Hackers exploited a flaw in Meta’s AI support assistant to take over Instagram accounts by changing recovery email addresses and resetting passwords without access to victims’ emails. Several high-profile accounts were affected before Meta fixed the issue and began securing impacted users.
AnaisSolana has launched native subscription and recurring payment tools on its blockchain, allowing developers to build billing, payroll and spending controls without creating custom systems. The new programme is already live on mainnet and is being adopted by companies including Helius, Dynamic and Confirmo for onchain payments and stablecoin billing.
WeatherlyMicrosoft unveiled seven new AI models, including its first reasoning model, a coding model, image-generation tools, and speech and transcription systems covering dozens of languages. The company said several of the models outperformed rival AI systems from Anthropic and Google in testing while offering lower operating costs.
AnaisThe UK has required Google to give publishers more control over how their content is used in AI search results. Google must also improve content attribution and provide greater transparency to publishers within nine months.
WeatherlyBinance has launched trading for US stocks and ETFs on its platform, allowing users to buy and sell thousands of shares alongside crypto with features like zero commission and fractional investing from $5.
AnaisSpaceX plans to raise a record US$75 billion in an IPO valuing the company at about US$1.77 trillion. The company has set a US$135 share price before its roadshow, while Elon Musk is expected to retain strong control after the listing.
AnaisOver 160 former US security and law enforcement officials urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act to strengthen crypto oversight and fight financial crime. The bill would expand anti-money laundering and reporting rules as it moves closer to a full Senate vote.
WeatherlyMicrosoft has launched Scout, an always-on AI assistant built on the OpenClaw framework that can manage emails, calendars, meetings and workplace tasks while learning a user's preferences over time.
AnaisNetflix is rolling out new AI tools, including voice search and personalised recommendations, to help viewers find content more easily. The company says generative AI will use viewing habits, preferences and trends to reduce content overload and improve discovery.
WeatherlyCoinbase froze over $3 million in crypto linked to Southeast Asian scam networks as part of a US Department of Justice-led operation involving companies like Meta, Microsoft, Google, Apple and SpaceX, alongside global law enforcement.
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