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OpenAI just made its first cybersecurity investment
- Adaptive Security, a New York-based AI cybersecurity startup, has raised a $43 million Series A funding round co-led by OpenAI’s startup fund and Andreessen Horowitz.
- Adaptive Security's platform simulates AI-generated 'hacks' to train employees to spot and react to threats, covering calls, texts, and emails.
- The startup focuses on 'social engineering' hacks, which exploit human employees and can lead to significant losses.
- OpenAI's investment in Adaptive Security reflects the growing concern about AI-powered cyber threats and the need for effective defense strategies.
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VeChain (VET) Faces Setback as US Tariff Concerns Hit, Will $0.018 Hold?
- VeChain (VET) token struggled amidst macroeconomic pressure and U.S. tariff policies, with key support holding at $0.018.
- Despite price dip, active accounts on VeChain's blockchain surged in Q1, signaling growing traction and potential cushion against the ongoing price drop.
- Regulatory win in Europe, a MiCAR license secured by VeChain, opens doors to broader adoption and potential rebound in VET's valuation.
- Upcoming 'Renaissance' launch in July 2025 expected to bring tokenomics refresh and governance proposal updates, providing potential catalyst for long-term VET holders.
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US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands
- The US Department of Energy has identified 16 potential sites for developing data centers and power plants to support the growing demand in artificial intelligence (AI).
- The potential sites have existing energy infrastructure and the ability to fast-track permitting for new energy generation like nuclear reactors.
- The Department of Energy is one of the top land managers in the US, and the identified sites include the Idaho National Laboratory and facilities in Paducah, Kentucky, and Portsmouth, Ohio.
- The DOE aims to enable construction of AI infrastructure at these sites to begin operations by late 2027.
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Oracle tells clients of second recent hack
- Oracle has informed customers about a recent cyber security breach where an attacker gained access to a legacy environment.
- This is the second cyber security breach Oracle has acknowledged to its clients within the last month.
- The data breach is separate from the one Oracle flagged to its healthcare customers in the past.
- Although old client log-in credentials were stolen, the breach is not considered a significant risk since the system has not been in use for eight years.
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iPhone 16e and 15 Pro finally got the one Apple AI feature worth using
- iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16e users now have access to Visual Intelligence feature on iOS 18.4.
- Every iPhone model with an Action Button or Camera Control can use Visual Intelligence.
- Visual Intelligence allows users to interact with text, obtain information from ChatGPT, and search Google for similar objects.
- The feature is now available after the iOS 18.4 update.
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Women in Security: Candice Aragon, Chief Experience Officer, PSA
- Candice Aragon transitioned to the security industry from the credit union sector and is now the Chief Experience Officer at PSA Network.
- She quickly connected with the cooperative nature of the security industry and immersed herself by participating in various forums and alliances.
- Aragon faced challenges in learning the technology and nuances of the industry but utilized resources like online learning systems and industry events for growth.
- She acknowledges the improvement in diversity over the years and appreciates the supportive community of women and allies in the industry.
- Aragon credits her mentors for shaping her leadership style, emphasizing empathy and compassion in leadership.
- Her proudest career achievements include winning the Women in Security Forum Power 100 award multiple times and becoming the chairwoman of WISF.
- Aragon highlights the importance of teamwork and acknowledges the growth and success of her teams at PSA.
- She values the supportive and welcoming community in the security industry, highlighting the collective effort to secure futures and protect what matters most.
- Aragon emphasizes the need for the security industry to attract and retain diverse talent to drive innovation and ensure continued growth.
- PSA is actively involved in initiatives like the Security Industry Careers Guide and outreach programs to support talent acquisition within the industry.
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Ted Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures is raising $100M for a new fund
- Venture capital firm Ballistic Ventures, co-founded by Ted Schlein, is raising $100 million for a new fund.
- The San Francisco-based firm is targeting cybersecurity startups and has a hands-on approach, providing support including board seats, hiring assistance, and customer acquisition.
