Hugging Face’s chief science officer worries AI is becoming ‘yes-men on servers’

AI company founders have a reputation for making bold claims about the technology’s potential to reshape fields, particularly the sciences. But Thomas Wolf, Hugging Face’s co-founder and chief science officer, has a more measured take. In an essay published to X on Thursday, Wolf said that he feared AI becoming “yes-men on servers” absent a […]
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Shield AI raises $240M at a $5.3B valuation to commercialize its AI drone tech

Shield AI is now one of the U.S.’s biggest defense tech startups by valuation, raising
$240 million at a $5.3 billion valuation in its latest round.
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Russian crypto exchange Garantex seized by law enforcement operation

An international coalition of law enforcement agencies seized the official website of Garantex, which has previously been sanctioned by the U.S. and E.U. governments.
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If Ukraine Loses Starlink, Here Are the Best Alternatives

OneWeb, Project Kuiper, and IRIS2 could all, in time, replace Elon Musk’s satellite communications system in Ukraine, but they will struggle to replicate Starlink’s coverage and usability.

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Marvell plunges 18% as outlook falls short of high expectations

Marvell Technology shares plummeted more than 17% after the chipmaker’s guidance fell short of some elevated buyside estimates.

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Christie’s AI art auction reportedly exceeds expectations

Nearly 6,500 artists demanded in an open letter that fine art auction house Christie’s cancel its first show dedicated solely to works created with AI. Yet, the show, Augmented Intelligence, went on — and reportedly exceeded expectations. According to Christie’s, the show brought in more than $700,000, with many lots reaching beyond their high estimates. […]
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ChatGPT on macOS can now directly edit code

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot platform, can now directly edit code — if you’re on macOS, that is. The newest version of the ChatGPT app for macOS can take action to edit code in supported developer tools, including Xcode, VS Code, and JetBrains. Users can optionally turn on an “auto-apply” mode so ChatGPT can make edits […]
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6 Best Banks for Small Business Loans in 2025

Find the best banks for small business loans with low rates and flexible terms. Compare top lenders to find the right financing for you.

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DoJ Busts Alleged Global Hacking-for-Hire Network of ‘Cyber Mercenaries’

Targets included the U.S. Treasury Department, journalists, and religious organisations, and the attacks intended to steal data and suppress free speech.

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TechCrunch Sessions: AI speaker applications close tomorrow, submit yours today

On June 5, TechCrunch Sessions: AI will kick off — and you can be part of the industry-changing conversations that will be taking place. We have an open invitation for members of the AI community to lead breakout sessions and discussions with over 1,200 startup founders, VC leaders, and AI aficionados attending our newest event, which […]
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