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Lawmakers and firms push for AI regulation as markets adapt to tech shifts

US lawmakers urge sensible AI rules while companies like Rightmove, Cloudflare, and Blue Owl adjust strategies amid election impacts and infrastructure demands.

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Polymarket Will Google have the best AI model at the end of November 2026? 74% +3

Anthropic and OpenAI Expand AI Capabilities Amid Market Competition

Anthropic launches finance tools with Plaid while Perplexity releases work agents, as both firms compete for market share against rivals.

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Kalshi Information Technology 99%

AI Agents Expand Capabilities Amid Mixed Job Market Signals and Safety Concerns

Developers are enhancing autonomous agents while companies like Expedia report no immediate booking impact, even as concerns over data privacy and hallucinations persist.

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Polymarket Will Meta have the best AI model at the end of December 2026? 1%

Tencent and Mistral Claim AI Breakthroughs Amid China's Regulatory Push

Tencent launches a top-tier model while French lab Mistral claims its release surpasses Chinese rivals, as Beijing prepares broad safety standards.

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Polymarket Will a Chinese company have the best AI model by December 31? 6% −1

Experts Warn of AI Bioweapons, Cyber Threats and Systemic Risks

Prominent figures including Bill Gates and Geoffrey Hinton warn that artificial intelligence poses severe risks ranging from bioweapons to infrastructure collapse.

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Meta expands Muse AI with custom spaces, voice mode and video chat avatars

Meta has rolled out new features for its Muse AI assistant, including customizable 'spaces', real-time voice conversations, and video calling capabilities via animated avatars.

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Polymarket Will Meta have the best AI model at the end of December 2026? 1%

SpaceX Partners with Qualcomm for US Wireless Network as Rivals React

SpaceX signs a multi-year deal with Qualcomm to supply hardware for its Starlink Mobile 5G network, prompting competitors like T-Mobile and AST SpaceMobile to respond.

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Polymarket SpaceX becomes a US mobile carrier by June 30, 2027? 20% −4

Apple iPhone Duo Supply Constraints Persist With No Timeline For Relief

Apple CEO John Ternus states the company cannot predict when supply will meet demand for the foldable phone, with delays extending into next year.

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Google Ties Search to AI in Schools Amid Lawsuit and Backlash

Google mandates AI features for school search access, sparking backlash from educators and a lawsuit alleging its chatbot contributed to a teen's suicide attempt.

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Polymarket Will Google have the best AI model at the end of December 2026? 64% +3

Binance Reveals North Korean Hackers Used Fake Interviews for $6.3 Billion Heist

The exchange says attackers used fake job interviews and compromised tools to steal billions, prompting Nubank to halt crypto transactions as a precaution.

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Cyberattacks Target Supermarket Fridges Across Europe and Beyond

Hackers remotely raised temperatures in industrial freezers across at least 11 countries, disrupting food supplies and blood storage facilities while authorities investigate the perpetrators.

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OpenAI Pledges to Cover Data Center Power Costs and Drop NDAs After Voter Backlash

The AI company announces it will pay for electricity, disclose resource usage, and abandon non-disclosure agreements in community negotiations following local election results.

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Kalshi Information Technology 94%

Netflix Launches AI Discover Tab for Mood-Based Recommendations Hot: Odds moved 27 points in 24 hours

The streaming giant is testing a new feature on its TV app that uses artificial intelligence to suggest content based on user mood.

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Kalshi Netflix 85% +27

Apple Launches Touchscreen MacBook Pro With OLED Display Hot: Odds moved 11 points in 24 hours

The new M6 MacBook Pro features an OLED touchscreen and slimmer design, with Best Buy offering a $100 gift card for preorders.

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Resolved Will Apple release a touchscreen MacBook in 2026? Yes 16h ago

EU Charges TikTok Over Algorithmic 'Rabbit Holes' Harmful to Mental Health

The European Commission alleges the platform's recommendation system exposes vulnerable users to harmful content, requiring changes to its For You page.

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Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production Next Year for Robotaxi Focus

The company plans to halt manufacturing at its Texas Gigafactory around mid-next year to increase capacity for its autonomous vehicle program.

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Polymarket Will Tesla be the largest company in the world by market cap on December 31? 0%

Grimes to Star in First AI-Generated Film 'Gods Don't Give Gifts' Coming to Theaters

The musician voices a character in the sci-fi anthology, which uses fully AI-generated visuals and marks her film debut.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Launches on Switch 2 to Critical Acclaim

Nintendo releases the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, drawing praise for its modernized visuals and gameplay while retaining the original's core experience.

