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Tech News

  1. AI & Technology:

    • OpenAI eliminates equity vesting cliff to attract talent amid fierce competition, spending $6B on stock-based compensation this year. 👉 wsj.com$ 👉 bloomberg.com$
    • Time names "Architects of AI" 2025 Person of the Year, highlighting AI's transformative impact on society. 👉 time.com
    • AI-powered Kindle feature "Ask This Book" answers reader questions about books, but authors cannot opt out. 👉 pcmag.com
    • Brave browser tests AI agentic mode for automated tasks, enhancing user experience. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
    • AI data center boom delays US municipal projects, diverting skilled labor and resources. 👉 techcrunch.com

  2. Cybersecurity & Privacy:

    • CISA flags actively exploited GeoServer XXE flaw in updated KEV catalog, requiring urgent patching. 👉 thehackernews.com
    • Hackers exploit Gladinet CentreStack cryptographic flaw in RCE attacks, highlighting vulnerabilities in secure remote file access. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
    • New React RSC vulnerabilities enable DoS and source code exposure, requiring immediate updates. 👉 thehackernews.com
    • React2Shell exploitation escalates into large-scale global attacks, forcing emergency mitigation. 👉 thehackernews.com
    • Apple fixes two zero-day flaws exploited in sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  3. Business & Finance:

    • ServiceNow nears $7B deal to buy Armis, focusing on IoT device security. 👉 bloomberg.com$
    • Esusu raises $50M Series C to help renters build credit scores, achieving a $1.2B valuation. 👉 cnbc.com
    • Solve Intelligence raises $40M Series B for AI tools in patent law, aiming to revolutionize legal tech. 👉 pathfounders.com
    • Qargo secures $33M Series B to modernize transport management with AI-driven solutions. 👉 tech.eu
    • Exor rejects Tether's $1.3B bid for Juventus, valuing the Italian soccer club at €1.1B. 👉 theblock.co

  4. Geopolitics & Diplomacy:

    • TikTok sale deadline looms as billionaire investor Frank McCourt remains in limbo, with Trump poised to extend it for a fifth time. 👉 bbc.com
    • US judge vacates Trump’s wind energy block, declaring it unlawful and reinstating project permitting. 👉 apnews.com
    • Trump’s AI executive order attempts to block state AI laws, potentially invalidating regulations in GOP states. 👉 techdirt.com

  5. Environment & Science:

    • Polar bears adapting genetically to survive climate change, with two-thirds of the population expected to be gone by 2050. 👉 nbcnews.com
    • AI locates 250-degree Fahrenheit geothermal reservoir in Utah, potentially revolutionizing clean energy production. 👉 cnn.com
    • US solar industry delivers record-breaking Q3, installing 11.7 GW of new capacity, with 85% of new power coming from solar and storage. 👉 electrek.co

  6. Education & Workforce:

    • Purdue University introduces AI competency requirement for all undergraduates starting in 2026. 👉 forbes.com$
    • AI guts entry-level tech roles, with fewer than 25% of engineering graduates securing jobs in India, China, Dubai, and Kenya. 👉 restofworld.org
    • GNOME blocks AI-generated extensions due to concerns over code quality and lack of understanding among developers. 👉 phoronix.com

  7. Culture & Entertainment:

    • Skövde, Sweden, builds video game ecosystem via a degree for game developers and a startup incubator. 👉 theguardian.com
    • AI-powered podcasts raise concerns about authenticity and breach of trust among listeners. 👉 tech.yahoo.com

  8. Economy & Markets:

    • ASML prepares for High NA EUV transition, ensuring continued supply of AI chips. 👉 bloomberg.com$
    • Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman discusses AI risks and regulation in a detailed interview. 👉 bloomberg.com$
    • China focuses on EVs and robotics while US tech companies lead in AI spending. 👉 ft.com$

  9. Health & Safety:

    • Crypto casinos exploit teens and problem gamblers, bolstered by influencer marketing and livestream gambling. 👉 nytimes.com$
    • AI-powered phishing kits use advanced tactics to bypass MFA and steal credentials at scale. 👉 thehackernews.com

  10. Legal & Policy:

    • Senator Whitehouse moves to repeal Section 230, potentially impacting free speech and platform liability. 👉 eff.org
    • Microsoft patches Windows LNK zero-day after years of active exploitation. 👉 thehackernews.com
    • US CFTC scraps outdated crypto rules, paving the way for broader access to regulated crypto markets. 👉 bitcoinmagazine.com