- The team brings a strong network of contacts to portfolio companies and has made investments in 59 startups so far.
- Venture funding in cybersecurity grew 43% year-over-year to $11.6 billion in 2024.
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Plaid: Bank Account Connectivity Underpins ‘Data Revolution’ in Financial Services
- Plaid raised $575 million in capital and achieved a valuation of $6.1 billion.
- Plaid focuses on connecting bank accounts to various financial systems, enabling the growth of data-driven personalized services and products.
- Plaid's account linking activities have resulted in diversifying revenue through alternative credit data, anti-fraud offerings, and bank payments.
- Plaid aims to be a crucial infrastructure provider for finance by leveraging data for customer acquisition, product personalization, risk management, and underwriting.
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Wikipedia servers are struggling under pressure from AI scraping bots
- The Wikimedia Foundation is concerned about the impact of AI scraping bots on their internet bandwidth.
- AI companies are consuming a significant amount of traffic to train their models, leading to a 50 percent increase in bandwidth used for multimedia downloads from Wikimedia servers.
- AI bots are scraping Wikimedia Commons, affecting the infrastructure's ability to handle the parasitic internet traffic.
- Wikimedia is working to address this network challenge, promoting better coordination with AI developers and advocating for dedicated APIs to ease the burden on bandwidth.
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Surprising Stock Hits All-Time High Amid Market Crash
- Amid the market crash on April 3, Coca-Cola's stock hit an all-time high, increasing over 3% during the day.
- The company’s strong brand, global demand, and ability to raise prices contributed to its resilience and investor interest.
- Coca-Cola's economic moat and strategic decision to outsource bottling and distribution capabilities have resulted in significant earnings.
- Investors perceive Coca-Cola as a stable company with a broad product assortment and influential marketing.
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Claude AI Goes to College With Anthropic’s New Education-Specific Learning Mode
- Anthropic introduced Claude for Education, a new mode and initiative for integrating generative AI into higher education.
- Partnerships with Northeastern University, London School of Economics and Political Science, and Champlain College allow all students access to Claude for Education.
- Anthropic's Learning mode asks students questions, encourages presenting evidence for conclusions, and points out fundamental concepts of a topic.
- Anthropic launches marketing initiatives, including the Claude Campus Ambassadors program and the Student Builders program.
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iOS 18.5 lets you toggle Mail contact photos and message grouping by sender without leaving the app
- Apple's iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 bring new options.
- Users can now turn off contact photos and message grouping by sender in the Mail app.
- The new setting requires fewer steps, making it more convenient for users.
- These updates are currently being tested and will be released to the public in a few weeks.
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Bonobos’ calls may be the closest thing to animal language we’ve seen
- Bonobos, great apes related to us and chimpanzees, communicate with vocal calls, and a team of Swiss scientists discovered that they can combine these calls into larger semantic structures.
- Using distributional semantics, the scientists built a database of 700 bonobo calls to decipher their meaning.
- The method involved mapping bonobo call vectors onto context vectors to identify similar meaning based on similar usage.
- This research provides insights into bonobos' communication abilities and challenges previous assumptions about the uniqueness of human language.
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"Fancy Ice Cream or Semiconductors?": Piyush Goyal's Challenge at Startup Mahakumbh 2025
- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal challenges Indian startups to focus on deep tech innovation.
- Goyal highlights Chinese startups' advanced technologies in sectors like electric mobility.
- Concerns raised about impact of convenience-focused startups on the economy and job creation.
- Goyal calls for Indian startups to think big, embrace global ambition, and contribute to technological advancement.
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Roblox could be the latest company to follow Elon Musk out of Delaware
- Roblox shareholders will vote in May on a proposal to leave Delaware and reincorporate in Nevada.
- Multiple companies, including Dropbox and Pershing Square Capital Management, have previously announced plans to leave Delaware.
- The trend started with Elon Musk, who moved Tesla and SpaceX out of Delaware last year.
- Roblox aims to align with Nevada's corporate law framework and build shareholder value in a supportive environment.
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