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Today so far 2026-09-28 · 12:00 UTC

Bill Gates has warned that AI could potentially drive deadly events resulting in billions of deaths, highlighting growing concerns about the technology's risks alongside its rapid advancement. Meanwhile, the AI industry continues evolving with developments like Prompting Claude Opus 5.5 and research into metacognition in AI systems, while practical applications face scrutiny, such as concerns about AI management of services like Facebook Marketplace. In other tech news, Microsoft has dropped Copilot+ branding from its new laptops, and machine learning models like TabPFN are demonstrating surprising effectiveness without traditional training processes.

Why Verifiable Data Is the Missing Layer in AI: Walrus

As AI systems grow more autonomous, Walrus argues that verifiable data infrastructure will determine which systems earn trust.

2026-02-19 · 17:01 UTC
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Deutsche Bank Expands Ripple Tech for Faster Cross-Border Payments

2026-02-19 · 16:19

Deutsche Bank is seeking to expand its use of technology from the Ripple network as part of an effort to update the…

What's the Best AI Model to Run Your Business? The One That Lies Best, Apparently

2026-02-19 · 16:05

GLM-5 beat Claude in business simulation by pretending to be American.

Sentient Foundation Launches as Global Nonprofit To Ensure AGI Remains Open-Source and Aligned With Humanity

2026-02-19 · 14:00

The new foundation aims to prevent any single entity from controlling Artificial General Intelligence, following the…

OpenAI and Paradigm Launch EVMbench to Measure AI Smart Contract Security

2026-02-19 · 08:30

OpenAI and Paradigm have introduced EVMbench, a new benchmarking framework designed to evaluate the ability of AI agents…

Peter Thiel Exits ETHZilla, Cuts 7.5% Stake to Zero

2026-02-19 · 06:15

Peter Thiel and his venture firm, Founders Fund, have fully exited ETHZilla Corporation, according to newly filed…

AI Disruption Could Cut Creator Earnings by Nearly 25% by 2028, UNESCO Warns

2026-02-19 · 05:33

A new UNESCO report projects steep revenue losses for music and screen creators as lawyers say the fair use doctrine is…

Kalshi data could inform Federal Reserve policy: Fed researchers

2026-02-19 · 04:35

Researchers said Kalshi’s “rich intraday dynamics” enable it to measure expectations in real-time when major financial…

Riot Platform‘s AI/HPC push could net up to $21B, says activist holder

2026-02-18 · 19:52

Starboard Value said that “time is of the essence,” stressing urgency in Riot getting “more material deals completed”…

Etoro Outperforms Expectations With Record Q4 Profit, Stock Rallies

2026-02-18 · 17:15

Etoro shares jumped this week after the trading platform posted record fourth-quarter net income, even as…

Modern Treasury integrates stablecoin settlement alongside ACH and wires

2026-02-18 · 16:36

The payment software company has integrated stablecoin settlement into its existing payments stack, combining USDG, USDP…

Bitwise Files for PredictionShares ETFs Tied to 2026 and 2028 U.S. Election Outcomes

2026-02-18 · 13:35

Bitwise filed for ETFs tied to US election outcomes under the PredictionShares brand.

Robinhood Plans $1 Billion IPO to Expand Retail Access to Private Markets

2026-02-18 · 09:14

Robinhood has announced an initial public offering to raise $1 billion to diversify its financial services.

Adani Group Commits $100 Billion to AI Data Centers by 2035

2026-02-18 · 06:25

India’s Adani Group unveiled plans to invest $100 billion by 2035 in renewable-powered AI data centers, positioning…

After its IPO at 425 million, Gemini loses 3 key executives and intrigues Wall Street

2026-02-18 · 06:22

Triumphant IPO in September, three executives fired in February. The stock plunges, Europe is abandoned, losses explode.

Trade Smarter in 2026: Learn from Market Experts at Traders Fair Manila

2026-02-18 · 05:19

Manila, February 18 – In today’s fast-moving financial world, many aspiring traders are asking the same question: Where…

AI Fears Weigh on Nasdaq as US Stocks Trade Lower at Midday

2026-02-17 · 17:30

U.S. stocks are trading lower at midday Feb.

Stake Raises $31M Led by Emirates NBD to Expand Saudi Property Access

2026-02-17 · 16:10

Dubai-based fractional property investment platform Stake has secured $31 million in Series B funding, bringing its…

Pred Raises $2.5M for High-Speed Sports Prediction Exchange

2026-02-17 · 14:03

Peer-to-peer platform lets traders participate in sports prediction markets with fast execution.

Philippine Digital Bank Maya Targets US Markets for $1B Fundraise

2026-02-17 · 10:50

Philippine fintech firm Maya is weighing a US initial public offering that could raise between $500 million and $1…

Ireland's Data Watchdog Joins Global Regulators Probing X Over AI Image Risks

2026-02-17 · 10:40

The probe will examine Grok’s AI image processing for lawful use, built-in safeguards, and impact assessments.

Anthropic and the Pentagon Clash Over Claude’s Military and Mass‑Surveillance Uses

2026-02-17 · 09:30

The Pentagon is considering cutting ties with Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth close to designating the…

Philippines’ Digital Bank Maya Plans $1 Billion U.S. IPO Listing Amid Growing Digital Banking Demand

2026-02-17 · 07:51

Maya, a licensed leading digital bank in the Philippines, is reportedly planning to launch an Initial Public Offering…

Philippines' Digital Bank Maya Looks to US Market for Up to $1B IPO

2026-02-17 · 03:17

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Top 10 Best Press Release Distribution Services UK (Tested & Ranked for 2026)

2026-02-16 · 12:59

London is still the media hub of Europe, but in 2026, the rules for getting noticed have changed.

Top 10 Best Press Release Distribution Services in the USA: 2026 Expert Rankings

2026-02-16 · 12:46

 Let’s be honest: in 2026, hitting “send” and hoping for the best is a recipe for invisibility.

OpenClaw Refuses Buyout Offers and Maintains its Open Source AI Model

2026-02-16 · 08:54

The creator of OpenClaw, the new sensation in open source AI, declines several acquisition offers.

Openclaw Goes Foundation Model as Creator Heads to OpenAI

2026-02-16 · 07:30

Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI to help build the next wave of personal AI agents, while his breakout open-source…

Roundhill Investment Files for “Groundbreaking” Election Prediction ETFs

2026-02-16 · 07:30

Roundhill Investments, a US-based ETF issuer, has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch…

The Hybrid Cloud Frontier: Bridging the Gap Between Web2 Speed and Web3 Trust

2026-02-16 · 06:30

A new partnership seeks to address the tension between Web2 cloud speed and Web3 transparency through a strategy of…

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