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Polymarket Will "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" have a Metascore of at least 80? 98%

Hackers Target French Blood Banks in Latest European Cold Chain Cyberattack

Attackers raised temperatures to 110°C at three facilities, but alarms prevented damage to blood products.

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Micron Halts Taiwan Plant Amid Labor Dispute as SK Hynix Profits Soar

Micron suspends a $4.5 billion facility while rivals like SK Hynix report record profits driven by AI demand.

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Google to Spend $17 Billion on Wyoming Data Center After Acquiring Crusoe Site

Alphabet’s Google acquired Crusoe Energy's Wyoming site and plans a $17 billion facility powered by natural gas with carbon capture.

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Kalshi Yes 8%

OpenAI Hires Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Expands Global AI Deals

OpenAI appoints former US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as a senior counselor for national security while CEO Sam Altman pursues investment and energy partnerships in the UAE.

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Apple Rolls Out iOS and watchOS Betas With Siri AI Audio Intelligence Features

The new developer betas introduce always-listening Siri Recap and Live Rewind tools for the Apple Watch, alongside expanded third-party app integration.

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Sony Launches Retro MDR-3R Walkman Headphones With USB-C Connector

The company introduced the $60 wired MDR-3R headphones, featuring a USB-C connector and retro design inspired by its 1979 Walkman.

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Man Sues OpenAI Claiming ChatGPT Helped Wife Plan His Murder

James Gates alleges the AI tool provided lethal dosage plans that his wife used to attempt poisoning him.

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FAA to Phase Out Floppy Disks from Air Traffic Control by 2028

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration will replace legacy floppy disk systems in air traffic control towers with modern digital infrastructure.

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OpenAI rebrands data centers as 'compute campuses' amid backlash

The AI firm unveils a framework to build 'compute campuses' and promises to cover infrastructure costs to win over local opponents.

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Kalshi Information Technology 94%

Ex-OpenAI Engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan Pleads Not Guilty to Office Bugging Charge

Abdulrahman Alfozan faces federal charges after a hidden recording device was found in an OpenAI office.

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Kalshi Information Technology 94%

Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Launch to January 2027 After Pad Explosion

CEO Dave Limp confirms repairs following a May explosion will push the next New Glenn rocket flight to January 2027.

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Kalshi Before 2030 71% +2

Three Men Charged With Using AI to Impersonate CEOs and Steal $129 Million

Prosecutors allege Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan, and Guy Sheetrit used AI-generated voices and images to trick employees into transferring funds.

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T-Mobile Launches $90 5 Gbps Fiber Plan and Streaming Perks

The carrier introduces a top-tier fiber option alongside streaming benefits to replace traditional roaming perks for home internet users.

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Google, Meta, TikTok Sue California Over Teen Social Media Ban

The tech giants challenge Assembly Bill 1709, arguing it restricts features like autoplay and recommendations for users under 16.

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AI Super PACs Spend Millions on Midterms With Limited Electoral Impact

Pro-AI super PACs spent over $79 million in the recent midterms, but their efforts failed to significantly influence election outcomes or overcome public skepticism.

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Google Pixel 11 Phones and Accessories Drop to Record-Low Prices Ahead of Black Friday

Google Pixel 11 smartphones, Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds, and the Pixel Watch 5 are available at their lowest prices through November 8.

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Amazon Adds Text Shopping Feature To Alexa For Shopping

The company enables customers to text the AI assistant with product descriptions or photos to receive shopping recommendations.

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GTA 6 Release Date Confirmed as Fans Await New Details

Rockstar Games sets November 19 launch for GTA 6, prompting retailers to stock PlayStation 5 consoles ahead of the release.

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Kalshi the PC version of GTA 6 82%

Sam Altman Changes Name to 'Ram Altman' After Backlash Over PC Memory Comments

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rebranded his social media handle after facing criticism for claiming idle personal computer RAM is inefficient, later clarifying his stance on resource allocation.

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Kalshi Sam Altman 7%

Microsoft Winds Down Oracle AI Cloud Deal Amid Broader Reassessment

The company terminates its server rental arrangement with Oracle, impacting the rival's capacity utilization and stock performance.

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Polymarket Will Microsoft have the best AI model at the end of December 2026? 0%

CNET Publishes Hints and Answers for NYT Wordle, Connections, Strands and Crossword Puzzles

CNET provides hints and solutions for New York Times daily puzzles including Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword.

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Combined OpenSSH and musl-libc flaws allow password bypass in Alpine Linux

A vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication by entering long strings as passwords.

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