder to expand face verification tech to more states 7 hrs / therecord Tinder face verification starts today as dating apps battle scambots 11 hrs / startupnews Tinder Users Must Start Logging In With Their Faces, Starting Nationwide 21 hrs / startupnews Tinder Users Must Start Logging In With Their Faces, Starting Nationwide 22 hrs / cnet Tinder Launches Mandatory Facial Verification to Weed Out Bots and Scammers 26 hrs / wired --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15335 / 5 stories, 18 hrs #ai #cybersecurity # dataprivacy #mobile #apps #privacy #technology #safety 'Corporate Terrorists' May Stand in the Way of Elon Musk's Trillionaire Status, He Claims / Gizmodo Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:21 pm / permalink Tesla CEO Elon Musk is in the spotlight as he navigates mounting concerns over his company's ambitious plans to build and control a "robot army." Amid talks of an unprecedented trillion-dollar bonus package and warnings from critics, Musk's vision for robotics at Tesla is drawing both skepticism and wry humor over the perils of uncontrolled innovation. Bluesky: @lorak.bsky.social Elon Musk said Tesla's robot will be 'incredible surgeon,' left Wall Street with no guidance on EVs 20 hrs / cnbc 'Corporate Terrorists' May Stand in the Way of Elon Musk's Trillionaire Status, He Claims 21 hrs / startupnews 'Corporate Terrorists' May Stand in the Way of Elon Musk's Trillionaire Status, He Claims 22 hrs / gizmodo Elon Musk Wants 'Strong Influence' Over the 'Robot Army' He's Building 22 hrs / startupnews Elon Musk Wants 'Strong Influence' Over the 'Robot Army' He's Building 23 hrs / wired Elon Musk frets over controlling Tesla's 'robot army' as car biz rebounds slightly 23 hrs / startupnews --------------------------------------------------------------------- permalink id 15333 / 6 stories, 19 hrs #ai #robotics #automation # innovation #aiethics #tesla #business #technology #elon-musk #safety Amazon claims the headline isn't robots taking jobs as it reveals new cost-cutting robots / The Verge Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 8:21 pm / permalink Amazon is charging ahead with a robust automation strategy, deploying an arsenal of advanced robots, AI tools, and even smart glasses to revolutionize its logistics. The move is set to cut human labor reliance while saving billions--though one can only wonder if the robots might soon start demanding benefits of their own. 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