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Anthropic in talks to raise fresh capital at $170 billion valuation

Anthropic is looking to raise up to $5 billion at a $170 billion valuation in a funding round led by Iconiq Capital.

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Google says UK government has not demanded an encryption backdoor for its users’ data

Google refused to tell a U.S. senator whether the company had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data, similar to an order served on Apple earlier this year.

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SOSV bets plasma will change everything from semiconductors to spacecraft

SOSV is investing in more than 25 plasma-related startups over the next five years.

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Anthropic reportedly nears $170B valuation with potential $5B round

The new round is being led by Iconiq Capital, with the possibility of a co-lead investor joining.

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Cash App users can now pool money for group payments — even with non-users

Cash App’s new feature lets users pool money with a group to pay for expenses like vacations and gifts.

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Google’s NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviews

With this new capability, NotebookLM is taking a more visual approach to helping users understand different topics and ideas.

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CyberArk’s stock jumps on report Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy company for over $20 billion

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora has been on a buying spree in recent years, but CyberArk would represent by far his biggest bet.

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Spotify hints at a more chatty voice AI interface in the future

Spotify says AI will allow for “much more interactive” consumer experiences in its app.

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OpenAI launches Study Mode in ChatGPT

OpenAI’s Study Mode aims to help students develop their own critical thinking skills, rather than just giving answers.

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Telecom giant Orange warns of disruption amid ongoing cyberattack

The telecom giant, one of the largest in the world with customers in Europe and Africa, said customers are experiencing ongoing disruption to its services due to an unspecified hack.

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