Google Thwarts China-Linked Espionage Targeting US Research Networks
Google disclosed it disrupted a China-affiliated hacking group that infiltrated US academic, medical, and military research systems for over a year, stealing sensitive data.
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AI & Tech Regulation
White House Orders Global Shutdown of Anthropic’s Fable AI over Security Concerns
Anthropic disabled its latest AI models worldwide following a White House directive citing national security risks linked to potential foreign access, including concerns involving China.
Defense & Security
U.S. Official Confirms Return of Nuclear Inspectors to Iran Amid Ongoing Deal Negotiations
Nuclear inspectors are set to return to Iran under a new agreement, but key details on uranium stockpiles and enforcement remain undisclosed as talks continue.
Crypto & Fintech
Kraken Introduces Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures for OpenAI and Anthropic with Leverage
Kraken now offers pre-IPO perpetual futures on OpenAI and Anthropic, allowing traders to speculate on these private AI firms with up to 5x leverage before any public listing.
Trade & Tariffs
Mexican President Supports USMCA and Expresses Readiness to Discuss Trade Issues with Trump
Mexico’s president affirmed her commitment to the USMCA free trade deal and expressed willingness to engage directly with the US on tariff disputes and trade provisions.
Markets & Macro
India’s Wholesale Inflation Hits Six-Month Peak Driven by Rising Fuel Costs
India’s wholesale inflation surged to a six-month high as escalating fuel and power prices pushed factory costs sharply higher, outpacing consumer inflation growth.
AI & Tech Regulation
DOJ Seizes Two AI-Generated Deepfake Nude Image Sites Under New TAKE IT DOWN Act
The U.S. Department of Justice seized CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com for hosting nonconsensual AI-generated nude deepfake content, marking a notable enforcement under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
Corporate Power
Microsoft Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over AI Investment Disclosure and Cloud Growth Claims
Shareholders have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the company of misleading investors about Azure’s growth slowdown and the costs of AI infrastructure investments.
Markets & Macro
How the Upcoming Fed Meeting Could Influence Savers’ CD Decisions
The Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting will be a key moment for savers weighing whether to lock in current CD rates near 4% or keep funds flexible amid uncertainty about future interest rate moves.
AI & Tech Regulation
Trump DOJ Faces Accusations of Political Interference in Paramount-Warner Media Merger Approval
A report reveals that the Trump administration pressured antitrust staff to approve a major media merger, sparking widespread criticism of corruption and political interference.