Jeff Bezos Creates A.I. Start-Up Where He Will Be Co-Chief Executive

Called Project Prometheus, the company is focusing on artificial intelligence for the engineering and manufacturing of computers, automobiles and spacecraft.

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The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’

As President Trump has championed crypto and the industry has gone mainstream, funds from scammers and other criminal groups have flowed onto major crypto exchanges.

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How Fraudsters Use Cryptocurrency A.T.M.s to Target Victims

The kiosks, which resemble conventional A.T.M.s and convert cash into virtual currencies, are increasingly under scrutiny as a tool for scammers.

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How to Not Get Kidnapped for Your Bitcoin

Escaping zipties, hiring bodyguards and other practical lessons in self-defense for crypto traders, after a series of gruesome crimes spooked the community.

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Europe Begins Rethinking Its Crackdown on Big Tech

European policymakers are crafting changes to scale back and simplify landmark rules for A.I. and data privacy, in a shift from an aggressive regulatory period.

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Crypto’s $28B Dirty-Money Problem

An investigation by the ICJ, The New York Times, and 36 partner newsrooms reveals grime beneath the surface of growing legitimacy.
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DoorDash confirms data breach impacting users’ phone numbers and physical addresses

The delivery giant said “no sensitive information” was accessed, and did not specify the number of customers, delivery workers, and merchants who were impacted by the breach.

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PowerLattice attracts investment from ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger for its power saving chiplet

PowerLattice, a startup founded by veteran electrical engineers from Qualcomm, NUVIA, and Intel in 2023, claims to have developed a groundbreaking approach that reduces the power needs of computer chips by more than 50%.

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British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts

Joseph O’Connor, from Liverpool, hacked more than 130 accounts in July 2020 to promote a Bitcoin scam.

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Apple Plots iPhone Revamp to Reduce Reliance on Annual Fall Launch

The shift reflects an effort to stabilize revenue throughout the year and reduce pressure on its workforce and suppliers.
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