Microsoft Unveils Scout, an OpenClaw-Inspired AI Assistant for Microsoft 365
Microsoft has unveiled Scout, a new AI personal assistant built on the OpenClaw framework, designed to bring autonomous agent capabilities to the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Announced on June 2, 2026, th
TechCrunch · Jun 2, 2026
Anthropic raises $65 billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO
Anthropic has closed a massive $65 billion funding round at a $965 billion post-money valuation, positioning the AI company for what could be its final private fundraising before going public. The Ser
TechCrunch · May 28, 2026
Anthropic Drops Opus 4.8 with New Dynamic Workflow Tool After Record 41-Day Cycle
Anthropic has launched Opus 4.8, the latest iteration of its flagship AI model, marking the fastest upgrade cycle in the company's recent history. The new model arrived just 41 days after Opus 4.7 hit
TechCrunch · May 28, 2026
Google Cloud COO: AI Security Must Be Foundational, Not Optional
Francis de Souza, COO of Google Cloud, recently shared his perspective on the evolving AI security landscape during an interview at a Los Angeles event. Speaking with measured composure, de Souza emph
TechCrunch · May 24, 2026
Trump delays AI security executive order, saying language ‘could have been a blocker’
President Donald Trump has postponed signing an executive order that would have established a process for the government to review AI models before their public release. Trump told the White House pre
TechCrunch · May 21, 2026
Trump delays AI security executive order: ‘I don’t want to get in the way of that leading’
President Donald Trump has put off signing an executive order that would have established a process for the government to review AI models before they're released to the public. At the White House, Tr
TechCrunch · May 21, 2026
Clouted wants to take the guesswork out of making short videos go viral
Clouted, a startup that participated in a16z's Speedrun accelerator program in 2024, has secured $7 million in seed funding to solve a major pain point in social media marketing. The round was led by
TechCrunch · May 20, 2026
From teen hacker to Iron Dome researcher, this founder raised $28M to fight AI phishing
Shay Shwartz spent his teenage years as a hacker earning money from illicit activities, but after getting caught at 16, he decided to redirect his skills toward preventing cyberattacks rather than lau
TechCrunch · May 19, 2026
SandboxAQ brings its drug discovery models to Claude — no PhD in computing required
SandboxAQ has announced a partnership with Anthropic to embed its scientific AI models directly into Claude, aiming to make drug discovery tools accessible to researchers without requiring specialized
TechCrunch · May 18, 2026
Osaurus brings both local and cloud AI models to your Mac
Osaurus, a new open source platform, is bringing flexibility to Mac users who want to experiment with different AI models without sacrificing privacy. The platform acts as a control hub that lets user
TechCrunch · May 15, 2026
Medicare Unveils AI-Driven Payment Model Without Industry Warning
Neil Batlivala has spent seven years building Pair Team, a healthcare company that serves patient populations often overlooked by Silicon Valley. That work landed him at the center of a major healthca
TechCrunch · May 13, 2026
Cloudflare Cuts 1,100 Jobs Amid AI-Driven Efficiency Gains
Cloudflare, a leading internet security and performance company, has made significant changes to its workforce, citing the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on job roles. According to CEO Matthew
TechCrunch · May 8, 2026
OpenAI Bolsters Codex Security with Robust Sandbox Framework
OpenAI has implemented a robust security framework to ensure the safe and compliant operation of its Codex coding agent. At the heart of this framework is sandboxing, a technique that isolates the Cod
OpenAI Blog · May 8, 2026
AI Agent Security Surface Exposed: Basic Upgrades Put Systems at Risk
Researchers have identified a critical vulnerability in AI systems, revealing that even basic tools and memory upgrades can expose sensitive information. This issue, dubbed the "AI Agent Security Surf
Towards Data Science · May 8, 2026
Canvas Data Breach Exposes 275M Records in Massive Ransomware Attack
A devastating data breach has left millions of students, teachers, and staff on high alert. The Canvas learning management system, used by over 20,000 educational institutions worldwide, has been hit
ZDNet AI · May 8, 2026
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.5-Cyber for Cybersecurity Research
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.5-Cyber, a cutting-edge model designed specifically for security researchers to test and improve their defenses against cyber threats. This variant of the model is capable of
The Decoder · May 8, 2026
Mozilla's AI Pipeline Unleashes 271 Firefox Vulnerabilities
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Mozilla's cutting-edge agentic AI pipeline has teamed up with Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview to uncover a staggering 271 previously unknown security vulnerabiliti
The Decoder · May 8, 2026
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.5 Upgrade for Cybersecurity Professionals
OpenAI has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Trusted Access for Cyber platform, leveraging the power of its GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5-Cyber models. This move aims to empower verified cybersecurity profe
OpenAI Blog · May 7, 2026
Python Developers Get Boost from Modern Type Annotations
Python Developers Get a Boost with Modern Type Annotations
For data scientists working with Python, a crucial aspect of their workflow is ensuring the accuracy and reliability of their code. To achie
Towards Data Science · May 7, 2026
Thousands of Apps Leak Corporate and Personal Data Online
A recent investigation has uncovered a disturbing trend among several prominent companies that offer AI-powered app development tools. Lovable, Base44, Replit, and Netlify, among others, have been fou
WIRED · May 7, 2026
Google Chrome Downloads 4GB File, Raises Security Concerns
Google Chrome users have been reporting a mysterious 4GB file on their computers, sparking concerns about potential security risks. However, according to Google, the file is harmless and related to th
ZDNet AI · May 6, 2026
US Secures Pre-Release AI Access for National Security Testing
The US Department of Commerce has secured pre-release access to cutting-edge AI models from five top research labs, marking a significant step in national security testing. Google Deepmind, Microsoft,
The Decoder · May 5, 2026
Ubuntu Infrastructure Down for 24 Hours Amid Critical Security Alert
Ubuntu, a widely-used open-source operating system, has been grappling with a major infrastructure outage that has lasted over 24 hours. This disruption has severely impacted the company's ability to
Ars Technica · May 1, 2026
CopyFail: Devastating New Linux Threat Brings Global Disruption
A devastating new Linux threat, dubbed CopyFail, has sent shockwaves through the tech community, leaving widespread disruption in its wake. This highly sophisticated attack vector has successfully com
Ars Technica · Apr 30, 2026
Tech Firm Unveils Advanced Account Security Suite
In a significant move to bolster online security, a leading tech firm has unveiled Advanced Account Security, a comprehensive suite of measures designed to shield sensitive data and prevent unauthoriz
OpenAI Blog · Apr 30, 2026