Kalshi’s legal troubles pile up, as Arizona files first ever criminal charges over ‘illegal gambling business’
It’s the latest salvo in an escalating battle between state regulators and an industry that claims it’s not beholden to them.
World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents
As AI agents take the reins for online shoppers, Sam Altman’s unconventional startup is looking to expand its verification offerings to support agentic commerce.
Wearable startup CUDIS launches a new health ring line with an AI-fueled ‘coach’
The wearable incentivizes healthy behavior with points that can be redeemed for health products.
The public opposition to AI infrastructure is heating up
Public backlash over the data center boom is leading to a variety of draconian policies—including bans on new construction.
Google’s new Gemini Pro model has record benchmark scores—again
Gemini 3.1 Pro promises a Google LLM capable of handling more complex forms of work.
At a critical moment, Snap loses a top Specs exec
As Snap readies the public release of its long-awaited VR glasses, one of the key executives on the project has left the company.
Apple is reportedly cooking up a trio of AI wearables
As the AI hardware space heats up, the iPhone maker has multiple smart products in development.
Anthropic raises another $30B in Series G, with a new value of $380B
The infusion of funding for the AI startup takes place as it is vying for customers and cultural attention with its competitor, OpenAI.
A new version of OpenAI’s Codex is powered by a new dedicated chip
OpenAI calls the new coding tool the “first milestone” in its relationship with the chipmaker.
OpenAI disbands mission alignment team, which focused on ‘safe’ and ‘trustworthy’ AI development
The team’s leader has been given a new role as OpenAI’s chief futurist, while the other team members have been reassigned throughout the company.