Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Techme101

Researchers warned that Chinese residents, and visitors to China, should be aware of the tool’s existence and the risks it poses.

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The world’s top fintech companies: 2025

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Techme101

With artificial intelligence and crypto taking the financial world by storm, CNBC and Statista name the key fintech players shaking up the industry globally.

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Co-op boss says sorry to 6.5m people who had data stolen in hack

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Techme101

In her first interview since the hack, Co-op’s chief executive said she was “incredibly sorry” to customers.

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Chip giant ASML says it can’t confirm that it will grow in 2026

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Techme101

ASML reported second-quarter earnings that beat estimates with the its key net bookings figure ahead of consensus.

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Another High-Profile OpenAI Researcher Departs for Meta

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Techme101

Jason Wei, who worked on OpenAI’s o3 and deep research models, will be joining Meta’s superintelligence lab. His colleague Hyung Won Chung is also joining Meta, a source tells WIRED.

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I Tried Grok’s Built-In Anime Companion and It Called Me a Twat

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Techme101

xAI’s new $300 monthly subscription comes with two AI companions powered by its most capable model to date. I tried them. It got weird.

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Of course, Grok’s AI companions want to have sex and burn down schools

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Techme101

xAI’s first AI companions on the Grok app are a lustful anime girl and a homicidal panda.

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Thinking Machines Lab Raises a Record $2 Billion, Announces Cofounders

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Techme101

Mira Murati and several other former OpenAI researchers are behind the buzzy AI startup, now valued at $12 billion and officially out of stealth.

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Trump Hails $90 Billion in AI Infrastructure Investments at Pennsylvania Summit

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Techme101

Trump administration officials say winning the artificial intelligence race with China is a top priority.

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Israel and Iran Usher In New Era of Psychological Warfare

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Techme101

The 12-day conflict was marked by a flurry of propaganda, disinformation and covert operations aided by artificial intelligence and spread by social media.

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