AI Pioneers Advocate for Open Source Amid Rising Safety Concerns

AI Pioneers Advocate for Open Source Amid Rising Safety Concerns

Aug 22, 2026

CHINA: At the Ai4 conference, three of the most esteemed figures in artificial intelligence—Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng—discussed the importance of remaining open with AI technologies in the face of growing safety concerns. The event, held in the United States, focused

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Thrive Holdings Secures $2 Billion for AI Expansion in Enterprises

Thrive Holdings Secures $2 Billion for AI Expansion in Enterprises

Aug 22, 2026

MALAYSIA: Thrive Holdings has successfully secured $2 billion in funding to enhance AI integration within enterprises, valuing the company at $12 billion. The funding round, supported by notable investors such as SoftBank, D1 Capital Partners, and Altimeter Capital, aims to accelerate AI adoption

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Uber Freight Investigating Alleged Data Breach by Extortion Gang

Uber Freight Investigating Alleged Data Breach by Extortion Gang

Aug 22, 2026

MALAYSIA: An extortion gang, notorious for targeting transportation companies and private equity firms, has claimed responsibility for a data breach at Uber Freight. The company, which is a major player in the freight industry, is currently investigating the claims to determine the extent

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Automattic’s AI-Powered CRM ‘Mesh’ Now Available on Android

Automattic’s AI-Powered CRM ‘Mesh’ Now Available on Android

Aug 22, 2026

MALAYSIA: Automattic, a leading web development company, has launched its AI-powered contact and relationship management app, Mesh, on the Android platform. This marks a significant expansion of the app's accessibility, allowing more users to efficiently manage their relationships and contacts using advanced AI

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Northrop’s Innovative Space Mechanic Aims to Prolong Satellite Life

Northrop’s Innovative Space Mechanic Aims to Prolong Satellite Life

Aug 22, 2026

MALAYSIA: Northrop Grumman is deploying its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) in a groundbreaking effort to extend the operational life of aging satellites. The MRV, currently in space, is attempting to attach a new thruster to an older satellite, providing a cost-effective solution to

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Twitch Faces Backlash Over AI Training Using Streamer Data

Twitch Faces Backlash Over AI Training Using Streamer Data

Aug 22, 2026

MALAYSIA: Amazon has announced that it will utilize content from Twitch streamers to train its artificial intelligence by default, unless users choose to opt out. The decision has stirred controversy among streamers who are concerned about their data being used without explicit consent.

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Grubhub Settlement Funds Distributed to Affected Diners and Drivers

Grubhub Settlement Funds Distributed to Affected Diners and Drivers

Aug 22, 2026

MALAYSIA: Grubhub is distributing checks to diners and drivers as part of a $23.8 million settlement with the FTC. This payout follows allegations regarding the company's business practices, which led to the settlement agreement. The settlement arose from claims that Grubhub engaged in

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AI Startup Cognition Seeks Additional Funding at $40 Billion Valuation

AI Startup Cognition Seeks Additional Funding at $40 Billion Valuation

Aug 22, 2026

MALAYSIA: AI coding startup Cognition is reportedly in discussions to secure further funding, aiming for a valuation of $40 billion. This development comes just months after the company successfully raised $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation, highlighting its rapid growth and the

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Controversy Surrounds Anthropic’s New Watermarking System

Controversy Surrounds Anthropic’s New Watermarking System

Aug 22, 2026

MALAYSIA: Anthropic's introduction of a watermarking system in its Claude AI has sparked discontent among users, particularly those who rely on the technology for work and academic purposes. The new system, designed to identify and track AI-generated content, has raised concerns about privacy

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AI Nuclear Power Firm Fermi Appoints Lee McIntire as CEO

AI Nuclear Power Firm Fermi Appoints Lee McIntire as CEO

Aug 22, 2026

MALAYSIA: Lee McIntire has been appointed as the new CEO of AI nuclear power firm Fermi, filling the position more than three months after the firing of co-founder Toby Neugebauer. McIntire, who was previously an independent member of Fermi's board, steps into the

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