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Anthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ
Anthropic reported an $80 billion net loss in the first half of 2026, primarily driven by accounting charges related to convertible notes, as the AI company prepares for its anticipated IPO.
Wednesday briefing: Why has Jackdaw been approved in the middle of a climate crisis?
The UK government approved drilling in the Jackdaw North Sea gasfield despite climate concerns, citing tax revenues and minimal emissions impact, though environmental groups argue the decision contradicts net zero commitments.
Severe drought and hosepipe bans – is your area affected?
Severe drought has been declared in parts of southern England following extended dry weather, affecting roughly 30 million people across England and Wales through hosepipe bans imposed by water companies.
World’s largest penguin colony suffers ‘enormous population crash’
The world’s largest penguin colony on Zavodovski Island has declined by two-thirds since 2011, with scientists attributing the crash primarily to climate change and warming ocean temperatures.
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Steve Hilton vows to abolish California DMV if elected governor
Trump-backed California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pledged to abolish the state DMV if elected, proposing to implement a flat $73 annual vehicle registration fee and convert DMV offices into after-school facilities.
James Talarico accuses Ken Paxton of ‘ignoring’ Epstein survivors
Democratic candidate James Talarico accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of refusing to meet with Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors, as Democrats intensify pressure on Republicans ahead of midterm elections.
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered that Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted, exploiting a gap between text-based guardrails and code execution capabilities.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to handle data center tasks like cable plugging and server resets, potentially reducing reliance on human technicians as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
OpenAI hails ‘new era of artificial general intelligence’ with Astra model release
OpenAI released its Astra model and claimed the world has entered a new era of artificial general intelligence, though the company’s leadership has offered conflicting views on the significance of the milestone.
I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI
A researcher who studies AI’s impact on society explores what parents should know about artificial intelligence and its implications for children’s education and future prospects.
Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users’ HIV status
Grindr has agreed to pay £26m to settle a UK lawsuit alleging the dating app shared users’ personal information, including HIV status, with third parties without consent.
Meta’s Muse AI works and creeps me out
Meta launched its new Muse AI assistant for productivity tasks, but the tool’s ability to access and aggregate personal data from multiple accounts raised significant privacy concerns for testers.
Universal Music is launching an AI music platform with ElevenLabs
Universal Music Group is partnering with ElevenLabs to create an AI platform enabling users to remix and create new versions of licensed music from the catalog, with artists able to choose participation levels.
Electric air taxis get the green light for test flights in Texas
A federal pilot program launches test flights of electric air taxis in Texas, featuring companies like Joby, Beta, and Wisk demonstrating autonomous aircraft before regulatory certification rules are finalized.
Schools are catching on to Big Tech’s playbook
AI companies are promoting their tools to schools using tactics similar to those deployed by tech companies over the past 15 years, prompting concerns about industry influence on education policy and curriculum decisions.
Automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles in U.S.
Major U.S. automakers are pressing Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles, hardware, and software from the domestic market before the current legislative session ends.