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Tech News

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
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
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 $1.3B bid for Juventus, valuing the Italian soccer club at €1.1B. 👉 theblock.co
Geopolitics & Diplomacy:
- TikTok sale deadline looms as billionaire investor Frank McCourt remains in limbo, with Trump poised to extend it for a fifth time. 👉 bbc.com
- US judge vacates Trump’s wind energy block, declaring it unlawful and reinstating project permitting. 👉 apnews.com
- Trump’s AI executive order attempts to block state AI laws, potentially invalidating regulations in GOP states. 👉 techdirt.com
Environment & Science:
- Polar bears adapting genetically to survive climate change, with two-thirds of the population expected to be gone by 2050. 👉 nbcnews.com
- AI locates 250-degree Fahrenheit geothermal reservoir in Utah, potentially revolutionizing clean energy production. 👉 cnn.com
- US solar industry delivers record-breaking Q3, installing 11.7 GW of new capacity, with 85% of new power coming from solar and storage. 👉 electrek.co
Education & Workforce:
- Purdue University introduces AI competency requirement for all undergraduates starting in 2026. 👉 forbes.com^$
- 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
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
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^$
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
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

Tech News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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^$

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

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