Cyber Security
Finite State Raises $27 Million to Secure Software and Firmware in Connected Devices
The Series C round will fund international expansion and more autonomous features for the firm’s device security platform. The post Finite State Raises $27 Million to Secure Software and Firmware in Connected Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek .
We Built An Agent That Broke All of Our Security Rules. Here’s What We Learned.
We tell customers three things about securing AI agents: they need their own identities, access that fits the job they’re given, and traceability that’s separate from any human’s. That was true for us at Token as well. Then, we built an agent that broke all three by default. This helped us think…
Rubrik enhances DevOps Protection to preserve legitimate work during recovery
Rubrik has announced cyber recovery capabilities for DevOps platforms Microsoft Azure DevOps and GitHub. With built-in anomaly detection, blast radius investigation, and surgical recovery, organizations will be able to detect suspicious activity on their code, instantly scope the impact of an…
AI & Automation
Anthropic launches new Claude Fable and Mythos 5.2 models
Anthropic is announcing two new models today: Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2, which it says are designed to take on "daunting" technical challenges. The company claims the new models show improvements in coding, reasoning, and vision, and can generate outputs faster than the 5.1 versions…
An AI model’s false tip to Philadelphia police reveals how digital agents can do as they’re told and still cause trouble
An expert on AI governance explains why these rare mistakes may soon be common, and with much higher stakes.
Is Claude Conscious? Inside Anthropic’s Quest to Instill Morality Into Its A.I. Models
Elizabeth Dias, our national religion correspondent, and Cade Metz, one of our technology reporters, discuss Anthropic’s approach for instilling morality into Claude — which has involved consultations with religious leaders, including ones at the Vatican — and why it’s raising questions.
Privacy & Identity
We’re Asking an Appeals Court to Require a Warrant for ALPR Searches
Why Fewer People Are Challenging Bad Patents
Presenting ‘Desire Lines: Encoding Queer Digital Futures’
EFF Submission to OHCHR Consultation on Child Rights and Safety in the Digital Environment
Enterprise Tech
Grok Build coding agent leaks oodles of confidential info, some belonging to SpaceXSI
New CNCF report: 75% of cloud-native developers ship code with AI. Jonathan Bryce explains why.
A $60 billion fintech hired a 14-year-old. Its CEO explains why.
Google claims its new AI software cuts inference latency by over 90% — but there’s a catch
Developers
Presentation: Uncorking Queueing Bottlenecks with OpenTelemetry
How LinkedIn, Netflix & DoorDash Run Agents, Evals & Inference in Production: QCon AI New York 2026
Article: The iOS Crash We Could Not Reproduce
Angular’s TypeScript 7-Powered Compiler Enters Beta with Rust-Based Preprocessor
Policy & Regulation
“We Have No One”: How Trump’s Dismantling of the VA Left a Veterans Hospital in Crisis
A Natural Gas Project Off Alaska’s Coast May Be a Russian Ploy for Intel on the Arctic
The Garbage Man: Bill Gates Has Earned Billions Investing in Climate-Polluting Landfills
Watch: Where Do Our Generic Drugs Come From? We Dug to Find Out.
Markets & Economy
Nvidia’s valuation tumbles to a 15-year low. A bargain or a falling knife?
Market angst is driving investors into low-volatility stocks as AI trade stumbles
Why Goldman Sachs is now changing its Federal Reserve interest-rate forecast
I’m 63 and want to spend $95,000 on a roof deck for my $500,000 home. Is that a good investment?
Tech Careers
Trump nominates another EEOC commissioner, potentially solidifying Republican control
AI leadership training tools are most effective when paired with managerial support
Holiday hiring looks different this year. Here’s why.
EEOC general counsel nominee dodges gender identity bias questions at hearing
Science
‘Fight Harder,’ U.N. Chief António Guterres Implores, Rousing Climate Ambassadors at COP31
Research snapshot: The use of icons in aphasia-friendly texts
RipEye flags possible rip currents in beach photos within seconds
Overlooked bushland remnants serve as ‘stepping stones’ for endangered Carnaby’s cockatoos
Latest News in details
This video lets you actually see the ‘incredible’ new MacBook Pro cooling system
When Apple launched the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display, the company said that it had completely redesigned the cooling system for “incredible sustained performance.” That could sound like marketing hype, but a… Read More about This video lets you actually see the ‘incredible’ new MacBook Pro cooling system
‘Fight Harder,’ U.N. Chief António Guterres Implores, Rousing Climate Ambassadors at COP31
The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, spoke at COP31, a meeting aimed at reducing emissions, amid a sharp drop in attendance by world leaders. Read More about ‘Fight Harder,’ U.N. Chief António Guterres Implores, Rousing Climate Ambassadors at COP31
WhatsApp is bringing a transparent nav bar to its Android app
The latest WhatsApp beta (build 2.26.45.5) reveals a new look for the navigation bar. Thanks to the team over at WABetaInfo, we have our first look at the floating nav bar and its transparent… Read More about WhatsApp is bringing a transparent nav bar to its Android app
Research snapshot: The use of icons in aphasia-friendly texts
Pictorial reading supports, such as icons, can help people with aphasia better comprehend the material and enjoy the reading process. But exactly what type of icon is most helpful? Read More about Research snapshot: The use of icons in aphasia-friendly texts
Mbappe misses France training before Nations League clash with Italy
Kylian Mbappe left the pitch during France's game in September but has been playing regularly for Real Madrid. Read More about Mbappe misses France training before Nations League clash with Italy
A Grok vibe-coding agent leaked sensitive SpaceXSI data
A flaw in SpaceXSI's Grok Build vibe-coding agent allowed sensitive data to leak from thousands of users including... SpaceXSI. Read More about A Grok vibe-coding agent leaked sensitive SpaceXSI data