OpenAI Considers Postponing IPO Amid Market Volatility and Investor Skepticism
OpenAI reportedly plans to delay its initial public offering until next year as market turbulence and SpaceX’s post-IPO decline raise concerns about investor demand.
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Clean GitHub Repositories Can Conceal Malware That AI Coding Tools May Execute
Researchers reveal how AI-powered coding agents can be tricked into running hidden malware via innocent-looking GitHub repos without malicious code being directly present.
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Hub International Moves Closer to US IPO with Confidential SEC Filing
Hub International, one of North America’s largest insurance brokers, filed confidentially for a US initial public offering, signaling progress toward a public market debut.
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Mexico to Propose 16-Year Extension of USMCA in Upcoming Trilateral Meeting
Mexico plans to formally request a 16-year extension of the USMCA trade agreement during a virtual meeting with the US and Canada as part of this year’s review process.
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OpenAI Advances Ad Placements in ChatGPT Amid Growing Industry Debate
OpenAI unveiled plans to pilot ads within ChatGPT at Cannes Lions, spotlighting challenges in balancing AI-driven brand promotion with user trust in chatbot responses.
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China’s Industrial Profits Continue to Grow Amid Slowing Expansion in May
China's industrial sector maintained profit growth in May, reaching significant gains despite slower momentum driven by weak domestic demand and a struggling property market.
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Asian AI Firms Move Quickly to Circumvent U.S. Export Restrictions
Following U.S. export controls that limited access to leading AI models, Asian companies are rapidly introducing alternatives aimed at local markets to avoid Washington's restrictions.
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U.S. Targets Indian Executive in Sanctions Over Explosives Supply Fuelling Sudan Conflict
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned an Indian businessman and others for supplying explosives and recruiting fighters that intensified Sudan’s ongoing civil war, calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
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Microsoft Taps Young Executive to Revamp Copilot AI Amid Intense Industry Race
Microsoft promotes Jacob Andreou to lead Copilot’s next phase, aiming to accelerate AI development and regain ground against top rivals.
Defense & Security
US Lawmakers Debate China Policy Balancing Security and Academic Freedom
US lawmakers and experts clashed over how to counter China’s strategic threats without compromising civil liberties, university research, and attracting global talent.