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US Space Force confirms orbital deployment of classified "space control weapons," details undisclosed. Officials won't specify weapon type, launch method, or timing. International reactions and debris concerns follow announcement.
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Z.AI is raising $5 billion through shares and convertible bonds to fund next-generation AI model development and computing infrastructure, highlighting the escalating costs facing frontier AI companies despite rapid revenue growth.
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Thatch raised $108 million at a $1 billion valuation, more than doubling its worth in 17 months by offering individual health insurance marketplaces that reduce employer costs and expand worker choice.
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Brazilian banking malware KREMLIN uses Ethereum smart contracts to hide infrastructure, installs malicious Chrome extensions, and has infected over 1,500 systems, mostly in Brazil.
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Philadelphia activists are demanding a data center moratorium as AI-driven demand threatens communities already damaged by industry. Opposition is spreading nationwide, with moratoriums approved in multiple cities over environmental concerns.
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UK agency ARIA is funding 18 projects with £70 million to develop stratospheric aircraft for broadband connectivity, including ground-based power beaming technology to sustain week-long flights.
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Y Combinator led August startup investments by deal count while Nvidia posted its busiest month since early 2025, participating in nine rounds totaling $1.3 billion amid surging AI interest.
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Huawei showcased a 7.2 Tbps near-packaged optics module at CIOE, positioning it as a practical alternative to costly co-packaged optics for AI networks ahead of industry standards.
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Waymo launched public robotaxi service in Las Vegas, its 15th market, with dozens of vehicles covering the Strip area. Nevada approved permits for up to 7,000 robotaxis across three companies within a year.
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